The Best and Worst Dressed at the Star Magic Ball 2014

It's again that time of the year when even ordinary people, like me, get to have their say about glam and fashion, thanks to the yearly star-studded ball of Star Magic/ABS-CBN. There were some artists, which fashion sense, leveled up, but there were more misses this year than last year.

First, let me take this off my chest.

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Woooowww... I can't get over this picture. Hands down, KimXi or the Kim Chiu and Xian Lim loveteam, watta fab pair.

They did not win, of course. This is the winning couple of the Fabulous Pair award - Piolo Pascual and Iza Calzado.

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Papa P, please get a haircut, like how you looked in your film with Toni G. I'm not sure about Iza's gown, it's not really something that is wishing for an award, but this may be part of the promo of their on-going series, Hawak Kamay.

The Couple of the Night, for me, if it is still going to be based on how they dressed, is real life partners, Jericho Rosales and Kim Jones.

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Jericho and Kim looked very regal. Real life sweethearts, Angelica Panganiban and John Lloyd Cruz won the award for being the Couple of the Night. To be fair, Angelica's make-up suits her and oh well, John Lloyd is a stunner no matter what he is wearing.

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The winners of the best dressed, according to Star Magic, are Paolo Avelino and Julia Barretto.

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I am not sure how to pick the best dressed for men since they all look the same haha! The difference only lies on how they carry themselves and there are instances when some men opt to really stand out from the rest, like Enchong Dee's unforgettable German Moreno inspired get-up last year and Daniel Padilla's red overall in an event with a black and white theme this year.

For the men, I'd go for Jericho Rosales, Xian Lim and Richard Gomez for the best dressed category.

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The best dressed among the ladies, for me, are Dawn Zulueta, Gretchen Barretto and Kim Chiu.

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If only there is an award for the sweetheart of the night, or the best dressed among teens, it rightly belongs to Janella Salvador. She looks every bit of a teenager, from her clothes, accessories, to her hair and make-up.

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Let's go to the worst dressed.

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Come on, Bangs Garcia, you can do better than that. And why not bring Phil Younghusband at the next ball? You never know, but a gorgeous beau might change the appeal of your ensemble.

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The gown of Alex Gonzaga, for me, is too simple, for this big and glamorous event.

Hands down for the number 1 worst dressed at the 8th Star Magic Ball - it's Kristel Moreno.

The gown looks cheap and it is either she doesn't really look fit or there is a mistake with the camera angle. At least, many people would now wonder who you are, since I don't think she is that visible on TV, but sighs, all for the wrong reasons. Better luck next year =)

Angelica Panganiban Vents Out on Twitter

Some like it hot, but some like it not. For sure, there must be a pretty good reason why Angelica Panganiban had chosen to vent out on Twitter regarding the issues with Derek Ramsay and John Lloyd Cruz.

For sure, this doesn't stop here. As of this posting, Angel is still answering some questions that are thrown at her. I adore this girl and I like her with John Lloyd. I really hope she finds real happiness that will make her forget all the pains and scars from her past that she's obviously still trying to mend.

The Hits and Misses at the Star Magic Ball 2012

While cramming for a deadline last night, I could not help but peek at the updates and photos about the annual Star Magic Ball at different online sites. I am not a fashion guru, but for my simple taste, here are my takes on how the Kapamilya stars have chosen to shine last night at the ball or made no effort at all in dimming their own lights.

Credits to the owners of the pictures below. I got most pictures from Push, PEX and Twitter:

SUPAH HOT!
Those smiles spell one thing- HAPPINESS.
They really look like a real couple here.
They deserve the Couple of the Night award that they got.

Kim Chiu is Queen Chiu.
She has really mastered her fashion sense.
She amazingly looks like a real star.

Xian Lim, shining on his own without Kim by his side.
His time has finally arrived. Gwapo sobra (drools).

Super wow for Maja Salvador!
She looks like a goddess here and she rightfully
deserves the Female Star of the Night award that she got.

Julia Montes should have exchanged looks with Maja for the ball.
She looks as if she was groomed to appear quite older than her real age.
This night could have been her chance to let her youth shine by letting her hair down
and by wearing something like Maja's attire. Oh well, she won Sweetheart of the Night for this manang look.

 

Kathryn Bernardo is very pretty and this simple gown fits her age.
She's even prettier with cutie Daniel Padilla by her side.
I like Daniel better without his glasses though.
Their team-up won the Breakout Fashion Award

Bea Alonzo in a gown, which cannot be worn by those who have weak hearts.
It suited her though, her bulky yet shapely figure compliment the style and material of this creation.

Megan Young proves that not all morenas cannot shine in black.
What is she still doing in local showbiz? She ought to try modeling.

Shaina Magdayao strutting a sexy back, but this gown
would look better on Angelica Panganiban.

This is a pretty gown, but it does not suit Angelica Panganiban.
She should have traded gowns with John Lloyd Cruz' ex.

They are cute, literally. This is Ella Cruz, looking like she's enjoying her youth (ehem, Julia Montes) and partner.

Nikki Gil knows that she looks good with this kind of look,
so she appears at every special  Kapamilya event looking like this. It gets boring, girl.
It's a good thing that Billy Crawford looks dashing by your side.

Bianca Manalo, looking like a winner even though she was dateless that night.

Yeng Constantino looking like a sweetheart.

