Born in Toronto, Canada, she grew up in Chicago, Illinois and found herself in the Philippines where she decided to stay.
“Moving away from home was definitely challenging for me, especially leaving the people I care about the most. However, being in the Philippines has taught me so much about myself. During my senior year in high school I became very productive in school and in the community. From there I was given numerous opportunities to project my talent, inner beauty, and knowledge,” shares Julie Anne Gerbuyos Ghasemi, or Julz.
Born to an Iranian father and a Filipino mother, Julz has a distinct beauty that makes heads turn. Add to that her lovely smile that catches attention and captivates hearts.
The 20-year-old medical technology major at Centro Escolar University (CEU) Makati has appeared in a bakeshop TV commercial. She was also second runner-up in the Miss Mandaluyong pageant where she also bagged the title “Darling of the Crowd”.
The multi-talented Julz is into badminton, plays the violin, sings, dances, acts, and draws. Her eloquence has made her a nominee for PRO in English of her school’s Student Council, and the choice master of ceremonies in many events at CEU like the 5th Jobs and Careers Fair, University Recognition Day, 6th Sampaguita Interlude and San Rafael’s Parish project’s The Voice Angels.
The first crown holder of Miss Young San Pedro (also Best in Ethnic Creation, Best in Rave Wear, Best in School Uniform, and Best in Formal Wear) is a Viva Records artists and a talent of Imaj Modeling Agency.
“Looking back at my years here in the Philippines, I realized that a simple smile can bring happiness to other people’s lives,” says Julz.
And Fashion Smile Dental Spa maintains her smile, the only one she trusts. The founders of Fashion Smile, dental doctors Farzaneh Shamsi and Shahideh Nikbin, are half-Persian and half-Filipino like Julz.
Both doctors believe that self-assured smile is powerful and can open doors, break ice and create connections.
Julz believes this, too. “I don’t know how many smiles I have given which I hope have inspired others,” she says.
An advice Julz gives to those who admire her is to never give up on their dreams.
“No matter how many obstacles we go through in life we must learn to have hope and always be strong. Being in the entertainment industry has always been a goal of mine, just having a chance to show my talent and to inspire others,” Julz says.
Get Julz’s lovely smile and inspire others as well, with the help of Fashion Smile Dental Spa, Unit 601 Heart Tower 108 Valero St., Salcedo Village, 1227 Makati City. Call (02) 4787738, 09175092010 or 09178207827 for inquiries and appointments.