Hot Shots: 11/21/08
November 20, 2008
What is your name and where did it come from: My name is Henry. I got it from my dad, so that makes me a Jr.
Born: Manila, Philippines
Hometown: I grew up in the Philippines until I was about 10, then we moved near Santa Barbara.
Ethnic Identity: Chinese, Filipino, Portuguese
Claim to Fame: Mr. Philippines USA
Education: San Francisco State University
Future Plans: To eventually own several businesses.
Favorite Asian Dish: Thai food - I could eat Pad Thai and drink Thai Iced Tea all day.
Favorite Activity: Staying in shape, hanging out with friends, studying about businesses.
An Exciting Night Out: Good dinner out with friends, going to a lounge and having a few drinks.
Which Asian American would you love to dine with: Jarah Mariano — it is pretty self-explanatory.
Favorite Travel Destination: New York! I love the fast pace and there’s so much to do there.
Super Power you’d like to possess: The ability to fly
Talented at: I don’t think I’m talented at one thing; I just work really hard for something if I want it enough.
Something Surprising: I’m a Philosophy and Law major.
Most Admired Quality in a Woman: Self-confidence, being really secure with herself, family oriented and shares the same ambitions as I do.
Most Admired Quality in a Man: Humility
Admires Most: Gurbaksh Chahal because he’s so young and has achieved so much.
One cultural tradition that you grew up with you would like to pass on to your kids: Being a close-knit family. You’ve got to have a good foundation to have a bright future.
Personal Philosophy: “Doubt who you will, but never yourself”
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oo-la-la hubba-hubba, come hither to me big boi
Hey Henry…Congrats on the feature ;)