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Star Magical Prom: Spotlight On The Debutantes (Part 1)

Star Magical Prom: Spotlight On The Debutantes (Part 1)

Janelle Paraiso

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Updated Mar 30, 2023 10:24 AM PHT

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Star Magic, ABS-CBN’s premiere talent management arm, is staging its first ever “Star Magical Prom” this March 30. A “night of love, friendship, and magic,” the event will gather their young stars and up-and-coming artists, among them some debutantes who just turned 18 and are about to turn 18.


As Star Magic starts a new tradition and welcomes into their family a new roster of stars, everyone is invited to watch the red carpet happenings live on Star Magic’s official YouTube channel.


Celebrating the Star Magical Prom along with these young ladies are the likes of Donny Pangilinan, Belle Mariano, Francine Diaz, Seth Fedelin, Andrea Brillantes, Jayda Avanzado, and Aljon Mendoza. P-pop groups BINI and BGYO and global boy band HORI7ON will also grace the magical night.



“For more than 30 years, Star Magic has been a place where talents have been nurtured, lives have been changed, and stars shone brighter,” Star Magic helm Lauren Dyogi said in a statement.

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Viewers are also in for a treat as Star Magic, which marked its 30th anniversary last year, will showcase a Sweet 16 and debutante ensemble, and crown the occasion’s Prom King and Queen.


Following the “Star Magical Christmas Party,” which was held in December 2022, the “Star Magical Prom” will serve as an avenue for fresh talents to experience a momentous “debut,” magical birthday celebration, and for some, their first ever prom experience.


In this exclusive, we asked these Star Magic debutantes how they feel about turning 18. And in line with the celebration of Women's Month this March, they also talked about the women they look up to.


Check the gallery below:


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Sheena Catacutan - Wearing Matthew Alcantara

- On turning 18: Sheena said she was really looking forward to turning 18. She celebrated this milestone last year, sharing, 'It was the best day of my life ever. I love being 18.'

- On the woman she looks up to the most: 'I really look up to Ms. Sarah Geronimo. I really admire her talent, her beauty, and her passion for what she's doing.'

Ericka Peralejo - Wearing Ryan Chris

- On turning 18: Ericka knows that turning 18 means more responsibilities. 'Tumataas ang bayarin,' she candidly said. But she's excited just the same for the opportunities to grow and learn.

- On the woman she looks up to: 'It'd be Angelina Jolie. Kasi nu'ng bata pa lang ako, gusto ko na talaga maging humanitarian.' Since it's an endeavor where you constantly have to give, she said that, for now, she's motivated to work harder to get to that level.

Trisha Fabe - Wearing Jazel Sy

- On turning 18: 'I think being 18 isn't just about having the freedom, it's also about giving me a path to learn a lot of things. And I think that's what's great about being 18,' she shared.

- On the woman she looks up to: 'I think it's Angelina Jolie, because being a mom in showbiz must be really hard... I look up to her because of her commitment to her children and to her job.'

Aicy Fabe - Wearing Allan Laserna

- On turning 18: To describe this phase in her life, Aicy got real that the transition to adulthood can be overwhelming, with a lot of responsibilities to consider. Still, she also acknowledges that it's the beginning of an exciting journey.

- On the woman she looks up to: 'Audrey Hepburn. She's fearless, and I just love her.'

Sheena Belarmino - Wearing Allan Laserna

- On turning 18: 'I think being 18 is a really big step for me. At that age, I aim to be responsible, especially na mas maraming challenges pa 'yung kakaharapin ko when I turn 18. With the guidance of the Lord, I know I can surpass those challenges.'

- On the woman she looks up to: 'The person I look up to is Ms. Sarah Geronimo. She's been my idol since I was young. And when I met her, she's super nice. She's everything I imagined. So parang nakakita ako ng anghel nu'ng nakita ko siya.'

Misha de Leon - Wearing Joseph Palma

- On turning 18: 'I'm actually very excited that I'm turning 18. I feel like I have to learn a lot, but I'm just going to take it easy. Just gonna enjoy my life and not put too much pressure on myself.'

- On the women she looks up to: 'The ladies I look up to are Belle Mariano and KZ Tandingan. They're very inspirational, and I can see how much they work hard. I just want to be like them. I want to have my own style, have the kind of courage that they have.'

Angelica Lao - Wearing Matthew Alcantara

- On turning 18: 'I'm actually nervous kasi s'yempre marami ng responsibility. Pero happy din ako kasi may mga magagawa na akong mga bagay na gustong-gusto ko magawa before.'

- On the woman she looks up to: 'Ate Janine [Gutierrez] kasi I worked with her mga two times na. Ang galing niya eh. 'Mata-mata' acting. Maganda siya. Sexy. Role model ko siya.'


Photography by Dix Perez

Sittings editors: Geolette Esguerra, Troy Barrios, Randz Manucom, and Grace Libero-Cruz

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Creative direction by Chookie Cruz

Makeup by Team KIKO Milano

Hairstyling by HairFix and Vivere Salon (Faye Bawa, Sherwin De Vera, and Jennifer Silva)

Styling by Aldrin Ramos, with associates Daphne Aranilla, Riah Liphad and MC Domiquil

Shoot coordination: Red Dimaandal

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Interview by Janelle Paraiso

Special thanks to Star Magic, Laurenti Dyogi, Cham Magsaysay, and Thess Gubi


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