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Belo Medical Group releases FREE Belofied App

Many people sometimes wonder how they’d look if they have smaller nose or fuller lips or slimmer waist or bigger breasts or, well, all of the above.

These days, the answer to such questions is right in the palm of their hands.

When the Belo Medical Group released in the Mac App Store last June 19, the first and only FREE cosmetic surgery simulation mobile app for iPhone and iPad in the Philippines, it became an instant hit. Belofied is a fun, creative and convenient app that allows users to play around with their features simply by using shrink, expand and mold buttons. The app opens a world of possibilities, if not, moments of novel entertainment--- especially to those who are raring to undergo cosmetic surgery but would first want to have an idea of how they will look after procedure.



Now with the “Belofy Me” feature, one can even put to survey among family and friends, the different combinations of planned enhancements as before and after photos can be generated using the app.

No wonder that the Belofied app has become talk of the town. Just a week after it was launched, the Belofied app immediately cornered the number one spot of FREE iPhone app ranking under Medical Category in the Philippines. It has also banked the top 3 spot of the Free Apps Overall category in the Philippines with a bullet. The app has even placed 17th on the list of free iPhone apps under the Medical Category worldwide. It was such a hit that it was the top app (Medical Category) in 6 countries after two weeks – Bahrain, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and United Arab Emirates!

The app is so easy to use that it’s almost like child’s play: move, drag, shape…just like that and one can already manipulate any image. A photo can be edited in detailed manner, too, since the app has a “zoom” button. A tilt of your iPhone or iPad in landscape mode gives a split-screen view of before and after shots.

Not techie enough? No problem as the feature has a Help screen, which can be accessed with one click.

Aside from the “Belofy Me” feature, the Belofied app offers a list of all the BELO services and products, as well as Belo Medical Group contact information including its Facebook and Twitter accounts.

To download the Belofied app, type the word Belofied on the search bar in the Mac App Store. The app is compatible with iPhone 4, iPhone 4s, iPod Touch (4th generation), iPad 2 wi-fi, iPad 2 wi-fi + 3G, iPad (3rd generation) and iPad wi-fi +4G. Requires iOs 5 or later.
As usual, way to go, Dr. Belo!

Mike Tan reveals sexier body in upcoming Cosmo pictorial

When he was interviewed by members of the press yesterday, Kapuso leading man Mike Tan, revealed that he is on a strict diet in preparation for his photo shoot on Thursday for an article in Cosmo magazine.


Mike has no idea yet as to how "sexy" the pictorial would be although he trusts that his manager GMA Artist Center will take care of it and make sure that the pictorial will be "within the limits" so to speak. He was told, however, that he would most probably be going topless.

Last year, Mike walked down the ramp with nothing on but his briefs during the Cosmo Bachelor Bash. With his well-sculpt body, he definitely has nothing to be ashamed of.

Mike has gone a long way since he entered showbiz through the GMA talent search Starstruck Season 2. Although he is now a full-fledged celebrity, he said that nothing much has changed in terms of his lifestyle.

"Wala naman masyadong pagbabago sa buhay ko except that mas daring na nang konti ang mga roles ko, mas focused ako sa work, dumami ang trabaho pero halos wala namang pagbabago sa akin," he said.

Mike appears in the afternoon soap "Faithfully," which airs daily on GMA-7's Afternoon Prime programming block. Mike said that he is enjoying portraying his character in the said afternoon soap.

"Mejo may pagka-kontrabida ang role ko dito e although hindi naman talaga siya sobrang masama, hindi lang maayos ang pagpapalaki sa kanya," explained Mike.

Mike has tried roles ranging from the most lovable to the most detestable, is there a specific role that he still wants to try?

"Yes. I want to be a psycho-killer! (laughs).

SABRINA’S ALBUM TURNS DOUBLE PLATINUM IN INDONESIA

Universal Music Indonesia, an affiliate of MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines) recently announced that Sabrina’s album “I Love Acoustic 4” has turned DOUBLE PLATINUM after being declared Gold November last year and Platinum in February of 2012.



After the success of her “I Love Acoustic” series which turned Multi-Platinum and Gold in countries like Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines, Asia’s Acoustic Sweetheart SABRINA releases a brand new album “Acoustic Love Notes”.

In this album inspired by the show “Love Notes”, she collaborates with its host- popular DJ/ television personality Joe D’Mango. The song line-up includes the carrier single “Somewhere Down The Road” originally by Barry Manilow, Brian McKnight’s “One Last Cry”, “Cry” by Mandy Moore, Christian Bautista’s “The Way You Look At Me”, “Can You Help Me” by Usher, Mikaila’s “The Art of Letting Go”, “I Don’t Want You To Go” by Lani Hall, Brandy’s “Have You Ever”, “Someone Like You” by Adele, Tamia’s “Officially Missing You”, “If Love Is Blind” by Tiffany, Jann Arden’s “Insensitive” and “Without Me” by Clair Marlo.

