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  • Real Housewives of Vancouver Season Two Premiere Party

    Vancouver’s real housewives are back – for season two! This night, the glam girls gathered at the Loden Hotel in downtown Vancouver to watch the premiere episode of Real Housewives of Vancouver – Season Two with friends, family and invite only guests.

    The champagne was flowing and the ladies all sparkled in fabulous bejewelled gowns and designer name accessories. New wives Ioulia Reynolds, Amanda Hansen and Robin Reichman joined returning stars Jody Claman, Mary Zilba and Ronnie Negus for a night of celebrity celebration. It was hugs and kisses all round as guests walked the red carpet.

    Fashion wise, it was basic black mixed with sparkles everywhere you looked. Mary, Ronnie and Ioulia rocked the red carpet in anything-but-basic black which made them all look equally gorgeous, elegant and fetching.

    West Vancouver’s flamboyant mother-daughter team of Mia and Jody Claman were big time Hollywood glam in floor length bejewelled gowns which sparkled even more than the Moet. And newcomers Robin and Amanda were extra glittery in gold and see-through hues encrusted with enough sequins and beads to make Cher jealous. Personally, I adored every single outfit and think it helped make the premiere extra special in every way.

    After the reception, it was time to see the action – and reactions. Everyone turned to the televisions as nervous giggles filled the air. In the end, it was a spectacular evening that sets the stage for an even more exciting season of entertainment and fun.

    Check out some of the VIP scenes that you won’t see on tv and get a behind-the-curtain glimpse of the girls as they watch themselves in action on premiere night in Vancouver.

    Real Housewives of Vancouver Season 2

    01 – North Vancouver’s Amanda Hansen, left, and Texas born Vancouverite Robin Reichman are two of the newest wives. They’re bringing their beauty and brains to the battles of the new Real Housewives of Vancouver – Season 2 episodes.

    02 – West Vancouver’s stunning Ronnie Negus and her niece Paige are both returning this season to party and play with the ladies for a whole new series of adventures.

    03 – Singer Mary Zilba also returns for more Season 2 fun. Here, she toasts the hard working ladies from Lark Productions who make it all happen behind the scenes. From left: Krista Kelloway, Erin Haskett, Mary Zilba and Louise Clark

    04 – Among the VIPs in attendance at the premiere night party are fashion designer Marina Shishkina and West Vancouver’s Heidi Coglon.

    05 – Caterer to the stars and West Vancouver fashionista Jody Claman poses for pics on premiere night with Ioulia Reynolds, one of this season’s new wives who promises to add a little Russian rebellion to the plot.

    06 – Looking dapper and handsome, West Vancouver brothers Houston, left, and Jhordan attend the premiere party in support of their mom Ronnie Negus.

    Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on Feb 14, 2013

    By Catherine Barr

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  • Vancouver International Film Festival 2009

    Erin Cebula and Ryan Robbins

    The 28th annual Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) kicked-off last week and the buzz is everywhere. Running from October 1-16, VIFF presents approximately 575 screenings of 350+ films from over 70 countries. Not known for attracting big Hollywood names, the festival nonetheless has plenty of glitz and glam to go with it, including the Gala Opening night party, the Brightlight/Bridge Studios big Red Carpet Party at Cin Cin, The Canadian Images soiree at Joeys on Burrard and the Women in Film and Television (WIFTV) Martini Madess at Edge. Check viff.org for more info.

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    01 – Keeping it cheeky – burlesque girls, feathers and fun are all part of the annual Woman in Film and Television (WIFTV) Martini Madness party at the Edge on Granville.

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    02 – West Vancouver’s Jack Evrensel, left, owner of Cin Cin restaurant, chats with North Vancouver’s Peter Leitch, President of North Shore Studios and Mammoth Studios.

    03 – ET Canada’s Erin Cebula interviews local actors, like Ryan Robbins (of Sanctuary and Battlestar Galactica fame), on the red carpet at Cin Cin.

    04 – Twelve year-old Cassandra Sawtell is a North Shore actress who can be seen in the upcoming “The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus” with the likes of Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Christopher Plummer.

    05 – West Vancouer’s Sharon Chan looks after VIPs, like actor Lochlyn Munro (Night at the Roxbury, 9-9-09), at the Cin Cin red carpet affair.

    06 – Karim and Monica Virani take in the VIFF Opening Night Gala at the Rocky Mountaineer after the screening of “A Shine of Rainbows”.

    07 – Twilight: Eclipse movie fans will recognize Nanaimo born actress Jodelle Ferland who is also starring in “Everything’s Coming Up Rosie” at the festival.

    08 – Taking in the action at several red carpet events, including the Loden Hotel’s “Fabulous” party, are pretty PR gal Tammy Preast, left, and West Vancouver businessmen Frank Giustra and Harald Ludwig.