Carla Gem Buyo

Metro Exclusive: Alex Eala Stuns In A Filipiniana Dress At The Laureus Sports Awards

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<p><strong>Alex Eala </strong>attends the prestigious <strong>Laureus World Sports Awards</strong> in Madrid wearing a custom Filipiniana made by her uncle, esteemed fashion designer <strong>Rhett Eala</strong>.</p><div><br/></div><p>In an exclusive interview with <strong>Metro</strong>, Rhett shares what it’s like to collaborate on a special red carpet look for his niece.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776744035372[image] - 2037580.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Alex Eala at the Laureus World Sports Awards 2026 | Photo from @wta on Instagram</span></span></span></div><p>“Alex wanted to wear something Filipino. She actually chose the piña fabric for the bolero top,” Rhett continues, “She wanted something that’s cut to the waist and she wanted to have the option of taking the bolero off for later in the evening. She was so excited to wear something formal.&quot;</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776750481266viber_image_2026-04-21_13-34-16-994.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">The sketch of Alex Eala&#x27;s Rhett Eala gown | Photo Courtesy of Rhett Eala</span></span></span></div><p>Alex’s red carpet dress is in a blush beige chiffon with stunning pleated details on the bodice. Her choice to wear a bolero top is the cherry on top of her look. She completed the look with gold and gemstone jewelry. </p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776744068293[image] - 9484571.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Alex Eala at the Laureus World Sports Awards 2026 | Photo from @wta on Instagram</span></span></span></div><p>It was so beautiful to see Alex proudly represent the Philippines in a distinguished sports event like the Laureus World Sports Awards. Some would even say its the Oscars of sports! The event took place at the historic Cibeles Palace, an iconic neo-plateresque and eclectic building in Madrid, Spain. Present at the gala night were tennis athletes Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz Garfia, F1 driver Lando Norris, and more. </p><div><br/></div><p>Read more fashion stories on <a href="https://metro.style/fashion" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Metro.Style</a>.</p>

<p>It's a win to see Filipina tennis star Alex Eala proudly banner the Filipiniana at the Oscars of sports.</p>

It's a win to see Filipina tennis star Alex Eala proudly banner the Filipiniana at the Oscars of sports.

Metro Exclusive: Alex Eala Stuns In A Filipiniana Dress At The Laureus Sports Awards

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Metro Exclusive: Alex Eala Stuns In A Filipiniana Dress At The Laureus Sports Awards

Carla Buyo

Published April 21, 2026 01:00 PM PHT

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Updated April 21, 2026 01:51 PM PHT

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