Get To Know More of Chad Alviar (Week 4)

'We have come into the final stretch of our month long feature with Chad Alviar, we've seen him as the fitness buff, the adrenaline junkie, and as a budding actor. This time we will be getting to know more of him as we get to know Chad out of his hobbies.

1. Are You Single or Taken?

Single

2. What's the first thing you notice about a girl?

Their smile

3. What type of Girl are you looking for?

Physically, I don't really have a type. It's the personality that matters the most. Someone i can just be myself and not try to be someone else.

4. What turns you on? And What turns you off?

Nothing is sexier than confidence. It's such a turn off when girls seek validation.

Quick Buzz:

Day or Night: Day

Weekdays or Weekends: Weekends

Car or Motorbike: Motorbike 

Denim or Jogging pants: Denim

Abs or Chest: Chest

Good Looks or Good Physique: Good Looks

Boots or Sneakers: Sneakers

Boxing or Football: Boxing

Long Hair or Short Hair: Long Hair 

Gym or Beach: Beach

Tattoo or Piercing: Tattoo

Morena or Mestiza: Morena

Tall or Short Girls: Tall

Butt or Boobs: Butt

Boxers or Briefs: Boxers

Shaved or Not: Shaved

Netflix is Building A Home for Pinoy Stories

NETFLIX IS BUILDING A HOME FOR PINOY STORIESFive new Pinoy Films to launch on Netflix this June to celebrate Independence Day in the Philippines

 

 

Netflix announced a new slate of beloved and critically-acclaimed Pinoy films across a variety of genres - from horror, comedy, to critically-acclaimed drama. Partnering with leading production studios, including Viva, ERJ Found Films, Black Cap Pictures and Changhe Films, the latest lineup opens Netflix members to a world of diverse storytelling from the Philippines.

“We are constantly amazed by the creativity of storytellers and the quality of talent coming out of the Philippines,” said Raphael Phang, Manager of Content Acquisition at Netflix. “Filipinos are avid entertainment fans, so at Netflix we are committed to bringing the best stories locally and from around the world to our members here.”

“With the world's inevitable shift to digital platforms for content, it is reassuring that Netflix gives us a showcase of Filipino titles for more audiences and markets to have access to,” said Liza Diño, Chairman and CEO of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP). “Of the five films that Netflix will be releasing, at the FDCP we are especially excited about the inclusion of  'Lola Igna', a heartwarming film from our very own Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino which won Best Picture, and the multi-awarded 2016 film 'Pamilya Ordinaryo' ('Ordinary People') which is one of our Cine Lokal hits when it screened in theaters and a winner in Venice Days of the Venice International Film Festival. This growing slate of Filipino content on Netflix is a true reflection of the diversity of what Philippine Cinema has to offer. And Netflix giving space to more Filipino films is an affirmation that the Philippines has the potential of globalizing its local market."

These films follow the success of other Pinoy titles on Netflix, including Eerie, The Girl Allergic to Wi-Fi, and Miss Granny, which were among the top ten most popular titles in the Philippines in 2019, as well as the December 2019 release of Filipino Netflix Film Dead Kids by award-winning director Mikhail Red.
“I feel very grateful as a filmmaker that my work has reached audiences all around the world thanks to Netflix,” said Director Mikhail Red. “It is my goal to use storytelling and genres to get my message across, entertain, and engage people at the same time. Netflix has granted me the perfect platform to connect with an audience anytime and anywhere. Even my older film, ‘Birdshot’, which has been on Netflix for three years is still getting fresh reactions online from viewers seeing it for the first time.”
The five Pinoy films coming to Netflix are listed below. Images and other assets can be downloaded here. Click here to see what’s New on Netflix in June.

PINOY SUNDAY (Changhe Films Ltd)Synopsis: Inspired by a 1958 Roman Polanski short, this lighthearted examination of modern life in Taipei follows two Filipino immigrants, Manuel and Dado, during their day off from work, when the chance discovery of a discarded couch leads to adventure.
Director: Widing Ho
Cast: Bayani Agbayani, Jeffrey Quizon, Nor Domingo, Dave Ronald Chang, Meryll Soriano, Alessandra de Rossi
Release date: June 5, 2020
Quote from the Director: “I never thought the feature debut I made ten years ago can have a second life and finally get shown to the Philippine audience, thanks to Netflix. It is a tremendous honor to have my second movie after ‘Cities of Last Things’ to be included on a platform which has done so much to promote filmmakers' works from around the world to a global audience. I am lucky to be part of the family.”

