The kid in John Lloyd

MANILA, Philippines - John Lloyd Cruz knows how to live life to the fullest.

“Despite my busy schedules, I believe that I have no excuse not to enjoy life the way I want. Work oftentimes takes a lot of my time, but if you want something to be done, you will always find time to do it,” he explains.

John Lloyd makes sure that he keeps a healthy mind and body to rise to the challenges of his work life.

“I start my day with positive thoughts. Then I try to always eat right. I usually have hotdog omelet for breakfast, some fruits and fresh juices. Then I’d have a hearty steak cooked to perfection for lunch with veggies. For dinner, it is usually light meals.”

He also finds time to exercise and lately, he has developed a passion for biking. “It is important that we keep fit, and biking is almost a thorough, full body workout. If I find some free time, I make sure to go mountain biking in the terrains of Rizal.”

It’s not all about fitness, however. Indulging in his favorite healthy foods and in biking, also allows him to keep things real. After all, with all the pressures in show businesses, you have to keep yourself grounded.

For John Lloyd, that means channeling his inner child and enjoying simple things he used to cherish when he was younger — before his hectic showbiz career.

John Lloyd shares when he was a kid, one thing he really enjoyed was eating hotdogs. “I still bring hotdogs for baon to my shoots and tapings. I prefer them grilled or steamed.”

Which is why when he was recently offered by Purefoods Hormel Company Inc. (PHC) to become the endorser of kids’ favorite hotdog, Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs, he did not hesitate to say “yes.”

John Lloyd says he was glad to work on the Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdog TV commercial since it gave him the chance to do something different: Dance in shimmering ‘70s garb.

It also afforded him the chance to work with a lot of kids.

“I have always adored kids. Working on the commercial was a breeze with these wonderful and happy kids. When I was told about the project and its concept, I immediately got excited since this will be so different from all those dramatic scenes I am always expected to do on TV or film,” he says.

“You see, there is always that little boy inside me. I also have my funny spins, you know,” he adds.