The 2025 edition of the GMA Gala was a star-studded affair, with the biggest and rising stars in the media giant’s firmament gracing the blue carpet in their most sophisticated ensembles in celebration of the Kapuso network’s 75th anniversary.

Held at the Marriott Hotel on Saturday, August 2, this year’s gala had no set theme, leaving room for celebrities to go dramatic or sophisticated in their ensembles. While some female celebrities opted for bold tones, intricate patterns, and striking designs, others went for skin-baring numbers and body-hugging gowns. On the other hand, the men showed up in their sleek and dapper suits.

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Take a look at the celebrities who commanded a second (or third) look in their fascinating outfits.

1. Heart Evangelista

Heart Evangelista. Image: BJ Pascual via Instagram/@iamhearte

Living up to her title as a fashion icon, Heart Evangelista was a clear standout in her colorful, long-sleeved Schiaparelli gown featuring hand-painted anatomical gown in various strips of colors — custom-made for her by the Italian fashion brand. The gown also features a high neckline, a structured silhouette, and intentional use of unfinished hems to add more dimension to the look.

Heart Evangelista. Image: BJ Pascual via Instagram/@iamhearte

The look was put together by celebrity stylist Iza Sim, with the actress-fashion personality finishing it with beach waves, pendant earrings, and a matching Schiaparelli face handbag.

2. Charlie Fleming

Charlie Fleming. Image: Instagram/@charlie.flmn

Charlie Fleming floated to the second spot of our best-dressed list after turning heads in an orange Mak Tumang ballgown covered in tulle and monarch butterflies. Finishing off the look with a high bun, the look is campy and playful — a perfect way of giving a glimpse into her sunny personality.

3. Kyline Alcantara

Kyline Alcantara. Image: Instagram/@itskylinealcantara

Ever since her first GMA Gala, Kyline Alcantara established herself as a celebrity with a combination of eclectic and sophisticated sense of style. This year’s look was no different. The actress looked statuesque in an architectural column gown by Anne Ibiza, which boasts of a colorful beadwork resembling Cathedral stained glass windows. It was put together in a slicked-up chignon and a matching military-style bolero jacket.

4. Esnyr

Esnyr. Image: Jan Mayo via Instagram/@esnyrrr

Exuding a cloud-like glamor, Esnyr turned up the drama in a light blue and white jumpsuit by Manny Halasan. The long-sleeved jumpsuit featured a gradient-like pattern adorned with a snowflake-like pattern done with silver beads, sequins, and lace. It was brought together by a dramatic, silk cape and a wave-like shrug.

5. Marian Rivera

Marian Rivera. Image: Instagram/@marianrivera

Trust Marian Rivera to serve effortless glamor on the red carpet, with the actress looking like a million dollars in her black off-shoulder gown by Zuhair Murad. Rivera put the sophisticated look together with layered chokers with multicolored gemstones, gold rings, and drop earrings.

6. Ashley Ortega

Ashley Ortega. Image: Gee Plamenco Jr. via Instagram/@ashleyortega

Ashley Ortega looked like a the golden statue in a Vee Tan number. Styled by Adrianne Concepcion, the actress was a golden goddess in the body-hugging gown and a sweetheart neckline with a wave-like pattern extending to her backside.

7. Gabbi Garcia

Gabbi Garcia. Image: Andrea Beldua via Instagram/@gabbi

Gabbi Garcia kept her look simple and her devoice of bling, as she opted for the vintage film star look in her dramatic red ballgown by Cheetah Rivera. Her gown featured a drop waist and draping skirt. The actress’ gown was reminiscent of old Hollywood glamor, which she finished with her tresses done in waves and silver accessories.

8. Yllana Aduana

Yllana Aduana. Image: Berto Gallery via Instagram/@bertogallery

Bombshell beauty queen Yllana Aduana did not disappoint when she emerged in a figure-hugging Daniel Manila number, complete with a corset-like top, a lace skirt that showed off her long legs and framed her hips. Aduana paired the gown with simple see-through gloves and minimal makeup look.

9. Bianca Umali

Bianca Umali. Image: Studio LAJ via Instagram/@bianxa

Staying faithful to her role as Sang’gre Terra, Bianca Umali turned heads in a two-piece brown ensemble by Jerome Lorico, showing off her toned abs and slim physique. The handmade tube top had a shell-like pattern, while the skirt was made of cotton, gold, and piña that features a pillar-like design, adding an illusion of height. She finished the look with a native resin orb handbag.

10. Mika Salamanca

Mika Salamanca. Image: Niko Gonzales via Instagram/@mikslmnc

Mika Salamanca embodied the presence of royalty in a corseted number by Mak Tumang, which featured a feathered neckline and bodice, as well as a skirt intricately lined with silver sequins. The team of Myrrh Lao To, Joshua Galang, and Carlie Lajara brought the look together with sky-high platform heels and matching silver accessories.