Star Magic Ball 2017: Our favorite celebrity Instagram snaps

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It’s all glitz and glam on the red carpet and in the actual ceremony of the annual Star Magic Ball. But thanks to social media, we got a behind-the-scenes look at this year’s event from the stars themeselves!

From Joshua Garcia’s selfie with Julia Barretto to Zsa Zsa Padilla’s “arte arte” moment, here are our favorite snaps from various celebrities’ Instagram accounts:

When Ogie Alcasid posted a sneak peek of her daughter Leila’s gown, and reminded us of when our dads got excited for us at our very own prom…

Have fun tonight at the #starmagicball2017 anak @leilalcasid love you! Dress by @cheetahriverastudio

A post shared by Ogie Alcasid (@ogiealcasid) on Sep 29, 2017 at 5:25pm PDT

When Kisses Delavin finally met the Internet’s favorite toddler, Scarlet Snow..

"Scarlet who's your crush? Why are you blushing?" Scarlet: *changes topic* I want ice cream! Me: Ok kiss muna! *kiss* Finally met her! Haayy sooo adorable baby! I can just watch you all day! @scarletsnowbelo

A post shared by K I S S E S (@kissesdelavin) on Sep 30, 2017 at 1:50am PDT

When Dra. Vicky Belo, Erik Santos, Angeline Quinto, Marc Gallo, Kosses, Maymay Entrata, Edward Barber, and Kira Balinger all tried but failed to get Scarlet to dance to the Baby Shark song…

My Belo Babies trying to get @scarletsnowbelo to dance to the Shark song but so far… we're failing @maymayentrata07 @edward_barber @marcogalloc @kissesdelavin @kira_balinger @favkitkat @eriksantos @cristallebelo @loveangelinequinto

A post shared by Vicki Belo, M.D. (@victoria_belo) on Sep 29, 2017 at 10:35pm PDT

When Jodie Tarasek, Paulo Avelino’s girlfriend, called him “my love” in Polish…

moja miłość ❥ Dress by: @tomford Customised by: @martinbautista9 Styled by: @mrdavidmilan MUA: @antheabueno & Hair: @ethandavid_

A post shared by Jodie Elizabeth Tarasek (@jodietarasek) on Sep 30, 2017 at 8:28am PDT

When Korina Sanchez embraced her “tita moment” with Dyan Castillejo…

Between Erich and Julia OMG, Tita moment talaga kami ni Dyan

A post shared by Korina Sanchez-Roxas (@thisiskorinasanchezroxas) on Sep 30, 2017 at 3:28pm PDT

When Billy Crawford casually gushed about his weight loss, and how he’s looking forward to his wedding with Coleen Garcia…

Excited for this year's Star Magic Ball! Will be wearing @edwintan_ph again. Can't wait to see my fiancé's dress, though I'm more excited to see the white gown next year. @coleen This is the first time I'm going to the Star Magic Ball without any Spanx on hehe

A post shared by Billy Crawford (@billycrawford) on Sep 28, 2017 at 2:24am PDT

When Zsa Zsa Padilla posted an “arte arte” moment at home before going to the ball…

Arte arte video at home before heading for my first Star Magic Ball. Invited every year but never get the chance to go. Happy to be here this year! ♥️❤️♥️ #starmagicball2017 @marlontuazonc @bangbangstylecrew @bangpineda @jerome_chang

A post shared by Zsa Zsa Padilla (@zsazsapadilla) on Sep 30, 2017 at 5:39am PDT

When Pia Magalona proudly shared a video of Elmo and Janella Salvador performing a “La La Land” number…

“La La Land” number presented by the love teams of ABSCBN, as tribute to #StarMagic25 founder, Mr M, Johnny Manahan. Video: Maxene Magalona #StarMagicBall2017

A post shared by Pia Magalona (@piamagalona) on Sep 30, 2017 at 9:24am PDT

When Richard Gutierrez and Sarah Lahbati made us swoon over the photos he took of her…

Photographed by the best #leicam

A post shared by Sarah Lahbati (@sarahlahbati) on Sep 30, 2017 at 5:35pm PDT

Magic #StarMagicBall2017

A post shared by Richard Gutierrez (@richardgutz) on Sep 30, 2017 at 7:44am PDT

When Aiko Melendez got us excited about her first-ever Star Magic Ball…

Teaser….. #roadtostarmagicball2017 make up by @dylanchuamakeup hair by @maldhitasaints and abangan ang gown ko….. BY THE sir @edwintan_ph first time to attend starmagicball and im excited :) and so excited that my son is my date :) @andreyllana nails by @nailcocktales

A post shared by Ms Aiko Melendez Aka Emilia (@aikomelendez) on Sep 30, 2017 at 2:56am PDT

When Heart Evangelista got “senti” over her reunion with Mr. M…

I remember 19 years ago when he saw something in me and introduced me to showbiz. Nice to see my second dad and be reunited with you, Mr. M! ❤️

A post shared by Love Marie Ongpauco Escudero (@iamhearte) on Sep 30, 2017 at 8:37am PDT

When Ylona Garcia channeled Marilyn Monroe…

Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring ~ Marilyn Monroe ♥️ #starmagicball2017

A post shared by Ylona Garcia (@ylonagarcia) on Sep 30, 2017 at 9:14pm PDT

When Sylvia Sanchez posted this sweet family picture…

Thank you, @starmagicphils, for inviting us. It was nice to have witnessed and be part of this event with our kids. Thank you for taking care of them…we know they’re in good hands #StarMagicBall2017 #abscbn #myeverything #mylife #family #happiness #blessed #grateful #treasures #priceless #thankuLORD Happy morning❤️

A post shared by Jojo Atayde (@sylviasanchez_a) on Sep 30, 2017 at 7:29pm PDT

And when Joshua Garcia made a cute joke about his selfie with Julia Barretto…

Next time sana mas mahirap yung challenge Salamat sa #OPPOF5 captured ang pinakamagandang moment namin ng date ko! Abangan niyo ang launch ng new phone ng @OPPOPhilippines sa October 26! #DateGoals #StarMagicBall2017 #CaptureTheRealYou

A post shared by Joshua Garcia (@garciajoshuae) on Sep 30, 2017 at 9:52am PDT

For more photos from this year’s Star Magic Ball, follow @abscbnpr on Twitter and Instagram!