Seeing Stars Side-By-Side

I never thought I’d see the day when I’d witness Judy Ann Santos and Claudine Barretto side-by-side in rubbing-elbows proximity. Even ABS-CBN never dared to put the two together in their numerous station IDs. So it was a bit of a shock for me to see the two—together with the controversial Ruffa Gutierrez and the even more notorious Gretchen Barretto—in a cover of a magazine and eventually on a billboard along EDSA. Of course by that time it was revealed that the apocalyptical gathering of the four horse(wo)men was for Pantene Hair Fall Control Shampoo.

Trust commercial money to make the impossible possible.

Aside from their four Most Beautiful Women, Pantene also launched the Pantene Council of Stylists—hair stylists extraordinaire from different salons: Jude Hipolito and Rose Velasco (Univers Phyto Salon by Kaizen); Jing Monis (Propaganda); Celeste Tuviera (Symmetria); Victor Ortega (Emphasis); Louise Kee (Razzle Dazzle); and Henri Calayag (Henry Calayag Salon).

And there’s a contest launched this June. For those interested, the “Dare To Be Most Beautiful” contest challenges people to imitate the poses of Pantene’s Most Beautiful, or create their own interpretations. Imagine posing ala-Juday while looking ala-Judiel… ngyek! But take note: First prize winner gets a Boracay Trip Package for four; second prize winners gets a Wakeboarding Package in Lago de Oro, Calatagan, Batangas for four; and third prize winner gets a Spa Package for four. So don’t be surprised if even Tom, Dick and Harry might join this contest! Besides, there’s always the Pantene Most Beautiful Women of 2009 to look forward to.

For those interested, check out www.pantenesmostbeautiful.com now.