TAKHASUSI ST., Riyadh - Versatile and creative Pinoy who once dream of becoming it really big in the international scene is now harvesting his creme of the crop in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the known Opera Salon located in the heart city of Riyadh. "When I was a child, I always dreamed of colorful, strikng and pleasant journey in my life. I did not think that someday, all of these dreams will come true".

Our kababayan raised by his biological parents in Calaca, Batangas is now successfully living with his dreams in reality all because of his great efforts and abilities to pursue what he really wants in his life. Leonardo De Leon Canela, a once simple all-around beautician in his native land now making it big in the international fashion arena in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Leo, to his peers, hone his dreams by attending seminars and participating in different hairdressing events, like in 1994 at Hairdresser & Cosmetologists Association of the Philippines (HACAP) held at Hotel Nikko Manila Garden by an Artistic Director. Mr. Christian Giorgio of Rodger Craig Hair Salon based in the international scene in Hongkong, and at the special projects of FilHair Co-Op in the Hairdresser's Day and Hair & Make-Up Trend, to become more updated and skilled.

With his great abilities and talent making everyone really look good, lots of kababayans in Saudi Arabia really taps Leo's great and creative hands, making him more popular and Pinoys really love him because they really look beautiful and nice. Again, to Leo Canela and of course all of the Pinoys around the world, we are so proud of you, and kudos for a real tough job and making a real big name not only in Saudi Arabia but as well as in any part of the globe…Mabuhay, Kayo Pinoy!