Rhian goes from ‘barbell’ to Bobson

Gab Fab
Jet Valle

Rhian Ramos first hit the screen as last year’s “McJelly Trio Girl” commercial. A few months later, she was tapped to play the role of Leah, Teng’s childhood friend and love interest in GMA’s Captain Barbell.  Fast-forward to another few months and Rhian has now been signed up by Bobson to be one of its celebrity endorsers.  

Born on October 3, 1989, Rhian loves to sleep, eat, watch movies and play with her pet Doberman named Claw.  She is not into sports, as she herself admits, because her “coordination is awful.”  She admires Tom Hanks and bands like Up Dharma Down, Radioactive Sago Project and Urbandub, so one can surmise that she’s a rocker.  However, her favorite song is the karaoke favorite Total Eclipse of the Heart.  

Rhian describes herself as complex, persevering, genuine, passionate, obsessive-compulsive and chirpy. She fears failure and says that an unforgettable childhood memory is sitting at the side of a tennis court and getting hit by the ball!  Her goal is to get through whatever challenges come her way and admires people who persevere no matter what.

Rhian is bubbly and full of life, describing herself as “hyper” and “makulit,” the exact opposite of the personality of her Captain Barbell character who is meek and soft-spoken. She wants to try action roles in the future and, in fact, play a superhero. 

When she became the “McJelly Trio Girl”, Rhian did not imagine how many doors would open for her. It may have been her very first commercial but it was a lead part, so people took notice of her.  The timing was perfect because GMA Artist Center executives were looking for two girls to play Leah and Kit for Captain Barbell and she was asked to audition. The rest is...well, you know how it goes.

When asked how life has changed for her since she became a celebrity, she says that she doesn’t feel the difference. She considers her career as her “new school” while Rhian’s friends from her real school do not treat her any differently. 

What about her love life?  Anyone interesting we can talk about?  Rhian’s ideal guy is someone who is tall, dark and handsome. She has to be best friends with the guy first before she would consider taking it to the next level. She also likes guys who are playful and funny. 

As Bobson’s celebrity endorser, Rhian gets dolled up with its dreamy holiday collection that has two looks: Victorian and Oriental. The Victorian Glam collection reflects romanticism, frivolity and extravagance.  The Oriental Charm collection has the influences of the region as it has embroideries of Chinese characters, cherry blossoms and other Asian insignias. Select long-sleeved blouses have Oriental costume silhouettes and romantic skirts in layered ruffles are also available. 

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Stylish sisters and good friends Bing Loyzaga, Amy Perez and Gelli de Belen lead the opening of Antonio’s Hairdressing in Libis, Quezon City, on December 7, 5:30 pm.

In the itinerary of the opening is a blessing followed by cocktails that will be attended by Pin Antonio’s celebrity-clients such as Karen Davila, Kristine Hermosa and Lyn Ching.
Antonio Hairdressing is a salon founded by the husband-and-wife team of Sonny
Mangundayao and the internationally renowned Pin Antonio. The first branch was opened in Quezon City last year, with the Libis salon its second.

The salon boasts of a group of superb hairstylists and colorists who do a lot of interesting shapes with hair as well as massage therapists and estheticians who do rejuvenating bodyworks and state-of-the-art skin treatments for people from all walks of life. In fact, the Libis and Quezon City branches have been enjoying a steady stream of clients: from career women, students and housewives to even celebrities like Bea Alonzo and Mariel Rodriguez. All of them have given their nod of approval to this young and energetic team who will stop at nothing to make good on their mission—to give fresh, stylish and superb cutting.

Says Sonny Mangundayao, “Even though Antonio Hairdressing in Libis has been in operations for only a few weeks, the volume of people coming in is overwhelming. In fact, a group of businesswomen in the south side expressed their interest in opening a third branch in BF Homes Parañaque upon hearing of the Libis success.”

Antonio Hairdressing provides haircutting, hair coloring, hairstyling, permanent wave, makeup and facials, and also has spa facilities including a sauna room, along with splendid massage for time-conscious professionals, housewives and young people. The modest salon environment brings together expertly trained professionals whose priority is to continuously render fast, efficient and quality services that exceed customer satisfaction.

For franchise inquiries, call 926-4945.