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#VPTEAM PUBLISHER RICHIE DE QUIÑA GWYN CRISOSTOMO MANAGING EDITOR JOHN LUKE CHICA PR & MARKETING MANAGER JOSH AUSTRIA EDITOR-IN-CHIEF JIM REYNOLD ZAMORA DIGITAL MANAGER PHILIP ANDAYA EVOLUTIONST RED ENTERTAINMENT, INC., THE COMPANY THAT PUBLISHED THE 1 LAYOUT ARTIST FRAME RIVAS FREE ONLINE AND PRINTED NEWS MAGAZINE IN THE PHILIPPINES, EDITORIAL ASSISTANT LARA TOLDANES VILLAGE PIPOL, WAS ESTABLISHED ON OCTOBER 2007. #CHEERS! CONTRIBUTING WRITERS KRISTA GRACIA SHAWN SACAL Love is the most magical thing in this world and we can't argue with that fact. Every year, RUTH KARLA DOMINGO couples never fail to prepare something special on Valentine's Day. In fact, this season happens HYACINTH LUDIVICO to be the warmest celebration as it glorifies ALL kinds of love. JEZREL SANTILLAN JANVIN BRUA February is surely filled with contagious vibe of warmth, passion and compassion. This month, CREATIVE DIRECTORS MERLITO PABATAO Village Pipol offers a variety of content, which finely symbolizes the diverse foundation of all JOBO NACPIL things—LOVE. PHOTOGRAPHERS STEPHEN CAPUCHINO RXANDY CAPINPIN VP/Cover features the 2019’s fast rising love team of Vivoree Esclito and Charles Kieron, MIKE GELLA or collectively known as KierVi. In a way, they have rewritten their stars by challenging the VIDEOGRAPHERS SAM MORALES notion of what it means to be a love team today. They’re following conventions, but they never RAYMOND CABALHIN compromise their identity; they were brought together by accident, but they’ve turned their MAKE-UP ARTISTS JANELL CAPUCHINO partnership into something natural and truly fascinating to watch. GUILLANO VALENZUELA HANNA PECHON DE MESA VP/Spotlight’s Kid Yambao redefines the standards of a true heartthrob of this generation. He STYLISTS VAN MERCADO got the confidence that knows what he demands and, of course, he knows how to get it. Above BENJ ROGANDO all, with his radiating charisma and carefree personality, Kid Yambao absolutely owns a place in KEITH ANGELO the showbiz royalty. ASSOCIATE STYLISTS STEPHANIE DOMINGO JACKIE RULLODA Now, let’s talk about the real #GirlBoss. VP/Fashion latest issue highlights the impeccable HAIR STYLISTS MYCKE ARCANO qualities of a true woman of substance. Professional Model Association of the Philippines JEFF VALENZUELA (PMAP) President Ana Sideco undeniably knows her strength and fearlessly climbs the ladder of success — in style — of course.

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ebruary brings out the best not just in hopeless 4 MUST-GO DATE PLACES THIS romantics but in anyone who has someone in Fheart whom they want to please. Valentine's Day is for everyone, whether single or taken. The cupids may not favor everyone but we will with these no-fail date places for all-statuses!

VALENTINE'Sby KARLA MAE DOMINGO DAY 1 A FANCY RESTAURANT 3 A FILM FOR TWO

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We know it’s overrated and most of the time predictable, but if you are someone who is busy working all the time or have tons of deliverables on the VDay itself, this is your best option. Feeling old school? The cinemas will always offer you a timely Dining at Antonio’s will not compromise your date at all as it is a movie in time for Valentine's Day to your preference. Local or perfect spot to embrace intimacy and get away from the stress in international, romcom or not, you name it. Manila. Located at the heart of Tagaytay, your Valentine's Day will not be cold if you bring someone to dine with you on a candle-lit Witness the plot twist with your favorite one. table.

