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I’m sure this is not news anymore for most of us but just so everybody knows, this coming December 6, 2008 our very own Manny “the Pac-Man” Pacquiao is set to meet “the Goldenboy” Oscar dela Hoya in a match dubbed “Dream Match” at the shining MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

Not only will the fight be a Dream Match for Manny but it will be a dreamy evening for singer-actress Karylle, who was handpicked by the Pac-Man to sing the Philippine National Anthem before an anticipated sellout crowd.  Karylle will be wearing an Albert Figueras creation.  Here are the details of her gown:

New York-based Figueras will create a stunning wine-red Filipiniana terno for the statuesque singer. The basic gown, cut in a serpentine line with a heart-shaped neckline for the bodice, will be draped with checkered dupione silk. It will have a silk tapis woven with a checkered pattern of lines in a cacophony of colors of lively red, orange, yellow, green, aqua, and pink; superimposed on paisley and royal blue acanthus leaves outlined with Mutzumo cut beads, and glass beads with hologram of flat sequins. The tapis will take on a new look by way of embroidery and beadwork embellishments giving it a scalloped finish.

“The terno manga likewise would echo the ornamentation of the tapis,” says Figueras. The terno will be sans the usual panuelo, which is accustomed to traditional dresses and gowns. The bodice will be accented with Swarovski crystals to give more emphasis on the heart-shaped neckline, and low-cut back.

Figueras adds, “Karylle will sashay in the arena with a pair of shoes of the same material and pattern of the tapis. The total look would be that of sophistication, and understated theatricality.

Some more trivia for everyone, interestingly, Karylle is a boxing and kickboxing enthusiast herself.  And her grandfather, Carlos “Sonny” Padilla, Jr., even refereed the historic boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier dubbed “Thrilla in Manila” held in 1975.  Many thanks to Oliver for sharing this news!  Now there’s 2 things to look forward to this coming December 6 – Karylle’s rendition of the Pambansang Awit (wearing the Figueras terno) and Pacquiao winning the match against dela Hoya.

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