ABS-CBN stars transform into iconic characters in Star Magical Christmas Ball

Star Magic artists give back; recognized for loyalty


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  • Meanwhile, Star Magic continued to recognize the withstanding loyalty and dedication of their select artists through the years.


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Star Magic loyalty awardees 

It was a night full of glimmer, good tidings, and gratitude as Star Magic celebrated the yuletide season by giving back to various communities and recognizing the loyalty of its artists in "Star Magical Christmas" ball last Nov. 19 at the Manila Marriott Hotel.

Among the Star Magic artists who dazzled the event's white carpet with their dashing yuletide looks were Joshua Garcia as Willy Wonka, Andrea Brillantes putting an elegant spin on the Christmas parol, and the tandem of Belle Mariano and Donny Pangilinan as the holiday versions of Barbie and Ken, among many others.

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FranSeth, Raven win for their Share the Magic advocacy

Along with the gathering of its bright stars, Star Magic shared the holiday magic by initiating a toy drive for the benefit of the children of Bantay Bata 163. Before the ball, many artists also spread their love through its "Share the Magic" initiative by helping a charity or beneficiary of their choice. 

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Joshua Garcia

Their charitable efforts were then recognized during the event, with the group of "Fractured" stars Francine Diaz, Seth Fedelin, and Raven Rigor taking home the BingoPlus Award for exceptional magic sharing and its grand prize of P100,000 to their select beneficiary, Ephesus: Home for Girls.

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Andrea Brillantes

They were followed by the stars of "Pira-Pirasong Paraiso" winning P50,000 as second placers for the benefit of the Pawssion Project; and the third-placed team of Alexa Ilacad, Nonong Ballinan, and Eric Nicolas with P30,000 for their "Laban Lungs" benefit concert for former ABS-CBN head writer Sherwin Concepcion, who is currently battling lung cancer.

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Donnie Pangilinan and Belle Mariano

Meanwhile, Star Magic continued to recognize the withstanding loyalty and dedication of their select artists through the years.

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Maymay Entrata

Among this year's loyalty awardees were 25-year Star Magic talents Desiree del Valle and Andrei Felix, along with theater actress Carla Guevarra-Laforteza (24 years), former child stars Igi Boy Flores and "Nag-Aapoy na Damdamin" leading lady Jane Oineza (22 years), director/comedian John "Sweet" Lapus (22 years), and versatile actor Ketchup Eusebio (21 years).

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Gerald Anderson

Viewers can relive the festive event on-demand via Star Magic's official YouTube channel.