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PHOTO FROM CHOOSE PHILIPPINES If you’re one of those couples who wants a no-BS date, hey, we are not judging! In fact, we also have a date place for you! Couples today are getting more and more adventurous! If you and Cubao Expo is home to several chill and drinking spots which can your SO are thrill-seekers, then why not take your Valentine's Day accommodate anyone. Even if you are alone at this time, you can to the next level and do a hike together? surely grab a glass or two there without feeling any prejudice.

The peak of Mt. Ulap will surely give you an experience one for the books. As a plus, this mountain is strategically placed in Baguio so you can also hit a sightseeing session with Bae! We hope this list satisfies your hearts and let us know if we were of any help! Happy Valentine's Day to each and everyone of our readers. n

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KRIS BERNAL EMPOWERS WOMEN THROUGH HER VERY OWN

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After a year of preparations and research, these This is how you launch a cosmetic line that first lipsticks are now available for women who releases lipstick with 5 shades! SHE’s on Fire want to feel good about themselves. These (ruby red), Go Girl (deep fuchsia), So SHE-ic lipstick are formulated and manufactured in (cinnamon brown), SHE lovin’ it (flamingo pink), South Korea, known as the Beauty Capital of and Off SHE goes (coral pink) welcome an array the World! of skin tones which Filipinas are known for.

On the launch of these lipsticks, Kris prides You can have any shade for every look may it the formula of her lipsticks with rose hip oil, be chic, casual, or even glam lewk! You know Bulgarian Rose, Camellia Oil, and Peppermint what I'm saying! Just swipe that color and call Oil that gives a fresh sensation to your lips. This it a day. oil is also believed to heal chapped lips and plump your lips naturally. You'll know it if you try it! SHE-EO KRIS BERNAL Kris became emotional as she shared her experiences working with her own cosmetics line. Of course, she encouraged every woman to feel empowered when wearing these lipsticks. Above all, she believes that women are strong, dedicated and passionate!

“As in from the start pa lang like ini-start ko siya February, so since then hindi na ako tumigil. Hindi na ako tumigil magtrabaho for SHE, to the point na ang dami nang naapektuhan. Naapektuhan na 'yung work ko, naapektuhan na family ko, 'yung ibang business ko.” Yaaaaaas gurl!

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Let’s get one thing straight. If you are looking YOUNG AND NAIVE for a standard review of Alone/Together, you I felt Christine Lazaro (Liza) won’t find that here. Truth be told, I don’t know when she said, “Gusto ko nang what to call this either. Perhaps, self-help of baguhin ang mundo.” Do you some sort? A letter? Nonetheless, may this find remember those days when its way to a kindred spirit. it seems the world was ours for the taking? Exhilarating, Have you ever looked at where you stand in isn’t it? Meanwhile, Raf Toledo life lately? Is it where you want to be? If not, (Enrique) proved to be an effective what led you there? Through a looking glass, stark contrast to her idealistic I’m beginning to ask the same things to myself. ambitions. He reminded us of the Unfortunately, these questions only lead to logical voice inside our heads that more questions. keeps us grounded. We were too ignorant of the harsh realities around us. Ultimately, we end up to be an Icarus who flew too close to the sun. And when we fall short to our expectations, we became our own demons. BEGIN AGAIN The sharp turn which her path took was an At such a delicate age, we are often confronted all too familiar punch to the gut. The first with a confusion of whether we should grow unintentional tear came the moment she up or stay in our carefree days. Not knowing exclaimed, “hindi ko alam anong nangyari which side of the spectrum we truly are a part sa’kin.” An honest to a goodness reality check of, Sir Alwyn (Nonie Buencamino) shared “You for all of us struggling to find our footing. The can always make your own dreams.” This is more we lose sight of who we are, the more our You see, last year offered so much hope and life spirals down the drain. potential for someone like me. I was your typical achiever. Fresh from college, I had a resume that boasts a background, expertise, MALAYA AT MAPAGPALAYA and accolade in various fields. Yet, months Fast forward, Christine finds herself in a after, here I am feeling clueless and anxious. relationship with Greg (Luis Alandy) she settled What had become of me? for but doesn’t belong to. She recalls to Raf “I wasn’t meant to be that great person.” Their Frankly, this is too much retrospection for a encounter seven years after served as a wake- 21-year old on a Monday night. However, I can’t up call and a reminder of the person she used deny the way this phase makes me question to be. New York was a dream for them. As the worth I worked so hard to build on my own. reiterated time and again, our history, no matter Ring a bell? If you find yourself in the exact dark how tragic, should never be forgotten. “What if rabbit hole like I do, keep reading. I guarantee it’s not too late for me?” left me silently crying a privilege we often oversee. Let us not be this Antoinette Jadaone masterpiece will hit in my seat. prisoners inside cages we made with our fears. close to home. Take infinite leaps forward until you safely land on the other side. NOT JUST A LOVE STORY If you look past all the kissing, you’ll soon Alone/Together offers a lighthearted drama realize there’s more to the romance. It’s a as opposed to KathNiel’s The Hows of Us. If journey of self-empowerment and of chances. anything, it teaches us everything has its own In fact, I couldn’t say it’s much of LizQuen at timing. Above all else, it presents how we all. Despite Enrique Gil stars opposite Liza should forgive ourselves for all the things we Soberano, the latter carried the entirety of the did and did not become. Ironically, the slash movie on her own flawlessly. Raw and sincere in within the title is reminiscent of that as well as every second of it. the film’s open ending.

