Tuesday, May 29, 2007

Reality TV Worth Watching!

BELO BEAUTY 101

Did you catch the premiere of “Belo Beauty 101” last Sunday, May 20th on TFC? While I admired the cutting-edge production values, I have to say that the most outstanding aspect of it was its goal to educate and create more awareness about why people make a decision to change or enhance their bodies.

I really feel it is a personal decision an individual of legal age need to make for him or herself.

The pilot episode of “Belo Beauty 101” followed the case of comedic actress Beverly Salviejo. In a recent press conference held here in Los Angeles, Dr. Vicki Belo talked a little bit about how much Beverly’s situation moved her, as it did me when I watched that episode. (Please watch the video of the press conference in the next item on this blog)

Even as a successful working actress Beverly carried insecurities of feeling “ugly” because of the highly noticeable acne scars on her face.

The Belo Medical Group performed on Beverly this procedure called stem cell auto-grafting (SCAG) for facial scars and blepharoplasty or laser eyebag removal.

And the results were astounding! While it may not be the end-all in curing all insecurities that Beverly has, hopefully she can be a step closer to having more confidence in her face-to-face dealings with people.

“Belo Beauty 101” is riveting television. Future episodes will feature actor John Estrada on his hydrogel butt enhancement, sexy stars Joyce Jimenez and Katrina Halili on Smart Lipo, “Eat Bulaga” host Toni Rose Gayda on Thermage, Lorna Tolentino on Fraxel, Ara Mina on Lipo Lite.

Don’t forget to tune-in and witness the amazing before and after stories.

Not only does “Belo Beauty 101” feature celebrities, it also promotes medical tourism to the Philippines.

Dr Vicki Belo is a strong proponent of this effort because she really believes in our country’s potential to be the next beauty capital in Asia.

“Belo Beauty 101” promotes tourism by highlighting unique locations or events in the country that tourists can flock to.

The 30-minute program airs every Sunday, 10:30pm on TFC.

For feedback or inquiries, TFC viewers can call 1-800-8BELOMED (1-800-8-2356633) or e-mail beauty101@belomed.com.

Or you can also send your inquiries to me at monet@monetsalon.com.


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We are still accepting applications in the search for the 2007 Miss US-Philippines Expo.

Candidates must be single females between 18 to 25 years of age, with Filipino ancestry. Contenders will be judged according to intelligence, talent, personality and looks.

To obtain a copy of the official application form and the complete list of requirements, please send an email to projectmanager@eventsbymonet.com or call 818.687.1042.

Winners of this year’s pageant will receive a cash prize and an array of exciting gifts, not to mention the honor and prestige of training under professional beauty pageant coaches.

Take advantage of this opportunity to be the next “IT” girl!


**The author is a professional beauty consultant and owner of the popular salon chain Monet & Reflections Salons. Monet is also executive producer of the longest running Fil-Am awards gala, Reflections Awards (now on its 19th year). He is a known “queenmaker” or discoverer of young beauties who have gone on to achieve their dreams of becoming beauty pageant titlists. For more on Monet, please visit www.monetsalon.com or send an email to monet@monetsalon.com.