The Filipino Times Awards is one of the biggest by-invite events for the Filipino community, so it’s no surprise that those who will grace the event guarantee they make the most out of the night.
We’re not just talking fashion foot forward, or great hair and make-up. As glamorous and fun as the Awards night is, it’s also one of the most exclusive gatherings in the UAE—a reason why selected guests bring plus ones they know are closest and dearest to them.
This is why The Filipino Times Awards is a perfect opportunity for the who’s who couples of the Filipino community to hit the red carpet together. See the cutest love duos who attended this edition:
Philippine Consul General in Dubai Paul Raymond Cortes and wife Dr. Yasmin Balajadia-Cortes
The ultimate power couple each caught attention with their outfits by Ryan Pacioles. Consul General Paul wore a sleek modern black suit with black-colored crystal patterns and Dr. Yasmin was clad in a silver prom formal dress with feathers on top.
Marjorie Fajardo Nazaret and Francis Nazaret
The Filipino Times Awards 2019 Educator of the Year showcases style beyond school grounds as she walks the red carpet in a Galla Fahad blood red prom gown embroidered with red threads with her husband Francis sporting a navy blue Pierre Cardin
Paul and Chris Aggarao
This duo made heads turn with Paul and Chris, who proved that dark can still stand out at night. Chris is clad in a lace applique black mermaid gown with gold threads, while The Filipino Times Awards 2019 Film Maker of the Year Paul stuns in a dark blue tux.
Hyku Desesto and Jesse Gale
The Filipino Times Awards 2019 Photographer of the Year Hyku Desesto wears a modern-style pink prom dress by Rami Al Ali with her partner Jesse Gale sporting a midnight blue tux.
Ronin Endozo and Irene Endozo
These two showed off their sense of style by wearing outfit of their own creation, with Irene in an off-shoulder plunging mermaid dress embroidered with royal-colored threads and Swarovski crystals, and Ronin in a black bow-tie tux.
Darbie Estrebilla of Real Talk Darbs and Geleene
The Filipino Times Awards 2019 New Media Personality of the Year Darbie Estrebilla of Real Talk Darbs and Geleene are perhaps the most looked out couple of the night, with their matching red-powered outfits by Bella Donna Couture.
Jay Carpio and Nina Carpio
Another power couple alert! Influencer Nina Carpio of Smile Like Nina Blog wears a gold shimmering plunging mermaid gown by Michael Cinco, and with her is Jay in a classy yet quirky tux embroidered with black threads.
Chikay Dimaano and Christian Dimaano
Tag Radio host and The Filipino Times Awards 2019 Media Professional of the Year finalist Chikay looks glowing in a cerulean maxi type gown with her husband Christian, who sports an elegant black suit.
Jason Roi Bucton and Windyrain Bucton
The Filipino Times Awards 2019 Architect of the Year finalist Jason Roi Bucton and wife Windyrain dazzled the red carpet with their stunning wear. Jason sports a Roman Ponciano leather tux and silver bow tie, while Windyrain shines with a cocktail ball gown dotted with crystals
Photo credit: Jason Roi Bucton
Chef Andrew Paderes and Dea Paderes
The Filipino Times Awards 2019 Hospitality Professional of the Year Chef Andrew Paderes sashayed his midnight blue tux away on the red carpet with his wife Dea Paderes, who wore a stunning black plunging formal dress!
Photo credit: Chef Andrew Paderes
Aurelio German and Ditas German
Aurelio German, the General Manager for Brand and Marketing of Al Futtaim – Toyota (The Filipino Times Awards 2019 Product Reliability Awardee), looked like a silver fox with his royally elegant tux with black bow tie! His wife didn’t disappoint the red carpet as well with her sparkly sleeveless plunging ballet gown!
