... the FACTS

Born: Manila

Resides: San Diego

Birthdate: 10-08-68

Sign: Libra

Height: 5'5"

Hair: Brunette

Eyes: Hazel

Nationality: Asian American

Family: I have a large family on both sides!

Status: Divorced, no children

Want kids: Undecided

Engaged: Yes Twice

Nonsmoker

Education: Some College

Occupation: Admin Exec.

... on HERSELF

Best Qualities: "Big heart, kind, giving, loyal, faithful, mellow, ambitious, and I can cook just about anything!"

Strengths: "Patient, non judgemental, Hmmm...  I don't know what else to say so for now this is all."

Weakness: "Too nice to a fault!"

Others may not see: "I'm confident and some people may take it as being arrogant..."

I've been known to ... "be the clown in a group when we're out, volunteer my time and help, and just be there when loved ones need me. I would drop my day for them."

Interests: "Graphic arts, designing rocker T's and cuffs, working out (I'm a cardio junkie), the beach, movies, modeling and acting (whether it's for fun or work)."

Turn Ons: "Kind and giving people, patience, faithfulness, the back of a  man's neck, and well, this is all for now on this topic as well."

Turn Offs: "Rude people, dishonest people, spiders!!! Aaaccckkk!!!"

Special Talents: "Cooking, art and design, taking care of my man!"

Titles: "I was one of the 10 semifinalists in a Ms. Universe pageant back in the day, does that count? LOL!"

Charities: "Breast Cancer Society (I did a 5K), March of Dimes (I was elected to produce and manage a Christmas Gala one time), Team mom and Head Cheer Coach for the Mitey Mite Aztec 9 Year old team (that was more than a handle. The parents were the worst!)."

15 minutes of fame: "I was a leading lady in a major motion picture in the Philippines (which got me IMDB credits! Yay!), did numerous commercials, print/ads, cover mags, and fashion shows. Oh, and I was a VJ on MTV Asia."

Travels: "I've been to many places. I have been around the world about 7 times but who's counting?"

Spirituality: "I'm definitely a girlie girlie who believes in the Good Lord! I'm Christian/Catholic."

Fashion sense: "I'm very artistic and growing up in the modeling and film industry fashion comes to me naturally. But I consider myself a Rocker Chic."

Staying healthy: "I'm a certified Personal Trainer and my family's business is about Health and Fitness so I go to the gym 6 days a week and I eat as clean and healthy as possible - 24/7! I'm cranky when I don't stick to my routine!"

What Touches My Soul: "Unconditional love." 

... on MEN

How a man can get my attention: "By being a sincere and kind gentleman who still believes in chivalry. Yah, that'll do it!"

Ideal man: "I prefer a man who has `grown up.' Knows where he is in life and knows exactly where he wants to go and what he wants in life. A strong character but not a bully. Laid back and gentle. Sensitive to a woman's needs (I know you will never completely get this but at least want to give it your all to be there for her bar none), patient and understanding. Someone who's not a quitter and in it for the long haul."

I can't resist a man who ... "loves to give me affection. Hugs and kisses (the long and slow passionate kind)." 

Most important quality in a man: "Intellect, faithfulness, has a solid a career."

Ideal Date: "Spontaneity I think is great. It's like walking into your own surprise birthday party! Ha!"

I'd want to see a man again after a first date ... "Well, call me old fashion but I would prefer the guy to call me back first..."

I'd never date a man who ... "has a history of abusing women. Just distasteful. Completely the opposite of me. I've tried that before and it just doesn't work."

How I show I care: "I become a bit domesticated for him. I'd just be there for him with whatever he needs me for." 

What makes a man unforgettable: "His smile and his eyes. I'm a sucker!"

I wish men understood ... "that no matter if you like it or not, we are emotional and insecure on certain levels and on certain subjects. Deal with it. We are who we are as you are who you are. I wouldn't want to change you or tell you how to be."

