After three years of postponement, mangyayari na ulit ang highly anticipated annual event ng ABS-CBN, and this time,meron itong higher purpose.
Ang ABS-CBN Ball 2023, fittingly themed "Forever Grateful," ay grand gesture ng network to express its gratitude and appreciation to all the stakeholders of ABS-CBN Foundation for their huge support throughout the years.
Hindi lang ito tungkol sa glitz and glamour, but it is also about giving back to the community.
Hinihikayat din nito ang partisipasyon ng mga supporters nila sa pamamagitan ng isang unique voting system.
Tingnan ang mga detalye tungkol sa ABS-CBN Ball 2023, kasama na rito ang venue, petsa ng event, confirmed attendees, at marami pang iba.
Venue and Date
The ABS-CBN Ball 2023 is a black-tie event set to take place at the grand ballroom of the Manila Marriott Hotel.
Idadaos ito sa September 30 sa ganap na ika-anim ng gabi, and is expected to bring together the biggest names in the Philippine entertainment industry.
Gaya ng mga nauna nang editions, kaabang-abang ang red-carpet area sa naturang hotel sa Pasay.
Star-Studded Attendees
While the final list of attendees is yet to be released, several personalities have already confirmed their attendance.
Among them are Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, Liza Soberano, Enrique Gil, Andrea Brillantes, and Kim Chiu.
Ilan pa sa mga celebrities who confirmed attendance are Baron Geisler, Karina Bautista, Aljon Mendoza, Aya Fernandez, JC De Vera, and RK Bagatsing.
Sa panayam kay Karina ng ABS-CBN, nasabi nito tungkol sa upcoming ball, “I feel like it’s very special kasi it’s like a culmination of what happened in the past four years.
"Kasama po ako doon sa unang teleserye after ng shutdown, Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin. For me, sentimental siya kasi ito yung parang bouncing back feels ng ABS-CBN.”
JC said sa parehong panayam, “This year will be a lot different,” and added that even arists and collaborators who are not Kapamilya network will be gracing the event.
Theme
The theme for the ABS-CBN Ball 2023 is "gratitude and togetherness."
It will also actively involve the public through a unique voting system, allowing fans to participate in the event and show support for their favorite stars and couples of the night.
Bawat boto nila ay may katumbas na halaga, halimbawa, PHP100 = 100 votes.
Voting via KTX website ends on September 30, at 9 p.m.
Puwede ring bumoto ang fans habang nanonood ng livestream ng ABS-CBN Ball red-carpet special sa Setyembre 30, mula 6:00 p.m. hanggang 9:00 p.m., sa YouTube Super Chat ng ABS-CBN Entertainment o Metro Style YouTube channel.
Para bumoto, kailangan lang i-type ang category at pangalan ng artist sa comments section ng livestream (PHP1 worth of Superchat = 1 vote).
Huwag palampasin ang red-carpet livestream ngayong Sabado, Setyembre 30, 6 p.m., sa ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube channel, Metro Style YouTube channel, Metro Channel, iWantTFC, at TFC.
May say ang fans at viewres sa overall outcome ng ABS-CBN Ball 2023, particularly, sa winners ng mga special awards: People’s Choice Stars of the Night, People’s Choice Power Couple of the Ball, at Star Magic Fan Favorite.
Isang way ito ng ABS-CBN para magkaroon ng sense of inclusivity para sa mga tagasuporta ng network.
The ABS-CBN Foundation's Service
Part of the proceeds from the ABS-CBN Ball 2023 ay gagamitin sa mga projects ng 34-year-old ABS-CBN Foundation, gaya ng Sagip Kapamilya, Bantay Bata 163, at Bantay Kalikasan.
Layunin din ng foundation na magkaroon ng positive impact pagdating sa iba't ibang social issues, gaya ng problema sa edukasyon, kalusugan, at disaster response.
What Else to Look Forward to at the ABS-CBN Ball 2023?
Aside from the fashion showcase and the public voting system, attendees and viewers can look forward to exciting performances and presentations from some of the biggest Kapamilya stars.
Magpapamigay din ng special awards sa mga best-dressed celebrities and sa most popular couples para sa gabing iyon.
At siyempre, aabangan din ang pagdating mga Kapuso executives at stars. So hindi lang ito strictly-Kapamilya event.