Kathryn Bernardo just made history. The Hello, Love, Again star graced the red carpet at the 10th Annual Asian World Film Festival’s Closing Night Awards Gala in Culver City, California, where she snagged her first-ever Hollywood recognition: the Snow Leopard Rising Star Award—and she looked amazing while doing so!
LOOK: Kathryn Bernardo Stuns in an Ab-Baring Lace Ensemble at the 10th Annual Asian World Film Festival
Styled by her go-to duo, Kim and Boop Yap, Kathryn dazzled on the red carpet in a dreamy lace two-piece set by local designer Anthony Ramirez. The look featured a bandeau top with delicate scalloped edges and a floor-length skirt with a sheer lace overlay. The ab-baring silhouette highlighted her toned midriff, while the romantic lace design struck the perfect balance between soft and seductive.
Kathryn accessorized minimally, skipping the usual bling in favor of a lace choker that tied the entire look together. Hairstylist John Valles completed her ensemble by styling her long, wavy locks into effortless cascades that framed her shoulders.
To make the evening even more memorable, Kathryn’s mom, Min Bernardo, joined her at the gala. Heartwarming snaps captured the two sharing an embrace as the actress proudly held her much-deserved award.
Kathryn Bernardo's Acceptance Speech at the 10th Annual Asian World Film Festival
Receiving her award, Kathryn gave the most heartfelt speech. "Thank you to the Asian World Film Festival for this incredible honor—not only for recognizing my body of work, but for celebrating all the stories that we, as Asian artists, continue to share with the world," she said.
"I started working at the age of six. Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to bring a variety of characters to life, each one teaching me something new—not just as an actor but as a person. 22 years later, I’m still here, pursuing my passion and first love, which is acting. It's a tough job, but moments like tonight make it all worth it."
Watch it in full below:
Hello, Love, Again—the sequel to the 2019 hit Hello, Love, Goodbye—closed out this year’s Asian World Film Festival. The film has been breaking records, with a $2.4 million opening weekend, landing at no. 8 at the U.S. box office, and screening in over 250 theaters.
Congratulations, Kathryn!
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