SUNOD (Black Cap Pictures Inc)Synopsis: As the medical expenses for her daughter stack up, a mother takes a demanding call center job where the building's sinister secrets begin to haunt her.
Director: Carlo Ledesma
Cast: Carmina Villarroel, Mylene Dizon, JC Santos, Kate Alejandrino, Krystal Brimner, Rhed Bustamante, Susan Africa
Release date: June 14, 2020
Quote from the Director: “Having Sunod screen theatrically during the 2019 Metro Manila Film Festival was an incredible experience, and now I'm excited for the film to find a new audience online, especially on Netflix, which has the best streaming. Speaking on behalf of myself and my crew, we took great pains to make the movie look and sound good, so it'll be a rush to see it stream in high quality.”

LOLA IGNA (ERJ Found Film Production Co.)Synopsis: An elderly woman finds her life disrupted when her family and village realize she has a chance at a world record for being the oldest grandmother alive. (Lola Igna was awarded Best Picture, Best Screenplay, Best Musical Score and Best Actress at the 2019 Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino Awards Night)
Director: Eduardo W. Roy Jr.
Cast: Angie Ferro, Yves Flores, Meryll Soriano, Maria Isabel Lopez, Royce Cabrera, Jojo Riguerra, Armando A. Reyes
Release date: June 18, 2020
Quote from the Director: “I felt flabbergasted when I got the news from Netflix that the team loved my film, not just one but two of my films. I’m personally thankful to Netflix for introducing ‘Lola Igna’ and ‘Ordinary People’, to a larger audience, not only in the Philippines, but to the whole world. Now my films can be easily accessible anytime, and anywhere around the world.”

UNTRUE (Viva Communications, Inc.)Synopsis: Mara moves from the Philippines to the country of Georgia, where she meets a mysterious man, Joachim. They develop feelings for one another, until Joachim claims to hear peculiar sounds and see visions of a strange woman.
Director: Sigrid Andrea Bernardo
Cast: Cristine Reyes, Xian Lim
Release date: June 22, 2020

ORDINARY PEOPLE (ERJ Found Film Production Co.)Synopsis: Barely making a living as pickpockets, a teenage couple in Manila resort to desperate measures when their one-month-old child is kidnapped. (Ordinary People was awarded Best Film, Best Editing, Best Actress, Best Director at the 12th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival, as well as Best Actress at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards and FAP Awards)
Director: Eduardo W. Roy Jr.
Cast: Ronwaldo Martin, Hasmine Kilip, Maria Isabel Lopez, Sue Prado, Ruby Ruiz, Raymon Lee, Karl Medina, Erlina Villalobos, Menggie Cobrarrubias
Release date: To be announced

To make this Independence Day even more special, Jo Koy: In His Elements, will premiere globally on Netflix on June 12, 2020. For the first time ever, comedian Jo Koy takes Netflix to the Philippines in his new special, Jo Koy: In His Elements.  Koy celebrates his heritage by telling jokes about life as a Filipino-American while highlighting the culture of Manila. Koy uses this opportunity to shine a light on other Filipino-American performers by welcoming to the stage famed breakdancer Ronnie, Grammy-winning producer !llmind, singer/songwriter Iñigo Pascual, and comedians Andrew Lopez, Joey Guila, and Andrew Orolfo. Watch the announcement here and download images here.

Chad Alviar: The Budding Actor (Week 3)

Aside from being the fitness buff and an adrenaline junkie, another thing that Chad Alviar is passionate about is Acting. Yep, you might not notice it at first because he is not the guy that looks like he is into showbizness, but Chad already appeared in numerous teleseryes and now he is now part of a show on Viva TV. 

He started taking up acting workshops back in 2017, since then he has appeared in teleseryes like Asintado and he was also part of the top grossing Metro Manila Film Festival 2019 movie "Miracle in Cell Number 7".

Entering showbizness, his dream role is not to become a heartthrob or a leading man, instead he wants to become a kontrabida because there's alot of character in those role, and why not Bidas they come and go, but the Kontrabidas are here to stay. 

1. What are the things you are passionate about?

Acting. It's something I see myself doing for a long period of time. I also love riding. Exploring places differently is something I wanna do till I'm old and look back to one day.

