By Dara Clariza Evangelista
It’s official: Brent Manalo and Mika Salamanca turned the GMA Gala 2025 into their runway, their date night, and their victory lap, all at once.
The two Pinoy Big Brother co-winners arrived as each other’s dates, and everything about their look felt perfectly matched. It was soft, elegant, and just the right amount of coordination. Think of a modern fairytale with an edge.
Brent, ever the dashing leading man, wore a crisp off-white Gucci suit, finished with a sculptural Tiffany & Co. high jewelry brooch in gold, minimalist in color, but bold in detail. From his tousled hair to his hands-in-pockets pose, Brent exuded quiet confidence.
Right beside him, Mika shimmered in a feathered masterpiece by Mak Tumang, a fitted, semi-sheer gown with intricate sequin embroidery and soft white plumes cascading down the bust and hips. Romantic and ethereal, the gown caught every light and fluttered with every move. She styled the look with JJ Jiao Jewelry and a clutch that felt like an extension of the feathers, sleek, modern, and soft gold-toned.
They came, they matched, and they conquered. Brent and Mika weren’t just dressed for the gala, they were dressed like stars who know they’ve already won.
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