The GMA Gala 2023 is finally here!

Shining brighter than ever, Kapuso and Kapamilya stars gathered at the Marriott Hotel Grand Ballroom in their striking looks adhering to the theme of modern architecture.

Held on Saturday, July 22, the much-awaited event saw different celebrities and beauty queens in their A-game on the red carpet.

From Kylie Padilla to Michelle Dee, here are some local talents who turned heads and made the night unforgettable with their eye-catching outfits.

Kylie Padilla

Kylie Padilla GMA Network / Facebook

Enchanting like a goddess, Kylie Padilla showed her star power in her gown inspired by the hit fantasy series Encantadia. Made by Ehrran Montoya, her outfit features off-shoulder sleeves and a thigh-high slit. It’s also embellished with intricate beadwork that elevated her overall look.

Gabbi Garcia

Gabbi Garcia @gabbi / Instagram

From one Encantadia star to another! Gabbi Garcia rocked a white fringe gown created by Martin Bautista. Compared to her voluminous outfit during last year’s gala, the 24-year-old actress opted to show some skin in the event’s second edition. She finished off her look with mermaid-style curls.

Heart Evangelista

Heart Evangelista @kapusoleague_ / Twitter

Fashion icon and socialite Heart Evangelista graced the 2023 GMA Gala in a couture piece by Schiaparelli, which took five months to make. In her red carpet interview, she said she considered her outfit a treasure from one of her travels for Fashion Week.

Vice Ganda

Vice Ganda GMA Network / Facebook

The hotly anticipated appearances of Kapamilya stars were highlighted by It’s Showtime host Vice Ganda. In her lavish Neric Beltran gown paired with an astonishing white feather coat, the “Unkabogable” star shone like a star as she matched her look with updo blonde hair.

Anne Curtis

Anne Curtis, another It’s Showtime host, also ruled the red carpet in her simple yet elegant Saint Laurent number. She matched it with Tiffany & Co. jewelry and Audrey Hepburn-inspired hair.

Winwyn Marquez

Winwyn Marquez GMA Network / Facebook

Barbie vibes! Reina Hispanoamericana 2017 titleholder Winwyn Marquez also stood out on the red carpet in her hot pink and black gown, which is taken up a notch with a massive rose. How lovely!

Megan Young

Miss World 2013 Megan Young turned heads in a Francis Libiran gown. She said that she opted to depart from her usual “beauty queen-style and cinched waist look” for a change. Providing the perfect balance to her striking ensemble is her husband, actor Mikael Daez in a classic tuxedo, also by Libiran.

Michelle Dee

Michelle Dee @michelledee / Instagram

Another beauty queen stole the spotlight at the GMA Gala 2023 and it was none other than Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee. Wearing a gold Mark Bumgarner creation, the local star said her chosen outfit represents power, class, and elegance.