When the Red Carpet Turns into a Graduation Aisle: Klarisse de Guzman and Will Ashley Go Viral
KLARISSE DE GUZMAN – Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition alums Klarisse de Guzman and Will Ashley strutted down the GMA Gala 2025 blue carpet — but the internet had other ideas, dubbing their walk the most heartfelt “graduation ceremony” of the year.
Klarisse de Guzman and Will Ashley’s appearance on the blue carpet at the GMA Gala 2025 quickly became an online sensation, drawing laughter from fans. The amusing reaction stemmed from netizens comparing their walk to a sentimental mother-son graduation march.
The PBB alums happily embraced the joke, engaging with fans through humorous posts on X, formerly known as Twitter.
The glamorous event took place on Saturday, August 2, at the Manila Marriott Hotel’s Grand Ballroom, gathering some of the biggest names in the Kapuso network. Klarisse and Will’s elegant, arm-in-arm entrance was among the highlights of the evening. However, what truly captured the internet’s attention was the way their graceful walk sparked a flood of memes.
Viewers playfully dubbed their stroll the “graduation walk,” editing videos of the moment with emotional commencement music. The meme quickly spread, turning their red carpet appearance into a viral comedic moment.
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Rather than brushing it off, both stars reacted with humor and warmth.
“So graduation ang peg natin tonight,” Klarisse wrote on X.
“At talagang graduation nga. Nilaro nyo na naman ako,” she added.
Will also chimed in with a witty remark: “Bring ur mom to school ang atake.”
Klarisse, who first rose to prominence as the runner-up in The Voice of the Philippines Season 1, is celebrated for her powerhouse vocals and calm demeanor. In 2021, she won Your Face Sounds Familiar Season 3. During her recent stint on Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition, she publicly came out as a member of the LGBT+ community and shared that she has been in a committed relationship with her partner, Trina, for four years.
The pair’s cheerful responses to the viral moment further showcased their relatable, light-hearted sides, endearing them even more to their fans.
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