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Controversions with Phoenix
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| The author with Mr. Alex Crisano. |
You may have recognized his gigantic goliath-like height, adorable cherub face with enigmatic hazel eyes and strong presence in your TV screen every time your dad, big brother or neighbors watch PBA game. Or if you happen to see him talk and unseal his sentiments in a national showbiz Sunday talk show about why, when or how he was listed as a Fil -Sham and sometime for few weeks he appeared in GMA's sensational Extra Challenge where he met, no, not just met but feel deeply, madly, truly in love with the show's naughty host Ethel Booba . But the tides and storms are over for him now, I hope and pray! Let's get down to business...
Alex Bandejas Crisano is a 28 year old Ginebra San Miguel PBA player. Alex hails from New York City raised by an American-Italian father and a U.S. Migrated Filipina mother. He finished his elementary and high school education at Kurtis High School , New York City. Unfortunately he didn't pursue his college because he was fond of joining streetball leagues being one of the top basketball players in their district. His free-spirited nature and personal philosophy of doing what he wanted to do motivated him to pursue a basketball career.
Alex vividly recalls when he was 15 years old that he can dunk and soar in the air like any other NBA basketball superstars that he adored all his life. This astounding feat made Alex even more determined to reach his ambition of becoming famous in this field of sports. He was playing in a basketball team composed mostly of Fil-Ams (Half Americans, half Filipinos) called “ Sipak ” when he was invited by a basketball scout from the Philippines to play in a PBA team. Since basketball was his all time passion he quickly accepted the offer. For few years he became a popular PBA player as part of the Barangay Ginebra team. He married a Filipina wife and had two kids but they separated due to some reasons.
He was in a turmoil and dilemma of being deported after being declared by the authorities as Fil -Sham due to lack of legal documents to prove that he is a Filipino citizen. He was given few months to settle everything and was scheduled to be deported back to the U.S. fortunately he was later on spared. During these crucial times he met Ethel Booba during his guest appearance in GMA 7's reality show Extra Challenge where he fell in love with the voluptuous and funny host.
During my brief encounter with Alex and Ethel Booba last December they were madly in love. And even if Alex miserably failed from his past relationships still he is optimistic and deeply believe with all his heart that this petite and truly “ cariñosa ” comedienne-host will be her princess forevermore…
The basketball prince talks
So to know more, dig more and see more of Alex Crisano's fiery soul I dared him to shoot and play balls of wit and sentiments through my unusual queries…
First Shot: What makes Alex Crisano happy and sad?
“Well, I'm happy if I'm healthy and being loved but I'm sad if I can't see my kids”
Second Shot: Can you tell me about your hobbies?
“I love spending time with my playstation and watching DVDs aside from playing basketball”
Third Shot: How about your favorite movies, film stars and singers?
“The best movies for me are Van Helsing , X-men, Spiderman and a lot more sci-fi action films. I like Mel Gibson and Angelina Jolie as film stars. Singers? I love Eminem's open-mindedness and the great songs of R. Kelly”
Fourth Shot: Who is the real Alex Crisano in 3 words?
“Well, people sometimes doesn't know that I'm “ mabait ”, friendly and helpful to those who are in need”
Fifth Shot: Can you describe yourself in 3 words as a lover?
“Lover? Hmm… Frank, sensitive and open-minded”
Sixth Shot: What's your outlook and how do you deal with gays?
“I'm a New Yorker guy and definitely liberated so I accept, respect them for who they are. I find them okay and nice to be with because they're very talented”
Seventh Shot: If you were a superhero who would you want to be?
“Most definitely Superman because he's always helping people in need and danger”
Eighth Shot: Can you tell me your philosophy in life?
“If the shoe fits wear it !... need I say more?
Ninth Shot: What are the 3 things you love about Ethel?
“Oh men, she's really funny, lovable and understanding!”
Tenth Shot: What specific Filipino culture you really hate?
“ Chismis , you know talking about something which isn't true. It intimidates me a lot and that's one big problem why this nation can't have unity”
Eleventh Shot: If sex can be compared to a brand of shoes what would it be?
“No doubt…Nike! Just do it hehe ! and also Adidas coz' all day long I dream about sex, Adidas!”
Twelfth Shot: If you were in the U.S. during the presidential election last November who would you vote, Bush or Kerry?
“Of course I love George Bush coz' he's a fighter for what he believes to be right and Filipinos love him”
Thirteenth Shot: Do you have an expression to share as a finale for our chat?
“So Jologs ! ( laughs ) I say this if I see something funny or unusual”