This acceptance of defeat gave her the needed Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn. strength against a controlling Greg when he Nothing in life is ever absolute. And while we asked her to stop acting like a child. “I am a may fail, we should not look at it with finality. child, Greg,” Christine defiantly responded. Rather than dwelling on what if’s, focus on what “But why do I feel so old. Hindi ko na kilala ang is and what you can still do. If you’re to have sarili ko. I should be dreaming, conquering the faith in anything, have faith in the fact that the world.” Then, it hits me how I’ve been too hard universe has a beautiful way of straightening on myself. My youth does not only present things far better than we ever could. Trust the impractical and predetermined standards of wait, embrace the uncertainty, and enjoy the n success, but endless opportunities to pick beauty of becoming. myself up after I stumble.

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SINGLES RUN 2019 IS A HUGE SUCCESS The Philippines’ biggest gathering of singles finally happened last February 10 at the Liwasang Ulalim, CCP Complex. More than 3, 000 runners happily celebrated their singlehood with a school fair themed fun run experience and, of course, prizes from the generous sponsors made the event more pinaasa at umasa. Well, we all have our fair exciting. share of heartbreaks. EXCITING ACTIVITIES The first-ever Singles Run is presented by RED Sports by RED Entertainment and RSRJ Events Before the main event started, various booths Management under the #RUN4UrLife series. were placed at the grounds to set the mood Headed by beauty queen-triathlete Alexandra of all the participants. Most of the girls went Faith Garcia and Mr. Richie de Quina, the event to the Marriage Booth to take pictures with successfully made a mark this love season. This a wedding veil on their head while holding a is co-presented by Sharp Philippines. n bouquet of flowers. Meanwhile, warm hugs and sweet kisses filled the atmosphere at the Kissing Booth and Free Hugs booth. Official Media Partner: Village Pipol, Takbo PH, Running Photographers, Pinoy Fitness, The Singles Run 2019 is definitely more than just Philippines Event a fun run event for all the single people. It promotes healthy lifestyle through active Major Sponsor: Scents Daily and Sip & Chow participation in sports activities. Moreover, it Dialysis PH Support Group, became a huge platform to raise awareness for For The Benefit of: Inc. all the dialysis patients in the Philippines as it subsidizes the Dialysis PH Support Group Inc. Official Radio Partner: Love Radio RAFFLE DRAWS AND BITTER SWEET Hydration Partner: Pocari Sweat PERFORMANCES Event Partners: Oishi, Virginia Foods, Hotel At the latter part of the event, raffle draws and Sogo, Belo Sun Expert, Anytime Fitness, the awarding ceremony for all the winners of Slimmers World Face & Skin Clinic, Frontier Wish 3K, 5K, 10K and 16K categories took place. International Limited, LungCaire Plus, Ganda Negosyo, Lifebridge Physical Rehabilitation Sharp Philippines, as one of the major sponsors, Center, Mega Fiber, Vine Holistic and Medical drawn winners for an overwhelming numbers of Aesthetics, Yuneoh.com, Mogu Mogu, Circulan, appliances, like flat-screen televisions, electric 9Tenz Lights and Sounds and Rotary Club of fans and washing machine. Manila Espiritu Santo Tayuman, Jeunesse Anion Sanitary Napkins. Wrapping up the event were bitter-sweet performances from Ampalaya Monologues, Official Registration Partner: Goorahna.com and Garmin. which ultimately gave relatable lines to all the

