It's one thing to see your favorite celebrities strut their stuff on the ABS-CBN Ball red carpet, but it's a completely different thing to get up close and personal with them. That's exactly what we were able to do at this year's Ball! With METRO having eyes from different perspectives of the most-awaited celebrity event in the country, you get to see your favorite celebrities at a much closer distance, seeing the beautiful little details you would have most likely missed as you viewed them from afar.

To see some of the impeccable accents and meticulously crafted beauty strokes and accoutrements on the likes of A-list stars Nadine Lustre, Fyang Smith, and Issa Pressman, keep scrolling ahead!

Nadine LustreNadine Lustre | Photo by John OcampoMorena goddess Nadine Lustre never fails to make a statement on the red carpet, and for the Ball, she made jaws drop in her part-sea siren, part celestial being look, paired with Audrey Hepburn-esque bangs. It was a mish-mash of a lot of striking details that made her a true standout.

Fyang SmithFyang Smith | Photo by John OcampoThe PBB star did not disappoint as she arrived at her first-ever ABS-CBN Ball! Fyang glowed to perfection, showing off a Thai-inspired beauty look that consists of porcelain skin, beautiful blush, tinted lips, and luminous highlight all over.

Issa PressmanIssa Pressman | Photo by John OcampoDid someone say Pocahontas vibes? Issa Pressman rocked not-your-regular braids. Her version was extra long and had disheveled fabric intertwined in it. The unexpected hairstyle perfectly complements her stunning structured gown.

Samantha Bernardo

Samantha Bernardo | Photo by John OcampoThe beauty queen went a different route for the Ball—she opted to forego bombshell waves and rocked sculptural waves on her hair instead. We say this look deserves 10s across the board!

Criza TaaCriza Taa | Photo by John OcampoA grand look deserves grand nails. Criza knows how to ensure this happened at the Ball as she opted for intricately embellished nails that had creative appliques.

Dalia Varde

Dalia Varde | Photo by John Ocampo

We love a pretty manicure, and these glittery acrylics on Dalia were no exception. It provided the right balance to her ornate ensemble of a bejeweled gown and minaudiere.

Kaila EstradaKaila Estrada | Photo by John OcampoWe said it once, and we'll say it again—we're obsessed with Kaila's pin-straight long locks! The Incognito star showed off luscious, shiny locks that perfectly complemented her voluminous skirt.

AC BonifacioAC Bonifacio | Photo by John OcampoHere's an interesting blush placement technique to make you look youthful and fresh! Just like dance superstar AC Bonifacio, swipe on some blush just below your eyes to make them pop and make you look like a K-pop idol!

Michelle Dee

Michelle Dee | Photo by John Ocampo

'Reyna' singer and beauty queen Michelle Dee in a pixie cut is a statement we'll never get tired of. 

Maris Racal

Maris Racal | Photo by John OcampoMicro curtain bangs? Check! Gradient smokey eyes? Check! Simple yet striking white nails? Check! The 'Sosyal Climbers' leading lady knows how to tick off all the right beauty boxes!

Shaina Magdayao

Shaina Magdayao | Photo by John OcampoWe are utterly obsessed with Shaina's metallic-tip nails—they're such a beautiful touch against her simple yet oh-so-chic Neric Beltran dress!

Yeng Constantino

Yeng Constantino | Photo by John OcampoYeng Constantino and her avant-garde 3D nails were out to make some noise at last night's Ball, and truly, they did gain the attention they deserved!

Loisa Andalio

Loisa Andalio | Photo by John OcampoIf you look close enough, you'll notice how Loisa's nails, too, were in full bloom for the Ball's Spring Formal theme!

Maxene Magalona

Maxene Magalona | Photo by John OcampoMaxene in LSW gave us all the Princess vibes we needed. To top off her charming ensemble, the actress rocked beautiful waves on her half-pony. How lovely is she?

Krystal Brimner

Krystal Brimner | Photo by John OcampoKrystal wasn't just shining brightly in this embellished teal gown, her fingernails were, too!

Viñas DeLuxeViñas DeLuxe | Photo by John Ocampo

The RuPaul's Drag Race Philippines Season 1 star served ornate, eye-popping claws fitting for the big night!

Dani Zam

Dani Zam | Photo by John OcampoWho says flowers are reserved for the decor? Singer Dani Zam took her hairstyle up a notch by adorning her braids with real flowers! It's giving us forest fairy!

Photography by John Ocampo

Produced by Chin Ann Obiedo