Heart Evangelista, one of the most awaited stars at this year’s GMA Gala, has arrived at the ball in a breathtaking white ensemble featuring floral accents in her neck area and a sheer bodice encrusted with gems by Giambattista Valli couture.

According to Heart, the inspiration for the couture piece is all about being feminine, powerful, and empowering.

“I’m just here to wear it with grace,” she said.

“When it comes to fashion and the places I’ve been to, [including] this beautiful dress I’m wearing, I’d like to bring it back to GMA because this is where I belong,” she added.

Held at the Manila Marriott Hotel, the Global Fashion Icon was accompanied by none other than her husband, Senate President Chiz Escudero, who looked dapper in a classic black suit and a bow tie by Filipino designer Michael Leyva.

Now in its third year, the GMA Gala was held on Saturday at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Pasay City with the theme black and white formal.

The star-studded GMA Gala was first launched in July 2022 to celebrate GMA Network’s 72nd anniversary and to serve as a fundraising event for the benefit of the GMA Kapuso Foundation.