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Rewriting

CHARLES KIERON The & VIVOREE Stars ESCLITO

Even those who claim to be not into showbiz must be familiar of the likes of KathNiel, LizQuen, and JaDine. Today there at least a dozen other pairings existing alongside these arguably established couples. The latest to join the roll call is “KierVi” — Charles Kieron (CK) and Vivoree Esclito.

WRITTEN BY KRISTA GRACIA

CREATIVE DIRECTOR MERLITO PABATAO | PHOTOGRAPHER STEPHEN CAPUCHINO | VIDEOGRAPHER SAM MORALES | PRODUCTION DESIGN MANU RESPALL STYLIST VAN MERCADO | MAKE UP ARTIST JANELL CAPUCHINO | HAIRSTYLIST MYCKE MORTIZ ARCANO | ASSOCIATE STYLING STEPHANIE DOMINGO AND JACKIE RULLODA SHOOT ASSITANTS TONY VALETE & RYAN DELA CRUZ | SHOT IN ZOOMBURST STUDIOS SPECIAL THANKS TO LUZ BAGALASCA, MARICOR MAQUIE RAQUIZA, JANICE DAMASCO OF STAR MAGIC, VON ARROYO AND VFACTOR PH If you check Twitter on any given day, you’re almost always guaranteed to spot a portmanteau or two on the Philippines’ trending list. It’s a mark of how passionate Filipinos are when it comes to love teams: they rank high on our list of national obsessions, along with basketball, white rice, and beauty pageants.

Though the KierVi brand is still in its early stages, CK and Vivoree are not exactly showbiz newbies. Vivoree has been in the business for a couple of years and was a Blue Mesh Inner Shirt Inner Blue Mesh Beramo; Jo Moses CK from on former housemate in Pinoy Big Brother.

White Dress with Nude Tulle Cape on Vivoree from Carl from Arcusa Vivoree on Cape Tulle Nude Dress with White CK is a longtime member of Hashtags, the all-male dance group that rose to fame through It’s Showtime.

TRAVEL• LIFESTYLE• ENTERTAINMENT www.villagepipol.com | 9 Since CK and Vivoree officially debuted as an on-screen couple last year, they’ve been following the unofficial love team playbook: TV appearances, a movie, mall shows, and most recently, a tandem album launch.

But what makes their story unique is how they started out. Their love team was born not through a network executive’s boardroom, a reality show, or even actual courtship. It was the fans who dreamed of, shipped, and brought KierVi to life. Wardrobe by Rosbert Villar by Wardrobe

10 | VILLAGE PIPOL MNP @villagepipol IT STARTED WITH A TWEET This is a story set in the digital age, after all. The meet-cute didn’t take place in a sidewalk, an elevator, or a bus ride. Instead, it unfolded in a 140-character text box.

On May 6, 2018, Twitter user @pherlouiemoya tweeted: “Taping tomorrow for ipaglaban mo, @vivoree and @hashtag_ckieron! ABANGAN.” This was supposed to be just another regular announcement for the fans; the guy, after all, is an advertising and promo specialist for ABS- CBN.

Perhaps it was the way the tweet was phrased; perhaps there was just something about the idea which made perfect sense. Somehow, fans assumed that CK and Vivoree were going to paired up for this project. As the hearts, comments, and retweets came pouring in, the dominant feedback was clear: this is a love team that the fans are ready to support.

