Getting to know Hansley Alquisada
You've probably seen him strolling around the malls or better yet you've eyed him on one of the rave havens in the city. Rabid fashion followers might recognize this young gentleman. Often spotted on the ramp clad in local designers' masterpieces, Hansley has undeniably invaded the local fashion scene.
On Valentine's Day of 1983, Hansley Jerold L. Alquisada was born in Manila to a Southern Tagalog mom and an Ilonggo dad. He went to Colegio San Agustin Makati during his elementary years and finished his high school at Marymount School. For College, he went to several colleges including the College of Saint Benidine and De La Salle University where he took up Export Management.
Three years ago, Hans' parents decided to send him to Iloilo. Currently, he is studying at the University of San Agustin taking up Commerce with a major in Marketing.
At 6 feet and an inch tall and with his strong Indian-like features, Hansley can make heads turn within 360 degrees radius. A certified hunk, he is the face behind the sizzling Wet Summer campaign poster. He appeared numerously in different local fashion events in the city and was seen recently at the Robinsons Place Iloilo's Wedding Rituals sporting Bo Constantino's ala Phantom-of-the-Opera creation.
This 23-year-old hunk admits that he has a collection of guns in Manila and loves the movie "First Knight". Some of his revelations includes ghosts as his greatest fear. Aside from that, Hansley has more confessions to make. Behind that mercury-riser face and the thermometer-breaker body is a young and affable man with enormous dreams. Hansley has sure learned the basic lessons of life and he's using them to achieve more.
TNT: I see you're the athletic type. What kind of sports you are into?
HANS: I play basketball... some golf and swimming.
TNT: How often do you visit the gym?
HANS: Almost everyday. I was so thin before. Good thing I have toned a lot (laughs). But I haven't gone to the gym since Wet Summer.
TNT: How about music, do you have any preferences?
HANS: I love R & B particularly Ne-yo. And Pussycat Dolls too but I guess their music is more on pop than R & B.
TNT: What is your principle in life?
HANS: Live life to the fullest because you only live once.
TNT:How would you describe yourself?
HANS: I am an outgoing, friendly, and funny person.
TNT: How was your childhood?
HANS: It was fun! I started dating when I was just in the third grade. Desiree [del Valle] was a classmate then.
TNT: Whom do you look up to and why?
HANS: I look up to my dad. He started with almost nothing but with hard work, he ended up with more.
TNT: How do you see yourself 10 years from now?
HANS: I'm probably in the States getting rich. I have plans taking a Medical Transcriptionist course.
TNT: What was the lowest point in your life?
HANS: It was when my first serious girlfriend left me for my best friend.
TNT: When was the last time you cried?
HANS: A month ago. We were having an acting workshop for the Wet Summer and I was asked to portray sorrow.
TNT: I won't dig on that further. Do you have any regrets in life?
HANS: None. I don't have any. If I have to live my life all over again, I would live it the same way I did.
TNT: That's good. How would you see life? Is it half empty or half full?
HANS: I can say half empty. Haven't found the other half yet.
TNT: If you will be given a chance to ask God one question what would it be?
HANS: Why am I here. I still don't know why I'm here in this world. Haven't found my purpose yet.
TNT: Let's lighten up. What was the best thing that ever happened to you?
HANS: Joining the Wet Summer Fashion Show. It was fun and I gained great friends from that show.
TNT: If somebody would come up to you and would let you choose a power, what would it be?
HANS: I guess same as that of Superman's. I'm a big fan. He's my favorite since I was a kid.
TNT: Let's talk about work. How did your career as a model started?
HANS: I was walking around the mall when Bo Constantino and Aldrich Aparicio approached and asked me if I wanted to become a model. I answered yes and that's it.
TNT: What were you doing prior to modeling?
HANS: I was a plain student.
TNT: How long you've been in the business?
HANS: I'm on my third year now.
TNT: How did your parents reacted to your newly-found profession?
HANS: They took it pretty well. It's ok with my dad. My mom is kinda upset though especially with my Wet Summer poster .They have nothing to worry about.
TNT: That's normal for parents to react that way. What are the pros and cons of being a model?
HANS: The good thing about modeling is that through it I get to know new and different people. The bad thing are the gossips that goes with the job.
TNT: How does it feel being on stage?
HANS: I still feel nervous when I do the show but I have to smile and project. I'm a bit shy to take off my shirt. I can't believe I did the poster and the show [Wet Summer]!
TNT: Do you believe that men and women should be equal?
HANS: Yes. Women these days can do almost everything that men can. Sometimes they do it better.