GMA Gala 2025 venue gets final touches; more stars share preparation details

Final preparations are now in full swing for the GMA Gala 2025 venue!

According to Nelson Canlas’ report in “24 Oras" Friday, award-winning events designer Gideon Hermosa designed the venue and the red carpet, which will feature a background of earth tones and silver to provide a striking contrast to the gala's main color theme of dark hues.

Prime directors are overseeing the visuals, with “Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre” overall visual director Rico Gutierrez in charge of the red carpet special program and "Stars on the Floor" director Paolo Valenciano directing the grand ballroom program.

The event will also mark the first public screening of the Kapuso network’s 75th-year station ID.

The gala's program will likewise include performances from the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra and the Madrigal Singers. 

“We promise that it will be an elevated gala. Kakaiba ‘yung ipapakita nating mga presentations during the gala, and since this is the 75th year, nagle-level up tayo for this very, very important celebration,” GMA Network Senior Vice President Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes said.

Over 1,000 guests, including GMA officers, celebrities, partners, and VIPs are expected to attend the grand celebration.

Meanwhile, more stars have shared about their preparations for the event, including  Charlie Fleming, who has revealed she will be wearing a design by Mak Tumang.

Sofia Pablo and Allen Ansay are also getting ready for the event.

“Kailangan talaga, para makita ‘yung ganda ng gown, manipis ka talaga,” Sofia said.

“Past few months talaga, ‘di ba, strict ako sa diet ko, pero lately, medyo hindi. Medyo ini-enjoy ko para, kumbaga, mas fresh tingnan,” Allen said.

The GMA Gala is returning for its fourth year, and it will be held on Saturday, August 2, at the Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City. 

The star-studded event is a fundraising affair in support of the GMA Kapuso Foundation, gathering celebrities and showbiz personalities for an evening of charity, camaraderie, and celebration.

At the pre-GMA Gala 2025 dinner on July 24, GMA Network donated a total of P2.5 million to the Kapuso Foundation. 

The funds raised at the pre-gala dinner and the gala night itself will be utilized for the foundation's relief operations to help those who have been affected by the recent typhoons and Southwest Monsoon (Habagat). 

—Carby Rose Basina/CDC, GMA Integrated News