Sister act

Mariel Rodriguez endorses Hotpink, a new line of lingerie for women. Hotpink is owned by Kaye and Carlo Garcia. Kaye is Mariel’s elder sister. Kaye was the lady in that Sunsilk shampoo commercial where Drew Arellano addresses her as pare. Kaye got Mariel to endorse Hotpink because she embodies all that Hotpink is. Mariel and Kaye grew up together. They are also similar in many ways. Both love to shop. They have the same laugh and they both love to talk. And while growing up, they would go to Japan to spend summer. Read on.

Describe your relationship right now and when you were growing up.

Kaye: My sister and I grew up close to each other because our age gap is only two years so we had the same interests. Also, since our parents were away, it felt like we only had each other. Right now, we’ve reached a mature kind of relationship where a certain level of respect towards each other is evident. We support each other without meddling in each other’s affairs.

Mariel: Very close. We would always share clothes.

What were your favorite bonding moments when you were growing up?

Kaye: We played together a lot.

Mariel: Every summer, we would go to Japan. That was really fun.

What was your favorite toy when you were kids?

Kaye: Barbie

Mariel: Baby Face dolls

First movie that you watched together.

Kaye: I can’t remember (sorry!) But we had a lot of favorites — Mermaids, Beaches, Steel Magnolias, Honey I Shrunk the Kids, Edward Scissorhands, etc.

As sisters, what is the best thing about having each other?

Kaye: She knows me better than anyone else in the world so she understands me even before I say anything.

Mariel: We can share our clothes and shoes and secrets, too.

Describe each other as sisters?

Kaye: Mariel is a kind sister. She puts herself second to what I want or need. It was like that when we were kids and it feels that way up to now.

Mariel: Kaye is always like a mom. She is the more responsible one.

What are your similarities? Differences?

Kaye: We have the same temper. We think the same way. However, I’m more reserved and conservative with my choices. She takes more risks.

Mariel: We have the same laugh and we are both talkative.

What do you like most about each other? Why?

Kaye: Her kindness. Behind the smiling face, the bubbly personality and the moody character, Mariel is a truly kind person.

Mariel: She’s smart, nice and she always looks after me.

Do you have pet names for each other?

Kaye: I call her ERL

Mariel: Ate

What is your idea of perfect relaxation together?

Kaye: Shopping

Mariel: Shopping. It’s so much fun. Or just having lunch as a family.

What is the most memorable gift you have given each other and why?

Kaye: She gave me cross stitch books when we were kids and I‘ll never forget it. She’s given me more expensive gifts but the cross stitch books stand out in my mind because she had to save money for them and she could have bought herself something instead of buying gifts for me.

Mariel: She gave me pearls. I always wear them.

What was the biggest surprise you had done for each other?

Mariel: She had a cake made for me on my birthday.

Do you still share your personal problems with each other?

Kaye: Yes... not as much as before because I’m not quite as problematic now but yes I can tell her anything.

Mariel: Yes, of course.

What is the best advice you have given each other?

Kaye: She never gives advice. She listens and supports all my decisions.

Mariel: She always makes time for me. She is always there.

What do you admire most about each other and why?

Kaye: She works really hard. I have no patience for show business so I admire her for her strength and perseverance.

Mariel: She is such a good mother to her kids. The best. When I become a mom I want to be like her.

What quality of your sister do you wish you have?

Kaye: Her courage.

Mariel: She is so mature! She’s the more serious one. I’m playful and naughty. She is the more dependable one.

From 1 to 10, 10 being the highest, rate yourself as a sister.

Kaye: When we were kids I was a 5 because I was a selfish sister. I think I’m an 8 now.

Mariel: 8

What is the best thing about being Mariel’s sister? About being Kaye’s sister? Why?

Kaye: I’m proud to be her sister. She has made a name for herself from scratch and that’s truly admirable.

Mariel: She paved the way for both of us. We had strict parents. During her time it was harder. During my time, they were more understanding.

How do you make each other happy when someone is not in a good mood?

Kaye: I usually let her be.

Mariel: Space. Time. That’s the best. Give her time to calm down and when she’s OK then we can talk.

If you can pick a title for your sister, what would it be?

Kaye: Miss Generous

Mariel: The World’s Best Mom

The last time you laughed and cried together.

Kaye: Cried together maybe less than a year ago. Laugh… we do that together a lot.

If Mariel/Kaye is a precious stone, what would she be? Why?

Kaye: Diamond of course… the best of all

Mariel: Ruby. That’s her birthstone. It suits her.

If you were to have a part of your sister’s body, what would it be and why?

Kaye: I’d like to have her hair. My hair is ugly.

Mariel: Dimples. Her dimples are her trademark. Cute!

Aside from being a fashion icon of the young, why did you choose Mariel as Hot

Pink’s endorser?

Kaye: Her personality, fashion sense, playful character. She embodies all that Hot Pink is.

What is your message for each other?

Kaye: Thank You; I love you!

Mariel: Thank you. I will always love you!