Vicki Belo schools us on knowing your identity and power
Creating a beauty empire out of her own willpower, Dr. Vicki Belo believes in knowing who you are and not compromising your identity
To become a Belo Baby is to join the ranks of the most celebrated beauties in the Philippines. Anne Curtis. Sarah Geronimo. Liza Soberano. Iza Calzado. The exclusive list goes on. The woman behind the taut skin and even tauter bodies is Dr. Vicki Belo, a true icon. Dr. Belo has pioneered numerous aesthetic innovations in the country, but culturally, she is probably most known for singlehandedly making once-taboo topics like liposuction and breast implants not just normal, but status symbols—so long as it’s by Belo.
And Dr. Belo has done it all in her own unique style: think bold colors and prints and even bolder names. From heritage brands like Louis Vuitton and Hermès to brash new labels like Off White, Dr. Belo wears them all. Her achievements and her jet set style have not gone unnoticed by the international community. Various organizations and luxury brands have tapped her to become an ambassador. Yet talk to her and it’s clear that she’s not forgotten her roots—she easily speaks at length about the latest technologies and gets into detail about the science behind every procedure.
To date, Dr. Belo and her team, which includes husband Dr. Hayden Kho and daughter Cristalle Belo-Pitt, continue to expand into other areas. The Belo Medical Group currently has fifteen branches all over the country and their consumer brand Belo Essentials continues to be popular among beauty aficionados nationwide.
Even with all her successes, Dr. Belo continues to look forward and to think bigger and better. Beauty is truly in the eye of this beholder.