From being that teenager who charmed us as the “Amboy Hottie of General Santos City” during his remarkable stint in Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition 1, Gerald Anderson has gone to become one of the most in-demand leading men in the country at present, boasting a plethora of hit teleseryes and movies under his belt.

Thus, there’s definitely no wonder that he is among the most anticipated stars to grace the Star Magic Ball every year, considering that he’s a consistent attendee ever since its inception in 2007. And throughout the 10 years of its staging, the Kapamilya actor indeed charmed us with his completely debonair looks, usually wearing a finely-tailored classic suit and tie that he paired with black leather shoes and bowtie.

In the first four years of the star-studded affair, he and his former on-and-off-screen partner Kim Chiu truly gave us Prom King and Queen vibes with their presence. He stuck to the traditional black and white suit and bowtie in the first two years, then shifted to an ensemble that incorporated a white bowtie and a black vest for his 2009 look.

Trading the traditional cotton blazer to a woolen one, as well as putting on a polka-dotted bowtie, was apparently a good move for Gerald as he took home the Best Dressed Male Award in 2010.

Although the “Action-Drama Prince” had to walk down the red carpet alone in 2011 and 2012, that didn’t fade his luster as he’s still able to catch everyone’s attention with his captivating aura. Despite wearing the same silhouette, he remained good looking as he rocked a pompadour hairdo in 2011 and looked a tad hotter in a Gucci suit in 2012.

For Star Magic Ball 2013, he once again bagged the Best Dressed Male Star for enchanting us in his textured Tom Ford classic tuxedo. The following year, his velvet Dolce and Gabanna blazer gave a different vibe on the classic men's formal wear, making him totally stand out.

In 2015, Gerald chose a double-breasted jacket to top off his go-to black and white ensemble. And after attending either with a girlfriend or all by himself, he brought with him the cutest arm candy during the eighth staging of the Star Magic Ball – his adorable niece Lyra.

He then decided to deviate from the traditional black suit by showing up in a cream blazer that he paired with black trousers and black bowtie in 2016. And in 2017, he had himself cladded in a Joey Espiritu number, which featured a velvety jacket. He had also ditched the squeaky-clean look that he consistently wore in the previous years, as he chose to keep his well-groomed stubble.

Will Gerald Anderson stick with the classic suit and tie, or will he opt for something different and refreshing again? Let’s all just wait on September 30!

Apart from being another night of glitz and glamour, the upcoming ABS-CBN Ball 2023 will also put the spotlight on the stories of thanksgiving, togetherness, and hope shared by Kapamilya artists, employees, partners, and collaborators, who all share the vision of delivering stories that promote human good to our dear audiences. Moreover, it will also aim to raise funds for the benefit of the ABS-CBN Foundation.