The Runway Atelier’s ILLUMINE: Runway and Music at VIVA Café Manila with Talent, Fashion, and Celebration
ILLUMINE: Runway and Music proved to be a vibrant celebration of talent, confidence, and creativity at VIVA Café Manila. Hosted by the dynamic duo, Aaron and Jules, the event captivated audiences and energized young models throughout an unforgettable afternoon of performances, fashion showcases, and heartfelt recognitions.
The evening opened with a solemn doxology led by Meten Taylor, followed by a stirring rendition of the national anthem performed by Gab Balibalos
From left to right: Nicole (10), Zia (8), Gillian (12), Yunah (6), Hiraya (8), Skye (8), Michaela Brielle (9), and Ayah (6)
Adding excitement to the program, 11-year-old kids' influencer and dancer Scarlet Aztrid Feliciano delivered a standout performance, followed by a powerful 2NE1 medley dance number from the TRA GFORCE dancers. Sadie Sy thrilled the crowd with her TikTok Medley dance performance, later receiving the Most Graceful Mover Award presented by the hosts.
Sadie Sy
Interactive moments kept the energy alive, with games such as Name That Tune—where lucky winners took home Nutella gift boxes—and Bring Me, with cash prizes adding extra fun to the festivities.
The Kittly Manila Ambassadors graced the stage with their confidence, while the girl group Hanika prepared a dance and vocal performance of Touch by Katseye, followed by a stylish runway presentation showcasing Kittly Manila's latest bags.
Kittly Manila Ambassadors
Precious Ice Reyes, known for her inclusion in the TV shows Maging Sino Ka Man and Abot Kamay na Pangarap, also prepared a special dance performance, receiving flowers and a plaque in recognition.
Precious Ice Reyes
The runway also saw the debut of the TRA Modern JB Collection with a charming vocal performance by Gab, accompanied by the TRA Ambassadors donning basic gown ensembles.
Two of the Jelly Bunny Ambassadors
The Runway Atelier’s model Cheska Maranan, known for her roles in Pulang Araw, Sangre, and Encantadia, along with endorsements for Jollibee and Bear Brand, delivered a show-stopping dance number, earning her the Best Rising Talent Award
Cheska Maranan
The GFORCE Recital with Coach Myka showcased talents aged 6 to 14 years old, including Zoe in, Rileigh Ashley Montero, Juan Mikael Sanchez, and others, who were each awarded certificates of completion. A special Lifetime Excellence Award was presented to Coach Myka in honor of her dedication to dance education.
GFORCE Coach Myka with her TRA dance students
More fun continued with a What Is the Tune? game, with winners taking home cash prizes.
The Kittly Friends and Family roundwalk featured models in classic Kittly white shirts, paired stylishly with Kittly bags, followed by 11-year-old Gabrielle Point's soulful rendition of Fly Me to the Moon.
Two of the models showcasing the Kittly white shirtS and bags
Dance performances continued with the Kittly group’s lively Toka Toka number, Scarlet’s TikTok Medley solo, and solo performances from Kittly Ambassadors Alexa Danielle Zygallon (Strategy by TWICE) and Yunah (Bumble Bee by Bambee). The audience was also serenaded with the song Cupid and Gab’s signature song performance.
Alexa Danielle Zygallon performing Strategy by TWICE
An avant-garde Dress to Impress segment highlighted the creativity and boldness of each participant, leading into a high-energy song-and-dance performance of Paligoy Ligoy by Hanika.
Girl group Hanika performing Paligoy-ligoy
Adding more star power, Eat Bulaga’s Child Star of the Year, Anastacia Bartolome, impressed the audience with a vibrant dance performance, while TRA Ambassadors showcased elegant satin pieces on the runway.
Kidfluencer Attoya on the TRA runway
Beatrice charmed with her rendition of Dancing Queen, and the GFORCE dancers with Coach Kevin wrapped up the performances with viral choreography of “Daleng Daleng”, earning the Viral Choreography Award.
GFORCE Coach Kevin with his dance students performing Daleng Daleng
The evening concluded with a whimsical Easter Bunny-Themed Ramp, where models presented playful and creative interpretations of Easter-inspired outfits, before all TRA Illumine models took their final walk wearing the official black uniform — a powerful image of unity, growth, and dreams taking flight.
Other awards were also presented before ending the event as a way of showing appreciation to the models, media partners, and special guests.
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