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| Body Talk with Ronnie Liang Column: Funfare First, a minor "issue" that needs a passing mention. Asked at a presscon how he felt about the cover of his song Saan Darating ang Umaga by Ronnie Liang, Raymond Lauchengco reportedly answered, "Who is he? I don't know him. " Perhaps Raymond didn't mean to but his remark did hurt Ronnie, the Kapampangan who placed third on the ABS-CBN reality-TV talent search Pinoy Dream Academy (PDA). "If I see him," said Ronnie half in jest, "I will tell him, 'Hello po, Sir Raymond. Ako po si Ronnie Liang, 'yung nag-revive ng kanta mong Saan Darating ang Umaga. ' And then, I will give him a copy of my CD. Maybe Sir Raymond doesn't really know me because he didn't watch PDA. " If he accepts the CD (there's a possibility that he might not, considering how "snobbish" he can sometimes be), Raymond will discover that it also includes covers of songs by Louie Heredia (Nag-iisang Ikaw) and Gino Padilla (Gusto Kita) who are with Raymond and Randy Santiago (whose hit song Babaero Ronnie used to sing at the PDA) in the concert Hitmakers of the '80s (produced by Viva Concerts & Events, Inc. ) on May 16 and 17 at the Music Museum. For the sake of Raymond and others similarly uninformed, here are some facts about Ronnie: He's a six-footer who weighs 167 lbs. , with a 32-inch waistline, and who wears medium-sized shirt, size-32 briefs and size-12 shoes. He graduated from the No, that car wasn't given to Ronnie as a gift by, as rumors have it, a gay benefactor who is also said to be paying the P13,000-a-month rent for a condo unit near ABS-CBN where Ronnie stays by his lonesome. "I just laugh at those rumors," said Ronnie. "Everything that I have, I bought with hard-earned money na galing sa pawis ko. " Incidentally, Ronnie is inviting his "Sir Raymond" to watch the repeat of his show, Prince of Ballads Live at Metro, on May 17 at the Metro Bar (on "But I doubt if he could go because he also has a show on the same night," sighed Ronnie. (Note: For tickets to Ronnie's show, priced at P650 for VIP and P500 for general admission, call 0927-7271871 or 0917-8352646. Or check out the Metro Bar, Punchline or Laffline. ) How do you take care of your voice? "No ice-cold drinks especially before a show. Ice-cream is a big no-no because it can cause hoarseness (pamamalat) and it closes the vocal cords. I also don't take halu-halo. Hard drinks can make you acidic which is bad for your voice. I don't smoke. And I vocalize in the bathroom every day, not in the sala so I won't disturb my family. Who are your favorite singers? "Gary Valenciano. .. because of his wholesome image. he's a man of God. He's not insecure with new singers; in fact, he encourages them. I also like Martin Nievera. he's a versatile singer. " Do you follow a diet? "I eat brown rice which has zero calorie and zero fat. For breakfast, I take cereals (corn flakes, oatmeal, etc. ) with low-fat milk and banana. For lunch, tuna chunks in water with onions and brown rice, with soup. Every now and then, I pamper myself with steak for protein because I work out a lot. No dinner for me. I don't take anything after Dish that you always crave for? "Sinigang na baboy once a week and sinigang na bangus most of the time. My favorite vegetable is malunggay and lettuce, mixed with dahon ng sili. For snacks, I eat tuna sandwich or tuna pandesal. " What vitamins and/or supplements do you take? "Vitamins E and C together in grape-seed extract. " How much water do you take every day? "Ten to 12 glasses. I sweat a lot kasi, eh. I don't take softdrinks, only juices (preferably pineapple or apple). I have a habit of drinking water before I sleep. " How much sleep do you get per night? "Four to five hours. " Favorite sleep wear? "Sando and shorts. " Do you snore? "No, I don't. " Do you walk or talk in your sleep? "I don't. " What's the last thing that you do before you go to sleep? "Aside from drinking a glass of water? I brush my teeth and watch TV or read a boring book to put me to sleep. Before that, I reflect on what I did earlier that day. " And the first thing that you do when you wake up? "I do some stretching and check my celfon (which I turn back to 'general' mode). And then, I brush my teeth. " What's one thing that you cannot do without? "Three things actually -- my celfon, wallet and hanky. " What kind of workout do you do? "I go to Gold's Gym (at ABS-CBN) three times a week and work out for a minimum of one hour and a maximum of three hours thrice a week. I do the treadmill and lift weights. At home, I do 500 sit-ups and push-ups. " What part of your body is your favorite? "My chest. Girls feel safe and secure when they put their head on a firm chest, di ba?" What part is vulnerable? "My head and my face. When I'm stressed-out, my face feels as if it's about to burst. " And what part of your body do you think needs some improvement? "My abs. That's why I do sit-ups every morning. " What part of a girl's body do you look at first? "Her chest. And then, I observe how she walks, how she carries herself. " And what type turns you off? "Those with too much makeup. The more natural, the better. " How do you cope with stress? "I get a Thai massage once a month. Or I take a steam bath or relax in the sauna at the Gold's Gym. Or I simply lie down in bed and let my imagination wander; nagmumuni-muni ako, while listening to mellow music especially those by Josh Groban. " You have flawless skin. How do you take care of it? "I get a facial once a week at Joel Mendez's Skin-Care Clinic (on What's your outlook in life? "I'm an optimist. I'm fond of looking years ahead -- you know, I try to imagine what's in store for me in the far future. " How's your love life? "I'm too focused on my career to have a fulfilling love life. I have a lot more goals to accomplish. " And your sex life? "Satisfactory. It doesn't follow that if your love life is zero, your sex life is also zero. " Do you have a nightlife? "None. " How often do you see your doctor? "Not often, not regularly. The last time was last January when I got an anti-rabies vaccine after I was bitten by a dog. I see my doctor only when I'm sick. " What about your dentist? "Also not regularly. " You have nice teeth; perfect for a Colgate or CloseUp commercial. "Since I was a kid, I've been trained to brush my teeth three times a day, and after every meal. " What about your dermatologist? "Once a week. I get a facial and a foot scrub. " Name three women you think have nice bodies. "Anne Hathaway. Bea Alonzo. Roxanne Guinoo. " And three men. .. "Brad Pitt. Tom Cruise. Zanjoe Marudo. " Using only body language, how would you make a woman know that you admire her? "I just look at her and when she looks back, I smile at her. " (E-mail reactions at rickylo@philstar. net. ph) Source: The Philippine Star |
