Allyzza Kay Trinidad

Marvel once again at Vice Ganda’s breathtakingly majestic ABS-CBN Ball ensembles over the years

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Liezel Dela Cruz

<p>Well-rounded and creative are just two of the many empowering words to describe Unkabogable Star Vice Ganda. Over the years, she has become one of the most admired in the industry, not only for her talent in hosting and comedy but also for her bold and boundary-pushing fashion.</p><p>Vice never fails to serve, especially at glam events like the annual ABS-CBN Ball. Spectators would always look forward to her gowns, knowing that she’d turn heads with her big and flamboyant style. There’s no room for dullness when this scene-stealer plays with the dress code!</p><p>And with the ball just around the corner, we can&#x27;t help but wonder how she will stun us this time. While we wait for another iconic slay, let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit Vice’s most unkabogable looks through the years!</p><p>Vice had a show-stopping entrance at the inaugural <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/articles-photos/throwback-its-showtime-hosts-ooze-with-finesse-elegance-at-the-abs-cbn-ball-2018-red-carpet-16376" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>ABS-CBN Ball in 2018</u></strong></a> where she gave us two resplendent looks. For the red carpet, Vice channeled high-fashion drama in a Paul Cabral beaded black midi dress, matched by a 20-foot-long stained glass-inspired cape hand-painted by Dubai-based Filipino designer Michael Cinco, making the whole ensemble truly a work of art. </p><div> <img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1743696708803ABS-CBN-BALL-1.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>She completed the look with a long, wavy blonde wig adorned with a thorn-like headdress. The whole sartorial theme was equal parts gothic and regal.</p><div><iframe width="914" height="514" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7CpFcM1IBMU" title="The ABS-CBN Ball 2018: It&#x27;s Showtime Family | Red Carpet" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>But of course, one look wasn’t enough for the night. For her hosting stint at the Bantay Bata program segment, Vice switched things up with a sparkling gray cape dress by Furne One Amato Couture, topped off with a bejeweled silver headpiece that screamed ethereal goddess.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1743696715614ABS-CBN-BALL-2.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>For the <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/articles-photos/abs-cbn-ball-2019-its-showtime-family-serves-high-octane-modern-filipiniana-fashion-on-the-red-carpet-16384" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>ABS-CBN Ball 2019&#x27;s</u></strong></a> Modern Filipiniana theme, Vice channeled the Manila Carnival Queen, which was a title given to the ladies possessing ‘beauty with a substance’ who joined the annual Queen of the Manila Carnival (dubbed by aficionados as the earliest beauty pageant in the country that ran from 1908-1939) and campaigned for good causes during the American colonial period.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1743696725765ABS-CBN-BALL-3.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>It was the age of sartorial splendor as the ladies wore spectacular costumes that showcased the Filipina beauty and heritage. Drawing inspiration from that era, Vice wore an imposing gown that was heavily embellished with multi-colored stones on its bodice, with a long train, and oversized (‘eksaherada’ level, we say) sheer puffed sleeves which was a modern take on the Filipiniana butterfly sleeves.</p><p>By <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/itsshowtime/articles-photos/the-remarkable-rampa-of-its-showtime-fam-on-the-abs-cbn-ball-2023-red-carpet-16388" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u><strong>2023</strong></u></a>, Vice Ganda had already cemented herself as the undisputed red carpet royalty, but that didn’t stop her from outdoing herself yet again. </p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1743696733726ABS-CBN-BALL-4.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>She stole the show in an imposing blue couture by Indian designer Gaurav Gupta, representing a new elevated sense of style. The electric blue ensemble showcased dramatic details mimicking the fluidity of water. In that mermaidcore world, Vice was truly the Queen.</p><div><iframe width="914" height="514" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/N0cqEikAWjI" title="The iconic looks of Vice Ganda and Ion Perez on the red carpet | ABS-CBN Ball 2023 Highlights" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>This year, as she joins the grand constellation of stars for ABS-CBN Ball 2025, all eyes will surely be on her next celestial fashion moment. </p><p>The &quot;ABS-CBN Ball 2025: Brighter Together&quot; celebrates Filipino storytelling, shining the spotlight not just on the stars but also on the hardworking individuals behind the scenes. As in previous editions, the gathering serves a greater purpose for the benefit of the ABS-CBN Foundation.</p><p>Join the celebration by tuning in to <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/4/3/watch-the-abs-cbn-ball-2025-red-carpet-special-livestream-1223" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>ABS-CBN Entertainment’s YouTube channel</u></strong></a><strong><u><em></em></u></strong> on April 4 (Friday) at 5:30 pm.</p>