ECO ANGEL: Julianne Hough

JULIANNE HOUGH

Eco Angel Autumn 2013

This season's Eco Angel is the multi-talented actress, singer and dancer Julianne Hough. 

We first met Julianne back in 2008 as a country music singer, with her debut self-titled album Julianne Hough debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Country Album chart. She followed this with a Christmas album the same year, Sounds of the Season: The Julianne Hough Holiday Collection. In 2009 she won the Top New Artist award at the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. 

 

Julianne grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah and by age 10 she was already training at the Center Stage Performing Arts Studio as a latin ballroom dancer. She also travelled to London to study dancing and competed in dance competitions in the UK and the US. At age 15 Julianne won the Junior World Latin Champion at the Blackpool Dance Festival. After graduating from Alta High School in Utah she moved to Los Angeles to pursue her career in entertainment. 

Julianne starred as a professional ballroom dancer for 5 seasons on Dancing with the Stars and won 2 seasons top honours. She is most well known for her work on the dance floor. In 2009 she won a primetime Emmy award for Outstanding Choreography for her role on Dancing with the Stars. 

Julianne made her acting debut as the fiery and sassy Ariel in the 2011 remake of FootLoose. Her on screen chemistry with co-star Kenny Wormald made for a perfect pairing as the famous Ren McCormack and Ariel Moore. Her natural talent for acting was obvious with her amazing honest performance. She followed this with her performance in Rock of Ages as Sherrie Christian. In 2011 she was awarded the Rising Star of 2011.

This month she's back on the big screen as Katie in the Nicholas Sparks romantic film Safe Haven. She stars as a girl on the run along Hollywood hottie Josh Duhamel. Her future as a movie actress looks bright. 

Most recently Julianne dated entertainer and American Idol host Ryan Seacrest although recently they ended their 3 year relationship. Julianne has 2 gorgeous Cavalier King Charles Spaniel pups Lexi and Shadow. Pictured below is Lexi with Julianne in 2009.  Julianne is a healthy living advocate sharing her favourite green recipes on her website. She also shares her Winter Skincare Tips and says "Don't forget your lips... so invest in a good lip conditioning treatment." 

 

Whether she's acting, dancing or singing this Eco Angel such is talented. With a bright future as an actress and dancer we know we will be seeing much more of Julianne Hough in the future. 



Julianne Hough

Official: juliannehough.com
Twitter: @juliannehough
Instagram: @juleshough
Facebook: Facebook.com/JulianneHough

This is a featured cover story article from our Spring 2013 Eco Glamazine. 

GLAMOUR GAL: Morgan Pelt

Morgan Pelt 

GLAMOUR GAL Autumn 2013

This season sassy Glamour Gal is Morgan Pelt. In our exclusive interview Morgan she  discusses her skincare brand Minerva and why being an animal advocate is so important to her. 

Congratulations Morgan you're our Autumn 2013 Glamour Gal. What makes you feel most glamorous? 
Morgan: For me, feeling glamorous is as much as looking great, as it is to be happy and full of confidence. Life can be crazy so for me it’s important to do at least one thing I find luxurious each day which instantaneously makes me feel a little more glamorous.


Can you please share with our readers more about your brand Minerva skincare? 
Morgan: I created Minerva Skin Care in early 2012, as I was shocked at all the toxic chemicals that were going into my skin each day. Many of those chemicals were harmful carcinogens and endocrine (hormone) disruptors. All Minerva products are handmade with the highest quality natural and organic ingredients making them a truly luxurious treat for your skin. I currently sell them at some markets around Brisbane. (website coming soon.)

If you could share one beauty secret with us - what would it be? 
Morgan: Other than using products that are free of toxic chemicals there is always one product that seems to skip nearly every woman’s daily skin care routine – Sunscreen. Many products claim to have an SPF in them but it’s such a small portion that more often than not they are completely inadequate against UVA and UVB rays. Sun damage is the number one extrinsic factor of premature ageing so prevention is key. Applying a thin layer over your face and décolletage everyday can greatly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in the long run.  

I personally use ‘John Masters Organics Natural Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30’ under my makeup each day then wait a couple of minutes before I put on my primer and foundation.

What type of exercise motivates you the most?  
Morgan: Most often I am exercising with a friend. It’s a great way to work out as you can motivate and keep each other accountable. I’m a fan of running as it’s great for leaning out and clearing the mind.

Morgan is a wildlife conservationist, it's her life's passion. She cares so deeply about our planet and animal protection, Morgan enjoys being an inspirational animal advocate. 

We know that animals mean so much to you. Can you explain more about your work being an animal advocate.
Morgan:  My life passion is wildlife conservation and being a voice for the environment. Growing up in the Whitsundays with 74 islands and the Great Barrier Reef as my playground I was constantly surrounded by the beauty of nature and learnt to appreciate it from a very young age.

After volunteering with the RSPCA helping with the rehabilitation of the black tags (cruelty cases) I wanted to get more involved with raising awareness of the plight of the environment and wildlife around the world. This led me to travel to South Africa through the African Conservation Experience and volunteering at the world renowned Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in Mpumalanga. Seeing first hand the problems that the environment currently faces and hand raising one of the few baby black rhinos left in the world was an incredible privilege. Opportunities like this are available to everyone so if you are interested look at the great range of independent projects at the African Conservation Experience.    

Finally do you have a life motto or quote that best describes you? 

 “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” ~ H. Jackson Brown Jnr 

Morgan: This is my all time favourite quote. It inspires me to take chances and seize the day, but most of all it reminds me of how great life is and to relish in the opportunities that are available to me as a young woman.

We hope this interview inspired you and gave you an insight into Morgan's world. Follow Morgan's inspiring life journey online via instagram and twitter. 


Twitter: @MsMorganPelt 
Instagram: @morgan_pelt