Marian’s timeless sophistication through her textured number was in full bloom at the GMA Gala

The beauty of Marian Rivera is always in season, but it was especially in full bloom at the GMA Gala 2024. From her ethereal, pleated white number from Danielle Frankel from the previous year, the actress contrasted this with a textured, black piece from Nicole + Felicia. “We chose a classic for Marian—timeless and elegant, then we accentuated it with textures,” Melville Sy of Studio 24c revealed in an exclusive with MEGA.

The Timelessness of Texture

The dress—with its velvet texture and figure-hugging silhouette—was a classic take on formal wear that thrives on understated elegance. Meanwhile, the crystal-crusted roses traced the sweetheart neckline of the piece. Known to make a statement without the need for elaborate gestures, Marian and her team heightened their play on texture with her Himalayan Bottega Veneta clutch and Sergio Rossi heels.

^{Marian Rivera in Nicole + Felicia}

The Glam That Never Goes Out of Style

For the actress’s glam, makeup artist Juan Sarte went for pale and nude pinks that highlighted Marian’s eyes, lips, and cheeks. While the evening events usually call for smokey eyes and darker lips, Rivera opted for a more natural way to highlight one’s features. Meanwhile, hairstylist Nante Alingasa translated their team’s vision to go classic and timeless by parting Marian’s hair in the middle and giving her soft waves.

^{Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes made the GMA Gala 2024 a date night}
Let Marian Rivera’s GMA Gala 2024 be the guide to your next formal occasion—keep it playful yet elegant, seemingly natural and effortless, and best of all—a unforgettable take on theme “bling.”