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.
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
It was a British invasion of sorts last week as Sir Richard Branson was back in Vancouver for the launch of Virgin Atlantic. Branson became one of the city’s most overexposed as he arrived in style on the jet early morning to greet Premier Christy Clark. Then it was lunch with the Board of Trade followed by a charity photo op with Glee star Cory Monteith. A private VIP evening reception was then followed by the party of all parties at the Commodore featuring young UK singer Conor Maynard. Also last week, it was the BC Centre for Ability’s Dining for Dreams gala. Chaired by CTV news anchor Tamara Taggart, the evening also featured Real Housewives of Vancouver star and West Vancouverite Ronnie Seterdahl Negus and her daughter Remington. Congrats to all involved. 
It’s no secret that reality TV has taken prime time television by storm. But whether it’s American Idol, Dancing with the Stars or Survivor, few of us know what really goes on behind the scenes. Enter Shannon Nering. This beautiful and talented West Vancouver woman knows all the gossip having got her start in the industry a few years ago as a docu-reality producer and director. With an amazing list of credits to her name, including the much anticipated Real Housewives of Vancouver (due out in February 2012), she’s decided to tell all . . . sort of. Recently, Shannon held a glamorous party in honour of her new book entitled “Reality Jane”. Based on her sometimes wild television experiences, she nonetheless denies that “Jane” is her alter ego. Instead, Shannon prefers to describe the book as a kind of “chick-lit” novel based on a fun character who was designed solely for the entertainment of her readers. And now, with the title “author” added to her list of credentials, she’s hoping audiences buy-in to this new adventure too.
Jody Claman and her daughter Mia are two of West Vancouver’s most notable socialites who are well-known for their culinary catering and chic fashion businesses. Now, it’s 25 year-old daughter Mia’s turn to take centre stage as she debuted her MIA “Missing In Action” Claman Couture line at their Glass House boutique store in Ambleside late last year. A reality camera crew was on hand to capture all the action as the mother / daughter team welcomed VIP friends and family to a night that delighted all the senses. Look for the reality show to debut in February on the Slice channel.
Jody Claman and her daughter Mia are two of West Vancouver most notable socialites who are well-known for their culinary catering and chic fashion businesses. This week, it was 25 year-old daughter Mia’s turn to take centre stage as she debuted her MIA “Missing In Action” Claman Couture line at their Glass House boutique store in Ambleside. A reality camera crew was on hand to capture all the action as the mother / daughter team welcomed VIP friends and family to a night that delighted all the senses. Look for the reality show to debut in April 2012.