Body Talk with Cogie Domingo

The passing year hasn’t been good to Cogie Domingo. He has been scarce in the movie scene, with his presence felt – and how! – only when his name was dragged into a mess stirred up by a non-showbiz girl who pointed to Cogie as the father of her unborn child. Coming to Cogie’s defense, his mom Zeny Domingo debunked the girl’s "testimony" by exposing her background (dug up in a thorough research) and threatening to file a counter charge against the girl who threatened to sue Cogie.

Asked what’s the best lesson he has learned this year, Cogie broke into a weak smile and said, "To be careful with people I go out with."

And to take the, well "necessary precaution." (Yes, blush, he keeps a rubber in his wallet.)

He spent a good part of the year vacationing in the States, that’s why he wasn’t visible in either television or the movies. But he’s bouncing back starting in January next year via Teamwork/Zennet World Films’ Mourning Girls, an entry at the Metro Filmfest which starts showing first day of the new year.

Directed by Gil M. Portes from a screenplay by Senedy Que, Adolf Alix and Portes himself, Mourning Girls is a comedy about a man (played by Ricky Davao) who, upon his death, was discovered to have a few other women in his life aside from his wife (Glydel Mercado), played by Chin-Chin Gutierrez (a promdi-turned-renewed Christian), Assunta de Rossi (a has-been seductress of Philippine Cinema) and Juliana Palermo (the seductive maid). Cogie plays Ricky and Glydel’s son in what is described as a "Mourning to remember."

Cogie stands 5’10", weighs 175 lbs., has a 33-inch waistline and wears medium-sized shirt and size 11.5 shoes.

What diet do you follow?

"I started going on a diet only lately. I used to eat a lot at night. But now, I avoid eating after six. If I get hungry, I try to eat just a little. I put more protein in my diet."

What kind of food do you avoid?

"None. I eat anything but in moderation."

Favorite food?

"McDonald’s."

Which items at McDo?

"Chicken Nuggets, French fries. Malakas ako sa French fries. My favorite combination is one nuggets meal (five pieces), two large fries and either Sprite or Royal Strawberry. I order ‘drive thru’."

Do you take three full meals a day?

"As much as possible."

What do you usually take for breakfast?

"Sinangag with longaniza or pancake."

How much water do you take every day?

"Eight glasses as much as possible."

Juices?

"I’m more into softdrinks, but I think I should cut down on it."

What vitamins and/or minerals do you take?

"Vitamin C, Centrum and some supplements."

What workout do you do?

"I work out at Slimmer’s."

What part of your body do you think needs some improvement?

"The upper part and my abs."

What part of your body is most vulnerable?

"My stomach. When I lack sleep or feel stressed-out, I get a stomach ache. I’m a bit acidic."

What part of your body do you think needs some improvement?

"My abs. Okay na but they need more trimming down."

What part of a woman’s body do you look at first?

"The face, specifically the eyes. I have a weakness for the chinita."

How much sleep do you get per night?

"These days, I get as much as 10 to 12 hours of sleep, or more, because I’m not doing anything much. I’m trying to catch up on sleep."

How’s your nightlife?

"Almost none. Hindi na ako gumigimik. I’d rather stay home."

And do what?

"Nagko-computer. Or I play the guitar. If I could play the drums without disturbing the people at home or the neighbors, I would gladly do it."

What kind of books do you read?

"Books about the supernatural."

And what kind of movies do you prefer?

"Horror and comedy. I seldom watch movies due to lack of time. The last ones I saw, abroad pa, were A Series of Unfortunate Events and The Darkness."

And your love life?

"Almost none. I have no girlfriend."

That’s unbelievable!

"None, really. Wala pang dumarating, eh."

What qualities do you like in a girl?

"‘Yung simple at hindi masyadong maarte. Understanding. She should understand my kind of job."

How’s your sex life?

"Healthy!"

Who’s your favorite fantasy figure?

"Sa local, Nicole Hernandez (the model). Ganda ng face niya. Among the foreign celebrities, si Jennifer Love Hewitt."

What’s the kinkiest sexual adventure you have ever done?

"Lahat kinky. One of them is flirting with a girl in the pool, even if you know that you won’t get anywhere. It’s hard to do it in the water, isn’t it?"

What’s your favorite hideaway?

"Ronda-ronda. I simply stroll around the neighborhood (in Makati)."

How do you cope with stress?

"I rest. Or I get a massage, twice a month."

Are you vain like most good-looking guys?

"You mean if I look at myself in the mirror longer than necessary? When I had long hair, I used to do that but only because it took longer to fix my hair. Now with short hair, I hardly look at myself in the mirror."

How long does it take you to fix yourself?

"The longest is 30 minutes. First thing I do is soap my whole body and then I shampoo my hair. After drying myself, I brush my teeth and spray myself with cologne. Dressing up, I put on my briefs first and then my undershirt. I want the color of my shirt to match my shoes."

What’s your favorite cologne/perfume?

"Clinique Happy."

How many pairs of shoes do you have?

"More or less...20. Do I get to wear all of them? No."

Do you apply anything on your face?

"Just cream and moisturizer."

What’s the last thing that you do before you go to sleep?

"Pray. For what? To thank God and to ask for guidance."

And the first thing you do when you wake up?

"Go to the bathroom and pee. And then I brush my teeth."

Name three women you think have nice bodies.

"Nicole Hernandez. Jennifer Love Hewitt. And Angelina Jolie."

And three men...

"The guys in UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). And Carlos Agassi. Pag masyadong hunk, di na maganda. His brother Michael is my friend and I have seen how Carlos worked out."

Using only body language, how would you make a girl know that you admire/like her?

"I just look and look at her. What if she looks back and smiles? Then, I will introduce myself to her. Bahala na what happens next."

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