Dancing their way to viewers’ hearts

(First of two parts)

You’ll be amazed, but the members of EB Babes, who appear daily on Eat, Bulaga! (undeniably still the No.1 noontime show after all these years), have already developed this early a big and strong legion of fans among TV viewers.

These girls are young, pretty and definitely talented. But what’s most impressive about them is their desire to help support their respective families so early in life. (Why do you think they are working so hard?)

Below, let’s get to know them individually because I’m sure some of them (hopefully all) would shoot to stardom in no time at all. If and when they become big, big stars, just remember that we knew them when.

Name: Marbelyn M. Rivera
Nickname: Belle
Birthday: Nov. 29, 1987
Birthplace: Balanga, Bataan
Age: 18
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Colors: White, Green, Black
Dish: Filipino
Actor: Brad Pitt
Actress: Angelina Jolie
Songs: Heavens, Emotions
Perfume: Cool Water
Favorite Band/Musician/Singer: Beyoncé, Bamboo, Regine Velasquez
Favorite TV Shows: Eat, Bulaga!, Love Story in Harvard
Favorite Movies: Mr. and Mrs. Smith, 13 Going 30, A Lot Like Love
Favorite Sports Teams: 76ers, Lakers
Favorite Food: Sinigang na Baboy
Three Favorite Things/Gadgets: My Plains & Prints tees, my n70, my family photo album
Hobbies: Singing, Dancing, Painting, Cooking, Baby-sitting
Likes: Food tripping, music (sound tripping), chocolates
Dislike: Fighting
Concept About Love: Very magical
Ideal Guy: Tall, dark and handsome, God-fearing
Dream Date: Stargazing at New York City
Ambition: To become a professional singer
Greatest Dream: To be a mermaid princess!
Motto: To be always at your best!

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Name: Saida Diola
Nickname: Sai
Birthday: Oct. 17, 1987
Birthplace: San Juan, Batangas
Age: 19
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Colors: Yellow, Green, White, Brown
Dishes: Japanese, Chinese and Korean
Actors: Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, Brendan Fraser
Actresses: Kate Hudson, Natalie Portman
Songs: PCD’s songs
Perfume: D & G Blue, Bvlgari
Favorite Band/Musician/Singer: PCD
Favorite TV Shows: Eat, Bulaga!, cooking shows
Favorite Movies: All Kate Hudson movies
Favorite Sports Team: F1 racing
Favorite Food: Asian
Three Favorite Things/Gadgets: Cellphone, iPod, laptop
Hobby: Shopping!
Like: Shopping
Dislike: No shopping!
Concept About Love: Don’t look for love. Let love find you.
Ideal Guy: Kris Lawrence
Dream Date: Brad Pitt, Jay-R
Ambition: To become a dentist.
Greatest Dream: To be a professional performer.
Motto: Love conquers all.

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Name: Lian Katrina Paz
Nickname: Lian/Kat-kat
Birthday: Dec. 4, 1987
Birthplace: Marikina City
Age: 18
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Colors: Pink, White, Gold, Silver, Brown
Dishes: Japanese, Menudo
Actors: Johnny Depp, John Cusack, Adam Sandler
Actresses: Maricel Soriano, Drew Barrymore
Songs: Baby I Love Your Way, Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos
Perfume: Gucci, Lacoste-Touch of Pink
Favorite Band/Musician/Singer: Sopiz Band (my brother’s band), Janno Gibbs
Favorite TV Show: Eat, Bulaga!
Favorite Movie: The Notebook
Favorite Sports Teams: Ginebra, Purefoods
Three Favorite Things/Gadgets: Cellphone, jewelry and Hello Kitty.
Hobbies: Exercise, Texting, Dancing and Listening to Music
Like: Hanging out with peers.
Dislikes: Dirty, messy and noisy
Concept About Love: Love is far way around and a continuous sacrifice that every person has to conquer.
Ideal Guy: Tall, neat, gentle and sweet
Dream Date: Richard Gere, Richard Gutierrez
Ambition/Greatest Dream: To become a successful person.
Motto: Do everything with love in your heart.

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Name: Rose Ann Boleche
Nickname: Ann
Birthday: Sept. 29, 1987
Birthplace: Batasan Hills, Quezon City
Age: 18
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Colors: Pink, Red, White, Black, Brown
Dish: Sinigang na Baboy
Actor: Ronnie Ricketts
Actresses: Gina Alajar, Alessandra da Rossi
Songs: Stick With You, Constantly
Perfume: Lanvan
Favorite Band/Musician/Singer: Pussy Cat Dolls
Favorite TV Show: Eat, Bulaga!
Favorite Movie: Ella Enchanted
Favorite Food: Pasta, pizza
Three Favorite Things/Gadgets: Cellphone, iPod, digicam
Hobbies: Dancing, watching TV, eating
Likes: Friendly, God-fearing
Dislike: Plastic
Concept About Love: It is unexplainable.
Ideal Guy: Alfred Vargas
Dream Date: In the middle of the ocean.
Ambition/Greatest Dream: To become a successful artist.
Motto: Time is gold.

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Name: Kimberly Kate Guevarra
Nickname: Kim/Suray
Birthday: June 18, 1987
Birthplace: Angeles City
Age: 19
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Colors: White and Green
Dishes: Sinigang na Baboy at Hipon
Actors: Brad Pitt and Richard Gere
Actresses: Sharon Cuneta and Angelina Jolie
Song: Theme song of Fighting Temptation
Perfume: Clinique Happy and D & G
Favorite Band/Musician/Singer: Norah Jones, Pussy Cat Dolls
Favorite TV Shows: Eat, Bulaga! and Charmed
Favorite Movie: Fighting Temptation
Favorite Food: Filipino and Thai
Three Favorite Things/Gadgets: Cellphone, iPod and rosary
Hobby: Eating chocolates.
Likes: Watching DVDs and sleeping; God-fearing and jolly person.
Dislikes: Plastic and insensitive.
Concept About Love: Unexplainable.
Ideal Guy: Kind and respectful.
Dream Date: Near the beach and candlelight.
Ambition/Greatest Dream: To become a successful artist.
Motto: Carpendiem, Seize the Moment!
(Get to know the other EB Babes on Thursday.