MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED)– The Star Magic Ball is not only known for the glamorous gowns and flashy suits, but also for the adorable date proposals that happen all over TV and social media before the big event.
Over the years, these ball tradition have become a big thing that fans await excitedly, and this year’s no exception.
1. Julia Barretto and Joshua Garcia
After the success of their movie Vince, Kath, and James, the tandem of Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto became even more popular with their recent movie, Love You To The Stars And Back. Joshua confirmed that he has been courting Julia for almost a year now.
Though they went to the last ball together, Joshua went all out this year and asked Julia to be his date by hiring a choir to sing for her. The bonus part? He also gave her a bouquet of roses.
2. Iñigo Pascual and Maris Racal
Life imitated art when Iñigo accepted a challenge to ask Maris to the ball by posting 100 tweets, in reference to the movie 100 Tula Para Kay Stella. Iñigo once again asked Maris to become his date during a guest spot with Jolina Magdangal on ASAP on Sunday, September 17. Maris would probably have said yes 100 times over.
3. Janella Salvador and Elmo Magalona
Though the two have long been rumored to be dating, they’ve remained publicly mum. During the filming of their upcoming movie, Elmo formally asked Janella to be his date by reciting a poem and serenading her.
4. Maymay Entrata and Edward Barber
Maymay and Edward became very close during their stint on Pinoy Big Brother season 7. It was between the promotional tours of their movie, Loving In Tandem, that Edward asked Maymay to be his date to the ball during an appearance on Magandang Buhay on September 14.
5. Kisses Delavin and Marco Gallo
Not to be left behind is the tandem of Marco Gallo and Kisses Delavin aka KissMarc. On September 14 during an appearance on Tonight With Boy Abunda, Marco formally asked Kisses if she would be his date.
As if that wasn’t enough, Marco had another surprise up his sleeve. Although he was nervous, he presented a big teddy bear to Kisses during an appearance on ASAP and once again asked if he could be her date to the ball.
6. Heaven Peralejo and Mark Paterson
Rising starlet Heaven Peralejo took to Instagram to share that she was invited by football player and model Mark Paul Robert Paterson. On her IG post, she said: “You’re full of surprises… It’s a date then, haha! See you at the ball.”
Mark Paul also shared a photo of him and Heaven, saying : “See you [on] Sep 30.”
7. Bailey May and Ylona Garcia
The two went to last year’s Star Magic Ball together. This year, Bailey asked his onscreen partner once again. This time, he did it with ice cream, roses, and a banner that said, “You’re super sweet, just like your all-time favorite treat. Ball with me?”
Ylona posted: “Awww! My favorite things from my favorite guy. Who could say no to this? I’d love to be your date.”
Bailey then posted: “I have a date for the Ball.”
8. Elisse Joson and McCoy de Leon
Elisse and McCoy went to the ball together last year. This year, McCoy decided to ask his onscreen partner to the ball once again, with the help of their fans.
During the launch of their feature on Mega magazine on Tuesday, September 26, The question “Would you be my date at the Star Magic Ball? was flashed on a screen. Elisse, who looked surprised by the gesture, whispered a yes and hugged McCoy.
Which proposal was your favorite? Let us know in the comments section below. – Rappler.com
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