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Your name is sexy.
It was a name my family gave to me. I’ve grown up to be very fond of it. Has a guy tried to drop a pickup line about your name?
Too many dang times! Ha ha! When did you start modeling professionally?
I started modeling a little less than two years ago. I started off just messing around and taking some pictures with a friend. My love grew from there and here I am today. You’ve been around the globe. What edge do you think Asian models have?
I think Asians have an advantage because we can look both innocent and sexy. I feel like Asian models can pull off so many different types of looks that make them really diverse. Have you visited the Philippines yet? No. Unfortunately I haven’t had a chance to visit. I do go to Vietnam once a year and I heard they are both pretty similar.
What do you know about the Philippines and Filipinos? Well, my roommates are Filipinos, and so are a lot of my friends. I know that they make lumpia, pansit, sinigang, and adobo. Yum!
If you’re not gracing glossy pages, where can we find you?
You can find me at home. I love to be at home with my two dogs. I love cooking for my friends, relaxing, and watching funny movies. What’s the craziest thing you’ve done so far?
I’m not as daring as most of you
And a bad move would be?
Being arrogant and cocky. Let’s just say I like men, not little boys.
What part of your body do you think catches men’s attention?
My smile, definitely. That’s what I’ve always been told since I was a little girl, and I’ve grown up to really believe it.
You really have a nice body and, on top of that, nice smile. How do you maintain your figure?
That’s easy! I practice the McDiet! Ha ha!FH M
would think. The craziest thing I’ve done is fly to Vegas with my best friend with no luggage or any essentials, and we ended up staying for three nights. Ha ha!
Are you as adventurous of a lover? I feel like I’m a sensual lover. I’m the kind of girl who values love over lust. I need someone to snuggle with, not just have fun with.
What turns you on?
Definitely chivalry and a sense of humor. A nice smile and a good style wouldn’t hurt either.
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The waterproof watch is a myth, but water-resistant to 30 meters still sounds pretty safe, right? Nope. Don’t try to swim, shower, or fist your girlfriend unless you want to take a chance on busting your timepiece. But feel free to leave it on while washing your hands or sweating it out in the gym, a small splash here and there won’t kill it. Here’s a handy guide of what you can do according to those little numbers…
Unisilver Time’s Urbanite Collection is rated to 100 meters, by the way. It also comes in this total y Baywatch shade of red, so feel free to get wet and sexy with it, Mr. Bora-bod.
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wash a car and other light water-related work
swimming, sailing
snorkeling, watersports
Divers 200/300m actually diving to any of the depths mentioned above
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oom and TJ are no strangers to live action—sitting behind the sports desk at our favorite ball games—bringing us more excitement than the mere sight of men going one-on-one inside the court. “We’ve been broadcasting sports together since 2002, and somehow we learned each other’s style and technique in delivering lines,” says Boom. We don’t know how else to challenge these two, so we brought along six-foot- tall mascots to wrangle one another. Their take? “Challenge accepted!” Now that is some fun action.
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T J M A N O T O C ’ S O U T F I T S A L L F R O M B E N S H E R M A N B O O M G O N Z A L E Z ’ S O U T F I T S A L L F R O M U N I Q L O & N I K Ebayan Jessy Mendiola in a cheerdance competition last year, and ever s nce we’ve wanted to know his secret in the business. “Just be dynamic and fresh. Keep reinventing yourself,” he says. It seems doable, only Boom credits his success to over a decade of being in the TV and radio industry.
If you were some regular Juan who gets picked for fifteen seconds of onscreen fame, what do you want to be caught wearing?
“Something not neon. I don’t have a problem with being dark, and I already know what works for me. I try to avoid neon-colored clothing. I know what colors and styles look good on me.”
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Boom says sweat is the enemy. “If you want to get into anything re- lated to sports, don’t wear colors and fabrics that are jabar-prone,” he ex- plains. “If I’m hosting a sports event, I grab that black shirt right away. I sweat a lot, so at least it won’t be obvious if I’m wearing black. Avoid that gray shirt.”
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s o oes what every man dreams of: watch live basketball from the best seat in the arena, get people to listen to what expert pieces of advice you have, and the best part: get paid for it. But it takes more than trash-talking and playing Mr. Know- It-All to be in the business and stay in the business—you really have to know your game.
If you were some regular Juan who gets picked for 15 seconds of onscreen fame, what do you want to be caught wearing? “Definitely some- thing comfortable. A good pair or sneakers or a state- ment shirt would make me stand out, for sure.”
TV (Dressing) Guide
The analyst has a suitably technical tip: “Don’t wear striped clothes on air to avoid distor- tion.” And mind your footwear: “If you’re thinking we don’t wear nice kicks behind the table, you’re wrong. The PBA audience pays attention, and they appreciate a good pair of shoes.”
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This one is for all you cool guys
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Timeless style mixed with perfect convenience. Don’t pick one that looks like a school bag, though
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You may have all your essentials for summer ready, but do you have somewhere to put them all? Admit it, bros: having a nice bag is as much a part of the legit beach look as your beach towel and lobster- toned sunburn. We hook you up with the latest drops, but how to get all that sand out of every nook and cranny of these things is all up to you.
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