Time check: Another year is almost here. But, before we close the door on 2018, there’s one last thing to take care of – New Year’s resolutions! And even Pinoy celebrities are no exception to this as they too reflect on their aspirations.
Except for swimmer-actor Enchong Dee. In a recent interview with Bulletin Entertainment, he revealed he stopped making those three years ago.
“I believe that whatever resolutions I want to do in my life, I can start doing it any time of the year,” came the simple explanation.
Enchong’s main goal in recent years (and also this New Year) has always been to stay healthy.
“I remember, like, in 2017, I got sick six times. But I’m so happy this year that I didn’t get any fever, cough or whatever illness. So I want to continue that. I also make sure to pamper myself from time to time.”
The 30-year-old revealed he will invest in more businesses. This includes having another branch of Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken and Sauce Bar, of which he is brand ambassador. The homegrown restaurant recently found a new home owned by Bryan Tiu at the Venice Grand Canal mall.
“Peri-Peri is such an easy place to get lost in. There’s the satisfaction of eating great-tasting food, the upbeat energy that grabs you the moment you step inside, and the passionate colors that entice – these things create such a distinct atmosphere. I hope in the coming years, we will continue to grow and excite more tastebuds, the way only Peri-Peri can,” he said.
Born in the year 1988, Enchong’s Chinese Zodiac animal is Dragon. Asked what qualities he got from it, he mouthed “determination.”
Proud Pinoy
We asked Enchong to share his thoughts on the alleged “Aussie ownership” of some Australian tabloids to Filipina Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray.
Note that few days after the coronation night, an Australian media outlet also took pride in Catriona’s win, even crossing out “Philippines” from its headline to replace with “Queensland.”
The beauty queen was born and raised in Cairns, Queensland to Scottish-born Australian father, Ian Gray, from Fraserburgh, and Filipino mother Normita Ragas Magnayon from Oas, Albay.
Since Enchong is considered Filipino-Chinese, has he ever experienced identity crisis?
“Never,” he shot back. “For me, I’m 100% Filipino and I am proud of that. I can tell the whole world that I’m a proud Filipino.”
He weighed in on the subject.
“I think it’s a matter of who invested in you more, who groomed you. We can tell that it’s the Filipinos who molded, practiced Catriona for the pageant. So we can really claim more on her win.”
Goes with ‘empathy’
Enchong is among local celebrities against bullying. The subject was brought up in light of the recent Ateneo bullying incident though the actor spoke in general terms on the matter.
He recalled he also once figured in a fistfight, something he is not “proud” to share.
“I pushed my classmate to the trash can,” he said. “I feel sad every time I remember that.”
Enchong said empathy is very important to him.
“I can advice the bullies to, you know, try to understand that particular person you want to bully. Try to be in his/her shoes. At the end of the day, everything goes with maturity.”
https://entertainment.mb.com.ph/2018/12/29/why-enchong-dee-no-longer-makes-new-years-resolutions/
Except for swimmer-actor Enchong Dee. In a recent interview with Bulletin Entertainment, he revealed he stopped making those three years ago.
“I believe that whatever resolutions I want to do in my life, I can start doing it any time of the year,” came the simple explanation.
Enchong’s main goal in recent years (and also this New Year) has always been to stay healthy.
“I remember, like, in 2017, I got sick six times. But I’m so happy this year that I didn’t get any fever, cough or whatever illness. So I want to continue that. I also make sure to pamper myself from time to time.”
The 30-year-old revealed he will invest in more businesses. This includes having another branch of Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken and Sauce Bar, of which he is brand ambassador. The homegrown restaurant recently found a new home owned by Bryan Tiu at the Venice Grand Canal mall.
“Peri-Peri is such an easy place to get lost in. There’s the satisfaction of eating great-tasting food, the upbeat energy that grabs you the moment you step inside, and the passionate colors that entice – these things create such a distinct atmosphere. I hope in the coming years, we will continue to grow and excite more tastebuds, the way only Peri-Peri can,” he said.
Born in the year 1988, Enchong’s Chinese Zodiac animal is Dragon. Asked what qualities he got from it, he mouthed “determination.”
Proud Pinoy
We asked Enchong to share his thoughts on the alleged “Aussie ownership” of some Australian tabloids to Filipina Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray.
Note that few days after the coronation night, an Australian media outlet also took pride in Catriona’s win, even crossing out “Philippines” from its headline to replace with “Queensland.”
The beauty queen was born and raised in Cairns, Queensland to Scottish-born Australian father, Ian Gray, from Fraserburgh, and Filipino mother Normita Ragas Magnayon from Oas, Albay.
Since Enchong is considered Filipino-Chinese, has he ever experienced identity crisis?
“Never,” he shot back. “For me, I’m 100% Filipino and I am proud of that. I can tell the whole world that I’m a proud Filipino.”
He weighed in on the subject.
“I think it’s a matter of who invested in you more, who groomed you. We can tell that it’s the Filipinos who molded, practiced Catriona for the pageant. So we can really claim more on her win.”
Goes with ‘empathy’
Enchong is among local celebrities against bullying. The subject was brought up in light of the recent Ateneo bullying incident though the actor spoke in general terms on the matter.
He recalled he also once figured in a fistfight, something he is not “proud” to share.
“I pushed my classmate to the trash can,” he said. “I feel sad every time I remember that.”
Enchong said empathy is very important to him.
“I can advice the bullies to, you know, try to understand that particular person you want to bully. Try to be in his/her shoes. At the end of the day, everything goes with maturity.”
https://entertainment.mb.com.ph/2018/12/29/why-enchong-dee-no-longer-makes-new-years-resolutions/
