Fragrantly Beautiful

Bea on beauty

By Fina Evangelista

Phylbert Angellie Ranollo is also the young and beautiful Bea Alonzo of movie and television fame. At 18, this career-minded Filipino-British mestiza, talks much sense for her young age. For one, she values getting a good education in the midst of her busy taping and filming schedules. A senior high at the Angelicum College in Quezon City; Bea fits in completing school requirements by practicing good time management. Quite believable, for she has an almost perfect record in her career appearances.

We interviewed the beauteous star in between a photo-shooting session as a commercial model. Shooting was scheduled for 9 a.m. sharp. Bea’s call slip was two hours earlier to allow for makeup and hairdressing. And with no primadonna ado, this young professional was very much ready and alert for each shooting segment.

Here are excerpts from our interview with Bea on being beautiful:

What do you think are the important things for a person to be beautiful?
First in my list is hygiene. Especially with girls, being always clean is important, not only when you are seen by others, but also off-cam. For instance, when you’re always clean, you avoid getting pimples. And of course leading a stress-free life is also very important.

What does being beautiful as a woman mean to you?
Being beautiful is thinking beautiful. I call it inner beauty. When you think beautiful, you have a happy heart. You won’t have a hard time smiling, because your smile comes from within you. And when you have a happy heart, you have contentment and you’re appreciative of things around you. Of course, fixing yourself well and being presentable is the other part of being beautiful.

What are the things you do as part of your personal beauty regimen?
I wash my face at every break. That’s why I use a facial wash that will not dry my skin. To keep my pores tight, I put ice all over my face, then I moisturize and relax. When I have time, I dip myself in a hot tub of water to relax. Oh, and I am a spa addict. When I want to really relax, I just go to a spa.

Aside from talent fees, what are the things you consider before you agree to endorse a commercial product?
The quality of the product. I have to believe in the product. I have to have a gravitation with the product. I must really use it or at least start using it.

For instance, Céleteque, why did you agree to endorse it as a product or brand?
Because Céleteque products are hypoallergenic and dermatologically-tested.
The facial wash is nondrying. The moisturizer is easy to use—it’s not heavy because it is water-based. I can use it even under my makeup. And it’s safe to use even by girls my age. Like me, my skin easily gets irritated. But I feel safe using Céleteque.

Let’s talk about love. In your opinion, does being in love have something to do with being beautiful?
(Laughs) I guess so! You are what you think, di ba? Like, I’m in love with my craft… I love my work!

Speaking of love, is there a special someone right now who gives you the inspiration to always stay beautiful?
Hmm… none yet! I’m entertaining suitors.

What specific qualities do you look for in your special someone?
I don’t look for specific qualities, basta God-fearing. But mind you, I noticed all my crushes are bad-boy looking! Looks lang naman. (She smiles)

In your opinion, what makes a woman look young longer?
Being always happy… being happy with her life. And physically, proper hygiene. Wash your face thoroughly with a nondrying facial wash like Céleteque.
Then apply Céleteque Moisturizer to avoid facial skin dryness. It’s water-based and oil-free, perfect alone or under makeup ‘coz it isn’t greasy. It won’t clog pores too, so we avoid whiteheads and blackheads.

Let’s talk complexion, how do you maintain a beautiful complexion?
To maintain a good complexion, I use a mild unscented lotion, and a moisturizer. I have a fair complexion, but I want to tan. I don’t have time to go to the beach, I plan to go to a tanning salon.

Do you think, our tropical climate has something to do with maintaining beautiful skin?
Yes, of course. The sun can be drying to the skin. That’s why we need to moisturize… and use a water-based moisturizer like Céleteque. It’s good for Asian skin.

Do you think pricing is important for beauty products?
Beauty products should yield beautiful results. But pricing is important too. Like Céleteque, it is affordable, even for young girls like me. And it yields beautiful results.

What about packaging, what suggestions do you have for your beauty aids?
Smaller packaging would be fine, specially for students like me. And for those in the u-belt. And for office girls too. Something easy to bring when you travel.

After this interview, one thing is certain, beauteous Bea is not just beautiful inside and out… she is definitely a woman of substance—of beauty, heart and brains!

posted by Cheryl Levesque @ 5:06 PM