2. Acting, at what point in your life did you realize that acting is for you?

 When I was a kid, I have a really big imagination. I would reenact scenarios from my favorite movies and pretend I was the actor. But then I was too shy to really express myself. Last 2017 I enrolled in an acting workshop to overcome my insecurities. I fell in love with it instantly.

3. What's your dream role? And what genre of acting would you want to try first?

I've always dreamed of being the bad guy. Because why not? There's so much character to it. In a world where everyone is trying to be nice, why not try to be bad. I mean it's just for the role right?

4. Name 3 Actresses you want to work with?

Si Kathryn lang at liza naisip ko kasi crush ko hahahaha

Learning at Your Fingertips with TikTok’s Latest Campaign

TikTok will officially launch its learning-centric campaign to empower users with knowledge through short-form videos on May 25. The #TikTokU Program aims to bring learning straight to everyone’s smartphones for users to gain access to practical tips and up-to-date knowledge, all from talented creators in the Philippines.

With the platform’s diversified content, users are provided with a library of educational videos ready for consumption within a minute or less. This creates the perfect opportunity to convert those idle time of in-betweens into productive learning moments. Learning a new language, a quick art and crafts tutorial, or trivial things has never been this fun and easy  

 

Learning a new language: https://www.tiktok.com/@showsuzuki/video/6820648029171830018 ; 

Arts and crafts: https://www.tiktok.com/@krisydays/video/6799515644334296321; 

Trivial things https://www.tiktok.com/@alamnyobato/video/68258158064006464  

“These days, education is no longer confined to classrooms, and the ways of learning are changing, too. TikTok is giving alternative and accessible ways for the thirsty creative minds of Filipinos open to discovering new ideas. We believe that everybody deserves access to various forms of education. That is why we launch #TikTokU. We hope users will join us in celebrating knowledge and sharing their creativity for the benefits of the wider community,” said John Castro, TikTok User, Community and Operations Manager.

As a leading digital platform, TikTok believes in taking an active role in supporting the community, and being able to provide another channel for educational content is one vital way of doing so.  With the app’s user-centric design, anyone can effortlessly produce educational content that is creative, inspiring and effective. Powered by top-notch machine-learning technologies, the app’s easy-to-use video capturing and editing tools instantly transform smartphones into powerful tools for teaching and sharing knowledge. 

The first round of #TikTokU will be kicked off on May 25, with a search for creators to add to its elite roster of teachers and instructors. This first phase will focus on creators of Science and Education, DIY and Life Hacks, and Advice and Motivational content. 

Entries will be categorized into four tracks, based on the user’s number of followers, to create fair and equal opportunities for all participants. The four tracks are:

         Senior Scholarship: Open to those whose followers are 500k and above on TikTok 

         Junior Scholarship: Open to those with 100k to 500k followers on TikTok

         Sophomore Scholarship: Open to those with 10k to 100k followers on on TikTok

         Freshman Scholarship: Open to those with under 10k followers on TikTok

Those who are interested to join the #TikTokU Program may submit entries following these simple rules and guidelines:

• Entrants must create at least 3 entries for the campaign.
• Content must be educational and useful, and must fall under the Science and Education, DIY and Life Hacks, or Advice and Motivational themes, with the assigned hashtag/s incorporated.
• The ideal duration and format of videos are 30 seconds and above, shot on a 9:16 vertical screen.
• The campaign is open to all creators aged 18 and above from the Philippines.
• Videos must adhere to the TikTok community guidelines.
• Winners will be selected based on the total video views of all eligible videos they post during 
the campaign. A candidate-ranking dashboard will be updated regularly to reflect the most viewed creators in each track. 

Creators who are selected for the #TikTokU Program stand to win cash rewards, and will be invited to the #TikTokU Creator Group, where they will receive development and growth support from TikTok as follows:

         Senior Scholarship (5 winners) – PHP40,000 cash, and 1-to-1 support for 3 months

         Junior Scholarship (15 winners) – PHP30,000 cash, and 1-to-1 support for 3 months

         Sophomore Scholarship (30 winners) – PHP20,000 cash, and 3-month upskilling

         Freshman Scholarship (75 winners) – PHP10,000 cash, and 3-month upskilling

The first round of the the #TikTokU Program will run from May 25 to June 15, 2020. Winners will be announced on June 19.

Support the pioneers of the #TikTokU Program by downloading TikTok on your iOS and Android devices and start learning today!

Kevin Mayer named CEO of TikTok

ByteDance Ltd. announced today it has named Kevin Mayer Chief Operating Officer (COO) of ByteDance and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of TikTok, effective June 1. 

