Pinay beauty queens Pia Wurtzbach and Kylie Verzosa looked exquisite during their debut appearance on the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival.
KYLIE VERZOSA
On May 16, 2023, Miss International 2016 Kylie Verzosa captivated everyone on the opening day of the Cannes Film Festival, as she walked the red carpet in a jaw-dropping custom gown designed by Mark Bumgarner.
Kylie confidently showcased her assets in a sophisticated black gown, accentuated by sultry side cutouts. The ensemble boasted a ball skirt with a majestic long train, adorned with feathers and crystal embellishments.
For this red-carpet look, Kylie was styled by Kat Cruz.
Mark revealed on Instagram the incredible feat of creating Kylie's gown in just two weeks.
He wrote, "We had less than 2 weeks to create this look. I wanted it to be simple, classic, with a little bit of drama. This gown is adorned with feathers and crystals, cascading down to the hem that creates a halo like effect. This dress is so special, only Kylie can werk it."
Kylie graced the premiere of the highly anticipated opening film Jeanne du Barry, directed by the acclaimed French actress and filmmaker Maïwenn Le Besco, known simply as Maïwenn.
In this movie, Johnny Depp made his much-awaited comeback, portraying King Louis XV, while the director herself portrayed the titular character.
For Kylie, attending the premiere was a dream come true.
In an Instagram post on May 17, 2023, she wrote, "Dream come true [emoji] Such an honor to walk at the 76th Cannes Film Festival opening night, thank you for having me @festivaldecannes It was so surreal [emojis]"
PIA WURTZBACH
Equally mesmerizing was Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, who attended the premiere of the movie Le Retour - Homecoming in a fully-sequined red gown also masterfully crafted by Mark.
Her ensemble showcased a structured strapless asymmetrical bustier that perfectly complemented the gracefully draped long skirt, creating a truly enchanting red-carpet look.
Pia sought the help of Perry Tabora for her outfit.
Meanwhile, celebrity hair stylist Renz Pangilinan expertly recreated Pia's winning bun hairstyle at the Miss Universe 2015 pageant.
Make-up artist Mickey See also worked his magic to enhance Pia's beauty, giving her a natural yet glamorous movie-star glow that accentuated her bronzy complexion.
Walking on the red carpet at Cannes on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, Pia felt like she had stepped into a movie, immersing herself in the magical atmosphere of the festival.
That day, Pia shared the red carpet with esteemed celebrities, such as Gemma Chan, Viola Davis, and fellow former Miss Universe titleholder Iris Mittenaere.
In an Instagram post on Thursday, May 18, 2023, Pia wrote, "Just like the movies [emoji] My first time walking the red carpet @festivaldecannes. Somebody pinch me [emoji]"
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