Spotlight shines on Jema Galanza, Aleah Finnegan as muses for PBA Season 49 opener

STRONG and stunning - words that boldly capture the theme for this year's PBA 49th Season opening ceremony as athletes, actresses, and beauty queens make up the lineup of team muses.

The celebration begins Sunday, 4 p.m. at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, with the annual Leo Awards to be followed by the ceremony. Then at 7:30 p.m. the Governors' Cup officially tips off with Meralco and Magnolia going at it.

Here's the full list of team muses:

BARANGAY GINEBRA - JULIE ANNE SAN JOSE

PHOTO: Julie Anne San Jose Instagram

GMA artist and singer will make her first appearance as the face of the crowd favorites.

BLACKWATER - KRISHNAH GRAVIDEZ

PHOTO: Krishnah Gravidez Instagram

From the pageant stage to the court, the Miss World Philippines 2024 will go on the Big Dome stage as the Bossing's muse.

CONVERGE- MYRTLE SAROSA

PHOTO: Myrtle Sarrosa Instagram

Actress and cosplayer will don her Saturday's best to join the FiberXers in the opening ceremony.

MAGNOLIA - RERE MADRID

PHOTO: Rere Madrid Instagram

Actress and Kai Sotto's rumored girlfriend will wear blue and white with the Hotshots.

MERALCO - ALEAH FINNEGAN

PHOTO: Aleah Finnegan Instagram

Fresh off her Olympic stint in Paris, PBA fans will see the Fil-American gymnast in her evening gown joining the reigning and defending Philippine Cup champions.

NLEX - INDAY FATIMA

PHOTO: Inday Fatima Instagram

Show host and beauty queen takes her show on the road with the Road Warriors.

NORTHPORT - CHARMAINE SKYE CHUA

PHOTO: Charmaine Skye Chua Instagram

Figure skater to switch from skate shoes to heels for a while to see off the Batang Pier's new voyage.

PHOENIX - JEMA GALANZA

PHOTO: Jema Galanza Instagram

Alas Pilipinas and Creamline's ace spiker will rev up the Fuel Masters' engines.

RAIN OR SHINE - SOPHIA BIANCA SANTOS

PHOTO: Sophia Bianca Santos Instagram

Beauty queen and ad model from Pampanga will walk with the Elasto Painters on opening day.

SAN MIGUEL - JAMIE LIM

PHOTO: Jamie Lim Instagram

Two-time Southeast Asian Games gold medalist and PBA legend Samboy Lim's daughter will wear the Beermen's red, black, and white just like her late, great father once did.

TERRAFIRMA - ANNABELLE MCDONNEL

PHOTO: Annabelle Mcdonnel Instagram

Pageant icon will have a fresh stint as PBA muse with the Dyip.

TNT - ATASHA MUHLACH

PHOTO: Atasha Muhlach Instagram

Eat Bulaga host and child of Aga and Charlene Muhlach will be the Tropang Giga's muse for the second consecutive year.