In his role as CEO of TikTok, Kevin will lead the rapidly growing platform as it continues to build its global community of creators, users, and brands. Kevin will report directly to ByteDance Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Yiming Zhang. 

Commenting on the hire, Yiming said, "Kevin's wealth of experience building successful global businesses makes him an outstanding fit for our mission of inspiring creativity for users globally. As one of the world's most accomplished entertainment executives, Kevin is incredibly well placed to take ByteDance's portfolio of products to the next level. I look forward to working very closely with Kevin on our global development and the next chapter of the ByteDance story."

Kevin joins the company following a long and successful career at Disney (NYSE: DIS), most recently as Chairman of Direct-to-Consumer & International. As a key part of his role there, he oversaw the development and successful rollout of Disney+, the company's flagship streaming service. Additionally, Kevin led the company's other direct-to-consumer businesses, including Hulu, ESPN+, and Hotstar, as well as overseeing Disney's international operations, global ad sales, and global content sales.

Kevin said, "I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to join the amazing team at ByteDance. Like everyone else, I've been impressed watching the company build something incredibly rare in TikTok – a creative, positive online global community – and I'm excited to help lead the next phase of ByteDance's journey as the company continues to expand its breadth of products across every region of the world. On a personal note, I'm thankful to the entire Disney team for the tremendous accomplishments we achieved together. I'm especially grateful to Bob Iger for his visionary leadership and mentorship over many years, and to Bob Chapek whom I greatly admire. As I begin a new chapter, I'm humbled by the trust Yiming and the Board have placed in me as we move forward with a shared vision of how to scale ByteDance's growth." 

Alex Zhu, the current President of TikTok, will transition to ByteDance VP of Product & Strategy, where he will focus on his primary passion overseeing strategy and product design.

As part of its commitment to rooting its operations in the local markets it serves, TikTok's national and regional leaders will remain in their roles with their current responsibilities, reporting in to Kevin, who will be responsible for the global business.

FDCP Issues Interim Guidelines for Film and Audiovisual Shoots in the Philippines Amid the New Normal

While most countries await for final safety protocols for audiovisual production work and anticipate their government’s go signal to reopen for business, the Philippines is among the first few nations where cameras can finally start rolling again. Film, television, and other audiovisual shoots are permitted to take place in most parts of the country, following the changes in the community quarantine classifications that took effect on May 16 and will last until May 31, 2020. 

The Philippines is under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) except for Metro Manila, Laguna, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Zambales, and Angeles City that have a Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) status and Cebu City and Mandaue City that are under Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ). Film, music, and TV production is among the Category III sectors that are allowed in MECQ and GCQ areas, with strict compliance to health and safety protocols prescribed by the government. Production work in MECQ and GCQ areas is partially allowed with a 50% operational capacity while production work in ECQ areas is prohibited.

“The resumption of production work is welcome news for the film and audiovisual industry. During our meetings with the National Economic and Development Authority, Department of Trade and Industry, and other frontline agencies, the FDCP asserted how film and the audiovisual industry have been integral to our country during this pandemic,” stated Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) Chairperson and CEO Liza Diño-Seguerra. 

“As we were stuck in our homes, with nothing to do, films, series, and television shows accompanied us during these challenging times. They even served as sources of joy, strength, and inspiration,” she added. “We are pleased that our government has allowed us to gradually ease into this new normal. But as we move towards this, compliance is of utmost importance. We need to make sure that we can keep each other safe while we set the ball rolling for our industry that was among the hardest-hit business sectors in the COVID-19 crisis.”

In this light, the FDCP released on May 16 the Memorandum Order No. 6, Series of 2020 on the Interim Guidelines on Safety Protocols for the Conduct of Film and Audiovisual Production Shoots to Mitigate the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). While the FDCP is formulating the final guidelines in consultation with professional guilds and industry sectors and awaiting approval from the Department of Health (DOH) and Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases, it released the interim guidelines for stakeholders that will resume shoots in MECQ and GCQ areas. 

Producers and employers are expected to implement safety and health standards in all workplaces with the objectives of increasing their workers’ physical and mental resilience, reducing transmission, minimizing contact rate, and minimizing the risk of infection from COVID-19. All workers must be insured in every audiovisual production, with accident insurance as the minimum coverage.