Eventually, the fans found out that they weren’t going to be paired up in this project after all; in the narrative, CK is actually courting Vivoree’s sister. But the notion of CK and Vivoree as a love team stuck. Fans christened them “KierVi” and begged to see more of them together. The overwhelming response — and succeeding clamor — soon became impossible to ignore.

Not that these two found the set-up contrived or too pilit. “Magaan lang ka-work si CK,” Vivoree says. “Kasi he’s also professional, and I think he’s also serious about what’s he’s doing, and it’s his passion. Same goes with me, kaya nagkakasundo kami.”

It doesn’t hurt that love teams, in general, are enjoying a surge in popularity. “Ang dami kong nababasa sa Twitter na nagsasabing nafo-focus na sila sa work, sa school, [pero] pagdating sa love teams na idols nila, doon gumagaan yung pakiramdam nila,” CK says. “Bumababalik ‘yung feels na walang problema masyado. Siguro iyon yung nami-miss ng mga tao.”

They credit the fans with pushing for their love team to happen, but they might’ve known there was something all along. When they guested at Tonight With Boy Abunda, the two revealed that their actual first meeting happened at a go-see, way before the tweet about their Ipaglaban Mo week. During the VP shoot, CK recalls the Wardrobe by Rosbert Villar by Wardrobe incident in his own words.

“Pagdating ko sa room, nandoon na siya, binigyan kami ng script, nag-lines kami. Pagkakita ko sa kanya, parang feeling ko close na agad kami.”

Even though they did not win that project, their compatibility was already palpable even then, according to CK.

“Siguro ‘yung friendship namin… doon nag- work ‘yung chemistry,” he explains. “Pagdating sa work, hindi kami nag-iilangan. ‘Di namin kailangan pilitin na magpaka-sweet kami… parang ‘yung ginagawa namin, kusa na lang talaga siyang lumalabas.”

TRAVEL• LIFESTYLE• ENTERTAINMENT www.villagepipol.com | 11 FOR THE FANS All of that happened less than a year ago. Since then, this pair has been inseparable — and unstoppable.

2018 was a year of big milestones for the couple. Along with a string of TV shows such as Since I Found You and Wansapanataym, the two also did their first movie,Petmalu , alongside an ensemble cast of fellow young stars, such as Marlo Mortel, Diego Loyzaga, Michelle Vito, and Karen Reyes.

“I really felt so blessed,” Vivoree says. “Dati pa lang po kasi, pinapangarap ko lang po siya. And sobrang thankful lang po talaga ako, lalo na sa mga tao na sumusuporta sa amin, and who made everything possible… We can’t make it there, kung wala talaga sila.”

‘Sila’ refers to the fans, the very same ones who supported their love team even before it became official. CK and Vivoree like to think of them as their family and second home. “Kahit probinsya yung puntahan namin, ‘yung mga taga-Maynila, luluwas din talaga ng probinsya para makita kami. ‘Di namin ine-expect na ganoon din pala sila magmahal,” CK says.

The two enjoy acting, but they are in unison in admitting that it can be challenging. For Wansapanataym, Vivoree recounts, she only had 1 hour of sleep during the first day of taping. She had read through the entire script the night before, because she wanted to be prepared. She says: “Ayoko pumunta sa set na walang alam. Yung anxiety and pressure na nai-put ko to myself, sobrang lala… it was crazy. But memorable at the same time.”

CK is working extra-hard to learn on the job, too. He hasn’t done any acting workshops yet, but fortunately, Vivoree is there to give him tips.

“Nag-usap na din kami na kapag may problema kaming dalawa, siyempre andito lang kami, para pakinggan yung problems namin,” he says.

If given the chance, both want to do action movies. But they’re more than happy to keep doing rom-coms for now, if that is what the fans want.

“'Di namin tinatanggihan yung mga binibigay sa amin na trabaho. Gusto namin dalawa na galingan sa lahat ng ginagawa namin,” Vivoree says. “Para

On Vivoree, Juan Paolo Francisco Juan Paolo On Vivoree, kapag nakita ng tao, [maiisip nila] ‘uy,

On CK, Rosbert Beramo On Moses CK, and Villar magaling pala sila sa ganito.’’

