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Actress and former Viva Hot Babes member Ella Villanueva-Manalang, also known as Ella V., celebrated the grand launch of her new venture, The Aura Wellness & Spa, by hosting a media event and a mini reunion with her fellow Viva Hot Babes.

The new spa marks Ella V.’s first foray into the beauty and wellness business.

Joining her for the launch were fellow Viva Hot Babes Maui Taylor, Jaycee Parker, Katya Santos, Sheree Bautista, Andrea Del Rosario, and Zara Lopez.

According to Ella, this project is a significant milestone that she shares with her sister, who has been her partner and source of support throughout the journey.

“Eto yung one of the biggest project with my sister kaya suporta kami ng sister ko sa isa’t isa and the same time yung mga friends ko nakita niyo naman sila. Para ngang gusto ko umiyak kanina kasi it is so surreal na parang panaginip ba ito, and I am so happy.”

(This is one of the biggest projects with my sister, so we support each other—and at the same time, you can see my friends here. I actually felt like crying earlier because it feels surreal, like a dream. I’m just so happy.)

Ella also expressed how overwhelmed she was to be surrounded by her longtime friends from the Viva Hot Babes, some of whom were difficult to gather due to their busy schedules.

“Hindi talaga ako makapagsalita kasi parang totoo ba ito? Lalo na sila Maui na ang hirap nila hagilapin, sila Andrea and sila Katya lalo. Si Katya and Jaycee we are close, nag-uusap kami palagi because Jaycee has rejuva. Siya yung pinakaunang tao na nilapitan ko para mag-demo ng ‘Esthemax’ and siya rin yung unang business na naglabas ng product.”

(I was honestly speechless—like, is this really happening? Especially with Maui, who’s hard to reach, and Andrea and Katya too. Katya and Jaycee are close to me—we talk often because Jaycee has Rejuva. She was actually the first person I approached to demo ‘Esthemax,’ and her business was the first to carry the product.)

The spa opening was not only a celebration of Ella’s entrepreneurial milestone but also a nostalgic gathering for the original members of the Viva Hot Babes, highlighting their enduring friendship and mutual support.

The spa promises a personalized beauty and wellness experience to their customers and guarantees to deliver unparalleled treatments that nurture the mind, body, and spirit. Their services include: massage, facial treatments, nail care, eyelash extensions, and eyebrow shaping and tinting.

They are committed to exceptional service and quality, striving to become the leading destination for beauty and wellness in the region that promotes self-care. Aura Wellness & Spa boasts of its cozy interiors and perfectly relaxing treatment rooms. 

Leading Aura’s team is Paula Villanueva as the President and CEO of the company. She is of course supported by her sister Ella Villanueva-Manalang as Executive Vice-President. Aside from the quality services that they offer. Aura Wellness & Spa is also the exclusive distributor of Esthemax Professional, a well-known international brand that carries professional-grade cosmetics, meticulously formulated with natural ingredients allowing skin care professionals to enhance their services with confidence.

Their flagship offering, the Hydrojelly, is formulated with refined algae, electrolytes, and organic active ingredients that provide unparalleled hydration and nourishment. You can choose the Hydrojelly variant that suits you at Aura Wellness & Spa.

Ella V. also shared her vision for the business and how she and her sister have divided responsibilities to grow Aura Wellness & Spa into something more sustainable and impactful.

“My sister is the CEO and I am helping more with the marketing, promoting and researching of you know what more other ways we can create kasi (because) we we wanted in the long run to be a franchise and at the same time we are aiming for an academy because we do workshops because as a licensed esthetician, I want to help the estheticians here on how they can improve more of their facial techniques hindi lang basta nagextract gusto mo rin ng ultimate unique relaxation (not just basic extractions, but to offer ultimate, unique relaxation experiences.)”

Aura Wellness & Spa is located at The Pinnacle Plaza, 69 Marikina-Infanta Highway, Barangay San Isidro, Cainta, Rizal—just a few meters from Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall. It is open daily from 11:00 AM to 1:00 AM of the following day. For appointments, you may call 09171834142.