Social distancing must be strictly enforced in all phases of production. Meetings and castings should be done online, and alternative work arrangements must be in place for employees except for those who are part of the essential skeletal workforce. If on-site casting is needed, there must be physical distancing and the usage of personal protective equipment (PPE) like masks and gloves. Before reporting to work, members of the cast and crew must submit health declarations specific to COVID-19.

For on-site work, a maximum of fifty (50) people are allowed on the set. Workers must maintain a one-meter distance from colleagues and cameras must be two meters away from talents. Big crowd scenes like concerts, rallies, parties, and championship games are not allowed while for intimate scenes, both actors must test negative for COVID-19 and give their consent before filming. 

A certified medical personnel must be on the set at all times to do temperature checks and enforce health precautionary measures when a cast or crew falls ill. Producers and employers are required to provide for their workers face masks, hand sanitizers and alcohol, packets of tissues, and access to handwashing areas on the set. Face masks and other applicable PPEs must be worn by the cast and crew.

Sanitation must be done regularly throughout the shoot especially in common areas such as studios, wardrobe and makeup rooms, holding areas, and bathrooms. The habitual disinfection of equipment, props, wardrobe, and vehicles must also be carried out. Meanwhile, on-site caterers must adhere to the government’s food service guidelines and provide meals and drinks in single-serve containers. As for the work hours during the COVID-19 situation, the limit is 12 hours. Productions should also follow local ordinances and abide by the curfew that is still in effect whether an area is under ECQ, MECQ, or GCQ.

“We should proceed with filmmaking and content creation with utmost care and vigilance because the health and safety of our workers are at stake now,” said Diño-Seguerra. “With the pandemic still looming above all of us pending the current lack of vaccine and mass testing, the adoption of stringent protocols may mean the difference between death and survival for all involved.”

The interim guidelines are based on the policies of the Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, Series of 2020 of the FDCP and Department of Labor and Employment on the working conditions of audiovisual production workers. Duly-registered organizations can still propose safety measures for their respective sectors, and the FDCP will endorse such proposals as Annexes to the DOH and IATF for as long as the provisions are in accordance with the interim guidelines.

Chad Alviar: The Adrenaline Junkie (Week 2)

For most men, going on an adventure is always in their bucket list, as discovering new things and new hobbies through these adventures gives them a different type of fulfillment that makes them stronger and more experienced. And Chad Alviar is one of those guys who likes to go on an adventure, an adrenaline junkie indeed. 

Growing up, Chad was really into sports, he was a football player first during his high school days and in college he ventured in boxing as well. In 2015, he started a new hobby that is really full of adrenaline, Racing. Chad tried his luck in Circuit Racing or Car Racing where he competed in different events until 2018.



In 2018 he gets on a different track as he fell in love with Big Bikes, and he uses it now to go on an adventure, going to places he loved like the beaches and the mountains.



This dude really loves to go wild and extreme, he can go up to Sagada on his big bike and braved the rough roads to get to the high mountains and he can also go down the beach and surf it up and show off his well chiseled body.

 1. I heard one of your hobbies is riding big bikes, when did you start and who influenced you?

I started getting into it last 2018. I was on a vacation in Batanes where I was curious about riding. So I rented a scooter and I loved how the adrenaline was so different from driving. So when I got back in Manila, I bought my first big bike as soon as I landed. No one really influenced or talked me into it.

 2. Batanes! I've seen that you also love travelling, where's the farthest you've been with your big bike?

Yeah. I mean, who doesn't?? Hmmm North Luzon loop.

 3. Are you more of a mountain guy or a beach guy?

I get that question a lot, but my answer will always be the same. BOTH. Gotta love mother nature and appreciate her beauty, whether its the strong waves or the cool breeze of the mountains.

4. Riding your bike, where's your dream destination?

The Himalayas. The highest motorable pass in the world. A holy grail for adventure riders.

5. What's with the love for Adrenaline? 

Always go for the things that will make you feel alive. 

