'Oppa' CJ Memije: Sexy is intelligence

By Leo Udtohan

Christian James Memije on what part of his body is most vulnerable:  "My face."

Admit it: Whether dressed in full clothes or bare from the waist up or partly covered (from the waist down), Christian James "CJ" Memije exudes sexiness and cuteness, an Oppa from Bohol. 

Girls and fans really want to get to know CJ, whose smile can really melt anyone's heart. 

"Even though I get it a lot, I still get flattered every time," he said. 

During the pandemic, he's adjusting from overwhelming consequences of the pandemic. 

"My world took a 180-degree turn. Just when I was getting used to my life in Manila, I had to go back here and start adjusting again. Despite everything that's been happening, I start and end my day with a prayer and a grateful heart," he said. 

To protect himself from COVID-19, he follows the the minimum health protocols. "Aside from that, I also take vitamins and exercise regularly to keep myself healthy," he said.

More on CJ: Libra (Oct. 10); height: 5’8”; weight: 132 lbs.; size of shirt and brief: medium; and size of shoes: 9

Let's scratch him a bit more and find out how sexy he is inside.

What are your usual daily activities and how do you spend your spare time (if you have any)?  "As an engineering student, I usually spend my time doing academic-related stuff. Dealing with numbers all day long is really tiresome so whenever I get the rare opportunity to have some time for myself, the first thing that comes to mind is to do a quick drive around the island."

What kind of diet do you follow?  "I don't really follow a strict one. I just make sure to eat 3 times a day and consume everything in moderation." 

How much water do you take per day?  "I'm an avid water drinker. The required 8-10 glasses per day would only look pale in comparison to how much I actually drink. Around 5 liters, maybe." 

What vitamins do you take? "I take multivitamins so that aside from boosting my immune system, my body also gets the necessary vitamins it needs to operate well on the daily." 

What do you think is the smartest thing that you’ve done so far? "When the pandemic came, I have decided to become more financially literate and be smarter in spending my money." 

What do you think is the biggest decision that you’ve made in your life? "Choosing school over being an actor." 

Have you always wanted to be a model since you were small? "No. It all started from peer pressure but I learned to love being one eventually." 

What are your future plans? "Pursue my dream of becoming a pilot." 

What place in Bohol you would like to promote and bring your friends? "Ubay. It's my hometown and is an underrated town in the province. People should visit it more and see what I'm talking about." 

What are your winning traits? "I'm diligent and will work hard to get what I want." 

What is your best asset and why? "I love challenging myself and keep on doing things I think will help me become a better person." 

Describe yourself in three (3) words: "Optimistic, ambitious, hardworking."

How's your love life? "I don't have someone in particular right now but I don't really mind at all because I think love isn't something I need to be hasty about." 

What workout do you do? "I only do light exercises. Running for cardio, planks and curl ups for the core, and occasional lifting just to keep my muscles toned." 

What part of your body needs improvement? "Nothing. I'm not saying that I'm perfect but I'm really just contented with the way I look." 

What part of your body is most vulnerable? "My face." 

What part of your body is your favorite? "My nose." 

What is sexy to you? "Sexy is intelligence. Intelligence is sexy." 

Part of your body that you consider sexiest: "My eyes." 

Singer with a sexiest voice: "Taylor Swift." 

Sexiest movie: "Attack on Titan." 

Sexiest clothes:  "Sweaters/long sleeves." 

Sexiest perfume: "Bvlgari." 

Sexiest time of the day:  "Night." 

What do you find sexy in a woman? "Aside from intelligence, I think a woman with a good sense of humor is sexy too." 

And what turns you off? "People who don't know how to mind their own business and invade others' privacy."

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Sexy talk with Catherine & Forrest Earl

Forrest Earl Todd Jr.: 'Sunrise would be my sexiest time of the day.' 

So, what is sexy to Forrest Earl Todd Jr. and Catherine Tabaniag, the two The Art Nouveau  (TAN) rising models who are making boys and girls — and other creatures  — admire and swoon?

"Well, of course it would be those people who have great physical features, we can’t really deny that. But, having blessed with those great bodily features, they also have to be God fearing and has great respect to their parents and to other people," said Forrest Earl. "Beautiful both inside and out, now that’s what sexy really means."

“To me,” said Catherine “it is having an intelligent mind." 

Catherine, 22, was crowned Miss Panglao 2013 at age 16. She also named Miss

 Bohol Association of Catholic (BACS) Academics 2014, Miss Philippines Earth Bohol 2017, Miss Philippines Earth Runner Up 2017, Miss Silka 2018, Mutya ng Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) 2018, Miss JCI Visayas 2019 and Miss JCI Philippines 2019. 

In 2019, she joined Miss Bohol and she was declared first runner-up. 

Forrest Earl, 22, was a Mister Teen Bohol 2012 finalist. He was crowned  Mr. Alturas Campus Icon, Mr. HNU College of Nursing  Sports Fest and Tagbilaran Saulog Festival King 1st runner up. 

