Mariel Rodriguez gets even with bf Zanjoe Marudo

September 14, 2008

MARIEL Rodriguez agreed to be a lin-gerie model for the first time. Her series of photos wearing provocative sleep and underwear shows her in really sexy poses. “I only agreed to do so because the line I’m endorsing, Hot Pink, is owned and designed by my sister Kaye and her husband, Carlo Garcia,” she says.

What does her boyfriend Zanjoe Marudo say about it? “Nothing. E, siya rin naman, Bench underwear model, di ba? Alangan namang magalit siya sa akin. At saka, ang sexy naman ng mga kuha sa’kin. Proud nga ako, e.”

Is she really hot? “Yes, I’m hot in Hot Pink. Actually, noon ko pa ginagamit ito when I was in PBB Celebrity Edition. Lahat ng bras and lingerie I wore there, puro Hot Pink, pati ‘yung cotton slips for everyday wear na pambahay. Very comfy kasi.”

Mariel’s career is truly on a roll as she’s working everyday. “Monday to Saturday, I’m in ‘Wowowee’, then on Saturday, nasa ‘Entertainment Live’ din ako, and on Sundays, I tape for ‘Varga’ which is shown on Saturday rin kaya tuwing Sabado, I can be seen in three shows from noon to evening. Wala na akong day off.”

So when does she see Zanjoe? “We’re paired in ‘Varga’ so lagi kami magkasama sa taping. Or he visits me sa ‘Wowowee’ then we have lunch together.”

What does she like in him? “His sense of humor. Akala mo, serious, but he’s really funny. At saka mabait siya, very attached sa family niya. But don’t ask us muna about weddings. I’m only 24 and he’s 26. Marami pa kaming gustong gawin sa buhay. Enjoy muna kami going out together now.”

Is she aware that a gay impersonator is aping her? “Yes, si Pretty Trisha. Kuha niya pati pagtawa ko. Okay lang ‘yun. Sa Entertainment Live nga, lahat ng girls sa audience, isinisigaw ang pangalan ng co-host kong si Luis Manzano. Ang mga boys, sinisigaw sina Toni Gonzaga at Bianca Gonzales. Sa’kin, ang sumisigaw, mga bading. O di ba? Gay icon na ko? Ang nakakatuwa, everywhere I go now, people call me ‘Varga’. Pag may tumatawag sa’kin ng Mariel, I just make kaway. Pero kapag Varga, with matching smile talaga kasi I’m flattered and proud that they’re watching our show. First time ko ma-identify ng ganun for a character I’m doing.”

Meanwhile, her sister Kaye is only 26 but has two sons, aged 8 and 6. Explains Kaye, “I was only 18 when I got married. The idea of putting up Hot Pink came to me when I saw Victoria’s Secret in the U.S. Walang ganun dito and there’s a big market. Now, we not only sell lingerie but also skin care products like body butter, scrub, mist and wash, kasi hinahanap nila. We have outlets in Rockwell Power Plant, Rustan’s Alabang, Podium, and Robinsons Ermita. We’re now open for franchising. Just visit our website at www. hotpinklingerie. com to find out how.”

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