Batangueña TikTok Sensation is an Inspiration to the Youth

With so many young individuals sharing content online, it can be difficult to set yourself apart from the rest. This has not been a problem for 20-year old Kimberley Dianne Vinson Ilag, thanks to one distinguishing characteristic that she proudly displays in her TikTok videos, her Batangueña accent. Turn up the volume to hear Kimberly’s accent in this post while she waits for her cat to go home: https://www.tiktok.com/@diannevinson17/video/6787781216595610881

@diannevinson17 ang ousa ni batang ayaw umuwi sa bahay ##kabatang ##laughingjack
♬ original sound - Kimberly Vinson

While she enjoys dubbing, Kimberly also posts a lot of original content, usually featuring her daily life in the province. Occasionally, followers will also see people from Kimberly’s life in these videos, including her mother, uncle, and grandfather. In fact, her most-viewed video is one that features her granddad. The video, which has gathered 5.8M views as of April 2020, shows Kimberly asking her Lolo to choose between his granddaughter and his fighting cock. https://www.tiktok.com/@diannevinson17/video/6776490645893811458

@diannevinson17 usapang panabong na manok ##laughingjackz ##kabatang
♬ 'yung kuwento mula sa piniritong manok - Kimberly Vinson

Kimberly’s wholesome feed is a breath of fresh air in the TikTok universe. She believes in making and sharing content that not only makes viewers happy, but also brings joy to their creators. She says, “Siguro po ano, gawin lang po yung kung ano mong gustong gawin. Hindi na po kailangan na kapag gumawa ka ng isang content, iisipin mo palagi na maraming views. Gawin mo lang kung ano ang nagpapasaya sa’yo po.” Check out Kimberly Vinson’s very first TikTok video here. https://www.tiktok.com/@diannevinson17/video/6573187463274040577

@diannevinson17 ♬ Ma penge baon - PJM

Truly an inspiration to her fellow youth, Kimberly has proven that it is possible to touch the lives of others through the content that you post online. In one particular instance, she was able to help a fan that was battling depression. She shares, “Meron po kasi akong fan na ano po, may depression. Anxiety po. Matanda po siya na nakatira po sa UAE tapos pinapanuod niya po yung mga blog ko po sa TikTok. Nawawala raw po yung homesick [sic] niya tapos nakakatulong po yun sa pakiramdam niya. Kasi nakakarelate po siya sa video ko.” With 1M followers and 5.5M likes on TikTok, the Multimedia Arts student says that, while she intends to continue creating content, her goal is really to finish her studies. When asked to share a short message with her followers, Kimberly laughs and says, “Maraming maraming salamat po sa pagsuporta sa akin at mabuhay po kayo hanggang sa gusto niyo!”

Chad Alviar: The Fitness Buff (Week 1)

Our first hunk for the month of May is a newbie in the showbiz industry, He is Chad Alviar.  Chad is 23 years old (Turning 24 this October), stands at 5 ft 8 inches tall, he is currently taking up his second degree in Business Administration at Southville International School Affiliated with Foreign Universities.

This guy is really a fitness buff, he used to work out 5 to 6 times every week to maintain his physique. On his social media accounts which is @chadalviar on Instagram, Chad is always sharing his workout routines and fitness goals on either stories or his timeline and at this point where in we are still on an Enhanced Community Quarantine and gyms are close he is also sharing some Home Workout to his followers. 

Let's get to know more about Chad Alviar's fitness adventure here: 

1. At what Age did you start working out?

I started working out when i was in Highschool because i was part of the football team and i have to build my stamina. But i had to stop because i caught pneumonia due to excessive sweating and cooling down in an air-conditioned room when i get home from training. When I got to college it was a different story. I was surrounded with different people and i felt really insecure because i was just 90 pounds (Really thin) and i was really shy about my physical appearance. I felt so thin and small so i decided to get a gym membership. I was 17 back then.

2. How do you take care of your body?

Well my body is of course my temple. I make sure im in my best condition not just physically but mentally and spiritually as well. I eat right. Im gonna be completely honest with you here. When I say "i eat right" it means I eat whatever i feel like eating but in moderation. I dont deprive myself from eating good food because life is too short to eat cardboard tasting meals. Haha! Just make sure youre not taking or eating too much of anything.

3. What part of your body is your favorite and what part needs improvement?

I love my shoulders. I dont know why but i just love how well rounded they are specially when they're pumped. Haha! Hmmm i think i need to improve on my calves. It needs more size and im having a hard time packing muscles into them.

4. What's your favorite work out routine

Squats! Although I always regret it the next day.

5. What alternative home work outs have you tried during ECQ

Well i tried almost every workout possible with my gymnastic rings and resistance bands. Haha! Its all about feeling the right motion and becoming creative when it comes to home workouts.

6. Any Tips for those who want to try working out at home.

Consistency. We are all procrastinators when it comes to working out at home because.. we're just home arent we? Haha try to get it done right away so that your next problem will be what to prepare for your next 5 meals hahaha