2007 Archive
Beauty Domain News
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13th November 2007
I'm very please to say that former Capital Gold DJ Tony Wright is back but this time he's on Real Radio. All I can say is that it is about time - he is a real breath of fresh air in the mornings.
26th October 2007
The Wellbeing industry is the fastest growing industry as more and more people are taking responsibility for their own health and wellbeing.
It's great now that a Wellbeing magazine which bring together advice, knowledge and wisdom from therapists, practioners and experts from around the country is now available to people living in Torfaen.
Wellbeing encompasses what we eat, how we look after our bodies and mind as well as our home and working environments.
If you would like to find out more or download a copy of the October edition free visit the Wellbeing website on webster|.
29th September 2007
Gok Wan is on the look out for his next group of bashful beauties who can't bear to bare all. If you'd like to be considered for the new series of How to look good naked then all you have to do is download their application form from the Maverick website|.
12th September 2007
I was very impressed by what I read in the South Wales Argus newspaper last night. It seems that men are intimidated by 'perfect bodies'. According to the article 'A survey of 1,000 men and women for More magazine found that 88% believed the pressure would be "too much". Instead a man's ideal female body shape is a small waist and a big bottom (56%), with actress Scarlett Johansson being listed the most ideal shape (44%) from all female celebrities... Only 6% of men said skinny women were the most desirable, with only 3% wanting to see Victoria Beckham nude'. Guess there's hope for us all then. :-)
20th August 2007
Great News former Capital Gold DJ Tony Wright is going to be presenting a show on Real Radio| this week. They have asked him to present the overnight show for a week from Monday 20th August between midnight and 5am. If you are up and around that time in the morning please message him or ring in to request a song as the more interest his show generates the more chance there is of Real Radio offering him more work and let's face it mornings aren't the same without him. For more information on Tony please visit his MySpace| site
14th August 2007
Winning a competition or beauty pageant title isn't the only way to get the most out of competing. Take a look at this article to find out who won the Specsavers Cardiff Regional Final and how a local girl came away with a great prize.|
11th August 2007
One to watch this week is ITV's programme Bite Back which is scheduled to be broadcast on
ITV 1 West at 8.00pm to 8.30pm on Thursday 17th of August.
It's about a 'report on a modelling agency which deceives those seeking a career in the profession, charging excessive fees and making pledges of future work which fails to materialise'.
It's presented by Steve Scott and Donna Bernard and is definitely worth watching especially if you or someone you know is thinking of entering the profession. If you're not going to be at home then get someone to record it for you.
Please remember that no reputable adult agency will charge you to go on their books until after they have found you work to pay for it and even then it's only usually to put a webpage together for you or for professional photographs - which usually gets paid straight to the photographer. It's a good incentive for them to find you work and definitely good business sense for you.
1st August 2007
Cwmbran Shopping has announced that it has chosen five men - two of whom are from Cwmbran - to go through to their male model competition final. For more information on the Male Model competition visit this link.|
22nd July 2007
Capital Gold DJ Tony Wright now has his own MySpace page. If you would like to find out more about why Tony is leaving the radio station - where he has kept the public entertained for many many years - please visit this link. Please note that MySpace pages cannot be accessed via the Webster kiosks only from your own computers. Tony's MySpace Page
19th July 2007
I just want to wish Cwmbran dancer and Vibe Model Charlotte Davies good luck - or should I say 'Break a Leg' - for when she performs at the New Theatre Cardiff in the production tour of 42nd Street. For more information on Charlotte and this production please visit this link.|
16th July 2007
Tony Wright MBE has been with Capital Gold and before that Touch Radio for many many years. He has been awarded the MBE by HM Queen Elizabeth for his charity and radio work and now he needs our help.
Tony's contract isn't being renewed because Capital Gold has decided to end their regional breakfast shows despite the fact that most of us only tune in to listen to Tony and not the music.