One thing a man has never done for me yet, but I would love it: "Hmm, this is a tough one. But I guess, to be honest, just like most other women... To treat me like a Princess and to be his Princess."

... on RELATIONSHIPS

On relationship/marriage: "I truly believe with the experiences I've had that being married is not as important as having a solid long term relationship. To be each other's best friend. If you have that with one another, then a piece of paper stating your vows means nothing compared to that! If you can have both then more power to you. I'm not against marriage. I've just know from experience that you need to get together for a while before going that next step. Geesh! Just enjoy each other and the moment, will yah?! "

Top relationship keys: "Honesty, loyalty, commitment, communication, patience, giving, unconditional love, friendship, and not necessarily in this order."

A man in a relationship with me can expect ... "to be treated like a King. Passion, humor, fairness, lots of lovin!" 

What I Expect: "To be treated like a Princess. Passion, humor, fairness, lots of lovin!"

When I'm in love, I ... "will bend over backwards to make it work."

What makes me feel close to a man: "Friendship...  kisses...  hugs..."

Greatest relationship lesson:  "You can't hurry love."

What makes a man marriage material: "Honesty, loyalty, commitment, communication, patience, giving, unconditional love and friendship."

... on SEX 

I feel my sexiest when ... "I'm about to give my man a private lap dance!"

Sexiest thing a man can wear in private: "Absolutely NOTHING! But boxer/briefs will do..." 

Surefire way for a man to seduce me: "Kiss me from the back of my neck down to my spine and..."

... on LIFE

Making my mark: "Get involved with more charity events, get my designs done and out and noticed, and..."

Responsibility to Society: "Volunteering - very important."

Valuable life lesson  "Discipline. This was a very difficult topic for me. I learned the hard way and know full well now how important for one to be disciplined in all your aspects of life."

What I Try to get out Of Everyday: "Aside from the sunshine, knowledge of as many different subject matter as possible."

I must ... "learn how to fly a plane, go to Bali, finally be with my one true mate."

Best advice received: "One of my grandmas in Hawaii once told me, "Michelle, it's okay if you want to marry young. Just don't have kids right away, enjoy your husband and if in 5 years you two haven't driven each other insane yet, then go ahead and have kids!" I have never forgotten that! It is so true. Plus, I think what she was trying to hit home is that it's not fair on the child if the parents did fight all the time and then divorced. It really leaves a hard and sad impression on them. I love you, Grandma!"

Best advice I've ever given a man: "Don't have a relationship with a woman until you've gotten the others off your chest! Have fun, go crazy, then, you'll realize and know exactly what you want."

... on HER FAVORITE THINGS

Movie: "The Bourne Identity."

TV show: "Heroes, Burn Notice, Ghost Whisperer."

Book: "Twilight (yes, I'm a fan! So what?!)."

Food: "Asian - of all kinds."

Season: "Fall."

... final THOUGHTS

Wheels: "BMW 328i."

Pets: "My dog Rexy just past away last Nov. '08. I had the most quiet and mellow little red Pomeranian you would have ever ever met...  I miss sooo much."

Tattoos/piercings: "NO tats, ears pierced, did have my belly button pierced but it wouldn't heal so I had to take it out. I'll try again, maybe..."

Always in my refrigerator:: "Veggies, chicken, cool whip (I'm a cool whip Queen!)."

Hottest Possession: "Macbook pro - can't live without it!"

I'd change places for 24 hours with ... "Cindy Crawford. Need I explain???"

I'd most like to hang out with ... "Jennifer Love Hewitt, Alyssa Milano, Gwen Stefani, Demi Moore, and of course, Cindy Crawford."

Celeb I'd love to go on a date with ... "I can't say. To me, personality comes first so even if the celebrity is hot, if his personality is not then, ew! Forget it!"

Me, a deserted island and ...."my man!"

Why I'm a great catch: "I really do know how to take care of people; not just my man. Plus, I'm a great cook!"

Me in a word: "Sweet."

Last words: "If you have questions for me, just ask."