Kenneth Villanueva: Putting his feet on the ground
Kenneth Villanueva
For model, host and youth leader Kenneth Villanueva, being famous has not changed him a bit. He is the model of Beauty Cradle, J&R Family Studio; a host of Bongga! of GMA 6, a ramp model and the SK chairman of Q. Abeto Mandurriao. True, he feels flattered, excited (and yes, sometimes, fear) the attention he's getting, but he admits that he still acts normal.
Get to know more about him in this interview:
Kathy M. Villalon (KMV): When did you start modeling?
Kenneth Villanueva (KV): I've been modeling with Beauty Cradle for three years already, since 2005. For ramp and J& R Family Studio, this year. My first ramp modeling stint was in PJ Aranador's Hablon Moda. Since then, I got offers for ramp modeling. I modeled for Mandy Salcedo, too.
KMV: Speaking of Beauty Cradle, you really have a good skin. What's your regimen?
KV: I use their products like the Lotion 2, placenta cream, sunblock, pore minimizer and vitamin gel. When I have a pimple, I don't go out of the house (laughs).
Training to be a nurse
KMV: I heard you've been part of Starstruck, too. How was the experience?
KV: Yes, Batch 4 The Next level. It was a nice experience. It didn't matter that I did not win. I was able to meet different people and deal with different attitudes. It was exciting.
KMV: As SK Chairman of Q. Abeto Mandurriao, what projects have you initiated?
KV: In 2006, we put up a basketball fence, gave free medicines, put up street lights and implemented garbage segregation.
KMV: What's keeping you busy these days?
KV: School. I'm taking up Licensed Practical Nursing at the Medicus Phil. Paramedical Technical School (PPTS). I want to go to the US.
KMV: What are your hobbies?
KV: Basketball, play drums, computer and chess. I love to sleep. I'm a homebody now. I party occasionally.
Kenneth playing drums
KMV: What attracts you to a girl?
KV: Good heart, talented and simple. For the physical aspects, I go for a flawless skin and light brown eyes. Mestiza.
KMV: What or who makes you happy?
KV: Family, friends and blessings.
KMV: What makes you sad?
KV: When people talk bad about me.
KMV: Mad?
KV: When a good friend is 'plastic.'
KMV: What's your fashion style?
KV: Casual and body fit. I go for brands like Bench, Folded and Hung, Penshoppe, American Eagle and Abercrombie & Fitch.
KMV: Do you go for ukay-ukay?
KV: No.
KMV: Describe yourself.
KV: Simple. Homebody. Fun to be with. Makulit. Metrosexual.
KMV: How would you like to be remembered?
KV: Somebody with a good heart.