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DonBelle, JMFyang, FranSeth, and more celebrity tandems bring kilig to the Star Magical Christmas

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Alyana De Guzman

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<p>In a night where romance, glamour, and holiday magic come together under the Christmas lights, Kapamilya love teams and real-life couples turned the <em>Star Magical Christmas: Sleigh the Night</em> into a celebration of<em> kilig</em> and sparkle.</p><div><br/></div><p>The Okada Manila transformed into a festive dreamscape on November 23, welcoming the pairs who stepped onto the carpet with matching confidence, chemistry, and holiday cheer. Each duo embraced the theme with their own creative twist, making the evening feel like a moving Christmas card filled with laughter, warmth, and red carpet magic.</p><div> </div><div><strong>Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano  </strong></div><p>DonBelle made their arrival feel like a scene straight out of a holiday romance. Belle dazzled in a sparkling, beaded skintone gown that seemed to glow under the lights, while Donny‘s daring green coat and vest, worn without an inner polo, instantly drew cheers from fans, adding a playful edge to their coordinated look.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DRaHf39E9NW/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A600048.3999999762%2C%22ls%22%3A599865.2999999523%2C%22le%22%3A599869%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1248" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>As the pair moved through the carpet, Donny shared with the night’s hosts Robbie Jaworski and Shanaia Gomez, how he had come straight from a long taping day for <em>ROJA</em> yet still carried the excitement of the project.</p><div><br/></div><p>“Sobrang worth it, sobrang saya. It’s like going into a set full of people who are super hungry to work. And everyone&#x27;s just a family there. What an experience it has been so far,” he said.<br/><br/></p><p>Belle, glowing from both the night and the success of her new makeup brand Talee, also opened up about the reason she started it.  </p><div><br/></div><p>“My sister and I always wanted to do something together. And I feel like make up is something we bond over. So, we wanted talaga to make this brand, inspire other people, and promote confidence.”</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRZrG4cj4w4/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A600054.7999999523%2C%22ls%22%3A599865.2999999523%2C%22le%22%3A599869%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="987" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>When the talk turned to her wishes for 2026, Belle voiced her hopes with calm optimism, expressing her desire for “more blessings, more happiness, love, joy, and hope,” and wishing to leave behind “stress, all the negativity sa 2025.”</p><div><br/></div><p>“I really do not want to say goodbye to anything. I feel like whatever na napagdaanan ko has made me to who I am now,” she added.  </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>JM Ibarra and Fyang Smith  </strong></div><p><em>Ghosting</em> and rising loveteam JMFyang brought elegance wrapped in soft, romantic energy as they walked hand in hand on the red carpet. JM looked effortlessly cool in his olive green top matched with blue trousers and his iconic orange sunglasses. Fyang walked beside him in a burgundy draped gown that flowed beautifully with each step, giving their entrance the feel of a classic love story.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DRaGFMMk8yn/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A600061.6999999285%2C%22ls%22%3A599865.2999999523%2C%22le%22%3A599869%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1266" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div> </div><div><strong>Seth Fedelin and Francine Diaz  </strong></div><p>FranSeth embraced the magic of coordination, arriving in matching silky royal blue ensembles that shimmered through the carpet. Seth wore a double-breasted silk suit layered over a black inner polo, while Francine‘s glittering tube gown created a sweeping silhouette that perfectly complemented her partner’s look.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DRaFtmgE4EQ/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A600821.2999999523%2C%22ls%22%3A599865.2999999523%2C%22le%22%3A599869%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1262" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>As they shared light moments on the carpet with JMFyang, Robbie, and Shaina, Seth recalled how their pairing began with the ease of friendship. </p><div><br/></div><p>With a playful grin, he shared: “We started as friends. Tapos yung friends na ‘yun medyo minsan ‘ganyan’, ‘ganito’ pero friends kami.” </p><div><br/></div><p>Beside him, Fyang joined the joke, referring to the status of the JMFyang loveteam, adding, “Friends. And here we are, still friends.”