I was born and raised in the Philippines, and though my parents split up when I was 14, much of my adolescence was spent in the care of both my mother and father. My entry into the entertainment industry was fortuitous, as I was spotted by a talent scout while skipping school and hanging out at a nearby mall. Following a series of auditions for local commercials and advertisements, I was offered a contract with GMA Network -- one of the biggest television networks in the Philippines -- and I soon made mydebut on a teen program, Click.
My popularity among male viewers skyrocketed after I appeared on the cover of FHM Philippines, and I have since been featured prominently within their pages -- I become a staple in their special “100 Sexiest Women in the World” issues and has been ranked first and second on the list.
My burgeoning fame and increased notoriety led to several movie and TV roles, including 2000’s Ping Lacson, Supercop, 2004’s Singles and 2005’s Let the Love Begin. I have never been afraid of controversy, as evidenced by my brief stint as a pitchwoman for Axe deodorant. In this role, I was featured in a risqué commercial which was eventually pulled after viewers complained about its content. I have also starred in the romantic film The Promise alongside Richard Gutierrez. I will step into the shoes of well-known Philippine comic-book heroine Darna in a film adaptation, Darna: The Movie.
Interests
Shopping, acting, modeling, hanging out with friends, cooking and learning new recipes, watching DVDs, reading, singing, swimming, dancing, collecting comic books and DVDs
English
