JUST A THOUGHT: “The biggest risk is not taking any risk… In a world that’s changing really quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks.” —Mark Zuckerberg
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TURNED 22: On the eve of her 22nd birthday, phenomenal star Maine Mendoza graced an elegant dinner that offered a toast to 20 young men and women who had won a contest that required them to ‘act like Maine.’
Avowed fans and followers of the Destined To Be Yours star, the winners came from different parts of the country, including three from Mindanao.In the video-posting contest sponsored by CDO Funtastyk, a brand that Maine endorses, the winners either rapped, did dub-smash, sang, danced, or acted out comic scenes.
According to CDO’s Pilar Rosa de Guzman, over 500 entries flowed into the CDO site. The entries replied to a basic dare/challenge: What is your best CDO Funtastik (made from young pork) breakfast fare?
CDO Funtastyk prides itself in being salitre-free.
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RATING HER ACTING: Maine joined the 20 winners in a long tablethat served formalMediteranean-style dinner. She gamely posed for pictures and answered questions from her fans.
She didn’t reveal anything that she hasn’t said before, except to say that her birthday was going to be another one with family.
On her acting in destined to be yours, Maine admitted it left much to be desired, per her standard.
She rated herself a mere 5 in a scale of from 1 to 10 where her acting is concerned. On the other hand, she praised partner Alden’s acting for being so natural. The press thought she was being too hard on herself. (NESTOR CUARTERO)