Picture-perfect Chesca Garcia
Interview by Manny N. de los Reyes

You've seen her in print ads and billboards. You've watched her in daytime soaps on GMA and in her weekly fashion-oriented talk show on Studio 23 with Angel Aquino and Iya Villania. You've probably even caught her new TV commercial for Virgin Cola. Yup, Chesca Garcia is every bit a household name today. But have you gotten to know Chesca Garcia, the techie-or, as what we've gleaned from the precious little time with her, Chesca Garcia, the deeply philosophical and spiritual young woman? Probably not. Well then, read on and get a glimpse of just what makes this beautiful actress and talk show host tick.

Okay, for starters, throw me some adjectives on who Chesca Garcia really is. Let's see?caring, affectionate, talkative?moody! (laughs)

Interesting! So what have you been up to lately?
I just finished taping a soap last week. I'm also just about to start a new one-a fantasy-oriented soap that will run for two months. And then I've got another soap right after that. Then there's taping with Angel and Iya for the weekly Us Girls which airs 8:30-9:30pm every Sunday.

Soap or talk show?
Both! They're equally challenging and let me get in touch with my emotions.

Tell us, what's a typical day for you?
If I have work, I wake up early, get to the taping, read my lines, chitchat with my co-actors. I like to hang around the set even when I'm done. I get home at 3 to 4 am. If I don't have work, I try to make my own work. (laughs) I get in touch with my best friend. We make business plans, go over fabrics, designs, etc. We've already started making our sample shorts and pants-all made to order.

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