Tina's perfectly Frank FORMER Brookie actress Tina Malone has set up her own independent film company called To Be Frank. Last year Tina and fellow Brookie star Dean Sullivan formed DSTM with the aim of making a trilogy of new Liverpool films. Reuben Don't Take Your Love To Town, starring Celia Imrie and Johnny Vegas, was the first. It was shot in and around the city and received wide critical praise, Now Tina and Dean have parted company. But she stresses it's all very amicable. "We both love TV and film but decided that we wanted to do different projects," Tina told The insider. "I have now formed To Be Frank, my new company named after my dad." Tina is as busy as ever and is now shooting the new series of Channel's 4's smash hit series Shameless. But she is determined to make more movies. "My new company is keen to employ the cream of Liverpool actors and crews while nurturing the wealth of talent that exists within the region," she says.. "All too often film companies come to Liverpool merely to use it as a double for somewhere else. What I intend to do is show Liverpool in its true light, to display the lavish, sumptuous city of ours with its inspirational architecture and diversity of culture." A spokesperson for Iliad property developers which is backing Tina's new venture said: "We are thrilled and excited by the news. We look forward to working with Tina." Tina, who has given up the booze, chocolate and ciggies, said at her launch party in Duke Street: "I always give up something every February 14. There aren't many vices I've got left now. Maybe swearing is next on the cards." * ONE of Liverpool's most famous hairdressers visited Formby this week. Herbert Howe, owner of the famous hair salon of the same name and the star of Shampoo, the first reality TV programme, called in to the Aqua Relax Lounge for a "pamper day" in celebration of his 60th birthday. Tina Morris, owner of the Aqua Relax Lounge, says: "Herbert has always been my hero, not only because he is a fantastic hairdresser but because he has made a great success of his business and he is a great example of Liverpool people and what they can achieve. "He had a lovely time at the salon and especially liked the reflexology treatment." Herbert later went to Quo Vardis for a meal where he gave Tina the opportunity to get some great advice about making her salon even more successful. | 
