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- Fashion designer Francis Libiran congratulated Kris Aquino for her achievement in Hollywood.
- The actress explained the reason why she did not choose Libiran’s dress for the green carpet premiere of ‘Crazy Rich Asians’.
Filipino Designer Francis Libiran‘s work is among the gown choices of celebrity host and Queen of All Media Kris Aquino for the green carpet premiere of the film adaptation of Kevin Kwan‘s novel, Crazy Rich Asians.
In her Instagram account, Aquino posted a video of herself gracing the green carpet, escorted by her son, James.
Video Courtesy of Kris Aquino | Instagram
If you’ll ask me what my unforgettable moment inside the TCL Chinese Theater was- it was being approached by the @wbpictures group chairman Toby Emmerich because he wanted to introduce his favorite staff member from the Beverly Hills Hotel who is a Filipina American. He said that for 25 years she’d been taking such great care of him but had never asked for premiere night tickets except for tonight for @crazyrichasians because she wanted to meet me. It was just so heartwarming how many pictures Mr. Emmerich took of us because it just proved to me that anywhere in the world- our graciousness as a people is valued.
I’m sure Bimb & i had the honor of being seated w/ his family because of how much affection a fellow Filipina had for me… @kevinkwanbooks made sure to check on me & as always he expressed so much gratitude for the support of Filipinos worldwide. P.S. Nabalitaan ko po na may konting sagutan na naganap between my brother & Sec Alan Cayetano- sa hindi sinasadyang choice- my clutch came from the Manila Fame & was given by @mayorlanicayetano. #lovelovelove THANK YOU to all the Filipinos who showed up w/ their flags, banners, and patiently waited since lunchtime to get prime spots. Yung effort na binigay nyo i know wasn’t just for me but because of Philippine pride.
Uulitin ko po #kaysarapmagingpilipino. This was a chance to represent our country & i thank God for the once in a lifetime blessing. (song credit: Love Moves in Mysterious Ways by @xtianbautista from my Universal Records album My Heart’s Journey)
Liberan then commented “Congratulations” on the post and the actress replied her explanation as to why she didn’t wear his creation in the special occasion.
@francislibiran8 francis- i loved your creation (especially the yellow- but i have a badly bruised left arm from my health scare & the sleeves ended right where the bruising was most prominent- @michaelleyva_ was such a good sport- he said whichever Filipiniana would be PERFECT. I just didn’t went people to speculate about my health so i’m expressing it here now- my being anemic makes me so prone to bruising especially after bad allergic attacks… i shall wear that beautiful modern Filipiniana SOONEST.
The designer replied that he’s proud of Aquino and Michael Leyva as they have represented the power of Filipinos in Hollywood.
@krisaquino Thank you, and Congratulations, Kris!! We are so proud of you!! You looked stunning and gorgeous!! And I am so proud of @michaelleyva_ for doing a great job not just for you but for Philippine fashion!! Your Presence in Hollywood best represents the power of Filipino artistry and creativity showing the world what we are really made of!!
