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My Life: Drew Arellano


Name: Andrew James Arellano
Nickname: Drew
Age: 29
Occupation: TV Host
Shows: Unang Hirit, Balik-Bayan

Finish the sentence:

I love...
“...how life lets me see the joy in the simplest of things."

I desire...
“...having a bike collection."

I despise...
“...the host of a noontime show on a channel that starts with the letter A."

On splurging vs. scrimping:

What do you splurge on?
“Food."

What do you scrimp on?
“Clothes."

On style:

How would you describe your sense of style?
“Sometimes basic, sometimes trying to be fashionable, but most of the time sporty."

What is your beauty regimen?
“Very simple: facial wash, moisturizer, hair wax."

Would you consider going through cosmetic surgery?
“Hell no."

What do you think of size 0 models?
“Easily blown away, literally and figuratively."

On relationships:

If you could switch places with anyone for the holidays, whose life would you want to live temporarily?
“Lance Armstrong."

What’s the last message in your cellphone Inbox?
“From Iya: Come home na, I miss you."

Who’s your celebrity crush?
“Taylor Swift."

What’s the most expensive gift you ever gave?
“A bag. Hay naku!"

On leisure:

What’s your greatest adventure so far?
“Finishing an IRONMAN race."

What are your favorite travel destinations?
“Tagaytay, Laoag, Boracay, Palawan, CDO, DAvao, and General Santos City."

What is your favorite thing to do on a Saturday night?
“Sleep early so I can wake up early and bike."

What is something that you would love to master?
“Catching flies using chopsticks."

What’s your favorite part of your house and why?
“My room, specifically my awesome comfy bed."

On his career:

What’s a typical work day like for you?
“Wake up at 4AM then go to Unang Hirit from Monday to Friday, then Balik-Bayan shortly after Unang Hirit from Friday until Saturday."

On food:

Is there anything you won’t eat?
Okra, ampalaya, isaw, balut."

What’s the craziest food you’ve eaten?
“Tamilok (worm-like mollusks from mangrove trees)."

What’s the best food you’ve tasted in your life?
“Korean, Thai, and Chinese food = Heaven."

What’s your drink of choice?
“Beer."

Compiled by Glenn Ala
Photos by Mitch Mauricio


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Posted Comments:


pennypincher 03-03-2010 | 12:11:57
Yeah, Balikbayan's a great show! Drew's a witty and funny host and the way they do the show segments is always entertaining More

annengerzie 21-01-2010 | 18:25:13
I like drew very much! More

kazanora 16-01-2010 | 12:24:53
i like korean food and korean-chinese food too~ good reply but i hope drew arellano show's balikbayan aired on time....kasi it's wasting waiting if you feel sleepy and the fact maganda talaga... More


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