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2009 Throwback: The beginning of a grander era for Star Magic Ball

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Star Magic Ball 2009: First red carpet appearance of Coco Martin and 14-year-old Daniel Padilla

Remember what happened at the Star Magic Ball 2009?

Liezel dela Cruz

As if decades have passed, the 3rd Star Magic Ball evolved into a fancier and brighter affair since its commencement in 2007. The year 2009 was particularly monumental, as more awards were given to those who stunned at the red carpet, and high-fashion glamor started to take center stage in the annual event.Plus, it was the year when two of today’s biggest names made their Star Magic Ball debut. Launch the gallery for awe-inspiring throwback photos from the Star Magic Ball 2009 held at the Makati Shangri-La – and be prepared to feel nostalgic.In the album, you’ll find a ‘babyish’ Daniel Padilla in a handsomely youthful suit, smiling for the camera and poised to become his generation’s Supreme Idol. Today, it’s hard to imagine KathNiel without each other, but there was a time when they had individual career paths. KathNiel would only be minted in 2011, thus Daniel came without a partner in tow during his first Star Magic Ball appearance.Coco Martin was also a Star Magic Ball newcomer then. This was after his successful crossover from indie to mainstream via the KimErald teleserye “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-photos/throwback-the-cast-of-tayong-dalawa-2009-14409" target="_blank">Tayong Dalawa</a>.”While it wasn’t Piolo Pascual’s red carpet debut, it was the first time he came to the event with a date, who was none other than KC Concepcion. The pair took home the “Couple of The Night” Award along with Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson.More awards were given as compared to the previous years. Among the victorious attendees were Anne Curtis who got the Most Glamorous Award, and Yeng Constantino who won the Fashion Forward Award. Zanjoe Marudo shared the Classic Chic Couple Award with ex-girlfriend Mariel Rodriguez.Who else is excited to know what special awards will be given at the upcoming ABS-CBN Ball 2023?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.Watch out for the biggest showbiz affair of the year! The ABS-CBN Ball 2023 happens on September 30 for the benefit of the ABS-CBN Foundation.

Here’s a little ‘homecoming’ gallery for the stars who made it to the Star Magic Ball 2009.