MANILA, Philippines - Also-rans eventually emerge front-runners, right?
Name some?
Well, there’s Alden Richards who was refused entry into a “big house” and eliminated by the Kapuso talent search StarStruck after reaching only the initial list of 60 hopefuls. Look at him now…the Pambansang Bae, Pambansang Dimples, Pambansang whatever else.
Then there’s Rocco Nacino who lost to what’s-his-name-now? also in StarStruck. Today, Rocco is one of GMA Network’s prime leading men. He is currently part of Beautiful Strangers playing the role of Noel, a mechanic who loves Joyce (Lovi Poe, his real-life girlfriend) so much only to fall for Kristine (Heart Evangelista). His previous Kapuso shows include Hiram na Alaala, Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas, Titser, Bayan Ko, Unforgettable, The Good Daughter, etc. He is also part of the indie film Flotsam with Solenn Heussaff.
Alden and Rocco were in the same StarStruck batch. Rocco remembers Alden lending him shirts. During a recent episode on GMA’s Sunday PINASaya that required them to jump into a pool, it was Rocco’s turn to lend Alden an underwear (Alden forgot to bring another pair). Payback time. “It’s good that I had a few new ones,” said Rocco.
Both are admittedly sexy. Here’s how much Rocco is (Alden in a future issue):
What is sexy to you?
“Sexy is smart, funny, goal-oriented. These traits turn me on.”
When do you feel sexy?
“When I wake up and I stretch, and that moment when you’re about to take a bath and you remove your clothes.”
What part of your body do you consider sexiest?
“I guess…my eyes? I’ve been told that I have puppy eyes when I want them to be. Hahahaha!!!”
What part of a woman’s body do you consider sexiest?
“That perfect set of teeth.”
When did you lose your innocence?
“Hahahaha, really? Uhm, 16?”
To a younger woman, older woman or a woman your age?
“My age, of course! Hahahahaha!!!”
Sexiest book?
“I don’t have one.”
Sexiest movie?
“Gotta be Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Hahahahaha!!!”
Sexiest musical instrument?
“The drums. Oh yes!”
Sexiest song?
“Pony by Ginuwine.”
Sexiest TV show?
“It has to be Grey’s Anatomy. The first few seasons!”
Sexiest food?
“Is there a sexy food? Hahahaha!!! Chocolate and whipped cream?”
Sexiest car?
“A red Mustang race car.”
Sexiest perfume?
“Unforgivable by Sean John.”
Sexiest time of day?
“Wee hours of the morning. As I said, when you wake up and you have to stretch. It triggers lots of sensations.”
Sexiest part of the house?
“The walls. Use your imagination. Hahahaha!!!”
Sexiest animal?
“Hmmm, I find them cute not sexy! Hahahaha!!!”
Sexiest billboard?
“Lovi’s Bench billboards.”
Sexiest scene you have seen in a movie?
“Hmmm, Troy. And, of course, Fifty Shades of Grey. But I felt awkward watching it. Hahahaha!!!”
Sexiest scene you have ever done?
“One with Solenn for our surf movie. Bikinis, white bed, great camera angles, a topless me. Hahahaha!!! We enjoyed watching the playback after the scene!”
Sexiest thing you have ever done to yourself?
“I don’t think I can divulge that. Hahahaha!!!”
Sexiest clothes (pajamas, briefs, etc.)?
“n.o.t.h.i.n.g.”
Sexiest face (of a woman)?
“Kate Beckinsale!!!”
Three women that you find sexy?
“Kate Beckinsale, Kendall Jenner and Kate Hudson.”
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