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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