Julia Barretto received a warm welcome in Indonesia after the actress flew to Jakarta for the international premiere of her regional K-drama Secret Ingredient by Viu — where she stars alongside a global cast, including popular Indonesian actor Nicholas Saputra and South Korean actor Sang Heon Lee, best known for playing Min Ho in XO, Kitty!
ICYMI, Secret Ingredient features the cross-cultural cuisines of the Philippines, Indonesia, and South Korea. Julia leads the show as Maya, an aspiring chef who wants to advance in her career to pay off her family’s debts in the Philippines. She works for a popular chef, played by Nicholas, who decides to hold a cooking competition, but tells Maya she doesn’t have what it takes to “compete at that level.” She is helped in her journey by her classmate, Ha-joon, who happens to be a wealthy socialite in disguise and Maya’s long-lost love.
The show airs on Viu Philippines and Viu Indonesia on April 30 — and based on her looks, Julia is set to win over a new set of fans from around the region!
LOOK: Julia Barretto’s Stunning Outfit at the International Premiere of Regional K-Drama “Secret Ingredient”
Julia turned heads at the Secret Ingredient premiere in Jakarta, wearing a dazzling white halter neckline dress by Dubai-trained designer (and Preview Creative 25 honoree!) Ushi Sato, featuring a sequined lattice pattern all throughout the dress and a backless cut.
Styled by Cath Sobrevega’s team, including Jem Arboleda, the actress paired the outfit with white gold hoop earrings by Love Rocks Jewelry, while makeup artist Denise Ochoa swiped on shimmering peach and brown tones for a glamorous look.
Hairstylist Antonio Papa did Julia’s hair up, with layers framing her face for a more carefree look.
Julia also represented the best of Pinay style in an interview for the show’s premiere.
This time, Anton swapped sultry layers for a sleeker updo, while Denise stuck to more subdued nude tones, perfectly complementing the embroidered black and gold tube dress by Ryan Castillo, as styled by Cath and her team.
Congratulations, Julia!
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