Body Talk with 3 NYOBG guys

They are three of the nine members of NYOBG (Not Your Ordinary Boys & Girls), the group regularly performing at the Casino Filipino organized by Boy Abunda.

• Benj Bolivar is a Sports Science major at UP where he used to be a part of the UP Fighting Maroons’ basketball training pool, and first runner-up in the 2010 Mossimo Bikini Summit. He has earned good feedback for his offbeat role as Dr. Paco Mercader on the ABS-CBN TV show Moon of Desire. He sees himself as a character and dramatic actor. Benj also models for Outkast, a clothing line where he is one of the owners.

Height: 5’11”

Weight: 165 lbs.

Eyes: Dark brown

• PJ Go is the newest Filipino-Chinese “hottie” to join showbiz. A part-time model and Marketing Management undergraduate from UE, he has walked the ramp during the Fashion Week for brands like Bench and designers like Rusty Lopez. The chinito cutie has a MyPhone endorsement. His motto: Always strive and be hungry for more.

Height: 6” 

Weight: 160 lbs.

Eyes: Dark brown

• Carlo Sawit is a Marketing Management graduate from De La Salle University (DLSU). An actor, commercial model, fitness enthusiast and a public servant, he was once a councilor in Tarlac. He is also a former research and financial analyst. As a commercial model, among his projects are McDonald’s, Kremil-S, Jack ’n Jill Chiz Crispers and Yellow Cab Pizza.

Height: 5’11”

Weight: 155 lbs.

Eyes: Brown

What’s usually for breakfast, lunch and dinner?

• Benj: Omelettes for breakfast, a “must-have!” For lunch, any ulam that I crave for with rice. For dinner, I usually eat what my mom or dad cooks at home.

• PJ: It depends, because I usually eat out but I prefer food that is rich in protein. 

• Carlo: I’m not really picky when it comes to food but I try to balance out protein and carb intake when I can.

What food do you usually crave for, food that you avoid?

• Benj: I always crave for burgers and fries, and sometimes pizza and pasta. I avoid eating junk food and taking soft drinks. 

• PJ: Steak!!! But I avoid instant noodles and canned goods.

• Carlo: I don’t usually crave for any kind of food. But given a choice, I would choose chicken over other meat. I avoid fatty food.

Snacks?

• Benj: Chocolates, ice cream, cookies, cupcakes or anything sweet and yummy!

• PJ: Seldom do I take snacks.

• Carlo: Tuna or chicken sandwich.

How much water do you take per day?

• Benj: I don’t keep count or measure it, but I make sure that I stay hydrated and I drink as much water as I can. I don’t drink soft drinks and I seldom drink coffee or tea. I take an energy drink only when I need to energize myself.

• PJ: More than eight glasses, especially when I am at the gym.

• Carlo: At least eight glasses. I stay away from sugary drinks but when I’m really tired, I would take coffee or an energy drink.

What vitamins do you take?

• Benj: I take Milk Thistle for my liver, Centrum and Vitamin C.

• PJ: Honestly, I don’t take vitamins. But I have to take supplements daily to pump up my body.

• Carlo: Multi-vitamins every day, and Vitamins C and E.

What workout do you do?

• Benj: Weight-training at the gym. I do a lot of running and I play basketball at least once or twice a week.

• PJ: I do different programs per day to maintain a good proportion. 

• Carlo: Mostly body-weight exercises like handstands, pushups and bar works. They keep my physique proportioned.

What part of your body needs improvement?

• Benj: My legs. I have chicken legs because most of us in the family are skinny-boned.

• PJ: Chest. But I’m trying to focus on my chest now and I’m happy that there’s a development.

• Carlo: My legs. I think my physical activities hinder the growth of my legs.

What part of your body is most vulnerable?

• Benj: My heart. I may not look it but I’m an emotional guy, especially where my loved ones are concerned, hahahaha!

• PJ: Shoulders. Wanna try to lean on them? Hahahaha!

• Carlo: My abs. If you eat too much unhealthy food, it will definitely show. 

What part of your body is your favorite?

• Benj: My lips. I find them sexy, hahahaha! Maybe because some people have told me so, too, hehehehe!

• PJ: Abdominal muscle/abs. I can eat as much as I want and my abs doesn’t grow.

• Carlo: My abs. It takes a lot of dedication and hard work to get great results.

What part of a woman’s body do you notice first?

• Benj: Her face and her butt. Face is what we all notice first, then butt. They are my weakness with girls.

• PJ: Her smile. Is that considered a part of her body?

• Carlo: Her curves and her waist. I find appealing women who take good care of their body.

What else in a woman turns you on?

• Benj: Her personality. If she knows how to carry herself, at ‘yung marunong makisama, and if she can make me laugh. Basta, ‘yung masarap lang kasama.

• PJ: ‘Yung good conversationalist.

• Carlo: Her personality and intelligence.

And what’s in a woman that turns you off?

• Benj: ‘Yung maarte at sobrang sungit!

• PJ: Maarte.

• Carlo: Those who think highly of themselves and who look down on other people.

How’s your love life?

• Benj: Doing good.

• PJ: Happy and contented.

• Carlo: Full of ups and downs.

How’s your sex life?

• Benj: Ok naman, hehehehe!

• PJ: Active and wild.

• Carlo: Hmmm, too private to reveal. All I can say is that it’s healthy.

And your nightlife?

• Benj: Yes, I need it. One of the ways I cope with stress.

• PJ: I’m actually a night person. I can’t sleep earlier than 12 midnight. After work or a show, sometimes I go straight to the bar or chill out near my place with my childhood friends.

• Carlo: I go out occasionally but not too often.

How much sleep do you get per night?

• Benj: I go to sleep very late but I make sure that I get enough sleep, seven to eight hours.

• PJ: At least eight hours.

• Carlo: At least seven to eight hours.

Favorite sleepwear?

• Benj: My comfy boxers, nothing else.

• PJ: Underwear only.

• Carlo: Boxers. Very comfy!

Do you snore?

• Benj: Yes!

• PJ: Yes!

• Carlo: I’m not sure. Maybe when I’m really dead tired.

Do you talk in your sleep?

• Benj: Sometimes.

• PJ: No.

• Carlo: Sometimes I do. I think I wake up in the middle of the night talking.

Do you sleepwalk?

• Benj: I don’t think so.

• PJ: No. I hope not!

• Carlo: No.

How many pillows do you sleep with?

• Benj: Five.

• PJ: Two…actually four. But the two pillows usually fall off the bed while I’m sleeping.

• Carlo: Three.

Last thing that you do before you go to sleep?

• Benj: Pray and talk to God.

• PJ: Play Clash of Clans.

• Carlo: Read or watch TV. But always, I pray.

First thing that you do as soon as you wake up?

• Benj: Take a really hard piss, hahahaha!

• PJ: Check my phone for updates and notifications.

• Carlo: I thank God that I’m still alive. Then, I go to the bathroom to brush my teeth.

How do you cope with stress?

• Benj: Go out and drink with friends, play video games, play basketball, get a relaxing massage, and eat a lot!

• PJ: Go to the spa. Hang out with friends.

• Carlo: Talk to my family and friends. I love my support group. They are my strength and my motivation.

Favorite sport?

• Benj: Basketball. I grew up with this sport; I used to be a varsity from elementary until college. Swimming.

• PJ: Basketball. I’m actually a late bloomer. I started playing basketball only last year and I’m now addicted to it.

• Carlo: Surfing, basketball, Muay Thai and football.

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