Dream Dressing: If Sharon Cuneta Called, These 5 Young Designers Should Answer

A newly-snatched Megastar deserves a MEGA wardrobe. Listed here are wardrobe ideas for her to “Sharon”—as in take away.

By Owen Maddela April 14, 2025

Actress, singer, and living legend—and our namesake—Megastar Sharon Cuneta has been on a decade-long journey toward health and confidence, culminating in a slim figure as she nears 60. With a fresh glow and a renewed zest for life, it’s time for a wardrobe that reflects this next era in her storied career.

For years, Cuneta has spoken candidly about her evolving relationship with body image, often peppering interviews with the kind of self-aware wit that only she can deliver. Her style story, like her life, has unfolded in chapters—each one reflecting where she was emotionally, professionally, and yes, sometimes physically.

In the 80s, she embraced the spotlight with a kind of youthful ease, even postpartum. But by the late ’90s, her fashion sensibilities shifted—less about trends and more about comfort—as she exited showbiz temporarily for domestic life in Boston. She then reemerged as a talk-show host with a wardrobe of safe classics: think structured suits and clean silhouettes, in mostly black.

Dec 1999-Jan 2000 - MEGA — ^{Sharon Cuneta’s Dec 1999-Jan 2000 cover set the tone of MEGA at the turn of the millennium.}

Then came weight loss and a sartorial renaissance. The January 2000 cover of MEGA Magazine marked her triumphant return to the fashion fold, wrapped in the day’s trends. But in the years that followed, life, motherhood, and the demands of a relentless industry once brought their own rhythm.

tg_image_935009752-2 copy - MEGA — ^{SHARON CUNETA, Photographed by JERICK SANCHEZ, MEGA DIGITAL 2019}

That changed in the years leading up to the pandemic when she committed to slow, sustainable weight loss. Cuneta focused on mindful eating, and with a little help from The Aivee Clinic for final refinements, the transformation was complete.

The Cuneta of today—glowing, confident, and beaming with style potential—is a testament to discipline and self-love. To see her glowing and beaming at her very first ABS-CBN Ball—an event she has been invited to since the late aughts but always declined because of her aforementioned relationship with body image—is a victory in itself.

22-SHARON CUNETA copy - MEGA — ^{Jot Losa whipped up a nude dress for the Megastar for the last ABS-CBN Ball that made all of us look.}

And because we love our namesake and revel in her happiness, MEGA is here to help. While her trusted designers, stylists, and glam team will surely be by her side, a life event this major deserves a good fashion shake-up. So, dear Megastar, meet five young designers for your consideration:

Renz Reyes for Modern Tailoring

2-dream dressing-sharon-renz - MEGA — ^{The juxtaposition of a star who built her empire on soft power wearing a sharp, tailored outfit sounds promising.}

A finalist in MEGA’s Young Designers Competition, Renz Reyes has a razor-sharp eye for tailoring. His jackets are masterfully cut, his silhouettes a study in structured elegance. With an affinity for textile development and intricate embroidery, Reyes creates pieces that blend classic tailoring with contemporary edge. If Cuneta is looking to experiment with power dressing, a Reyes piece should be first on the list.

Jude Macasinag for Playing with Texture

Paris-based Jude Macasinag is a wizard of texture. Ruffles, feathers, intricate beadwork, and avant-garde embellishments are all in his arsenal. His designs beg for the spotlight, making them perfect for a Megastar whose career thrives both onstage and on screen. For dazzling television appearances or high-fashion editorials, a Macasinag creation is a no-brainer.

2-dream dressing-sharon-jude - MEGA — ^{Jude Macasinag’s textured creations feel like a nod to the Megastar’s textured career.}

Ulysses Caragayan for a New Take on Romance

Romance is one of Cuneta’s fashion comfort zones , and Ulysses Caragayan is redefining romance for the modern Filipina. Known for dressing actresses and beauty queens, Caragayan specializes in dreamy, ultra-feminine frocks with just the right amount of drama. Whether she’s hosting a talk show or attending a gala, Sharon should consider stepping into a Caragayan masterpiece.

dream dressing-sharon-ulysses - MEGA — ^{Romance has always figured in Sharon’s fashion playbook—and a fresh POV will feel like rebirth.}

Sandro dela Peña for Experimenting with New Shapes:

Showbiz legends usually have quirks, but they rarely have a quirky sense of style. Cuneta could change that. Sandro dela Peña is a rising star in experimental fashion, playing with gravity-defying draping, asymmetric hemlines, and voluminous ruffles that command attention. If she dares to step outside her comfort zone, dela Peña’s creations will guarantee all eyes remain on her.

2-dream dressing-sharon-sadro - MEGA — ^{Sharon in new silhouettes is the sartorial equivalent of the shape of the things to come.}

Adam Pereyra for New Jewelry Ideas

Cuneta’s love for fine jewelry spans global luxury houses and local artisans. In a memorable moment, she even gifted her own Jul B. Dizon ring to Regine Velasquez on stage. Enter Adam Pereyra, a young jeweler blending Filipino craftsmanship with modern design. A few Pereyra pieces would add heritage-infused glamour to her collection—while giving her Bulgaris and Van Cleefs a rest.

dream dressing-sharon-adam-pereyra - MEGA — ^{She is an expert on bling and we’re eager to see how she’ll take this on.}

The Megastar’s evolution calls for a wardrobe to match. It’s time she meets new designers who can celebrate her transformation with pieces that excite, empower, and elevate her. The names on this list are young, innovative, and more than ready to be part of her next chapter. After all, a living legend should never have to play it safe.

PHOTOS: MEGA ARCHIVES, SHARON CUNETA, RENZ REYES, JUDE MACASINAG, ULYSSES CARAGYAN, SANDRO DELA PEÑA, and ADAM PEREYRA (via INSTAGRAM)