David Licauco on Barbie Forteza's GMA Gala 2025 look: 'Always beautiful'

David Licauco was all praise for his loveteam partner, Barbie Forteza.

At the GMA Gala 2025 on Saturday, Barbie had on a memorable wine red tube gown with cutouts on the side, as well as a matching silk cape.

In an interview with GMA News Online, the Pambansang Ginoo said that Barbie is “always beautiful.”

David added that earlier in the day, they had a shoot for a brand they endorse.

“I was with her na earlier,” he said.

“As always, she’s pretty, but it’s more about the substance that she has," he added.

The fourth GMA Gala is now underway at the 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 celebrations. —with reports by Carby Rose Basina/JCB, GMA Integrated News