Kirby Asunto sings Phil anthem in Tolentino red piña gown

Kirby Asunto, a 14-year-old who was born in the Philippines and now lives in the New York area, sings the Philippine national nthem in Las Vegas Pacquiao - Bradley fight in a red piña gown with terno sleeves designed by Hollywood designer Oliver Tolentino.

Pacquiao handpicked Asunto when he heard her perform an offering mass before his 2011 Marquez match.  Asunto joins past Pacquiao anthem singer, Arnel Pineda, another proud Filipino who regularly wears clothes by Tolentino. 

Just last week, Pineda wore a Tolentino blue velvet jacket on television to perform with Journey and Rascal Flatts at the CMT Awards in Nashville.

According to Tolentino, “Naturally, I was flattered when Kirby approached me to dress her for our national anthem.  I consider it my duty to support a proud Filipina representing our country and our anthem at such an international event.  And this was another opportunity to promote our native fabrics to the world.”

Tolentino added, “Arnel has worn many of my outfits, but I’m always flattered when he chooses to wear me on an awards show that is broadcast nationally in America.”

Oliver Tolentino