Body Talk with Enzo Pineda

If he were to do a love scene, Enzo Pineda said that he’d love to have Scarlett Johansson as partner.

“I have a big crush on her,” confessed Enzo who finished runner-up to Steven Silva in the fifth edition of the GMA talent search StarStruck. “I want it to be passionate,” added Enzo in jest, “something the moviegoers will long remember.”

In the meantime, while waiting for that dream love scene with Johansson to happen, the sexiest that Enzo would go is pose in trunks as model for Bench billboards which have started lighting up the metropolis two weeks ago.

“At 21 (Aug. 12, 1990),” Enzo conceded, “I’m ready for sexy roles but, of course, there has to be a limit. The role should be challenging enough to bring out the best in me as an actor. I believe that an actor can be sexy without baring skin.”

Enzo is the younger of the two sons (the other is Paolo, 10 years Enzo’s senior, who is a corporate executive) of Team Pacquiao bona fide member Eric Pineda and his wife Macy. He was born in Makati City and grew up in Quezon City; studied at La Salle Greenhills from kindergarten to high school and took up Entrepreneurial Management (unfinished, but plans to resume studies through distance education) at the University of Asia & the Pacific (UA&P).

He got his parents’ nod to join showbiz (via StarStruck) only after he convinced them that acting is his passion.

He has done a few shows on the Kapuso network. He’s a regular on the GMA Sunday show Party Pilipinas and the Saturday showbiz show Startalk (with the “Da Who” team), and is now seen in Together Forever which premiered last Sunday, June 17). He’s in the cast of the movie Basement by GMA Films.

A six-footer Leo (a Horse according to the Chinese zodiac), Enzo weighs 170 lbs.; and wears medium-sized shirt, 32-inch briefs and size-10 shoes.

How did you prepare for the Bench pictorial?

“I trained at the gym at least three times a week for two months. I’m very active in sports, especially Muai Thai. Playing basketball also helped a lot.”

What kind of diet do you follow?

“I cut down on my carb intake and eat more lean meat, seafood and veggies.”

What’s usually for breakfast, lunch and dinner?

“For breakfast, I usually have oatmeal with honey and the white of boiled eggs. For lunch and dinner, it’s either fish or lean meat and veggies.”

What food do you always crave for, what food do you avoid?

“I’m a food lover so I crave for anything that is salty or sweet but Japanese food is first on my list.”

Any snacks between meals?

“Fruits and veggies (including salad).”

How much water do you take per day (soda, coffee, tea or energy drinks)?

“I drink three liters of water every day. Coffee or soda is good for me once in a while to give me that extra energy boost.”

What vitamins do you take?

“Multi-vitamins and Vit-C.”

What workout do you do?

“My workout is called a ‘high-metabolic circuit training.’ It consists of lifting weights, TRX suspension training and plyometric exercises. The benefit of my workout is that it boosts my metabolism and enables me to build muscles. I work out at Gold’s Gym.”

What part of your body needs improvement?

“I think I need to work on my legs so I can achieve more balance whenever I work out.”

What part of your body is most vulnerable?

“My neck.”

What part of your body is your favorite?

“My chest because it’s well-defined.”

What part of a girl’s body do you notice first?

“Her face is a given but I would say her legs.”

What else in a girl turns you on?

“A turn-on for me is a girl who feels confident and sexy about herself. Nothing is more magnetic than girls who can fully express themselves.”

And what’s in a girl that turns you off?

“A turn-off for me is a girl with body odor and who doesn’t shave.”

How’s your love life?

“Right now I’m focused on my career and studies. Well, personally, it also feels good to be inspired by a ‘special’ friend. That’s all I can say, hehehehe!”

Do you have a nightlife?

“I do go out once in a while and also, when I have to attend important events. It’s a good stress reliever for me to hang out with my friends and have a good conversation.”

How much sleep do you get per night??

“Five to nine hours. It depends my work schedule.”

Favorite sleepwear??

“Boxers and a shirt?21.”

Do you snore??

“Sometimes, especially after a long tiring day.”

Do you talk in your sleep?

“Yes, I do but very seldom.”

Do you sleepwalk?

“No, I don’t.”

How many pillows do you sleep with?

“Five.”

Last thing that you do before you go to sleep?

“I always pray. I make it a habit to thank God every night for all the blessings He has given me.”

First thing that you do before you wake up?

“I get up and check my phone for my schedule for the day.”

How do you unwind, cope with stress? Massage or meditation? What sport do you play?

“Working out and doing light sparring in Muai Thai is a very good stress reliever for me.”

Favorite city?

“Quezon City, my home town.”

Favorite hideaway?

“A private beach resort where I can relax, swim and do water sports like jet ski, snorkeling, etc. with my family and friends.”

How long does it take you to fix yourself??

“Twenty minutes.”

Are you vain like most good-looking men??

“I can’t say I’m vain but I always make sure that I look presentable.”

Name three men that you think have nice bodies.

“Brad Pitt, Gerald Butler and a guy named Enzo Pineda, hehehehe! Got to be proud of what God has given me.”

And three women that you think have nice bodies.

“Kate Beckinsale, Angelina Jolie, and Scarlett Johansson.”

Using only body language, how would you make a girl know that you admire her?

“Eye contact with feeling.”

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