Janine Gutierrez Paid Homage to Pilita Corrales at the 81st Venice Film Festival

They say all the world’s a stage, but for Janine Gutierrez at the 81st Venice Film Festival, this red carpet might as well have been the grandest theater of them all

At the Venice Film Festival, Janine Gutierrez is having her moment. With two custom gowns that ensured all eyes were on her, the actress made a stunning debut as she attended the premiere of Phantosmia, the Lav Diaz-directed film she stars in for the Out-of-Competition lineup. Inspired by the archives of high-fashion legends, Janine’s looks delivered history and high drama—perfect for a red-carpet entrance.

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Her stylist, MJ Benitez, shared that the inspiration drew from classic Hollywood moments, referencing the archives of iconic photographers Richard Avedon and Irving Penn, along with a personal touch—Janine’s grandmother, Pilita Corrales, and her 1960s album cover for I’ll Take Romance. Both looks were worn with sparkling JMA Jewelry.

For the film premiere, Janine stepped out in a sheer black Inno Sotto dress. The long-sleeved piece, with a clean boat neckline and delicate stones tracing her waist, struck a balance between understated elegance and quiet boldness. The subtle sparkle against the dark fabric brought a touch of vintage charm, remade with a modern, cinematic flair.

Later that evening, Janine stepped out in a powder blue gown by Vania Romoff. The dress boasted a tulip skirt, a cinched waist, a deep neckline, and slim straps, combining sleek modernity with Romoff’s signature bow detailing at the back. The graceful structure was an ode to simplicity, emphasizing clean lines with a romantic flourish.

Gutierrez’s red-carpet appearances at the Venice Film Festival perfectly mirrored the intrigue surrounding Phantosmia, a film steeped in Lav Diaz’s introspective and haunting narrative style. Reflecting the film’s layered storytelling, her looks captured style, heritage, and cinema—a moment that will last forever.

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Photos: JANINE GUTIERREZ and MJ BENITEZ (via Instagram)

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Janine Gutierrez Paid Homage to Pilita Corrales at the 81st Venice Film Festival
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