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Versatile Kapuso actress Yasmien Kurdi is in the midst preparing for showbiz's most glamorous night of the year, the GMA Gala 2025 on August 2.

The StarStruck First Princess gave her followers on Instagram a sneak peek of her preparation for this glitzy event on her home network, and tapped renowned fashion designer JC Buendia to create her gown.

Yasmien posted a photo with JC and her stylist Gabby Wu on Instagram and wrote in the captions, “Today's rain reminded me of the incredible journey I've been blessed to walk. Visiting Sir JC Buendia's office with my stylist Gabby Wu to design my gown for the #GMAGala2025 brings back memories of #Starstruck moments from 22 years ago. Grateful for the chance to reconnect with such a talented artist and to create new memories together… Maraming Salamat Sir JC! I missed you! #JCBuendia.”

In the comment section, JC responded to the sweet message of Yas saying, “It was so great to catch up and see how much you've blossomed.”

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For the past two years, Yasmien decided to focus on her family with Rey Soldevilla and their children, Ayesha Zara and Raya Layla. Prior to giving birth to her second baby Raya in 2024, Yas did several soaps including The Missing Husband (2023), Start-Up PH (2022), and Las Hermanas (2021).

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