I was born and raised in the Philippines, and though my parents split up when I was 14, much of my adolescence was spent in the care of both my mother and father. My entry into the entertainment industry was fortuitous, as I was spotted by a talent scout while skipping school and hanging out at a nearby mall. Following a series of auditions for local commercials and advertisements, I was offered a contract with GMA Network -- one of the biggest television networks in the Philippines -- and I soon made mydebut on a teen program, Click. My popularity among male viewers skyrocketed after I appeared on the cover of FHM Philippines, and I have since been featured prominently within their pages -- I become a staple in their special “100 Sexiest Women in the World” issues and has been ranked first and second on the list.