12 | VILLAGE PIPOL MNP @villagepipol REWRITING THE STARS They may still be figuring out what genre they’ll stick with, but it’s already evident that CK and Vivoree shine most when they’re onstage. Any doubts or criticism about their tandem are silenced when you watch them harmonizing, or even just recording a dance clip on their phone. It’s clear that they simply enjoy performing together.

Their Youtube cover of ‘Rewrite The Stars’ has reached 2.7 million views as of writing. It was just uploaded for fun, CK says, and they never expected it to be such a hit. The song became their guesting staple, and it paved the way for their first album, released just last January.

They launched to a sold-out crowd at the SM North Edsa Sky Dome, where they treated fans and media to a mix of acoustic and dance numbers.

Despite the fact that they had less than two months to record and produce this album, they made sure their chosen tracks still mirrored who they are.

“May mga songs din na English silang binigay, pero sabi namin ni Vivoree, bakit Blue Mesh Inner Shirt Inner Blue Mesh Beramo; Jo Moses CK from on hindi tayo mag-album na pure OPM, kasi White Dress with Nude Tulle Cape on Vivoree from Carl from Arcusa Vivoree on Cape Tulle Nude Dress with White iyon yung kinalakihan namin,” CK says.

TRAVEL• LIFESTYLE• ENTERTAINMENT www.villagepipol.com | 13 In the future, expect these two to show off their individual creativity even more. Vivoree has always described music as her first love and wants to write her own material; she was offered the opportunity to do so for this album, but since the timings were tight, she decided to wait. “Gusto ko kasi pag-isipan talaga yung mga songs ko, so nag-decide ako na, next time na lang ilagay ‘yung mga songs ko sa album,” she says.

CK, meanwhile, enjoys dance-infused performances and inspired by his KPop idols such as BTS and EXO. “'Pag pinanood mo sila mag-perform, para laging ‘yun na ‘yung last concert nila, bigay na bigay, walang tinitipid. Ganoon ‘yung gusto ko, ‘yung entertained talaga yung tao, sulit yung bayad nila,” he says.

For now, though, these two are simply taking things in stride, enjoying whatever opportunities come their way. “I think right now, we want to go with the flow, like kung ano yung ibibigay sa amin ng management, we’ll be very happy with that,” Vivoree says.

The veterans they’ve worked with all offer the same advice: no matter what happens, they should stay true to who they really are. “Laging sinasabi sa amin na maging kami lang, na hindi namin kailangan baguhin yung sarili namin para sa tao,” CK says. Wardrobe by Rosbert Villar by Wardrobe

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Kid YambaoFRESH. MISCHIEVOUS. GUTSY. Pants by Roxanne Rey Pasco Rey Roxanne by Pants Kimono & Inner shirt by Dauson shirt Inner Bermtay; by & Kimono

Hashtag Kid Yambao impeccably exudes a mischievously handsome vibe. He got the confidence that knows what he demands and, of course, he knows how to get it.

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he moment the prince enters the room, he makes sure that Teveryone in the vicinity knows about his presence. The way he flaunts his crowning glory captivates commoners around by the ethereal beauty it beholds. As everyone was blinded by the light, a ravishing face was revealed displaying the real definition of love at first sight.

Hashtag Kid Yambao impeccably exudes a mischievously handsome vibe. He got the confidence that knows what he demands and, of course, he knows how to get it. When he walked inside the room with a smile and greeted everyone, people seemed to work comfortably. More than that, his bubbly personality makes the conversation smooth as if you’re just talking to a friend, who jokes all the time.

18 | VILLAGE PIPOL MNP @villagepipol NOT A KID ANYMORE During the interview, he shared that this was his first time to do a solo magazine shoot.

“This magazine feature is something that you can be proud of. Masaya sa feeling na kaya ko palang mag-solo. Nakakatuwa lang sa sarili, nakakataba ng puso.”

