Viral: Maria Isabel Lopez slays at the Cannes film fest red carpet

Now that’s how you command attention on the red carpet!

Brillante Mendoza is currently in France for the 69th Cannes Film Festival, where his film Ma’Rosa is part of the main competition. He is accompanied by his stars Andi Eigenmann, Jaclyn Jose, and Neil Ryan Sese, among others.

Check them out at the Cannes red carpet before the film’s premiere.

According to Bayani San Diego of the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Mendoza received a standing ovation at the premiere of Ma’Rosa. 

But instead of celebrating the fact that Mendoza made it to the Cannes again, it was Ma’Rosa star Maria Isabel Lopez who captivated the attention of social media.

In the photos that were released by the official Cannes Film Festival Facebook page on Wed, May 18, Maria Isabel can be seen wearing a flowing green gown (reportedly by Albert Andrada) — a stark contrast to what the Ma’Rosa director and cast were wearing on the red carpet. Check out the photos below:

The director and cast of Ma’Rosa at the 69th Cannes Film Festival red carpet. PHOTO: Facebook/Festival de Cannes – Page Officielle

Maria Isabel Lopez at the red carpet of the 69th Cannes Film Festival. PHOTO: Facebook/Festival de Cannes – Page Officielle

Needless to say, Pinoy netizens were quick to point out that it looked like Maria Isabel was dressed for the Miss Universe and not the Cannes Film Festival red carpet.

FRIENDS: Guys, group picture.
ME: *chanelling Maria Isabel Lopez* pic.twitter.com/ipYwgFsvph

— JAYVEE (@JAYVEEfontarum) May 19, 2016

Friend: andyan crush mo, act normal
Me: *as Maria Isabel Lopez* pic.twitter.com/N06YyBRUd6

— Richard Bolisay (@richardbolisay) May 19, 2016

Na-Maria Isabel Lopez ka! -Ito yung agree lahat na parepareho kayo, tapos pag dating si bakla kabogera ang aura. pic.twitter.com/up7BNjLQsh

— Lhen Hasal (@lhenners) May 19, 2016

Ako talaga yung Maria Isabel Lopez sa crowd na puro Andi Eigenmann: pic.twitter.com/Vzubr9wFW4

— Gablet of Fire (@itsgabespiritu) May 19, 2016

To be fair, Andi was also stunning on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet. In an Instagram post, the 25-year-old actress said her Cannes moment is something she would treasure forever.

 

I have had my fair share of great ups and downs in the 25 years of my existence in this beautiful world, and you see, nothing makes life way more interesting than when our dreams come true. Let me just steal a little “beauty queen” moment for myself to encourage women like me to never give up on their dreams. To make sure to never be afraid to dream BIG. Because yesterday, my life long dream has finally come true. And what’s even sweeter is that it’s only the beginning. Yes, it will never be easy, and yes, it will be very tough. Tough, to the extent that we would ask ourselves if it’s time we give up. The key is to brush off all the negativity with your head held high because it will always come. And then we move on to focusing on the brighter things in life. These are what give life meaning. So just enjoy, and cherish every moment of the life you’re given, because we will always fall. It’s what we do about the opportunity to get back up once again, that matters most. I encourage all young women to spend our lives with positivity and love. To humbly and fearlessly live life for ourselves, because it is ours afterall. If I can do it, my dear, so can you. “Believe in yourself in all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.”- Christian D. Larson **Big thanks to @boomsason for making me feel my most beatiful on this very special fay for me!

A photo posted by Andi Eigenmann (@andieigengirl) on May 18, 2016 at 11:35pm PDT