Niel Henry Chumacera

LOOK: All the stars, families who graced 'Tayo Sa Wakas' world premiere

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Xian Oquendo

<p>The brightest stars gathered in full support of “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2026/4/30/all-about-tayo-sa-wakas-2029?fbclid=IwY2xjawRih3hleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe9PoNpHNMkIUcjGQNxj5SKI4OAPTPKF_olGi5xtqN-SwJK8Uadh9m_hh7CUg_aem_KfUP74ibzr1Ahja--YR8Sg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>Tayo Sa Wakas</u></a>” during its much-awaited world premiere held at SM Megamall on May 26. The night was truly an emotional celebration for the entire cast and creative team behind Star Cinema’s first offering for 2026. </p><p>Leading the night’s arrivals were the trio at the center of it all: lead stars Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano, along with director Cathy Garcia-Sampana, who walked the red carpet together in style.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779948685594IMG_0018.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Donny looked dashing in a navy-blue suit and white dagger collared shirt, perfectly complementing Belle’s elegant pastel pink long-sleeved gown. Direk Cathy, meanwhile, stood out in a vibrant blue dress paired with her fiery red hair.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779948718833IMG_0093.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>The supporting cast also arrived in full force, bringing both elegance and excitement to the night. </p><p>Veteran actors Matthew Mendoza, Yayo Aguila, Allan Paule, Jaime Fabregas, and Epy Quizon walked the carpet together, radiating timeless charm. Yayo coordinated beautifully in a nude pink ensemble, while the gentlemen kept things classic in shades of black, white, and blue. </p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779948747535IMG_9924.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Meanwhile, Cisco (Donny) and Cheska (Belle)’s on-screen friends and coworkers — Jude Hinumdum, Miah Canton, Emilio Daez, and River Joseph — also turned heads as they arrived together. Jude and Miah matched in earthy brown tones, while Emilio and River looked sleek in formal gray-toned ensembles. </p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779948802754IMG_9872.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Before making their way inside the cinema, the entire cast and Direk Cathy reunited on the red carpet stage, striking a pose together for photos and sharing a few heartfelt words about finally bringing “Tayo Sa Wakas” to life.  </p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779948836292IMG_0228.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>The premiere was far from just a cast affair. Love poured in from Donny and Belle’s families, making the evening feel even more personal.  </p><p>Donny’s mother, Maricel Laxa, and Belle’s mother, Katrina Mariano, walked the carpet together, while Donny’s father Anthony Pangilinan, and sisters Solana and Hannah, also arrived to cheer him on. </p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779948900793SnapInsta.to_707499040_18587172433003451_286836623036836571_n.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779948973812SnapInsta.to_706028262_18587172442003451_8616180282135749435_n.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>The Unkabogable Star Vice Ganda also walked down the star-studded red carpet, arriving in a chic black ensemble that instantly caught the crowd’s attention.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779948999117SnapInsta.to_705410374_18587176285003451_1188607125654489595_n.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Acclaimed filmmaker Olivia M. Lamasan graced the event, arriving alongside veteran actor-director Rowell Santiago. </p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779949054551SnapInsta.to_706028254_18587171086003451_5660393404566676929_n.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Quite a few familiar faces from Star Cinema movies also lit up the premiere night.  </p><p>Julia Barretto glowed in her black leather jacket and Maris Racal stunned in her taupe dress, while Inigo Pascual and Anthony Jennings charmed the crowd in their casual yet cool fits.  </p><p>Seated for the star-studded movie event as well were Alora Mae Sasam and Ogie Diaz, who was spotted alongside fellow media personality Dr. Vicki Belo. </p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779949389979707964268_18587388529003451_7287945961404334751_n.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779949426043SnapInsta.to_707309026_18587165131003451_6780170930185123527_n.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779949449952SnapInsta.to_706488969_18587176132003451_1413597826082076220_n.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779949481072SnapInsta.to_706122252_18587162140003451_8913966046484331571_n.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779949503553SnapInsta.to_706079118_18587162149003451_909620114260913456_n.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779949586956706028764_18587388682003451_3578889803168542138_n.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>It was a Benison Bears reunion, too! “He’s Into Her” stars Jeremiah Lisbo, Vivoree Esclito, Criza Taa, Ashley Del Mundo, Rajo Serrano, and Gello Marquez were also present to witness Donny and Belle’s latest project.  </p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779949634054SnapInsta.to_705968345_18587162131003451_4096515721475418052_n.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779949650814SnapInsta.to_706003613_18587176150003451_8432997685553013050_n.