The beauty connection

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There’s more to a person than what meets the eye.

By coincidence, this old saying kept playing in my head as I scanned through the profile of Davao beauty, Sofia Sibala. She is predominantly visible on my Facebook newsfeed, mainly because of common friends. Notifications and “flood likes” would lead one to a photo streaming of this young makeup artist / model, a visual narrative of her journey through career and life.

Not taking to account her blood relations to celebrity blogger Patty Laurel – Filart, I’d say Sofia is one pretty face that is making a name for herself. She is the kind whose experience and commitment outshine her physical attributes. While blessed with good genes, she proudly credits her glow and bliss to her devotion to God and family.

“My path to self-discovery wouldn’t have been this fruitful, had it not been for the guidance and love of my parents and the one above,” shares the young lady.

“I’ve made a personal pact of finding my purpose in life through others. For a time, I served as nurse right after I graduated. It feels good to be able to help relieve people of their pains and ails. It humbled me, kept me grounded. Through the course of my earlier career, I found myself wanting to try something different. It wasn’t fad that led me to the beauty industry. Inside me grew that yearning for different encounters by inspiring people to feel good about themselves and to make them appreciate their best assets.”

She may have the privileges that most don’t, a family name and influence that rings a bell among the locals, but her career flourished out her own drive and determination to succeed. There is no ounce of arrogance or conceit in her. In fact, even as a budding professional, she has learned to reciprocate the trust of her clientele and share her time and talent in helping build the careers of other artists. She is her best advert and it helps that she has a pleasing personality that can easily win trust and confidence. I’ve met countless of makeup artists and I’m impressed with how fast young Sofia has acquired entrepreneurial skills to sustain her calling.

Beauty, talent, purpose, character and brains combined, it is no wonder why Sofia is gaining momentum now, earning the trust of established brands and women from all walks of life.

“I guess this all boils down to my understanding of a woman’s heart — that inner desire to be appreciated. This is my constant source of inspiration whenever I step in front of my clients.”

Check out #hairandmakeupbySofiaSibala to view samples of her work. For collaborations or make up services, please contact Sofia at 0933 357 1222 or email her at sibalasofia@gmail.com. You may also follow her on Instagram (@sofiasibala, @hairandmakeupbySofiaSibala) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/sessibala).

Photos courtesy of Sofia Sibala.

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Story published on my newspaper column in Edge Davao.