7 Standout Nail Looks at the Filipino Music Awards

The inaugural Filipino Music Awards night was a visual performance from head to toe. Every detail mattered under the spotlight and camera flashes. And when all eyes are on you, one thing becomes clear: No red-carpet look is ever complete without the perfect set of nails.

Here’s a closer look at the standout nails we spotted at the awards night:

1. Nude is never boring

Janine Gutierrez

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Aiah Arceta

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Actress Janine Gutierrez and Aiah of P-pop cultural phenomenon BINI kept it clean and simple with nude nails that never go out of style. Effortless, timeless, and endlessly flattering, this neutral shade proves that less truly is more.

2. The kind of blue that makes you feel good

Zae

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Angela Ken

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Rapper Zae showed off long white-and-blue nails with an embossed design that perfectly matched her denim-and-silver ensemble, while singer Angela Ken went for silver-and-blue celestial nails that complemented her icy blue hair. The vibe is cool, confident, and undeniably fun.

3. Black never fails to make a statement 

Gian Bernardino

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Cup of Joe vocalist Gian Bernardino turned heads with black and silver nails with gold accents. He matched this with an all black outfit and a stunning ear piece. Cup of Joe also took home the Song of the Year award for their song, Multo, and Album of the Year award for their album, Silakbo.

4. Diamonds and glitters are a girl’s best friend

Yeng Constantino

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Tasha Mitra

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Singer Yeng Constantino’s nude nails with glitter and gold accents shimmered under the lights—perfectly paired with her gray dress with pearl accents. P-pop group DNA’s Tasha Mitra kept it sweet with pink nails and a diamond accent on her ring finger’s nail.

5. A different set of pearly whites

Michelle Dee

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Vivoree Esclito

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Multi-hyphenate artist Michelle Dee’s pearly white nails paired flawlessly with her bold pink gown, while singer and actress Vivoree Esclito’s crystal-studded ensemble made her matching pearly manicure shine even brighter. It’s a clean, luminous finish that still feels red-carpet ready.

6. Tips that are coming in red-hot

Maloi Ricalde

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Shaira Luna

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BINI Maloi and photographer Shaira Luna embraced the classic power of red nails. It’s a color that never fails to command attention, whether on stage or off.

7. These nails made a statement—literally

Flow G

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Rapper FLOW G wore black nails detailed with white and brown letters—an unapologetically cool choice that screamed attitude and individuality. Proof that your nails can make just as strong a statement as your outfit.

From soft neutrals to glittering golds, the 2025 Filipino Music Awards proved that beauty truly lies in the details. Each manicure—whether understated or unapologetically bold—became its own form of performance. Because on a night built on artistry, even the smallest stroke of polish told a story.