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Lea Salonga Instashines with a Musical Tribute

Globally acclaimed artist and Filipino icon, Lea Salonga, returns home this August as she stars in her first-ever laundry musical – “When I Shine With You”, telling the story of Lea’s most iconic pieces of clothing and how they keep shining anew.

To celebrate and recognize Lea’s mark in the Philippine music industry, the new Ariel Instashine produced a one-of-kind musical that brought her fans nostalgic joy, as she serenades them with a renewed rendition of a classic OPM song, ‘When I Met You’ by the Apo Hiking Society. Lea is joined by some of her students from The Voice, Leah Patricio, Esang de Torres, and Mica Becerro who pay tribute to their coach as they relive Lea’s journey through some of her memorable clothes in the past – as these clothes make their way back on stage and shine as if they are new.

World-class talent Lea Salonga serenades the crowd as the new Ariel Instashine’s ambassador last August 1, Thursday, in her first-ever laundry musical that showcased her most iconic pieces of clothing and how she continues to keep them shining anew.

Lea Salonga is now part of Team Ariel
Ariel recently launched Lea Salonga as its newest addition to the growing Ariel family. Lea is the ambassador for the new Ariel Instashine – the next generation of detergent that promises to make old clothes look new again in just one wash.

“We are delighted to welcome Lea Salonga to Team Ariel as we launch our New Ariel Instashine – the world’s first detergent with Power Boosters. Lea represents progressive Filipinas who continue to shine not just in the Philippines, but also on the global stage.” shares P&G Asia Regional Brand Communications Lead Louie Morante.

When I Shine with You is a sensorial, nostalgic journey
Every piece of clothing has a story. In this one-of-a-kind musical, Lea takes us on a journey down memory lane by telling the story behind some of her most treasured clothes in her iconic roles. With a history of more than four decades in the industry, Salonga had her first break at 9 years old when she played the title role in Annie in 1980.

“Annie was my first big break. I was 9 then and felt a big mix of happy, scared and really just enjoying myself. Tt’s why I kept my dress after all these years: to remind myself of that girl who believed she could shine,” Salonga shares.

Since her debut, Salonga appeared in a number of theatre productions and had several television projects until 1989 when she was selected to play Kim in the debut production of the musical Miss Saigon in London. This role earned her the title as the first woman of Asian descent to win the Tony Award for her excellence in live Broadway Theatre in 1991.

She adds, “I had no idea how demanding it was going to be to play the role of Kim. As a teenager, I found it worth it because it pushed me to be more creative and thoughtful with my craft. That’s why I’ll always find the shirt I wore to the audition memorable. It may seem like a simple white one but it means a lot to me – it was the one that helped me shine and live my dreams.”

Among all the roles she played and amid her past accomplishments, Salonga takes pride the most in being a mom to her daughter Nicole, “There’s so much love and reward in being a mother. It’s definitely a new chapter for me, and one of the best roles that I have the privilege of playing.”

Reminiscent of the new Ariel Instashine’s clothes renewal benefit, the musical sparked a renewed sense of inspiration as Salonga relived the highlights of this true-to-life musical journey through her memorable clothes – from when she played Annie, to her white shirt during her audition for Miss Saigon, and an apron she got when she was a new mom.

“Through stains and messy times in the kitchen, this apron marks one of my life’s biggest role – being a mom to Nicole. It’s the role that no one could have ever prepared me for. It’s continuous hardwork but it brought so much joy and love to my life. It’s inspiring me to shine brighter every day for my family,” Salonga says.

New Ariel Instashine-produced laundry musical featured Lea Salonga’s The Voice mentees Esang De Torres, Mica Becerro and Leah Patricio who played the roles Annie, Miss Saigon, and Lea as a mom, respectively; and joined by digital parenting icons Cat Arambulo-Antonio, Kelly Misa-Fernandez and Maggie Wilson-Consunji

(L-R) The Voice mentees Esang De Torres, Mica Becerro, Leah Patricio, P&G Asia Regional Brand Communications Lead Louie Morante, new Ariel Instashine ambassador Lea Salonga, P&G Philippines Media Manager Arthur Pena, P&G Senior Purchasing Manager Phoebe Ng, fashion icon Cat Arambulo-Antonio, British-Filipino TV personality, model, TV host, vlogger Kelly Misa-Fernandez, British-Filipino TV personality, actress and entrepreneur Maggie Wilson-Consunji

These iconic clothes were brought back to life and showcased though Ariel Instashine’s Renewed Collection on stage. Along with Lea were her mentees from The Voice, singers Esang De Torres, Mica Becerro and Leah Patricio – and digital parenting icons Maggie Wilson, Cat Arambulo and Kelly Misa, who also had their own memorable pieces displayed in the collection to attest to the superior cleaning benefits of the new Ariel Instashine.

A whole new detergent world

Launched in June, the new Ariel Instashine is the most recent laundry detergent innovation from Ariel. As the first-in-the world detergent with power booster beads, the product provides superior cleaning and stain removal in just one wash that helps make clothes look new again.

“We launched the new Ariel Instashine in the PH market in high hopes of addressing the highest standard of cleaning our consumers wants – cleaning clothes like they are new again. This is the world’s first detergent with power boosters to remove the toughest layers of stains and make your clothes shine anew in just 1 wash. As with our commitment to elevate the level of clean in laundry, we also hope to uplift our spirits through keeping clothing pieces valuable and timeless like Lea’s iconic pieces from her roles as Annie, Miss Saigon and as a mom,” concludes P&G Country Category Leader, Laundry Philippines, Ray Pine.

