This hardcourt heartthrob is: Benedict de Jesus Manalo Jr. Been alive since: March 16, 1981 (A preppy Piscean) The lucky campus: He's 4th year, BS Marketing Management major at De La Salle University Claim to fame: The DLSU Green Archers nearly swept the elimination round, thanks in large part to this 6'1" guard Season stats: Sportsmanship Awardee BJ bravely rallied the Archers during the last game of the series, but this year they had to settle for second placeafter four straight glorious years as the UAAP champs I am...: "Determined, passionate in everything I fo, and thankful to God for all the opportunities and talents He has given me." (Amen to that!) Off-court action: Studying, spending time with family and friends, reading books Must-have: "My relationships with God and the important people in my life." Pick-a-chew: Japanese food Sounds good: R&B and Babyface are total ear candy Cinemaniac: The original Problem Child Full trauma alert: "After working out in the gym, I went to the CR to change, and there was this girl inside dressing up! I backed off in shock, thinking I entered the ladies' room by mistake, when 'she' said, 'Tama yung pinasukan mo' in a very low and manly voice! That's when I realized that 'she' was actually a he!" Ideal gal:: "A simple girl who also prioritizes God above all things," says the very spiritual BJ Betcha didn't know: "I sing in the bathroom!" BJ laughs. "It makes me happy!!!" |