Being a local person - he lives in Newport and is the patron of the All Creatures Great and Small animal sanctuary in Llanfrechfra, Cwmbran - he understands Wales and the Welsh very well indeed. He has become part of our culture and our heritage. The mornings just won't be the same without him. Over the years Tony has built up a huge following in South Wales and each listener is a friend to Tony.
If you would like to sign a petition to try to save his job please visit this link to view and sign the petition. |
8th July 2007
Miss Wales 2007 is Kelly Pesticcio from Cardiff.
Visit this link for more information on the Miss Wales 2007 final.|
7th July 2007
Tonight is the final for the Miss Wales 2007 competition. The winner will be announced in the Wales on Sunday tomorrow.
6th July 2007
Someone rang me yesterday to tell me that my mother had won a free makeover and photographic shoot in London and that all she had to do was tell them when she would like to come up and claim her prize. Knowing my mum it was obvious that something wasn't right as she doesn't really like that side of the camera. I told them to ring back when she was home but guess what? A couple of minutes later I received a phone call telling me that I had won a free makeover and photographic shoot with the same company. Thing is I hadn't even entered the competition! Needless to say I turned their offer down.
I did some research and discovered that lots of people have received phone calls like these and if the information on the Internet is correct those who go don't actually find it a pleasureable experience at all. In fact those who went to the one that rang me claimed that the makeup is done in a crowded waiting room in front of everybody else and you have to wait ages for your turn. To top that even though they say that you don't have to buy the photographs as you will get a free CD some people claim that money was taken out of their bank accounts - they had to give their details in advance just in case they failed to turn up for the shoot - and they were having difficulties getting the money back.
If you do receive a phone call like this think before you commit to going. Did you enter a competition? If not and it seems too good an offer to be true then it probably is. Apparently the photographs that they take are really good - but some claim that they were charging between £30 and £60 each for them so check on this before going. Oh and one more thing if you do decide to go.. don't go alone just in case.
5th July 2007
Pleased to say that the rain didn't cancel the 2007 Torfaen Race For Life event. Despite the bad weather and conditions I even managed to finish the race in 26 minutes which is an improvement on the last time I run it. If you want to know more about the Race For Life and see pictures taken on the day visit this link|.
5th July 2007
Just want to say congratulations to Zara Mansfield for getting through to the Face of Divinity competition. You'll find more information on this on our Local Girls in the News section.
4th July 2007
So pleased to be able to say that the webster team did manage to complete their mamouth sponsored walk to raise money for Tenovus. Visit this link to find out more about the Webster sponsored walk|.
8th May 2007
Pontypool Carnival Queen and Court were chosen on 14th of April. Photographs and information on the winners can be found on the Carnival section of this site.
7th May 2007
Hi everyone sorry that the site hasn't been updated lately but I've been away on holiday.
26th March 2007
Cwmbran Carnival now has a new carnival queen and court. Take a look at the Carnival section for more information and lots of pictures taken on the night.
17th March 2007
Trevethin, Penygarn and St Cadocs Carnival organisers are inviting applications for their Carnival Queen and Court competition. Visit this link for more information on the Trevethin, Penygarn and St Cadocs Carnival|.
28th February 2007
If you are aged between 5 and 19 years of age you'll be pleased to know that the organisers of Cwmbran Carnival have set the date for the 2007 Carnival Queen and Court Judging. It will take place on the 24th of March at Cwmbran Stadium. If you would like to know more about Cwmbran Carnival judging visit this link.|
21st February 2007
Pontypool has announced the date for their annual carnival. It's going to be on the 14th of July.
If you would like to enter the competition for the for the Carnival Queen and Court the judging will take place on Saturday 14th of April 2007 at The Active Living Centre. Visit this link for more information on Pontypool Carnival Court Competition 2007|
20th February 2007
At last it seems as if something is going to be done about the rogue modelling agencies who hold castings at hotels and promise young people modelling work in exchange for an agency fee which can cost anything from £100 up plus the price of a portfolio. For more information on this visit this link to the BBC news article| or take a look at our Theatrical and Modelling Agencies section.
