Trust Vice Ganda to throw quite the party.
The It's Showtime host recently hosted The UnkabogaBall, dubbed as the "first-ever beki-star-studded ka-vogue gathering."
Rising stars in the LGBTQ+ community and some of the country's prominent figures gathered at the grand ballroom of Okada Manila in December 2021. The event took place before Metro Manila raised its quarantine guidelines to Alert Level 3.
Vice Ganda put out some of the party's highlights in a vlog posted on January 23, 2022.
In the video, the phenomenal box-office star said he wanted to bring together all the creative and talented members of the LGBTQ+ community.
He told his guests, "I want to be the bridge to create a relationship amongst all of us."
The idea for the event came after TikTok content creator Inah Evans uploaded his group photo with other social media stars on Instagram.
Vice Ganda recalled, "Para lang meron kayong backgrounder, nagsimula ito dahil may nakita akong post na picture ni Inah [Evans] sa Instagram, na may kasama siyang mga baklang social media stars, mga influencers.
"'Tapos sabi ko, sabi ko kay Inah, 'Gusto kong ma-meet iyang mga baklang iyan...'"
What was supposed to be a simple gathering to get to know the new breed of LGBTQ+ talents on social media turned into a grand event.
"Kaya sabi ko, gusto ko magkaroon ng isang simpleng acquaintance party for me to be able to meet the new baklettes in social media, yung mga bagong social media stars, yung mga influencers.
"Kasi ang dami-dami nang baklang stars ngayon. Nakakatuwa. So sabi ko, I want to have that opportunity to meet them."
All the invited guests dressed their best to follow the theme "Eksaherada Eleganza." PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) rounds up some of the most attention-grabbing looks.
VICE GANDA
Vice Ganda was the epitome of "eksaherada eleganza." The 45-year-old comedian transformed into a human disco ball during his grand entrance at the party.
The silver paillettes and crystal chain outfit was designed by Jaggy Glarino.
Midway through the event, Vice Ganda changed into a more comfortable OOTD: a cute pink dress with feather details.
For both looks, Vice Ganda was styled by Aaron Mangsat.
AWRA BRIGUELA
Former child star Awra Briguela looked like a sea princess in her OOTD custom-made by Jan Garcia. Awra sought the help of celebrity stylists Paul Sese and Ryuji Shiomitsu to dress her up for the event. Her hair and make-up were done by Carell Garcia, while her blonde wig was from Dave Evangelio.
Awra was hailed "Star of the Night" for her OOTD and took home a PHP100,000 cash prize from Vice Ganda.
JULIA FRESH
Julia Fresh of Beki Nights was the evening's runner-up for best dressed, taking home a prize of PHP10,000. Julia flaunted her flawless legs in her Victoria's Secret-inspired OOTD made by Patrick Isorena. Make-up artist Julius Cabanisas finished Julia's glamorous drag look in just 20 minutes!
JAKE GALVEZ AND MARTIN DE LEON
Celebrity make-up artist Jake Galvez and partner Martin de Leon, collectively known as #ThePangz, wore matching black OOTDs made with balloons. The couple also took home a prize of PHP10,000 each during the party as runners-up for Star of the Night.
PAOLO BALLESTEROS
The rivalry between two noontime shows was seemingly set aside for the night, as Eat Bulaga's Paolo Ballesteros surprised everyone when he attended the event in a black-and-white OOTD.
KRISSY ACHINO
Krissy Achino looked as expensive as Princess Intan, the character portrayed by Kris Aquino in the film Crazy Rich Asians.
Krissy's pink gown was custom-made by Ehrran Montoya.
INAH EVANS
TikTok content creator and Beki Nights' Inah Evans, also known as Ate Dick, looked like Batman's sexy supervillain Poison Ivy during the party.
Inah wore a red gown by fashion designer Carl Arcusa. Her hair and make-up was done by Jay Salcedo.
SASSA GURL
Social-media sensation Sassa Gurl, who was clad in neon green bodysuit and faux fur coat, lit up the venue
She was styled by Dave Arden Cruz. Her glam team included Keiv Torres for make-up and Wigaloo PH for her neon wig.
PIPAY KIPAY AND GAIA POLYHYMNIA
TikTok content creators Pipay Kipay and Gaia Polyhymnia looked like Barbie dolls in their matching purple dresses designed by Carl Arcusa.