Duncan, BC native Ali Liebert is quickly becoming one of Canada’s rising stars with the recent completions of four feature films, Foxfire, Afghan Luke, Sisters & Brothers and In the Hive. As well, she portrays “Betty McRae”, one of the lead characters on the series Bomb Girls.

After high school, Ali studied musical theatre at the Canadian College of Performing Arts in Victoria before moving to Vancouver to pursue acting professionally. It wasn’t long before Ali snagged the role she is perhaps best known for: sassy “Nikki Bolton” on the popular CBS horror/drama TV series, Harper’s Island. With over 45 credits to her name, television audiences may also recognize her from guest appearances on Hellcats, Human Target, Fringe, Dead Like Me, The L Word, The 4400, Whistler, Fallen, Psych and recurring roles on Intelligence, Young Blades, Killer Instinct and Kyle XY.

Ali splits her time between Vancouver, Toronto & Los Angeles. Her favourite pastimes include traveling, singing along to musical theatre soundtracks and attempting to cook. Currently, she is studying at the Groundlings in Los Angeles and perfecting her Liza Minnelli impression.

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Toronto-based designer Tomoko Kitai is a graduate of the International Academy of design (where she received the best collection design award in 1998), and a former student of Parsons, The New School for Design, in New York.

Tomoko is inspired by the fashion instincts of her native Japan. Her label, MOMO, offers a unique and individual style; fashion-forward women’s wear with a definitive Japanese flair. Inspired by the Kimono patterns of her homeland, and the rising sun, Momo is available across North America. Playful pinks trimmed with woven black ribbon, sweet floral prints, and tweeds covered in white lace take Tomoko’s designs to another level.

Tomoko’s natural eye for line and style lead her to her new position as fashion editor at VietSun magazine. When you meet her, you don’t have to ask, “what are you wearing?” It’s guaranteed Tomoko will be in MOMO.

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In 2012, The Heart Truth® marks a decade of commitment to women's heart health. Starting with February's American Heart Month and throughout the year, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) reaffirms its commitment to increasing awareness about heart disease among women and helping women take steps to reduce their own personal risk of developing heart disease.

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Photography by Jason Hargrove

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