A professional model, Forrest Earl is an Arian (April 1, 1999). He stands 6’ tall; weighs 165 lbs.; and wears medium-sized shirt, large-sized underwear and size-10.5 shoes.

A teacher, Catherine is a Scorpion (Oct. 27, 1998) who is a graduate from Holy Name  University. She stands 5’6” tall; weighs 121 lbs.; and wears small-sized shirt, small-sized underwear and size-10 shoes.

What is your motto in life? 

Catherine:  "Everything happens for a reason."

Forrest Earl: “Always strive for the best. "

What do you want to achieve?

Catherine:  “As of now, I’ve been struggling a lot due to pandemic and my adulting phase in life so all I want to achieve is peace of mind and have a well mental health." 

Forrest Earl: “To become a licensed medical doctor one day."

What diet do you follow? 

Catherine: "Just one cup of rice in every meal. And I avoid carbs and junk foods." 

Forrest Earl:" None. I just eat healthy balanced diet foods."

How do you keep fit? 

Catherine: "I always check my weight. And I also managed to hit the gym as possible as I can or to have home workout." 

Forrest Earl: "I just eat a balanced diet and play different kinds of sports everyday like basketball, tennis, table tennis and more."

How do you protect yourself from COVID-19?

Catherine: "I always follow health protocols that our government has implemented. I also update myself with the latest news, and, of course, staying at home." 

Forrest Earl: "By observing proper health care protocols and also by keeping my immune system healthy." 

Catherine Tabaniag: 'Everything happens for a reason.'

 

Who is/are your role model/s and why?

Catherine: "Gazini Ganados is my role model. Even though she grew up with a broken family, she managed to reached all her dreams and won competitions like Bb. Pilipinas Universe. She is really an inspiration and role model to everyone." 

Forrest Earl:  "My parents. Mainly because they are the ones who I see everyday from when I was young. I’m really blessed to have such hardworking and great parents. They are my heroes and my greatest inspirations." 

Part of your body that you consider sexiest:

Catherine:" My curves. "

Forrest Earl:  "I’d say my nose. "

Singer with a sexiest voice: 

Catherine: "Michael Pangilinan." 

Forrest Earl: "Because I’m a reggae fan, I would say Bob Marley. I just love how passionate his voice is when I hear his songs and also how meaningful his songs are. You can really feel the love and positivity." 

Sexiest movie: 

Catherine: "Fifty Shades of Grey." 

Forrest Earl: "As much as I would like to say “365 Days” haha, I would still choose the Harry Potter Movies, because since I was still a child I have already been following that movie series." 

Sexiest clothes: 

Catherine: "Crop top." 

Forrest Earl:  "Any clothes as long as it’s a perfect fit." 

Sexiest perfume: 

Catherine: "Victoria’s Secret." 

Forrest Earl: "Giorgio Armani." 

Sexiest time of the day: 

Catherine: "Midnight." 

Forrest Earl: "5:00 am - 5:30 am. Sunrise would be my sexiest time of the day." 

What are your future  plans?

Catherine: "To become a teacher with doctorate degree." 

Forrest Earl:  "My long term goal would be, first of all to repay my Mom and Tatay for all the hardships and efforts that they have given me. I would like them to be free from worries and live their lives like kings and queens. Then, my second long term goal would be to have a peaceful, loving, and joyful family for the rest of my life. My short term goal would be that in a few years after I graduate from college, I would like to try and compete in an international pageant to see how far I could get in this industry."

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This important message from Edison Gumapac, a teacher from Manga National High School in Tagbilaran City, he culled from the internet: 

Dear All, 

Whenever you find a perꜱon infected with COVID- 19 in your neighborhood or near your workplace, being taken to quarantine/iꜱolation centre in an ambulance, please do not take video or pictureꜱ, in fact diꜱcourage the perꜱon who you find iꜱ making a video or taking photoꜱ

Don’t embarraꜱꜱ the perꜱon! 

Inꜱtead ꜱtand in your balcony or at your window or your gate a few feet away and  give him/her a thumbꜱ up,  wiꜱh him/her good luck and a ꜱpeedy recovery.

Becauꜱe the way the viruꜱ iꜱ ꜱpreading, ꜱoon you will find an ambulance, infront of everybody’ꜱ gate / door. 

Pleaꜱe underꜱtand how thiꜱ perꜱon muꜱt be going through.

Pleaꜱe 

1. Reꜱpect him/her. 

2. Pray ꜰor him/her. 

3. Make him/her feel you are a good human being. 

4. Do not ꜱpread panic and “fear of inꜱult” among otherꜱ.

The perꜱon iꜱ juꜱt unwell, not a criminal. He/she will get cured but the memory of how people treated him, will ꜱtay with him/her forever!!

We are all in thiꜱ fight together!! Let's ꜱpread love and build conꜰidence

Be ꜱafe, ꜱtay at home.

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