KATARINA RODRIGUEZ
The kindhearted beauty reminds us to stop and smell the roses
There’s nothing quite like getting to know someone during a beach trip, especially if it is a place as charming as Siargao. You will catch yourselves in moments where your guard is completely down—whether you are wading in crystal clear waters or sharing a motorcycle ride together. It is all too easy to make friends in the island as everyone is on equal ground.
Getting to know Katarina Rodriguez was no different. When we meet her at the town’s airport, she extends an arm to introduce herself. On the van ride to Bayud Boutique Resort, where her editorial is to be shot, she excitedly shares anecdotes about her frequent visits to the island. “Everyone simply treats each other equally here,” she says.
“In Manila, work really keeps me busy. I’m currently taping Make It With You” on ABS-CBN with Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano,” she shares. In the show, Rodriguez plays Gil’s girlfriend Rio Isla—someone she says is completely different from her own personality. “She’s always very made up, whereas I’m more comfortable in jeans and a t-shirt,” she laughs.
The Miss World 2018 titleholder shares that initially, showbiz wasn’t an option for her. It was after passing down her crown, however, that the industry piqued her curiosity. “It was my first time to audition and when I got it, I couldn’t say no,” she shares. Rodriguez soon saw a parallelism in the two, sharing that showbiz and pageantry focuses on one thing: a stellar performance. “This time, however, you’re not performing as yourself, but as this character you have to play.
It’s similar in some ways, but other times, it’s a totally different ball game,” she adds.
She says all this later on as she has her base done—something that doesn’t take too much time as her skin is glowing. Naturally, one had to ask what her skincare routine was. “It’s actually different here compared to when I’m in the city. In Manila, I use Korean brand AHC’s Eye Cream For The Face. I mix it with LUBIDERM Daily Moisture Lotion since I have sensitive skin,” she starts. For Siargao, she lists down some of her essentials, which has to be light and easy to apply: “I love ORIGINS GinZing Energy-Boosting Treatment Lotion Mist. I also use SHISEIDO Suncare UV Lip Color Splash SPF 30 on my lips.”