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EXTREME MAKEOVER
Air Date: Monday, March 14, 2005
Time Slot: 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST on ABC
Episode Title: (#317) "Lachele and Marcelo"
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WITNESS THE AMAZING MAKEOVERS OF LACHELE, AN ASPIRING NURSE, AND MARCELO, A PIZZA DELIVERY WORKER TAUNTED AS "PEPPERONI FACE," ON A BRAND NEW EPISODE OF ABC'S "EXTREME MAKEOVER," THURSDAY, MARCH 14

"Episode 317" - Witness the all-new and amazing makeovers of Lachele, a 24-year-old care worker for mentally handicapped people, and Marcelo, a 24-year-old pizza delivery man, on "Extreme Makeover," MONDAY, MARCH 14 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Lachele and Marcelo were given the opportunity of a lifetime, as they were able to change their appearances through the skills of an "Extreme Team," including plastic surgeons and cosmetic dentists, talented team of hair and makeup artists, stylists and personal trainers. In addition, participants recuperate at the "Makeover Mansion," the new luxurious mansion tucked away in the Hollywood Hills, CA, complete with stunning views, a swimming pool, fully equipped home gym and big screen televisions.

Lachele is a care worker for mentally disabled people from Cincinnati, OH, who dreams of one day becoming a nurse. She acts like a second mother to her siblings, a younger brother and sister, and wants to become a nurse to continue helping other people. But her looks prevents those around her from taking her seriously and seeing past her appearance. Marcelo is a pizza delivery man from Altadena, CA, who was forced to take care of his sister and grandmother when they were taken away from his parents. He has always dreamed of attending college to become a psychologist but lacked the self confidence to pursue his dreams. Marcelo is embarrassed about how he looks and feels ashamed of his acne when others call him "Pepperoni Face." But finally, a dream deferred becomes a dream come true, thanks to the confidence an Extreme Makeover creates. Now Lachele and Marcelo leave their homes and travel to the "Makeover Mansion" and get a chance to take care of themselves, after helping so many others. See how the "Extreme Team" helps these selfless caregivers realize their dreams of becoming successful adults.

Lachele's procedures included a nose job, chin implant, breast lift and augmentation, liposuction to abdomen, hips and thighs, microdermabrasion, chemical peel, laser hair removal, acne and skin discoloration topical therapy, pressotherapy (lymphatic drainage treatment), seven composite fillings, gum re-contouring, 12 da Vinci porcelain veneers and Zoom whitening.

Lachele's "Extreme Team" included:

* Dr. Garth Fisher, a prominent board-certified plastic surgeon who has performed more than 7,000 surgeries

* Dentist Dr. Steven Donia, cosmetic dentist to the stars

* Dentist Dr. William Dorfman, one of the pioneers of tooth whitening. Celebrity clientele includes Matthew Perry, Usher, Ali Landry, Brooke Burke and Melissa Joan Hart

* Dr. Robert Maloney, considered one of the 10 best LASIK surgeons in the world, who has performed LASIK surgery on such celebrities as Cindy Crawford and Barry Manilow

* Dermatologist Ava T. Shamban, owner and director of the Laser Institute for Dermatology in Santa Monica

* Pressotherapist Layla Fayyad

* Wardrobe stylist Sam Saboura , who has served as celebrity fashion stylist for Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt, Sarah Jessica Parker, MTV's "Movie House" and the Osbournes

* Master body sculptor and rapid weight-loss expert Michael Thurmond, who trains various red-carpet celebrities

* Hair stylist John Allen of B2V Salon

* Hair colorist Kim Vo of B2V Salon

* Makeup artist Darcy Gilmore

* Eyebrow artist Anastasia of Beverly Hills

* As per Michael Thurmond's customized diet regimens, gourmet custom meals are provided by Sally Ann Catering

Marcelo's procedures included a nose job, cheek implant, chin implant, liposuction of chin, hips, abdomen, back and breasts, fat injections to forehead, cheeks and nose acne scars, male breast reduction, mini tummy tuck, LASIK eye surgery, Fotofacial, topical acne treatment and surgery, vascular laser (for broken blood vessels), full face resurfacing, Resylane to acne scarring, removal of braces, two extractions, two bridges, 16 da Vinci porcelain veneers and Zoom whitening.

Marcelo's "Extreme Team" included:

* Plastic surgeon Barbara B. Hayden, American Board of Plastic Surgery

* Dentist Dr. William Dorfman, one of the pioneers of tooth whitening. Celebrity clientele includes Matthew Perry, Usher, Ali Landry, Brooke Burke and Melissa Joan Hart

* Dr. Robert Maloney, considered one of the 10 best LASIK surgeons in the world, who has performed LASIK surgery on such celebrities as Cindy Crawford and Barry Manilow

* Dermatologist Ava T. Shamban, owner and director of the Laser Institute for Dermatology in Santa Monica

* Wardrobe stylist Sam Saboura , who has served as celebrity fashion stylist for Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt, Sarah Jessica Parker, MTV's "Movie House" and the Osbournes

* Master body sculptor and rapid weight-loss expert Michael Thurmond, who trains various red-carpet celebrities

* Hair stylist Guy Riggio of Sally Hershberger at John Frieda

* Hair colorist Kim Vo of B2V Salon

* Makeup artist Darcy Gilmore

* As per Michael Thurmond's customized diet regimens, gourmet custom meals are provided by Sally Ann Catering

In addition, stylist Sam Saboura answers a 911 call to the L.A. Fire Department to give a mini-makeover to Eric, a 33-year-old hockey player and L.A. firefighter from El Segundo, CA. In a fast and furious wardrobe/hair/makeup overhaul, viewers will see his amazing before and after results in the first half-hour of the show. And Sam dispenses his tricks and tips in the fields of fashion, personal style and grooming with "news you can use."

"Extreme Makeover" is produced by New Screen Entertainment and Lighthearted Entertainment. Chuck Bangert, Lou Gorfain and Howard Schultz are the executive producers. Julie Laughlin is co- executive producer.

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