Bubbles Paraiso:
The Ultimate Summer Goddess

Ramp-and-commercial-model-turned-TV-host Bubbles Paraiso can't help but be super excited about the summer season because she had already laid her best plans.   Being a beach bum herself, not only is she sashaying under the sun but also trying out new summer activities to keep her fit.  

Likewise, Bubbles' also enjoying her grandest time with her hosting stint as the only female counterpart to the hottie hosts of Studio 23's "It's a Guy Thing" namely Borgy Manotoc, John Joe and Ketchup Eusebio. Also, she's also part of the Stars On Ice show at QTV-11 as among the first batch of contenders every Friday, 8:30PM. Now, how cool can that be? No doubt, Bubbles' enjoying every minute of her life.


Got to know the lady of the hour, oh I mean our Cover Girl much better with these no-holds barred Q&A about her plans for the summer and what make feel refreshed in this sweltering season.

Great Summer Escape. The Beach!!!!

Best Summer Destinations. Definitely, Boracay and Anilao, Batangas, if I get my Scuba Diving license already.

I Know What You Did Last Summer. I spent almost all of summer in Bora last year. I only went back to Manila for work then off I go back to the island. The staff in the hotels where I stayed knew me already.

Summer's The Best Season. Yes. Because it's the time of year when I get to go to the beach for both work and vacation!

Fantasy Island? Mostly, I wanna travel to see the local beaches. I wanna go back to Palawan, its been ages since my last visit there. I also want to go check out Cebu and Camiguin. I want to try White Water rafting there.

Getting fit? I don't really diet. I'm the unhealthiest healthy person ever. Why? Because I don't eat meat, I'm a pescotarian (vegetarian who eats seafood) but I eat a lot of chocolates and other junk. But I do have an active lifestyle. I always make time to either go to the gym or go boxing. In the gym, I usually just do cardio or join classes. Then boxing is more for toning and the abs.

Keeping in shape. Aside from Boxing and the gym, sometimes I also do pilates, especially when I don't have time anymore, so I just do it at home. I try to engage into as much sports as I can, from tennis to wall climbing to figure skating, not just to keep me in shape but for the experience as well.

Healthy Living. It's not really to keep me fit; it's more of to keep me healthy. I'm a pescotarian, so basically, I don't eat anything that walks. I only eat brown rice and sugar free wheat bread, and I prefer muscavado sugar over the regular ones. Also, I try to avoid fast food or anything fried. And lastly, I drink lots of water. I drink 2 glasses of water upon waking up, and a glass before every meal.

Three summer must-haves. My 3 S's---Sunblock, Swimsuit, Sunglasses.

On a hot summer night.   I'll probably go night swimming then cap the night with friends in a bar or something.

To the extremes.   Yup, I love new adventures! I'm always up for challenges and I like testing how far I can go when it comes to sports. Recently I just did a crash course on scuba diving. I enjoyed it so much that's why I enrolled myself to be a certified diver. Windsurfing is already lined

up for me to try in Caliraya, so I'll have to see how that one goes. Also I'd like to try wakeboarding again. Last time I tried it, it was fun!

Best night-out. Nowadays, I enjoy more with steady night outs. Just having coffee with friends, hanging out, kwentuhan , movie. I think I've had too much of the club scene already.

Favorite chillout music, artist, album. I love listening to Imogen Heap, Aqualung, Incubus, Death Cab For Cutie, Coldplay, Portishead, Postal Service, Lifehouse and India Arie when driving. Jack Johnson and Bob Marley when chilling at the beach. I also love OPM rock.

Bubbles Paraiso in 3 words. A Walking Contradiction.

Cover Credits

Photography Raymund Isaac
Eyewear Nike Vision Supreme Court
Makeup Qua of Shu Uemura using the Summer Prism Collection
Styling Shahani Gania and Matt Gozun
Swimsuit Embellished Swimwear by Rajo Laurel
Accessories Cru at 2F Powerplant Mall, Rockwell
Shoes Janylin






Checklist for the hottie season

This is the time to have fun coz the heat is with us again. Beach bums get ready to strut your stuff.   But before you head over to the waters or any trip of your choice might as well check on your 'must-do' for your much-needed vacation.  

Quench your Vodka Thirst . Taste the smooth and mellow taste of Absolut Apeach while you're chilling out by the sunset at the beach. Made from all natural ingredients that will definitely suit your desire for a more sophisticated and innovative drink.   Enjoy your peach flavored vodka over ice or in mixed drinks or with cocktails.



Feel Non Sticky All Day Long. Staying under the sun can probably melt down all your freshness in your body. So before you even decide to bask under the heat, put on some protections that aren't sticky and pasty with, of course, sunscreen protection. Try Nivea Sun Non-Sticky Formula Face Cream, Lotion and Spray . These three new products are formulated to protect your skin under the harmful effects of the sun and at the same time, feel more fresh, clean and light. Available in SPF 30 and 50 for the ultimate sun protection with highly effective UVA/UVB filtering that shields your skin against sunburn and premature skin aging.




Revisit an Old Time Favorite . Forget about the hassles and bustles of the jam-packed beaches and take a re-route to the down south by checking out the Bohol Beach Club . A privately owned resort complete with grandest amenities for beach lovers like scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking or anything that water sports that you want to indulge.   They also have recreational areas such as three swimming pools, beach volleyball arena, table tennis and billiards spots. Also a tour desk at the resort gives you a guided expedition around the island if you wish to extend your stay.  


Fix Your Luggage. There's always this hard fact for a bag. Bags get thrown and kicked around.   It get sat on, rained on and even stepped on. Well, plus the fact that it needed to be hardy but not hard to carry.   Now, you don't have to have a hard time finding a bag that's easy to live with. Introducing the newest import from the country down under, Crumpler Bags.   Made of sturdy and waterproof materials for strength and practicality of the user.   The makers of the bag made use of Dupont Cordura Plus, an industrial strength nylon fabric which is quick drying and lightweight and the straps are made out of industrial seat belt webbing and it comes in different colors to choose from.




Stick To The Boobtube . Have a steady time infront of your TV and be a couch potato.   Catch these new and exciting shows from QTV 11 starting off with The Sweet Life , a talk show about anything and everything about living in style or get the exclusive scoops in showbiz with The Ricky Lo Exclusives or watch how real life couples get through their greatest wedding dilemmas and achieve their dream wedding on Here Comes The Bride or watch your favorite celebrities and young ice skaters battle in a grand ice skating competition on Stars on Ice or get a glimpse on the lives of the rich and famous at Livin' It Up!

Where to get these cool stuffs:

•  Nivea Sun Sticky Protection Products are available at all leading department stores and beauty sections nationwide.

•  Crumpler Bag Boutique is located at The Bonifacio High Street, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig.

•  For inquiries on the Bohol Beach Club, please call 522-2301 or 04 or email [email protected]