Maricar Reyes is another effortless beauty.

I'll include this on the hit list because this made me laugh.
This former Going Bulilit star stayed loyal to the night's theme, which is black and white.
He was like saying, "Take a back seat, Empoy. I am here."

Here's a list of the winners for this year's ball.

Jawdropping Stunner award- Bea Alonzo

Standout Star- Coco Martin

Prince and Princess of the Night- Julia Barretto and Julian Estrada

Sweetheart of the Night - Julia Montes

Hot Mama award - Carmina Villarroel

Hot Papa award - Gerald Anderson

Breakout Stlye Award - Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo

Stars of the Night - Enchong Dee and Maja Salvador

Fab Pair - Maricar Reyes and Richard Poon

Couple of the Night - Xian Lim and Kim Chiu

Star Magic Icons - Diether Ocampo and Angelica Panganiban. 

Dawn Zulueta may not have gotten any award that night,
but this picture proves that she's "unkabogable"
She's the rightful recipient of the award as the ball's stunner.

If there are hits, there are also lots of misses in the night's ball.
It is a beautiful gown, but worn by the wrong person.
Erich Gonzales looked better last year when she wore an orange gown that complimented her complexion.

It takes guts for someone like Enchong Dee to snatch something from Kuya Germs' closet.
I can already imagine him doing Walang Tulugan 40 years from now, and yeah, he won an award, sighs...

Bangs Garcia obviously wanted to win the Worst Dressed Award, and you did it girl.
You even got a bonus for also being the most deserving for the Worst hairdo award.

Did she do that on purpose? She looked like a caricature.
This is Myrtle, by the way, the winner of the last PBB Teens batch.
The gown is fabulous, but I cannot stare long at her picture. 

She's young, but in this picture, it's quite obvious that Andi Eigenmann has aged a lot after becoming a mom.

Charee Pineda in a gown that looks as if it was not intended for a glam ball.

I'll end this post on a positive and yummy note. OMG, Enrique Gil, you deserve the Hot Papa Award that night. Come on, ABS-CBN, this one looks to be the most fitting for the role of Captain Barbell.

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In my own humble opinion, my best dressed and stand out stars who shone the brightest, exuding excellent taste in fashion and confidence for this one-night and once in a year only affair are: 

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Celebrity Tweets

So Twitter is the best source of inside stories about celebs and other network insiders. Here are some of the latest tsismis from the Tweet-landia.

Kris Aquino on Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo & the Kimerald:

Taping KTM- leaving to immigrate. Then time lapse. Then- baby James will be taping na. I'm so excited. 1st scene nya he'll be moonwalking like Michael Jackson- sana NO TOPAK that day. -@itsmekrisaquino, March 3

Sweet talaga si Kim and Gerald! Kim made libre my new favorite siomai and putopao. Then before midnight, Gerald naman treated all of us to Starbucks. I really have so much affection for the 2 of them. So easy to work with. So professional! -@itsmekrisaquino, March 1

(I can't wait to see Baby James on TV. Finally, excitement is on the air for KTM after 10,000 years of dragging back story.)

AGB Ratings Galore from PEP Scoopbox:

March 3 AGB Ratings: Diz 6.5/Showtime 19.3; Bulaga 16.4/Daisy 10.3/Wowowee 17.6; Lusak 10/Dangal 12.2; Ina 11.9/Maria 9.2/Banana 7.6 Ripley 7.1/Talent 8.9; Family 9.6/Only Mine 10.8; First 17.6/Yaman 17.1; Oras 24.5/Patrol 24.4 Panday 26.6/Agua 30.1/Kung 26.5; Prince 24.2/Habang 24.5; Diva 24.1/Rubi 24.8; Queen 22.1/SNN 14.3 -@scoopbox, March 4

March 2 AGB Ratings: Diz Iz It 7/Showtime 19; Bulaga 16.3/Daisy 11.6/Wowowee 20.4; Lusak 13.5/Dangal 12.3; Ina 15.6/Maria 8.7/Banana 7.2 Laf 7/Talent 7.5; Family 11.9/Only Mine 9.6; First 18.1/Yaman 16.5; Oras 28.5/Patrol 25.1; Panday 30.1/Agua 34.2 Prince 30.1/Kung 32.8/Habang 27.5; Diva 24.9/Rubi 24.1; Queen 20/SNN 13.3 -@scoopbox, March 3

(Hmmm, I wonder if GMA 7 is now singing to the tune of Gulong ng Palad)

Claudine Baretto on rumors about the Angelica Panganiban & Derek Ramsay breakup:

all couples go through problems artista man o hindi,dnt knw if nagtampuhan sila but they r together both derekn gel -@Dineybarretto, March 3

(Tuloy ang ligaya ni Rubi. Actually, they look good together, sana sila na =)

Matteo Guidicelli & Andi Eigenmann on their Agua Bendita stint:

malapit na po kami sa Agua.. :) :) -@MFG09, March 3

Not true :) malapit na po ako lumabas :P -@andieigenmann, Mar 1
Malapit na po ako lumabas sa Agua Bendita!! :D -@andieigenmann,Feb 26

(Sighs... why can't I be happy with this news? Give Xyriel Manabat a new show fast please after the transition. Here's a cute fanpic that I got from PEX. Xyriel deserves this because she is the reason why people tune in to the show.)