Celebrating beautiful stories with Merz: Tala Awards recognize outstanding partners
Celebrating its 110th anniversary this year, Merz has been a pioneer in the cosmetic industry, having launched one of the first ever lines of anti-wrinkle creams as early as 1953.
Since then, it has ventured into the field of medical aesthetics with incredible products and procedures like Radiesse, a revolutionary wrinkle-reducing filler, and the U.S. FDA-cleared noninvasive ultrasound procedure Ultherapy.
Today, Merz is present in in more than 90 countries. Its commitment to innovation has set it apart from its competitors throughout the years.
In recognition of the accredited clinics that have carried their products in the Philippines, Merz held the Tala Awards last July 11, 2018 at the Shangri-La Hotel in the Fort.
Merz Global CEO Philip Burchard personally attended to celebrate and congratulate their partners in the Philippines.
“I’m extremely excited and honored to be here,” he said, dressed in a barong tagalog that signified his company’s strong new connection to the country. “One of the very important countries we’ve come to is the Philippines. If you’re successful, [then] your success is our success. We are here, at your service, to help you be successful with your patients,” Buchard said.
The Merz Portflio Award was given to three clinics with a complete Merz aesthetics product portfolio. The recognition was presented by Merz Asia-Pacific CEO Lawrence Siow and one of Ultherapy’s newest ambassadors, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach. Dr. Maria Venia Concepcion A. Javellana accepted the award on behalf of the Advanced Aesthetics Center. Dr. Contessa Salvador-Alapag received it for the CSA Derm Center. Finally, Dr. Suzanne Datuin-De Leon took home the prize for The Dermatology Suite.
The Ultherapy Awards, presented by Philip Burchard and another of Ultherapy’s newest ambassadors Charo Santos-Concio, were given to the top five most outstanding Ultherapy-carrying clinics in the country. Nicko Bacani received the fourth place award on behalf of Luminesce. Dr. Stephen Lacson represented House of Obagi Dermatology, which took home third place. Dr. Jennie & Dr. Oliver Diaz received the second place trophy on behalf of Skin 101. Dr. Philip Buñag and Dr. March Barbaran represented The Belo Medical Group, which won first place. Dr. Aivee Aguilar-Teo and Dr. Z Teo accepted the Grand Prize for the The Aivee Clinic, the fifth year in the row they bagged the prestigious top award.
Ultherapy, the non-invasive, U.S. FDA-cleared ultrasound treatment that lifts skin, boosts collagen, and improves lines and wrinkles, has been one of the strongest products of Merz in the Philippines.
Since its launch in the Philippines, it has been used and beloved by many celebrities and personalities, including queen of all media Kris Aquino, as well as model Trisha Duncan, designer Rosanna Ocampo-Rodriguez and beauty expert Agoo Bengzon. On the same night of the Tala Awards, the newest ambassadors for Ultherapy were unveiled: Pia Wurtzbach and Charo Santos-Concio.
Both women talked about how Ultherapy helped them discover their #BeYOUtifulStory.
Charo spoke about her positive experience with the treatment’s collagen-boosting effects that helps her age gracefully. “Feeling good about yourself brings out the confidence in you, and the most important thing is to love yourself,” she said. “There is Ultherapy to bring out the better version of yourself no matter what age you are in.”
Despite only being 28, Pia says that on top of proper diet and exercise, “it really helps if you have something like Ultherapy to give you that extra boost.” She has noticed her skin improve more and more after her first treatment only.
A night of showstopping entertainment, the Tala Awards were hosted by Angel Jacob and boasted performances by Bituin Escalante, the Philippine Madrigal Singers and the first-ever winners of Asia’s Got Talent, El Gamma Penumbra.
Coming a long way and spanning a wide reach since its founding in 1908, Merz has been successful in producing quality in a diverse array of fields. With its mission to help people Live, Feel, and Look Better, Filipinas can be assured that their beauty is in good hands.