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779949672894SnapInsta.to_706122863_18587176165003451_1205961963819196315_n.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779949727555SnapInsta.to_707378236_18587164615003451_3227976262687850045_n.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779949759513SnapInsta.to_706035714_18587176177003451_2069150864862323724_n.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Former &quot;Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition” housemates were also present, especially to cheer on Emilio and River. </p><p>Among the attendees were “Love You So Bad” stars Dustin Yu and Bianca de Vera, who arrived alongside Michael Sager. “Call Me Mother” cast members like Klarisse De Guzman brought cool denim glamour to the carpet, while Esnyr looked effortlessly ethereal in a flowing white silk dress. </p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779949802474SnapInsta.to_705981658_18587164606003451_8950913891761675524_n.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779949814965SnapInsta.to_708102638_18587162158003451_6332909635745177977_n.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779949824335SnapInsta.to_708230198_18587176129003451_514957552583982765_n.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Excitement from fellow alums across different &quot;Pinoy Big Brother” seasons also came through, including Rave Victoria, Iñigo Jose, Kolette Madelo, Lella Ford, Joaquin Arce, Miguel Vergara, and Eliza Borromeo.  </p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779949864805SnapInsta.to_706035723_18587164573003451_376902599974096078_n.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779949887595SnapInsta.to_705842403_18587165167003451_1060201495272166310_n.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779949903576SnapInsta.to_705907415_18587165140003451_6281474839465791051_n.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779949921235SnapInsta.to_706054727_18587165158003451_4004329558037049497_n.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779949938237SnapInsta.to_705757824_18587165185003451_1689487948511434467_n.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>OPM and P-pop stars made sure not to miss Donny and Belle’s big night! </p><p>The crowd erupted in cheers when BINI members Maloi, Mikha, Stacey, and Jhoanna arrived, instantly energizing the red carpet. </p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779950132098SnapInsta.to_705890794_18587173630003451_5554785050381321502_n.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Boy group WRIVE also joined the celebration, while the “It’s Showtime” girl group Baby Dolls stunned in coordinated brown-and-black ensembles.  </p><p>Rock band Dilaw, one of the artists featured in the official soundtrack of “Tayo Sa Wakas”, brought an edgy flair as they smiled for the cameras. Spotted, too, was actress-singer Ashtine Olviga, who walked down the red carpet alongside her fellow young stars.  </p><p>Inside the cinema, Concert King Martin Nievera offered his massive praise for Donny and Belle. </p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779950189378SnapInsta.to_706780982_18587162122003451_4180683748988478030_n.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779950335496SnapInsta.to_706003030_18587176186003451_3153672271007642204_n.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779950376083SnapInsta.to_706912584_18587164618003451_412107135827978769_n.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779950415299SnapInsta.to_707048723_18587176141003451_7058039544991621864_n.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779950431798708230199_18587388706003451_2381814254322551891_n.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Finally, the entire “Tayo Sa Wakas” team received a resounding Kapamilya applause from ABS-CBN executives, including CEO Carlo Katigbak, COO for broadcast Cory Vidanes, and chairman Mark Lopez. </p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779950459677708168626_18587388511003451_5399560984363721031_n.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779950482299706003613_18587388520003451_1625774323196870175_n.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>The road trip has finally begun — and now, it’s everyone’s turn to experience a heartfelt story of love, ambition, and promises. “Tayo Sa Wakas” is NOW SHOWING exclusively in cinemas nationwide!</p><p>Get your tickets now at <a href="http://tayosawakas.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>tayosawakas.com</u></a>! 🎟️ </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEOS: </strong></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/04_Ie3ytZVE?si=6qPnXNKAjKI2-wb_" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>  </div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/V8B_Aopk78g?si=XRCldlLKMBz6WvMr" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> </div><div> </div><div><strong>RELATED ARTICLES: </strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2026/5/21/-tayo-sa-wakas-second-trailer-breaks-us-even-more-with-these-new-details-1928" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>‘Tayo Sa Wakas’ second trailer breaks us even more with these new details</u></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2026/5/26/get-to-know-cisco-and-cheska-of-tayo-sa-wakas-2135" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>Get to know Cisco and Cheska of ‘Tayo Sa Wakas’</u></a></div>

<p>The road trip has officially begun — and fans, celebrity friends, and loved ones were all ready for the ride!</p>

The road trip has officially begun — and fans, celebrity friends, and loved ones were all ready for the ride!