</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRZtYl5D0_N/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A600866.1999999285%2C%22ls%22%3A599865.2999999523%2C%22le%22%3A599869%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="987" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Ronnie Alonte and Loisa Andalio  </strong></div><p>Newly-engaged couple LoiNie brought sweet couple charm wrapped in matching plaid suits, paired with blue inners and navy neckties, with Loisa adding her own touch through a tailored vest. The couple radiated joy as the lights glittered on Loisa’s engagement ring, capturing one of the night’s most endearing moments.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-5" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DRaGzE2E_Cg/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A5%2C%22os%22%3A600894.7999999523%2C%22ls%22%3A599865.2999999523%2C%22le%22%3A599869%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1248" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-5" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>RK Bagatsing and Jane Oineza  </strong></div><p>Real-life couple RKane delivered a mix of sophistication and bold glamour. RK wore a classic black tuxedo accented with delicate beading, while Jane  shone in a green long-sleeved gown with daring hip and thigh cutouts that made her look both stunning and fierce on the holiday carpet. </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DRZrWZmEilL/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A601478.2999999523%2C%22ls%22%3A599865.2999999523%2C%22le%22%3A599869%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1041" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Angeline Quinto and Nonrev Daquina  </strong></div><p>Angeline and Nonrev embraced fun, flair, and full Christmas energy. Angeline wore a blue tube jumpsuit adorned with reflective mirror tiles accent, a playful homage to her Princess Bayag character from<em> Four Sisters and a Wedding</em>. Beside her, her husband Nonrev matched the festive mood in a deep brown double-breasted suit, completing their stylish entrance.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-7" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DRZ6Teqj9PH/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A7%2C%22os%22%3A601597.6999999285%2C%22ls%22%3A599865.2999999523%2C%22le%22%3A599869%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1284" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-7" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Luis Manzano and Jessy Mendiola  </strong></div><p><em>Rainbow Rumble </em>host Luis Manzano and <em>Sins of the Father </em>actress Jessy Mendiola arrived with their familiar warmth and effortlessly elegant presence. Jessy stunned in a silky red tube gown fit for the season, while Luis complemented her in a maroon suit with a crisp white inner. </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DRaBKWgk_WE/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A601654.5%2C%22ls%22%3A599865.2999999523%2C%22le%22%3A599869%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1260" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>As holiday plans came up in conversation, Jessy shared their family-centered tradition during the holidays. “Actually, we are just going to stay at home. We just want to spend Christmas with our whole family.”  </p><div><br/></div><p>Luis added that they hoped to take a small break together after many busy months. “Take a quick break after Christmas since kakatapos lang serye niya na <em>Sins of the Father</em>.’ I guess it’s time for everyone to have a quick breather. We’ll think about going somewhere for New Year.” </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-9" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DRZpEHukvjg/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A9%2C%22os%22%3A602026.1999999285%2C%22ls%22%3A599865.2999999523%2C%22le%22%3A599869%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1017" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-9" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>Jessy then reflected on what makes the season so meaningful to them, offering a sentiment shared by many Filipinos: “Actually, there’s no place like the Philippines when it’s Christmas. Iba talaga ang pasko dito.” </p><div><br/></div><p>With sparkling gowns, bold suits, playful themes, and moments filled with connection, the evening belonged to the pairs who turned the <em>Star Magical Christmas</em> into a celebration of love. <em>Star Magical Christmas: Sleigh the Night</em> once again highlighted how Kapamilya loveteams and couples remain at the center of holiday nostalgia, bringing with them<em> kilig</em>, warmth, and the unmistakable glow of a season meant to be shared with the people we love. </p>

<p>Kapamilya love teams and couples light up the Star Magical Christmas 2025 as they walk the red carpet. Truly, they sleighed the night! </p>

Kapamilya love teams and couples light up the Star Magical Christmas 2025 as they walk the red carpet. Truly, they sleighed the night!

DonBelle, JMFyang, FranSeth, and more celebrity tandems bring kilig to the Star Magical Christmas: Sleigh the Night red carpet

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DonBelle, JMFyang, FranSeth, and more celebrity tandems bring kilig to the Star Magical Christmas: Sleigh the Night red carpet

Alyana De Guzman,

Push Team

Published Nov 24, 2025 06:05 PM PHT

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