It’s a long ongoing journey for Lea filled with milestones that continue to give pride to the Philippines. Ariel celebrates this true Filipino icon as she shines for all of the Filipinos here and all over the world.

To find out more about When I Shine with You, the new Ariel Instashine and how you can make your old clothes look new again in one wash, follow the hashtags #NewArielInstashine, #InstaBagoin1Wash and #WhenIShineWithLea online.

Luxury Summer Styles with Pearls

Pearls, such as those sold at Pearl & Clasp have long been back as a fashion statement but when it’s summer, you can’t rely on grandmother-style jewelry. The organic gem is getting modern tweaks to appeal to the taste of modern people. Summer styles are all about being light and breezy so let’s see how the classic piece is reimagined to embrace the season’s spirit.

Breezy Summer Styles with Pearls

The mythical charm of pearls combined with the alluring sophistication and elegance on catwalks has made them an integral part of current fashion trends. How can you integrate them with your summer accessories? Let’s find out:

1# Shine with the Color Yellow

Yellow is the hot summer color, tempting many people to wear yellow-shaded dresses. Instead, you can just try this optimistic color sparingly, with a golden-yellow blouse and a marigold yellow pearl necklace. Many Persian Gulf pearls have a distinct yellow color and some pearls are cultivated specially to gain this luscious shade.

Combine Pearl and Florals

Floral dresses are almost like the school uniform for summer. But if you want to make the florals Insta-worthy, pair them up with pearl jewelry pieces. When you are wearing midi-dresses, complement them with an extra-long necklace made of a combination of creamy white, pink, and other soft-colored pearls.
Up for a little adventure and jazzing up the kaleidoscopic patterns of floral garments? Choose bold color combos and deconstructed silhouettes.

A Dazzling Monochromatic Ensemble

The monochromatic, white ensembles have been reinvented into the fashion arena by couture fashion houses like Carolina Herrera and Chanel.
Why not soothing the hot summer days by wearing a simple white dress and pair it up with white pearl earrings or a dangling pendant featuring some quality South Sea pearls? The almost silver hue of these cultured gems will flatter your skin and enhance your dazzling monochromatic outfit.

Simple Choker with Gorgeous Pearls

How about a pearl choker? Summer is all about having a cheerful, fresh look so a minimalistic but chic ensemble will capture the seasonal vibe. Wear a black leather choker that features no embellishment but a big whitish or silvery pearl orb. Subtle but gorgeous!

A Rich Boho Style with Talismans

High-end jewelry designers have brought the charms, medallions, and talismans back to life. A talisman necklace or bracelet could be the best option if you want to channel your inner boho-chic spirit into the summer outfits. Adorn it with a celestial pearl and your favorite symbols to give a luxurious yet personalized touch.

5 Reasons Why I Love HYDRAFACIAL

For someone who loves skin care so much, facial should not be a big deal no? Well, not for me. I am afraid to explore that area. In fact, I often turn down invites for me to try a facial (save for a few or just one that I said yes). I love giving away Spa GCs that I got, specially if it involves a facial. I am not really sure why but maybe because I feel like it would just be a waste of time and the results won’t be what I expected it would be.

But in the end, my curiosity got me. I am not the kind of person who would travel to Makati just to get a facial, but I did. This facial really got me, as I heard that somewhere in the world, this kind of facial is done every 15 seconds. Do the math. But that’s really a lot and that was just last year. I’m guessing this year, it’s every 5 seconds. Is it really that good? IT IS.

Actually, it’s not just a facial, it’s HydraFacial. Is it your first time to hear about it? Let me tell you more about it by giving you the 5 reasons why I love it. Which is also the reasons why I have plans on doing this on a monthly basis. Hear me out!

5 Reasons Why I Love HydraFacial

HydraFacial is non invasive and is pain- free, meaning it does not go beyond your skin. It does not prick and not at all painful to the skin. If you have stubborn black heads or white heads, you know how it feel when they prick that. With HydraFacial, pricking is history. As the name suggests, it uses hydra or water (and water) in high speed to exfoliate the skin. Watch the video to see how much dirt it removed from my skin without any pain!

HydraFacial gives you the best skin of your life in less than an hour. The treatment includes 3 steps procedures: cleansing, exfoliating, infusing. After the 3 steps, skin is treated with LED Light Therapy. And all those steps in just less than an hour.

HydraFacial has no side effect and little downtime. After the procedure, you are good to go! From my experience, there really is no downtime. My face is not red, not swollen, no pain! I can resume my activities right after HydraFacial. Of course, you need to be extra careful with sun exposure, but every skin enthusiast and skin loving beauty knows that naman di ba? Sun can do great damages to your skin.

HydraFacial is best for all skin types. You know there are facial that is not advised for oily skin or facials that are only for specific skin types. HydraFacial caters to all skin types as the booster are tailored for what the skin needs that moment. You have fine lines and wrinkles? Go for it! Skin texture? Brown spots? Dry skin? Enlarged pores, HydraFcial is for Everyone!

HydraFacial legit check is LEGIT. Bakit may fake ba? Sadly, because of its popularity and really great results, some facial clinics use it to gain more clients. If you want to know if your suking clinic is a HydraFacial legit clinic, you can check with SpectruMed Inc. Authentic HydraFacial treatments are only available in Certified clinics here: https://www.facebook.com/notes/hydrafacial-philippines/certified-hydrafacial-clinics/615529675567210/

SpectruMed Inc. as the Exclusive Provider of HydraFacial in the Philippines