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Revenge is Best Served in Pumps and Corsets
Posted on Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 05:03 PM
Jilted? Angry? Disillusioned? Time to get Re-Vamped! The Canwest original series Re-Vamped features eight women, all victims of bad relationships, who are coping with broken hearts and tarnished self-esteem. They signed up for what they’re affectionately calling “Camp Re-Vamp” – an intensive, six-week training regime designed to help them rebuild their lives, find their mojo… and become red-hot burlesque dancers! This 10-part series, premiering September 6 at 10pm ET on Slice™, reveals the turbulent truths that have brought each of these women to Camp Re-Vamp. Although each participant has her own set of bad memories, they all have one common goal – to work together to become a first-class, sexy burlesque troupe and show their exes just what they are missing. “This series takes viewers on a uniquely entertaining and compelling journey of transformation as Re-Vamped follows these scorned women working tirelessly to mend their broken spirits. Every person, at some point in their life, has come across hardship and can empathize with the path that this group of eight has embarked upon,” said Vanessa Case, Vice President, Content, Slice™, Canwest Broadcasting. “Re-Vamped showcases the resilience of the human spirit, capturing these women at their worst and best, and will have audiences cheering them on along the way.” Each woman enters camp with their own relationship horror stories: one was dumped on her birthday for her best friend (and cousin), another was rejected by her long-term boyfriend via email while battling cancer. Yet another’s 21 year relationship came to a halt when she discovered that her partner was being unfaithful. Throughout the series, each is challenged to face her past head-on and move forward with her head held high. Guiding, judging and transforming the ladies from drab to fab are some of Canada’s most accomplished trainers and stars. Host Zoe Thorn is joined by co-hosts Roland Semprie, a master trainer and health care practitioner, and choreographer Kaitlyn Regehr. This all-star team works together to transform the eight women into vixens worthy of goddess status. The women’s limits are tested as they follow a brutal routine of diet, fitness and burlesque dance training, and participate in a series of tasks and challenges aimed at developing their trust and team building skills. At the end of six weeks, they’ll put on a hot and sultry burlesque show, displaying their bodies and their allure, in front of their friends, family and even some of their exes. To pull it off, they’ll have to help one another recover from bruised hearts and lack of self-esteem, and get each other back on track. Will their exes dare make an appearance at their show? If so, will the women get the sweet revenge they’ve been looking for? One thing is for sure – they all want to get back at their exes in a big way. Meet the eight Canadian women of Re-Vamped: Kim Mitchell Age: 31 years old Occupation: Stay at home mom, former dance instructor City: Brantford, ON This stay-at-home mom and former dancer once considered herself a confident and vibrant woman. She devoted her 20’s to her marriage and had what some would consider the perfect life. It all came to a screeching halt when her husband of nearly eight years walked out, leaving Kim for another woman. Suddenly she felt unsure of herself; she couldn’t eat or sleep and lost her zest for life. Kim is determined to become the confident woman she once was and most of all, be a great example of strength and joy for her young daughter. Lisa Rozon Age: 36 years old Occupation: Travel agent/specialist; businesswoman City: Toronto, ON A vibrant and sexy travel agent/ businesswoman, Lisa always considered herself to be competitive and adventurous. After all, she met and fell in love with the man she thought was ‘the one’ on an army base in Afghanistan. She followed him to his home in Hungary, and he then followed her to Canada where they eventually settled. Three years into their on-and-off relationship, Lisa’s world fell apart. He withdrew and ended it. She suspected another woman. Devastated, she let herself go. Lisa wants to get her happy self back. She wants to find love again with renewed energy and confidence in herself and her appearance. Kat Brandon Age: 40 years old Occupation: Stage hostess City: St. Albert, AB Kat has had more heartache than most would care to endure. This event and stage hostess was diagnosed with cervical cancer and at the time felt she could count on her fiancée to help her get through it. He had been a knight in shining armor, treating Kat and her son to whatever they had wanted, that is until he decided to break-up with Kat over email. She was devastated. Now cancer free Kat is grateful to be healthy but still harbors deep anger and frustration at the lack of empathy and closure. It’s kept her from moving on. She wants to let go and hopes to reveal her inner showgirl (a sexy woman of strength with a playful sense of glitz and glam). Kat doesn’t just want a new lease on life, she wants to own it! Pamela Sargent Age: 41 years old Occupation: Financial services office manager City: Hamilton, ON A curvy blond with an infectious laugh and a long history of volunteering, Pamela got married right out of high school at the age of 19. After having two daughters and a 21 year relationship, her world fell apart when she discovered her husband was having an affair. This hurt her to the core and destroyed her self-esteem. Her weight ballooned and she sunk into a depression. Now, Pamela is determined to become empowered by developing a better body image, sliming down, and letting go of the rage so she can hit the stage as a positive example of transformation for her daughters. Roxanne Wright Age: 23 years old Occupation: Student, aspiring model City: Scarborough, ON Long, lean and languid best describes Roxanne, a criminology student and model. Beneath a very shy and sometimes gruff exterior, lies a witty woman who has lost her pizzazz after she watched her six year relationship – the only relationship she’d ever known – end in a double betrayal. The man Roxanne thought she’d settle down with confessed on her birthday that he was seeing her best friend (her cousin). Shock and anger turned into deep grief for Roxanne. Her school work and confidence suffered, her dreams were crushed and trust in others vanished. Now she wants to get her smile back, learn to trust again, and find someone who will support all her aspirations. Tamara Dowds Age: 50 years old Occupation: Marketing representative City: Caledon, ON Tamara is a saucy and sometimes abrasive mother of two adult children who is also a successful marketing representative. A nine year on-again off-again relationship with a hard-drinking man saw her spend a night in jail and led Tamara to develop a habit of chain smoking and daily drinking. The relationship finally ended and left Tamara with little self-esteem and self-worth. She wants to detox, regain her confidence, and rediscover self-respect and self-control. Liz Selvadurai Age: 21 years old Occupation: Waitress, hostess and telemarketer City: Beaconsfield, QC Liz was a lively, bright and vivacious student with a busy social life when she met her ex. The hellish roller coaster that was their relationship chipped away at Liz’s self-worth, leaving her a reclusive slave to her boyfriend’s whims, moods and fluctuating schedule. When he cheated and then broke-up with her, Liz bottomed out in a whirlwind of partying and drinking. The once athletic competitor suddenly found herself out of shape and looking for the next escape. Liz is now searching for a light at the end of the nasty heartbreak tunnel, ready to re-assert herself on the world and recover the independence she had sacrificed for love. Mary Catton Age: 26 years old Occupation: Fine dining server City: Ottawa, ON Spirited and mischievous, Mary is a successful fine dining server who has identified as a lesbian since she was a teen. One night at a girlfriend’s party, she fell in love with the ‘love of her life’ - a man! The ensuing romance took them both by surprise. Within a month they were living together. Cracks started to show in the relationship when her ex, a business consultant, started to put down Mary’s professional choices. Mary in turn started to wonder about his devotion to his female ‘best friend’. Soon suspicions, demands for attention and fighting led to a sudden, heartbreaking end for Mary. Her ex gave her two weeks to move out. Mary was left plagued by financial worries and self-loathing. She questioned her sexuality and the direction of her future. She now wants to transform out of this post-love struck black hole, and is ready to give it her all in dance and fitness to get there.
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