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Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition Housemates at GMA Gala 2025

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<p>The glitz and glamour of the <strong>GMA Gala 2025</strong> reached new heights as all 20 former housemates of <strong><em>Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition</em></strong> made a stunning appearance at the event held at the Marriott Manila Hotel in Pasay City on the evening of August 2, 2025.</p><p>Since 2023, the GMA Gala has welcomed Kapamilya stars and ABS-CBN executives, a reflection of the growing collaboration between the two rival networks. </p><p>This partnership was also instrumental in the making of the historic and successful reality show, <em>PBB Celebrity Collab Edition</em> which brought together talents from both sides of Philippine television.</p><p>To complete the star-studded experience of this year’s gala, the brightest faces of today’s TV industry made sure to shine on the blue carpet. Among the attendees were the housemates of <em>PBB Celebrity Collab Edition</em>, some of whom even went home with awards.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>BRENT MANALO</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754183971194gma gala 2025 in @gucci and @tiffanyandco high jewelry@ryujishiomitsu @belgbelgica @timothyduena (6).jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo by @belgbelgica</span></span></span></div><p>One-half of the “PBB” Big Winner duo, Brent Manalo stepped out in a luxurious style in an all-white Gucci suit, accentuated with a Tiffany &amp; Co. brooch. Brent walked the blue carpet alongside his on-screen partner, Mika Salamanca. The pair was later named “Couple of the Night.”</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>MIKA SALAMANCA</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754184117933mika salamanca gma gala 2025 1.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo by @niko.gonzales</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Embracing her Kapampangan heritage, Mika wore a white feathered gown by renowned Kapampangan designer Mak Tumang, perfectly complementing Brent’s look.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>RALPH DE LEON</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754184222693ralph de leon gma gala 2025 2.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo by @dookieducay</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Kapamilya actor Ralph De Leon turned heads in a sleek brown Jot Losa suit. On Instagram, he wrote, “Built for this. Step by step.”</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>WILL ASHLEY</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754184295953will ashley gma gala 2025 1.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo by @dookieducay</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><p style="text-align:left">Kapuso heartthrob Will Ashley stunned in a black embellished suit by Sacasas, earning him the “Male Young Star of the Night” award. The “Nation’s Son” arrived with Klarisse De Guzman, fondly known as the “Nation’s Mowm,” as his date.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>CHARLIE FLEMING</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754184375394charlie fleming gma gala 1.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo by @ed_advincula</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Kapuso actress Charlie Fleming wowed the crowd with a magical orange ball gown adorned with hundreds of butterflies, another masterpiece by Mak Tumang.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>ESNYR</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754184600695esnyr gma gala 2.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo by @janvmayo</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Kapamilya artist Esnyr Ranollo wore a Manny Halasan ensemble that earned him the “Red-Carpet Scene Stealer of the Night” award.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>AZ MARTINEZ</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754184720936az martinez gma gala 2.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photos by @thewilmark @studiowilmark</span></span></span></div><p><br/>Kapuso actress AZ Martinez stayed on-brand in a “soft girl” pink Anthony Ramirez gown. She captioned her Instagram post with, “Not rushing. Not hiding. Just arriving, slowly and surely.”</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>RIVER JOSEPH</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754194589178river joseph gma gala 2025.png" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><p style="text-align:left">Kapamilya star River Joseph kept it clean and sharp in an all-white Ivor Julian suit, exuding modern gentleman charm.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>BIANCA DE VERA</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754184947838527316559_18526189231051511_2038880775612174101_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo by @gp10</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><p style="text-align:left">Kapamilya actress Bianca De Vera, who was styled by Adrianne Concepcion, radiated elegance in a pale pink Marc Rancy gown. She arrived with her final duo, Dustin Yu.</p><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>DUSTIN YU</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong></strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754185028857dustin yu gma gala 1.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @dustinyu</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><p style="text-align:left">Kapuso actor Dustin Yu, who invited Bianca through a romantic proposal, went for a classic look in a white suit with a black bow tie.</p><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><strong></strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>SHUVEE ETRATA</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754187790533526763586_18471961084078059_7718559953176291836_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo by @niko.gonzales</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><p style="text-align:left">Rising Kapuso star Shuvee Etrata made a bold fashion statement in a white Rian Fernandez gown embellished with hand-embroidered glass crystals. She completed the look with a deep red rose-inspired shawl, walking the carpet with her suitor, Anthony Constantino.</p><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>KLARISSE DE GUZMAN</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754187900253527607847_18394263433142094_6093506280503574309_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo by @chris.cantos</span></span></span></div><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Known as the “Nation’s Mowm,” Klarisse graced the blue carpet in a stunning gray Daniel Manila gown embellished with intricate crystal detailing.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>XYRIEL MANABAT</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754188137635527133320_18528635083054972_3141542986843056775_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo by @shotsbyjohncarlo</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Critically acclaimed Kapamilya actress Xyriel Manabat served classic red-carpet elegance in a red beaded gown by AJ Javier.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>VINCE MARISTELA</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754188231595527088719_18354411421085221_6770355407621789035_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo by @dookieducay</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><p style="text-align:left">Kapuso actor and host Vince Maristela opted for a clean and modern look in an all-black suit by Neric Beltran.</p><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>JOSH FORD</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754194629461josh ford gma gala 2025.png" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Kapuso actor Josh Ford wore a stylish suit with feather details to match his partner, Kira Balinger. The beloved duo, known as KiSh, brought their on-screen chemistry to life at the gala.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>EMILIO DAEZ</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754194659259emilio daez gma gala 2025.png" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><p>Kapamilya actor Emilio Daez kept it classic, wearing a full-black suit and bow tie. He’s currently gaining attention for his role in the iWant exclusive series <em>Love at First Spike</em>.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>MICHAEL SAGER</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754194426938525950756_18475016890072909_5856769974428973982_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo by @karlkingaguna</span></span></span></strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><p style="text-align:left">Kapuso actor and host Michael Sager turned heads in a rustic red Joey Samson suit, paired with a classic black bow tie.</p><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>KIRA BALINGER</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17541893984911754189117959939.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo by @no_name_ph</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><p style="text-align:left">Kapamilya star Kira Balinger brought drama and sophistication in a red beaded gown, as styled by Adrianne Concepcion. She walked the carpet with Josh Ford.</p><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>AC BONIFACIO</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754194691180ac bonifacio gma gala 2025.png" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:left"><br id="isPasted"/></div><p>The all-around Kapamilya performer and actress AC Bonifacio went for a bold and striking look—a daring white dress with coordinated red hair and lips.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>ASHLEY ORTEGA</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17541948561191754189114674504.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo by @no_name_ph</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><p>Kapuso actress Ashley Ortega shimmered in a gold Vee Tan gown, as styled by Adrianne Concepcion. In an Instagram post, she wrote, “Dripped in gold, draped in power ✨,” highlighting the symbolism and strength behind her color choice. She arrived at the event with her boyfriend, Mavi Legaspi.</p>

<p>The glitz and glamour of the <b>GMA Gala 2025</b> reached new heights as all 20 former housemates of <i><b>Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition</b></i> made a stunning appearance at the event.</p>

The glitz and glamour of the GMA Gala 2025 reached new heights as all 20 former housemates of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition made a stunning appearance at the event.

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