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The Filipino Designers Who Lit Up the GMA Gala 2025

Homegrown talent dressed the stars in everything from sharp suiting to architectural silhouettes.

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While the GMA Gala has always been a showcase of star power, the 2025 edition doubled as a powerful display of Filipino design. From sharp tailoring to sculptural gowns and custom creations made for the spotlight, local designers showed range, restraint, and pure red carpet instinct. Here’s who dressed who.

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Cheetah Rivera

Gabbi garcia
Winwyn marquez

Gabbi Garcia brought the drama in a crimson in full-skirted ballgown, while Winwyn Marquez wore a look inspired by Edwardian fashion, complete with feathery detailing and a nipped-in waist. 

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Francis Libiran

Anthony constantino
Bryce eusebio

Francis Libiran suited up Anthony Constantino and Bryce Eusebio, both of whom leaned into sharp tailoring and clean silhouettes.

Avel Bacudio

Senator peter cayetano

Senator Peter Cayetano made an appearance in a formal Avel Bacudio ensemble that commands respect. The tuxedo’s intricate embossed detailing gave the classic look a considered, custom touch.

Jot Losa

Ralph de leon

Ralph de Leon made a warm, refined entrance in double-breasted Jot Losa tailoring.

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Ehrran Montoya

Barbie forteza

Barbie Forteza and Kylie Padilla both opted for Ehrran Montoya’s fluid, feminine shapes—showing range from romantic to fantasy.

IÑIGO

Ac bonifacio

AC Bonifacio brought edge and play to the carpet in a look by IÑIGO, known for his contemporary, youth-forward cuts.

Vania Romoff

Cassy legaspi

Softness, simplicity, and restraint—Cassy Legaspi glowed in a Vania Romoff piece that proved elegance doesn’t need theatrics.

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Neric Beltran

Ruru madrid
Mavy legaspi
Vince maristela

Ruru Madrid wore a light peach metallic suit with a sash-belted blazer, Mavy Legaspi opted for sculptural suiting, and Vince Marisela showed off delicate accessories through the jacket—all masterclasses in subtle statement-making.

Paul Cabral

Vice ganda
Kelvin miranda

Kelvin Miranda looked sharp in a classic black suit, while Vice Ganda arrived in full grandeur through a voluminous blue ballgown.

Jerome Lorico

Bianca umali

Bianca Umali took a radiant turn in a Jerome Lorico creation through a gold capiz shell top.

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Rian Fernandez

Shuvee etrata
Ruffa gutierrez
Annette gozon valdes

Rian Fernandez dressed Shuvee Etrata, Ruffa Gutierrez, and Annette Gozon Valdes in full-glam gowns made for maximal entrances.

Mak Tumang

Charlie fleming
Mika salamanca
Carla abellana

Mak Tumang dressed Charlie Fleming, Mika Salamanca, and Carla Abellana in extravagant, sweeping silhouettes and couture-level craft.

Val Taguba

Ahtisa manalo
Cristalle Belo-Pitt

Ahtisa Manalo and Cristalle Belo-Pitt were both visions in Val Taguba’s designs—clean lines, big presence.

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Photographed by PAUI GUEVARRA

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