Body Talk with a Fil-Brit Azkal

Like the Younghusband brothers Phil and James, Curt Jordan Perez Dizon is an Azkal, likewise nourished on the game of football in England where he was born and raised by both Filipino parents. (The Younghusbands’ father was British and their mother was Filipina.)

A member of the Philippine national team, Curt plays “left/right wings or behind strikers.” The Younghusbands never ventured (not yet, anyway) into showbiz but became fodder for showbiz gossip because of their showbiz “connection” (Phil’s failed romance with Angel Locsin and James’ own with a model).

Curt is deadset on going showbiz after recently signing up with Viva Sports Management.

Asked what made him join showbiz, Curt said, “It was a spontaneous decision. I believe that in life you have to experience different things if you really want to get the best out of it. But being a football player has always been my dream,” added Curt who studied English Literature and Sports Science at the Queens College in England. “I thought that I would open myself to acting if the right project comes along.“ (He’d like to do a movie with Anne Curtis, his long-time crush.)

It was his dad that got Curt interested in football.

“I always used to watch games with him back in England on the tele when I was small. I am a Man United fan.”

He has three sisters and, he added, “Sadly, no brothers. I tried to turn my youngest sister to a boy but it didn’t work she grew up.”

Although they grew up in England, Curt said that his parents were strict but fair so they grew up with the Filipino culture. “But we did keep some of the English traditions.”

And how does he prepare for a game?

“I listen to music and then I pray right before the game.”

An Aquarian (Feb. 4, 1994), Curt stands 5’10”; weighs 158 lbs.; and wears medium-sized shirt/briefs and size-9 (UK) shoes.

Is it hard to maintain a body like yours?

“Not really, because playing football takes its toll on your body so you should always work hard, eat the right food and work out in the gym regularly.”

You look good enough. Is there any part of your body that needs improvement?

“Of course, if you want to get better then you have to keep working out. I hate the gym but it’s a necessary struggle.”

What kind of diet do you follow? What’s usually for breakfast, lunch and dinner? Any snacks between meals?

“I’m not the type who eats a lot in the morning so for breakfast, I literally just have a bowl of cereal with a banana. For lunch, it’s rice with Spam (I love Spam) eggs, bacon, etc. For dinner, I like to have some pasta, chicken, carbs and protein with a little bit of vegetable. I normally try to have at least four meals a day, with the fourth meal just a snack of some sort.”  

What workout do you do?

“I like to use my own body weight rather than the machines in the gym. I do a lot of push-ups and sit-ups. I do a lot of, at least 300 of each per day.”

What part of your body is most vulnerable?

 “Not sure.”

And what part of your body is your favorite?

“I don’t really have a favorite.”

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

“Her face. No, I’d say a girl’s bum.”

And what kind of girls turns you off?

“Attention-seekers. Be yourself.”

How much sleep do you get per night?

“Seven to 10 hours.”

Favorite sleepwear?

“Boxers and T-shirt.”

Do you sleep in the nude?

“Nope…unless the air-con is broken.”

How many pillows do you sleep with?

“Two, one to lie on and the other between my legs.”

Do you snore?

“Yes, but only when I’m really tired.”

Do you talk in your sleep?

“Sometimes.”

Do you sleepwalk?

“I hope not.”

Last thing that you do before you go to sleep?

“Pray.”

First thing that you do as soon as you wake up?

“Check my phone.”

How do you cope with stress (massage, music, meditation, etc.)?

“Music or, if I can, I play football somewhere.”

Favorite hideaway?

“Don’t really have one…uhm, the toilet?”

Favorite city?

“London.”

How’s your love life?

“Good, I’m happy.”

How’s your sex life?

“I like to keep that private.”

Lights on or lights off?

“On.”

Three women that you find sexy?

“Scarlett Johansson, Anne Curtis and Marian Rivera.”

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

“Look at her deeply then smile.”

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