Throwback: How KathNiel spread kilig while rocking elegant outfits at the ABS-CBN Ball 2018

Liezel dela Cruz

<p>As much as it’s exciting, gracing a huge red carpet event like the ABS-CBN Ball can be daunting even for the most renowned stars, knowing that all eyes – and camera flashes – are on them, scrutinizing their look head to toe.</p><p>Thus, it wouldn’t hurt to take a date to the ball. Not only does it guarantee you’ll have somebody to straighten out your trail or check your face for makeup smudges, but strutting the red carpet with your special someone also doubles as a magical opportunity to strengthen your chemistry.</p><p>Case in point: Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo, who have many times expressed their love and support for each other on the red carpet.</p><div style="text-align:center"><img alt="Kathniel ABS-CBN Ball" src="https://aa1a-dctp-s3-entertainment.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/updates/entertainment/2023/09/23/Kathniel-1.jpg"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img alt="Kathniel ABS-CBN Ball" src="https://aa1a-dctp-s3-entertainment.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/updates/entertainment/2023/09/23/Kathniel-2.jpg"/></div><p>The two shared some kilig-worthy moments on the ABS-CBN Ball 2018. They made hearts flutter as they cozied up in front of the press for interviews and photo ops. Kathryn was caught whispering to Daniel’s ear and their romantic poses just came out naturally – love was truly in the air!</p><div style="text-align:center"><img alt="Kathniel ABS-CBN Ball" src="https://aa1a-dctp-s3-entertainment.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/updates/entertainment/2023/09/23/Kathniel-3.jpg"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img alt="Kathniel ABS-CBN Ball" src="https://aa1a-dctp-s3-entertainment.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/updates/entertainment/2023/09/23/Kathniel-4.jpg"/></div><p>Daniel was seen fixing Kathryn’s dress and stepping back from the spotlight to give Kathryn her shining moment, allowing her to pose solo and flaunt the intricate details of her white gown, specifically its sexy low-back cut.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BoW8OXRgzTv/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style="background:#FFF;border:0;border-radius:3px;box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 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The real-life sweethearts truly won’t disappoint with their glam game.</p><div style="text-align:center"><img alt="Kathryn Bernardo ABS-CBN Ball" src="https://aa1a-dctp-s3-entertainment.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/updates/entertainment/2023/09/23/Kathniel-5.jpg"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img alt="Daniel Padilla ABS-CBN Ball" src="https://aa1a-dctp-s3-entertainment.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/updates/entertainment/2023/09/23/Kathniel-6.jpg"/></div><p>Five years later, we still can’t get over these KathNiel moments that make us all the more excited for the upcoming ABS-CBN Ball 2023!</p><p>This year, the ABS-CBN Ball embarks on a new chapter that celebrates stories of gratitude and togetherness shared by the whole Kapamilya community – artists, employees, and collaborators.</p><p>Watch out for the grandest showbiz affair of the year! <a href="https://theball.abs-cbn.com" target="_blank"><strong><u>The ABS-CBN Ball 2023</u></strong></a><strong> </strong>happens on September 30 for the benefit of the ABS-CBN Foundation.</p><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="715" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NRimQIQojy0" title="A night of gratitude and giving back this September 30 | ABS-CBN Ball 2023" width="1271"></iframe></div>

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Throwback: How KathNiel spread kilig while rocking elegant outfits at the ABS-CBN Ball 2018

Liezel dela Cruz

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