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A heartwarming story from the Philippines has captured hearts worldwide, as a devoted brother went above and beyond to make his sister's prom night unforgettable. Maverick Francisco Oyao, a college student from Zamboanga City, showcased his incredible talent and dedication by crafting a stunning prom dress for his sister, Lu Asey, when their family couldn't afford to rent one.

Maverick shared his journey in a viral Facebook post, revealing his determination to give Lu a dress and a prom experience she would cherish for years. With their parents unable to afford a ball gown for her junior and senior prom, Maverick took it upon himself to design and sew an elaborate winter ball gown from scratch.


In his now-famous Facebook post, Maverick admitted to initial doubts about his ability to complete such a challenging project. However, his love for his sister and his commitment to the task saw him through. "The untold story of a loving [elder brother]," he wrote. "I didn't expect that I can do this on time. I even doubted myself if I can do this or not because the concept is different from what is already being done. But God is really good. He did not abandon me."


Maverick started from scratch, measuring and cutting cloth himself. media.upworthy.mattersmedia.io


Despite his nerves, Maverick turned to the internet for guidance, studying various ball gown designs, especially Michael Cinco's Spring and Summer Collection, to gather inspiration. He then sketched his own design, choosing blue and white to match the prom's winter ball theme. With some help from his mom, Maverick—who is pursuing a bachelor of arts and culture—carefully sewed the dress piece by piece.

A close up view of the flower and crystal details. media.upworthy.mattersmedia.io

The result was nothing short of magical. Maverick first created an incredible skirt using royal-blue fabric, adorned with white satin ribbons in a criss-cross pattern. To further enhance the skirt's beauty, he added white plastic flowers with crystal beads. For the bodice, Maverick hand-painted a beautiful ombré that blended seamlessly with the skirt. The finishing touch was a pair of dramatic butterfly sleeves that looked like they belonged fantasy book.

Maverick's creation for his sister begins to take shape. media.upworthy.mattersmedia.io

"I've done my part very well as your supportive brother and I will never get tired of supporting you, that's your brother's promise to you," Maverick wrote to his sister. "I hope I make you happy this Valentine's Day. Even though we didn't get your wish for the best dress but for me it was the best dress and the best because you are wearing it. Your brother loves you so much."

Maverick's Facebook post quickly went viral, touching many hearts across the internet with over 90k likes and 66k shares. The story resonated deeply with people who were moved by the love and dedication Maverick showed his sister.

"You have an amazing talent and a gorgeous model to build upon. You both have a tremendous future ahead of you. Never forget where you started and never forget charity is amazing. Your talents will grow and people will know you. People will fight to wear your designs.Stay humble," commented Facebook user Eddie Confetti.

Lu Asey wearing the dress her brother Maverick made for her. media.upworthy.mattersmedia.io

"This is the most stunningly beautiful, intricate, take-my-breath-away ball gown I’ve ever seen, not to mention a gift made of love. All the thumbs up and likes to you; this is a stunning craft. I want to give you a giant hug and tell you how much I’m proud of you," wrote Carina Lynn.

Maverick's story is a testament to the power of love, creativity, and determination. It's a reminder that sometimes, the most beautiful things come from the heart.

This article was originally published earlier this year. It has since been updated.

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