Derek ramsay

Actor, 43 Ultimate Frisbee

Derek Ramsay has made a name for himself as an actor but his passion for his craft runs parallel with his love for sports. At heart, he is an athl ete.

Being exposed to sports by his parents at a young age, Derek quicky discovered a passion and love for it. “Ever since I was a little boy I was hooked on an active lifestyle and would compete in so many different sports.”

Derek, who plays Ultimate Frisbee (competing internationally as part of the Philippines’ national ultimate Frisbee team), soccer, golf, rugby, basketball, and water polo, shares that sports have helped him in many ways. “Sports made a major impact in my life. It kept me away from drugs and gave me discipline. I wouldn’t be where I am at in my career if I wasn’t into sports.”

Always on the move because of his profession as well as his passion, how does Derek condition himself for an active lifestyle? “I train every day, but the level of training depends on whether I have a competition or not,” he says. And when asked if he sticks to any specific diet, he jokes, “I have a see-food diet. When I see food, I eat!”

Navigating the rough waters of showbiz can be exhausting, but Derek is undeterred in keeping a balance between his craft and his ardour for an active lifestyle. “Finding the right balance is difficult, but not impossible. You just need to make sacrifices here and there to make time for work, family, and exercise.”

His next goal and future plans consist of taking up Yoga to be grounded and flexible enough to maintain a healthy mind. But all this towards “being able to continue with all my sports.”

“I wouldn’t be where I am at in my career if I wasn’t into sport”