15th February 2007
River Island have teamed up with The Sunday Telegraph's Stella magazine and the leading model agency ICM to find a girl who is gorgeous but also reflects today's modern woman in the UK, who is a size 12-16. For more information on the Stella Magazine's competition visit this link|.
15th February 2007
Rachel passed her LAMDA| examination in Verse and Prose and got the highest grade that was possible - a distinction!
Well done Rachie :-)
14th February 2007
Argus Sport is offering three lucky readers the chance to be ring girls at the biggest cage fighting event staged in Wales - and one will get a modelling contract to boot. The Amateur Fight League event, entitled the Art of War and featuring mixed martial arts, takes place at the Newport Centre on Friday, March 2nd.
To be a ring girl email your name, age and address with a picture of yourself to: tidygirls@tidymag.com|
The winners will be chosen by the audience at a special event at Club Escapade in Newport, on Sunday February 18th. Three will get the chance to be ring girls and the winning girl will get a modelling portfolio worth £800 and a double page spread in Welsh Lifestyle publication Tidy Magazine. (before you enter this competition please note that Tidy Mag is a Men's Lifestyle magazine).
10th February 2007
ITV 3 are screening the Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes - The Dying Detective on Sunday 11th February 2007 at 12.50pm.
Jeremy Brett was a brilliant Sherlock Holmes as well as being a very nice person
If you watch it you will see a nine year old Rachel - author of the Beauty Domain - playing the part of Mariana (aka Marina) Savage.
For more information on Rachel Rice please visit this website.|
30th January 2007
It seems as if this years Miss Wales will need to be 'Fit' in more than one sense of the word.
According to their site 'in addition to an all-expenses-paid five week visit to Miss World in Poland in the autumn' this year's 'Highlights will include a visit to Lapland with families in December; the Joshua Challenge at Easter (possibly the Niagra Falls Marathon) and a month long visit to Australia in the summer as part of the fundraising Oz Experience.'
For more information visit their website|
30th January 2007
Escapade is holding a Face of 2007 competition. According to the South Wales Argus| Venue publication, the first heat is being held on Friday 2nd of February and the second heat on the 16th and the final is on the 23rd of February.
According to their website the men's heat is also being held on the 23rd of Feb but you would need to confirm these dates with them should you wish to apply or just want to go along to watch. For more information visit the Escape website| or email them on info@clubescapade.co.uk|
24th January 2007
Do you dream of becoming a model, but think you've missed your chance?
Well, Lorraine Kelly and Jerry Hall are giving you the chance of a lifetime with LK Today's Top Model! They're looking for aspiring female models aged between 30-55 and 5'8'' or taller to compete to become LK Today's Top Model. The lucky winner will have their life changed forever, winning an introduction to the ICM model agency and £5,000 worth of clothes from CC.
Visit this link for more information|
16th January 2007
Well it's that time of the year again. The Miss Wales 2007 competition has been launched with the search for Miss Cardiff 2007. They are also searching for a Miss Swansea and a Miss South Wales Valleys - whoever wins the title will be fast-tracked straight into the Miss Wales 2007 final. Take a look at the Miss Wales website| to find out how to enter or read this article| for more information.
15th January 2007
The search is on for the next Miss Great Britain. This year the competition is being run in association with lad's mag Zoo so take a look at the Miss Great Britain website| for more information or take a look at our Beauty Pageants page. Links to more competitions like this can be found on our Beauty Pageants page.
31st December - Midnight 2006-2007
Once again S4C is screening Anthem| - the short film that celebrates the Welsh National Anthem - on New Year's Eve at midnight however this time it is being shown with the song lyrics in subtitled Welsh. This means that not only can you see local models performing in the film and hear the new version of the Welsh national anthem but you can also sing along. Don't miss it. :-)