The #StarMagicalProm2023 was undoubtedly replete with glamour and extravagance.
Organized by Star Magic, the talent management arm of ABS-CBN, the event was held on Thursday night, March 30, 2023, at the grand ballroom of the Bellevue Hotel in Alabang, Muntinlupa City.
Star Magic's Gen Z talents looked splendid as they walked on the beautiful ivory carpet, donning their best Bridgerton-inspired outfits.
Several awards were conferred upon the attendees, making the prom experience extra special for Star Magic's young talents.
The recipients of these awards were determined by means of a week-long voting procedure.
Here is the full list of special award winners at the #StarMagicalProm2023:
The Royalty Awardees at the Star Magical Prom 2023
The highly coveted Prom King and Prom Queen titles went to Donny Pangilinan and his love team partner Belle Mariano.
Prior to receiving the award, Donny and Belle, also known as DonBelle, imparted advice to aspiring younger Star Magic artists regarding their career path
Donny said, "Don't rush things. Take into account that everything comes in the right time.
"Never lose that sense of hope and perseverance. Everything worth having doesn't come easy.
"Enjoy the journey, and never forget where you came from."
For her part, Belle agreed, saying simply, "Good things take time."
In addition to the Prom King and Queen, the Star Magical Prom awarded Prince and Princess titles to the freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors belonging to the talent agency.
The winners are as follows:
Freshman Prince and Princess: Raikko Mateo and Krystal Mejes
Sophomore Prince and Princess: Mackie Empuerto and Jayda Avanzado
Junior Prince and Princess: Reiven Umali and Anji Salvacion
Senior Prince and Princess: Brent Manalo and Vivoree Esclito
PROMPOSAL AWARDS
Star Magic also gave recognition to couples who mounted the best "promposals" prior to the event.
Andrea Brillantes and boyfriend Ricci Rivero took home the Best Promposal and Most Creative Promposal awards.
On Sunday, March 26, 2023, Andrea sought the help of BLACKPINK for her "promposal" to Ricci during the second night of the K-Pop girl group's BORN PINK concert at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan.
Seth Fedelin and Francine Diaz received the awards for Most Viewed Promposal, Most Kilig Promposal, and Best Promposal 1st Runner-up.
Meanwhile, the 2nd runner-up recognition for Best Promposal was awarded to Jeremiah Lisbo and Kori Oinuma.
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