Today’s Most Envied Bodies (Part 7)
August 8, 2002 | 12:00am
You probably had your first glimpse of him when you saw that "lite butter" ad on TV with his top unbuttoned. Sure, he could be the only guy to make butter look healthy. But then again the light thing he downs on regular days is of the alcoholic variety. "I never used to drink beer. But when I came here, it’s been beer from the afternoon to the next day. After all the San Miguels, it’s gin pomelo. Oh, and Tanduay, too, which is the best rum I’ve ever had. It’s just crazy!" Call him patriotic with his choice of booze, but healthy?
To make up for his drinking sessions, Gregory Ronquillo Filipovich, 21, admits to sweating all the alcohol out of his system very well the next day. It could just be his way of experiencing Filipino culture first-hand, having been born and raised in the States by a Serbian dad. And to purge the gin pomelo off his gut, he turns to Bruce Lee for inspiration.
"I watch Bruce Lee videos every time I workout at home," he says. He has mastered five forms of martial arts off his TV set: Capoeira, Brazilian jujitsu, tae kwon do, boxing, kickboxing and street gymnastics. "I could do splits in every which direction! I’m freakingly all Bruce Lee-d out!"
You might as well consider calling him The Drunken Master.
How did you develop the desire to stay fit?
I’ve always been an active person who liked being greatly physical.
What motivates you?
Music, looking good, feeling good, confidence, positivity and energy!
What are the right attitudes, mindset and traits for staying fit?
Much discipline, a positive attitude and intelligence.
What are the downsides of a healthy lifestyle?
Missing out on the bad side of fun.
What don’t you do to maintain a healthy body?
No drugs! That’s it!
Do you still get insecure and conscious about your body?
Only when I was younger. Now, I’m just where I want to be.
Which part of your body do you think needs improvement?
My ankles! I always twist them!
How do you feel when a person gets attracted to your body than your personality?
I don’t mind. I like that, too.
How would you encourage others to stay fit?
Guys, just do it for the ladies.
Tomorrow: Christian Vasquez
To make up for his drinking sessions, Gregory Ronquillo Filipovich, 21, admits to sweating all the alcohol out of his system very well the next day. It could just be his way of experiencing Filipino culture first-hand, having been born and raised in the States by a Serbian dad. And to purge the gin pomelo off his gut, he turns to Bruce Lee for inspiration.
"I watch Bruce Lee videos every time I workout at home," he says. He has mastered five forms of martial arts off his TV set: Capoeira, Brazilian jujitsu, tae kwon do, boxing, kickboxing and street gymnastics. "I could do splits in every which direction! I’m freakingly all Bruce Lee-d out!"
You might as well consider calling him The Drunken Master.
How did you develop the desire to stay fit?
I’ve always been an active person who liked being greatly physical.
What motivates you?
Music, looking good, feeling good, confidence, positivity and energy!
What are the right attitudes, mindset and traits for staying fit?
Much discipline, a positive attitude and intelligence.
What are the downsides of a healthy lifestyle?
Missing out on the bad side of fun.
What don’t you do to maintain a healthy body?
No drugs! That’s it!
Do you still get insecure and conscious about your body?
Only when I was younger. Now, I’m just where I want to be.
Which part of your body do you think needs improvement?
My ankles! I always twist them!
How do you feel when a person gets attracted to your body than your personality?
I don’t mind. I like that, too.
How would you encourage others to stay fit?
Guys, just do it for the ladies.
Tomorrow: Christian Vasquez
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