Like a dream come true, he never expected to be on the spotlight. His first taste of fame taught him to adapt to people, time, and to himself as well.

“Hindi ko talaga gusto sa showbiz, hindi naman talaga ako artista nun. Simpleng tao lang kasi ako, taga-Cavite lang ako. Doon ako lumaki, nagba-basketball lang ako eh, tambay, DOTA, computer, ganun lang. So, nung pagpasok ko [sa showbiz], sobrang nanibago ako kasi lahat eh mag- aadjust ka sa oras mo, sa sarili mo, sa tao, ganun,” he reminisced.

Suit by Reynr Piem Reynr by Suit We may never expect him to slay dragons but he can definitely slay any dance move as one of the kilig ambassadors of ABS-CBN noontime show, It's Showtime. During the conversation, he showed his optimistic side that makes you realize that he’s not a kid anymore. The young guy sees himself as a basketball player one day. Plus, he even revealed that he has plans to open a clothing line. Truly a wonder!

TRAVEL• LIFESTYLE• ENTERTAINMENT www.villagepipol.com | 19 A CHARM OF A TRUE STAR A prince isn’t always perfect he’s also flawed as anyone else in the tale. Dubbed as the ‘Harry Styles’ of the Philippines, Kid spilled that he was constantly branded as a ‘bad boy’ because of his looks, however he insisted that it wasn’t true.

His charming demeanor and his most recognizable feature: his gorgeous hair will surely make everyone turns their heads. Plus, the way he dresses got a big similarity to the One Direction member Harry. We are loving it!

Aside from being the Pinoy Harry Styles, the Miss Q & A segments Anni- BEKS-arry Special marks a peak of his career. His portrayal as ‘Kid Kardashian’ is undeniably iconic, which instantly turned him into a noontime goddess. Unsurprisingly, after the show, many guys messaged him. He even fearlessly said that many people thought that he was gay.

“Mukha daw akong mayabang and badboy, pero mabait ako. Tapos nakakatuwa [na] pinagkamalan akong bading. Lalo na nung [Miss] Q&A, after nun halos lahat ng nag-message sa 'kin, lahat lalaki. Una issue lang, ‘nung nag Q&A ako, totoo nga daw. Wala akong magagawa,” he shared. GET REAL Be true to yourself and be true to people around you. This is what he wants to impart to aspiring artists out there. He might be young to encounter big challenges in the showbiz industry but the 19-year-old actor advises to set some goals and do your best all the time.

“Hindi ko masasabi na perfect role model ako sa kabataan. Gagawin ko lang ‘yung mga bagay na kaya ko pang gawin. Mag-set ng goals at ibigay mo ang 101% mo to reach those goals. Anyway, I am still growing and tumitingala pa ako sa mga taong iniidolo ko. Basta kahit anong mangyari, maging totoo ka sa sarili mo. Maging totoo sa lahat,” he pronounced. Button-down pants by Dauson Bermtay by pants Button-down Above all, in a kingdom full of hard battles, a fearless prince can surely beat the odds. With his radiating confidence as an armor and carefree personality as his sword, Kid Yambao absolutely owns a place in the showbiz royalty. n

20 | VILLAGE PIPOL MNP @villagepipol Love Talk with Kid Name one celebrity that you want to date on Valentine's day: Si Chloe Grace Moretz. Bata pa lang sya, crush ko na siya.

What’s the sweetest thing you could do for a girl? I’ll introduce her to my parents.

Perfect date? Perfect date for me is yung dalawa kayo sa roof top, and may live band with old music.

First Kiss? 13 or 14 years old? Sa school. Di naman sinasadya, sa girl classmate ko.

What is your view about love? Honestly, hindi ko pa totally alam yung love pero nararamdaman ng lahat yan.

Suit by Dauson Bermtay by Suit Love is a serious thing, you shouldn’t play with it. Love kasi is sacred. Inner Button-Down by Jace Quiambao; by Button-Down Inner Would you date a fan? Oo naman. I would date a fan, kahit sino. Mahal ko sila eh.

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