ABS-CBN Ball 2025: Dominic Roque and Sue Ramirez’s hard launch; standout pairs

INQUIRER.net / 08:14 PM April 05, 2025

(From left) Dominic Roque, Sue Ramirez, Paulo Avelino, Kim Chiu, Julia Barretto, Donny Pangilinan, and Belle Mariano. Images: Hannah Mallorca/INQUIRER.net

Months after their viral Siargao sighting, Dominic Roque and Sue Ramirez took their blooming romance to the next level as they made their first red carpet appearance as a pair at the ABS-CBN Ball 2025.

Roque and Ramirez had a relaxed aura as they graced the star-studded gala at the Solaire North on Friday, April 4. They held hands while posing for photos and even exchanged lighthearted banter at one point.

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Dominic Roque and Sue Ramirez. Image: Hannah Mallorca/INQUIRER.net

Dominic Roque and Sue Ramirez. Image: Nice Print Photography/Instagram

Another easygoing pair was onscreen partners Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino, who stood close to one another on the red carpet. Avelino allowed his leading lady to have a solo photo session, but laughingly declined when he was gestured to strike a pose on his own.

Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino. Image: Hannah Mallorca/INQUIRER.net

Julia Barretto and Gerald Anderson were also a standout couple at the gala with their matching purple ensembles. Barretto donned an ab-baring cutout dress by Helsa while Anderson was dashing in a Paolo Lazaro suit.

Julia Barretto and Gerald Anderson. Image: Nice Print Photography/Instagram

Belle Mariano and Donny Pangilinan are slowly entering their mature era with their respective ABS-CBN Ball 2025 looks. The actress was divine in a body-hugging tube gown with Francis Libiran adorned with gems and fabric flowers, while Pangilinan showed off his toned physique in a form-fitting tuxedo.

Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano. Image: Nice Print Photography/Instagram

The first set of A-listers on the red carpet were Coco Martin and Julia Montes, who opted for a classic look. The “Batang Quiapo” star kept things simple in a black tuxedo while Montes wore a blush pink tube gown.

Coco Martin and Julia Montes. Image: Nice Print Photography/Instagram

Other standout pairs include Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo and Chloe San Jose, who made a fashionable splash on the red carpet in their matching cream ensembles, and KD Estrada and Alexa Ilacad, who went for a fairytale interpretation of the gala’s spring formal theme.

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Chloe San Jose and Carlos Yulo. Image: Aivee Clinic via Chloe San Jose/Instagram

KD Estrada and Alexa Ilacad. Image: Nice Print Photography/Instagram

Couples who also were part of the star-studded gala were Sharon Cuneta and Senate reelectionist Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan; Heart Evangelista and Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero; Mavy Legaspi and Ashley Ortega; Sofia Andres and Daniel Miranda; Iza Calzado and Ben Wintle; Jessy Mendiola and Luis Manzano; Carlo Aquino and Charlie Dizon; Jane Oineza and RK Bagatsing; and Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho.

Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan and Sharon Cuneta. Image: Hannah Mallorca/INQUIRER.net

Heart Evangelista and Chiz Escudero. Image: Magic Liwanag via Dr. Z Teo/Instagram

Mavy Legaspi and Ashley Ortega. Image: Nice Print Photography/Instagram

Daniel Miranda and Sofia Andres. Image: Magic Liwanag via Dr. Z Teo/Instagram

Ben Wintle and Iza Calzado. Image: Hannah Mallorca/INQUIRER.net

Carlo Aquino and Charlie Dizon. Image: Hannah Mallorca/INQUIRER.net

Jane Oineza and RK Bagatsing. Image: Nice Print Photography/Instagram

Hayden Kho and Vicki Belo. Image: Hannah Mallorca/INQUIRER.net

The ball was also a night to remember for onscreen partners Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin, as well as Fyang Smith and JM Ibarra.

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Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin. Image: Nice Print Photography/Instagram

JM Ibarra and Fyang Smith. Image: Nice Print Photography/Instagram

The power couples who were also invited to the ABS-CBN Ball 2025 were Arjo Atayde and Maine Mendoza; Maja Salvador and Rambo Nuñez; James Reid and Issa Pressman; Jake Cuenca and Chie Filomeno; Juan Karlos and Reina Hispanoamericana 2025 Dia Mate; Regine Velasquez and Ogie Alcasid; Angeline Quinto and Nonrev Daquina; Loisa Andalio and Ronnie Alonte; and Gary Valenciano and Angeli Pangilinan.