On this year's Halloween, Andrea Brillantes took her costume game to a whole new level.
The Kapamilya actress made a stunning entrance at the Opulence Ball on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, held at the Marquis Events Place in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.
Embracing the theme of mythology and gods and goddesses, Andrea transformed into the enigmatic Lilith.
Citing an ancient myth to explain her inspiration for the look, Andrea explained, "So my inspiration for tonight is si Lilith, the first wife of Adam who was banished sa Garden of Eden dahil ayaw niya mag-submit."
She graced the event in a form-fitting nude-colored gown featuring a sweetheart neckline and intricate black webbing details designed by Lauren Vito.
To complete her look, Andrea wore a striking headband adorned with horns, created by Tawong-Lipod Creative Studio.
Adding a surprise element to her costume, Andrea brought with her a live ball python as her unique choice of accesory.
But she only had it with her during the photoshoot with BJ Pascual before the event and on the black carpet.
When asked about the python's weight, she replied, "Mabigat. It's 10-feet. Longer than me. I'm 4'11 and it's half of my weight siguro."
Andrea introduced the python as Gizmo, and she happily noted that she quickly formed a bond with it.
She added, "Gusto ko rin talaga mag-alaga ng snake, kaya lang kasi hindi ko kasi kaya mag-feed ng daga kasi parang kawawa naman, di ba?"
As a precaution and to make sure that the python is handled with care, Andrea pointed out that she is accompanied by a trained snake handler.
Her costume was meticulously assembled by celebrity stylist Eldsz Mejia and his style associate Carlo Alberto.
Meanwhile, Andrea's spooky makeup for the occasion was skillfully crafted by Drian Bautista, renowned for her extraordinary makeup artistry.
ANDREA BRILLANTES: HALLOWEEN COSTUMES
Andrea also donned two other Halloween costumes.
At Tim Yap's "Shake, Rattle, and Ball Halloween" Party, which took place on October 30, 2023, at the National Museum in the City of Manila, Andrea took on the persona of a mythical Filipino folklore creature, the Manananggal.
This striking ensemble was also curated with much care by celebrity stylist Eldsz Mejia and his style associate, Carlo Alberto.
Her makeup and costume design were skillfully executed by Drian Bautista and the Tawong-Lipod Creative Studio team, respectively.
Before the event, she collaborated with BJ Pascual for a photoshoot, allowing her costume's intricate details to be showcased in full.
In contrast to her eerie Manananggal and Lilith Halloween costumes, Andrea's initial Halloween costume was inspired by one of her favorite movies: Mean Girls.
Andrea, along with her close friends Bea Borres, Criza Taa, and Danica Ontengco, collectively known as "The ABSCD Girls," dressed up as the characters portrayed by Rachel McAdams, Amanda Seyfried, Lindsay Lohan, and Lacey Chabert, respectively.
Netizens and celebrities alike were impressed by Andrea's Halloween costumes.
Some fellow celebs who reacted to her costume included Awra Briguela, Tim Yap, LA Aguinaldo, Bea Borres, Jerald Napoles, Esnyr Ranollo, Janeena Chan, and Iza Calzado,
Tim—who's renowned for taking Halloween costumes seriously—bestowed upon Andrea the title "Queen of Halloween" for her efforts to slay this Halloween season.
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