Ogie the ‘Pick-Up’ artist

OGIE Alcasid INQUIRER PHOTO

Ogie Alcasid’s “Boy Pick-Up” character in “Bubble Gang” has become so popular that it can no longer be confined to TV. It doesn’t come as a surprise that it is now a movie, and it opens Wednesday.

Ogie’s singing and songwriting skills take a backseat as he showcases his comic talent and versatility on the big screen with leading ladies Solenn Heussaff and Sam Pinto. Dennis Trillo portrays Gabbs/Bagwis—Boy’s rival in the pick-up battle showdown.

Times like this, let’s all live it up like Boy Pick-Up.

What were your the most effective pick-up  lines in high school?

Wala pang pick-up lines noon. Kinakantahan ko lang.

What’s your top tip for guys who want to hook a girl?

Have a great sense of humor, know how to tickle her funny bone.

Have you ever been turned down by a girl?

Oh, yes. I cried like crazy.

If you were still single, who do you think you’d fall for—Sam Pinto or Solenn Heusaff?

Both of them. It’s hard to believe that they’re both so attractive and yet very humble and simple.

What new things about fatherhood that you are learning with Baby Nate?

You are never too old to change a diaper or have sleepless nights. Sarap!

What are some of the questions that your two daughters are now asking that you have a hard time answering?

Wala pa naman silang tinatananong na hindi ko nasasagot. We just have to be honest with our kids.

How do you make up for lost time with your daughters?

We communicate every day. Thanks to technology.

Michelle van Eimeren, Mark Morrow (Michelle’s husband), Reg and you have such an unusual “closeness.” How can ex-couples stay friends?

Let God take control of the situation.

What’s new with OPM?

Finals of “Opm@Pagcor” is on June 16. [The online music store] opm2go.com is doing very well!

You host a talk show with Michael V (“Pare & Pare”). Who’s your dream interviewee?

Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago.

What’s something people don’t know about Ogie Alcasid?

I’m quite serious in person.

What’s the best thing about being Ogie?

I don’t have enemies.

What’s the hardest thing?

I don’t have time to take as many vacations as I want to.

What’s your guilty pleasure?

Hamburgers.

What are the three things you would teach baby Nate in the future?

Put God first in everything you do. Respect your parents, and make the most of the gifts God has given you.

If you could only sing one song, what would it be?

“Jesus Loves Me.”

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