Known to her fans as pretty and smart, Chynna stands out among the young stars of today because she is able to balance a thriving acting career with an ordinary life as a student. These days, she's busy with Atlantika and her regular stint in SOP gigsters.
I. BIO
A. Basic Info
Name: Lara Serena R. Ortaleza
Nickname: Chynna
Birthday: December 6, 1982
Birthplace: Quezon City
Showbiz Anniversary: March 2001
B. Favorites
Hobbies: Dancing, reading, going out with friends
Sports: Badminton, kickboxing
Pets: Cats
Actors/Actresses
Local: Maricel Soriano, Cherry Gil
Foreign: Merryl Streep, Al Pacino
Movie: Interview with a Vampire
TV Show: Atlantika, MTV, Sex & the City, SOP Gigsters, 3R, Bahay Mo Ba ‘To?
Singers: Brandon Boyd, Madonna, Britney Spears
Song: Drive
Music: I like all genres
Book: Da Vinci Code, The Alchemist
Author: Paulo Coelho
Expression: Yeah! O my goid…
C. Personal
Adjectives that best describe you: Determined, spunky and crazy
Fashion: Funky and glam
Fashion icon: Madonna, Sarah Jessica Parker
Most treasured item: My Mama’s necklace that she gave to me
Fears: Water
Pet Peeves: Fake peeps
Unforgettable childhood memory: The time when I celebrated my 9th bday party
Role Model: No one. I can’t set a limit or standard to what I can accomplish as myself
II. Q & A
Why did you enter show business?
I did not want to let go of a great opportunity.
What do you consider as the turning point in your career?
My soap opera HKK harnessed my acting ability
If you weren’t in showbiz, what kind of career would you have? I’m sure I’ll be in the same industry. Maybe news and public affairs
What is your biggest frustration/regret?
None. All mistakes make you a better person
What do most people don’t know about you?
Wala naman...transparent ako. Siguro, I’m not as kikay or dumb as my characters on TV
What is your most unforgettable moment/experience?
My very busy schedule before. It made me discover a lot of new things
What are you most proud of?
My shows in GMA. Four years and I’m still here.
What do you value most?
My family
What do you want to achieve?
I want to be a good example to people and came a good niche as host.
What is your advice to aspiring artists? Strive hard and respect your co-workers, co-artist and yourself.
