The Bench Under The Stars 30th anniversary fashion show rounded up the top celebrities from major networks in one epic runway spectacle.
It was also that one memorable night where fans got to see their favorite idols interact with another, regardless of their network loyalties.
But it wasn't just the stars who set their differences aside.
Inspired perhaps by their idols show of respect and reverence for each other, their legions of fans also did the same.
One netizen pointed out, "[It is the] one night when fandom difference have been set aside…"
That one night when fandom differences have been set aside in support of one Filipino brand that makes the country proud! Congratulations and thank you, @benchtm #MAINExBenchUnderTheStars #BenchUnderTheStars
— Ms. D (@MaiChardSailor) November 18, 2017
And that truth is best exemplified through this photo of Maine Mendoza, Kim Chiu, and Kathryn Bernardo sharing a moment together during the show's finale.
“We love this candid moment between Maine Mendoza, Kim Chiu, and Kathryn Bernardo here at #Bench30Years! #BenchUnderTheStars” pic.twitter.com/KIq4oBSpVC
— KNSPIKERSCOTABATO (@KNSpikersNCtbt) November 18, 2017
Everyone loved how the "royalties and queens of their own league" supported each other.
This picture brings me joy.
— PH Social Media Stat (@MediaStat_PH) November 18, 2017
Three beautiful ladies
Royalties and Queens of their own league. Truly remarkable.#MAINExBenchUnderTheStars #KathNielBench30Years pic.twitter.com/Nyt5xYtc2j
#MAINExBenchUnderTheStars#KathNielBenchUnderTheStars
— ALDEN&MAINE (@ChenNathy) November 18, 2017
the ALDUB QUEEN &
the KATHNIEL QUEEN pic.twitter.com/4diPgZO2mZ
Maine Mendoza fans and Kathryn Bernardo fans also rejoiced and set aside their fandom wars for this prized photo of their two stars interacting.
A tweet read, "GRABE MAINE AND KATH IN ONE PICTURE AND WAIT THEY ARE BOTH LAUGHING! IDK TEKA SAYA KOOO!!"
GRABE. THE LONG WAIT IS OVER. DI KO MA CONTAIN. TEKA. HUHU GRABE MAINE AND KATH IN ONE PICTURE AND WAIT THEY ARE BOTH LAUGHING! IDK TEKA SAYA KOOO ???????????? SUPER HAPPPY!!! THANK YOU, @benchtm @mainedcm @bernardokath #BenchUnderTheStars pic.twitter.com/c9deHrGQE3
— ???? (@SopyaAndrea) November 18, 2017
Aside from that, Maine was also spotted having a cute moment with Julia Barretto during the finale as well!
Look at Julia and Maine so cute ????@BarrettoJulia @mainedcm #BenchUnderTheStars #JULIABenchUnderTheStars pic.twitter.com/81sloeP4EI
— JOSHLIA CLOVER OFC (@JoshLiaClover) November 18, 2017
A fan rejoiced, "JULIA AND MAINE!! OMG!!! MyLovesssssssss!!"
JULIA AND MAINE!!
— Z A R i ( JuliaBee ) (@RadzariRiego) November 18, 2017
OMG!!! MyLovesssssssss!! #JULIABenchUnderTheStars pic.twitter.com/U4PZP6TrES
But perhaps the most interesting anecdote for the evening was how Maine had a moment with Kapuso-turned-Kapamilya star Richard Gutierrez on the runway.
GMA News reporter Nelson Canlas posted a throwback photo from almost a decade ago showing a very young Maine relishing her "fan moment" with an equally-younger Richard.
The post read, "After almost a decade may picture na uli Maine Mendoza na kasama si Richard Gutierrez, pero this time hindi bilang isang fan, kung di isang star na din!"
