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Marian Rivera Wins Best Actress at the 8th EDDYS Awards in a Beaded Terno Gown

Styled by Melville Sy, the actress arrived in a custom creation by Steph Tan.
Paulina Singh

by Paulina Singh

Published on Jul 22, 2025

PHOTO: KENNETH TANGONAN, COURTESY OF MELVILLE SY
ICYMI, Marian Rivera is this year’s Best Actress awardee at the 8th EDDYS Awards! Held last July 20, Sunday, the Kapuso Prime Time Queen was recognized for her role as Teacher Emmy in the Cinemalaya film Balota.

The 40-year-old actress walked up the stage and delivered her speech clad in a pristine white, fully hand-beaded terno gown—an intricate, bespoke creation by Filipina designer Steph Tan. 
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Marian Rivera at the 8th EDDYS Awards
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Marian Rivera Stuns in an Intricate Terno Gown Creation by Steph Tan
The look featured a crisp square neckline and a fitted bodice embellished with vertical pleating and tonal beadwork, designed to elongate her frame while adding subtle texture and sheen.


The skirt extended into a streamlined, semi-mermaid silhouette, transitioning into a grid-like embroidered pattern that lent the lower half of the gown a tactile, almost architectural quality. The terno’s traditional butterfly sleeves were a key element, crafted in sheer mesh and adorned with raised floral appliqués—delicate embellishments that echoed the motif found throughout the design.

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PHOTOS: KENNETH TANGONAN, COURTESY OF MELVILLE SY
Stylist Melville Sy of Studio 24C accessorized the look with jewelry from the Bulgari Divas’ Dream collection—including a rose gold lariat necklace and matching drop earrings—both of which perfectly complemented the gown’s textured detailing all over.

Styled by Nante Alingasa, Marian’s hair was parted at the center and styled in soft, brushed-out waves that grazed her collarbone, bringing movement to the structured silhouette. Her makeup by Emman Magpantay featured a satin-finish complexion, bronzed lids, defined lashes, and a muted coral lip. 
Marian Rivera Stuns in an Intricate Terno Gown Creation by Steph Tan
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PHOTO: KENNETH TANGONAN VIA INSTAGRAM/MARIANRIVERA.
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The Exact Bulgari Jewelry Worn by Marian Rivera at the 8th EDDYS Awards
Divas' Dream Necklace 18 kt rose gold, €20,800 (approximately P1,386,444.80), BULGARI, bulgari.com

Divas' Dream Necklace 18 kt rose gold, €20,800 (approximately P1,386,444.80), BULGARI, bulgari.com

Divas' Dream Earrings in 18 kt yellow gold, €3600 (approximately P239,961.60), BULGARI, bulgari.com
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Divas' Dream Earrings in 18 kt yellow gold, €3600 (approximately P239,961.60), BULGARI, bulgari.com

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Paulina Singh

Pau is Preview’s go-to fashion girl. On most days, you’ll find her with headphones on, coffee in hand, and likely dressed in an oversized blazer and floor-grazing jeans.

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