QUICK QUESTIONS

WHAT REALLY MAKES YOU ANGRY?

When people don’t have compassion for others.

WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO WORK HARD?

Number 1 would be my husband and my family. We came from humble beginnings and there was a point when I was younger that we did not even have enough. I don’t want to experience that again, and I want us to have a comfortable life.

Number 2, it excites me to know that there’s so much that we can do to promote Filipino cuisine. I am a proud Filipino, and I want to be able to share something in making our cuisine big in this region.

WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH THE MOST?

Reminiscing funny moments from the past with my friends.

WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU WERE SMALL?

I wanted to be a pilot. Because I think I am a natural adventurer. I like to experience new things and see new places. I am able to do that now, even if I end up doing something else.

WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WON THE LOTTO?

I would travel the world with my family.

IF YOU COULD SHARE A MEAL WITH ANY INDIVIDUAL, LIVING OR DEAD, WHO WOULD THEY BE?

My niece, who passed away when she was 6 years old. I had to stay in Canada to work and support her treatments, and I could not go back home to see her.

WHAT’S THE MOST DARING THING YOU’VE EVER DONE?

Starting a big consulting role in the food industry.

WHAT WAS THE LAST BOOK YOU READ?

“House of Dragon, Fire and Blood” by George R.R. Martin. I am a big fan.

WHAT CELEBRITY WOULD YOU LIKE TO MEET FOR A CUP OF COFFEE?

Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo.

WHAT IS ONE THING YOU WILL NEVER DO AGAIN?

Put career on top of my husband/family. They will always be the first.

WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS?

Enjoying the fruits of my labor and traveling the world more with my husband.