For the first time in any Sabrina album, it features 4 original songs, 2 of which she composed herself—“One True Love” and “Over For Now But Not Forever”. Her first Filipino track “Sa Bawat Paghinga” was written by award-winning composer Toto Sorioso and the other original track “Again” is a duet with up and coming singer Anj Sulit.

Be it songs of heartbreak, love lost, letting go or falling in love again, it is here in “Acoustic Love Notes” where you will hear a different Sabrina.

Catch Sabrina as she launches “Acoustic Love Notes” at Megaworld Lifestyle Malls this July 13, 7pm at Eastwood Mall Open Park, July 14, 7pm at Venice Piazza at McKinley Hill and July 15, 4pm at Lucky Chinatown Mall. The event is presented by Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, Businessworld, Herword.com and MCA Music in cooperation with WOW Videoke, MyPhone, Red Box: Rock Dine and Roll with media partners: MYX, Manila Concert Scene, Chalk Magazine, Tambayan 101.9, Orange Magazine TV, Social Magzine and Juan Manila Express.

Jolina admits Marvin came close to becoming her boyfriend, reveals other 'almosts'

During her recent Live Chat session via GMA Network's website GMANetwork.com, singer-actress and soon-to-be Protege mentor Jolina Magdangal revealed that her long-time "reel life" partner Marvin Agustin came close to becoming her boyfriend.



Jolina didn't escape Marvin-related questions sent online by die-hard fans of the Marvin Agustin - Jolina Magdangal love team, which had its roots in their teenage days.

According to Jolina, among those who were paired with her in past projects, Marvin Agustin was the one who came closest to becoming her boyfriend. Although she clarified that they never became real-life lovers.

Jolina also revealed other male stars who made "paramdam" to her when she was younger. Among them were Victor Neri, Onemig Bondoc and Gio Alvarez.

When Jolina and boyfriend Mark Escueta got married in November 2011, Marvin Agustin -- according to Jolina -- was invited but he was not able to attend the ceremonies. Jolina until now does not know why Marvin didn't attend her wedding. But if fans of their long-ago-defunct love team are thinking that the reason is because Marvin is still hurting, they are most probably wrong. Marvin and Jolina have long ago moved on from their love team.

Slumbook questions

During the Live Chat, Jolina was also asked several slumbook-type questions, which she eagerly answered. Here are some of those questions (with her answers):

1. Favorite song?
"I'm in love with you." This is one of the songs sung during her wedding.

2. Stars she wants to work with in a film/TV project (again)?
Vilma Santos, Dolphy, Maricel Soriano and Roderick Paulate (in a dramatic role)

3. If you are given a chance to become a superhero, what kind of power would you choose to have?
Gusto ko yung nakakapagbigay or nakakapag-extend ako ng buhay ng isang tao. At kung sakali man gusto kong bigyan ng chance pang mabuhay lalo na yung mga namatay sa aksidente.

4. Most beautiful stars?
Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes

5. Favorite Snack Food?
Isaw at Fishball

6. Favorite show?
Personalan. Gustung-gusto ko kasing pinapanood every episode na hino-host ko kasi gusto kong makita kung paano ko na-hahandle yung buong episode.

7. Favorite Movie?
The Notebook

8. Favorite Cartoon Character?
Hello Kitty

9. Favorite Place?
Memory Lane (her Family's restaurant) in Tagaytay.

10. Unforgettable childhood memory?
Noong elementary pa ako. Tinakasan ko yung guard ng school namin kasi gusto ko nang umuwi. Tapos naaalala ko noon nakikinood ako ng TV sa kapit-bahay namin kasi yung TV nila colored samantalang yung sa amin ay black-and-white lang.

Watch Jolina Magdangal on weekday afternoons in "My Daddy Dearest" (5:30pm on GMA-7) and weeknights in "Personalan" (7:30pm on GMA News TV Channel 11). Also, Jolina is one of the mentors in GMA-7's upcoming artist search "Protege: The Battle for the Big Artista Break" airing this August.

The Bottomline with Boy Abunda feat. Ivan Henares

Heritage Conservation advocate and travel blogger Ivan Henares will be on the hot seat of Asia’ King of Talk Boy Abunda’ show, “The Bottomline with Boy Abunda” on July 7, Saturday.



The episode will talk about the importance of preserving the historical landmarks in the Philippines. Are Filipinos still cares for cultural and historical spots in the country?

Watch out “The Bottomline with Boy Abunda” every Satyrday, 11:30 pm, after “Banana Split” on ABS-CBN.

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