Body Talk with Danita Paner

The intro to the Nov. 2013 issue of FHM magazine’s cover story heralded that Danita Paner was going topless for the first time, and the initial reaction to that from people (this one included, Danita’s ninong) who have seen Daisy Romualdez’s daughter grow up was, “What!?! Is this the little girl I carried?”

Danita appeared so sexy in the magazine that The STAR could put out only three of the “tame” shots.

“I was comfortable during the shoot because it was Mark Nicdao photographing me,” admitted Danita who is now under contract with the Viva Group of Companies which has an album (aside from movie/TV projects) planned for her. “Hindi ako nahirapan mag-adjust.”

Usually strict and over-protective, Mom Daisy has given Danita the go-signal because, she said, “She’s a big girl now.” But that doesn’t mean that Daisy won’t “check” on whoever will court Danita. “Hindi naman sa nakikialam,” explained Daisy, “proteksyon lang.”

 An Arian, Danita stands 5’5”; weighs 115 lbs.; and wears small-size dress and size-7 shoes.

How did you prepare for the FHM shoot? Any body enhancement?

“I only had two weeks to prepare for the shoot so I cut down my carbs intake and worked out twice a day. No body enhancement. Every part that you see is natural, untouched by science.”

Why did it take you so long to say yes to it?

“I was very young when they first asked me, so I wasn’t really considering it at that time. And I guess I’m more comfortable with my body now.”

What’s your regular diet?

“I try to stay away from white rice and sodium as much as possible. I also do cleansing once a month from @DetoxifyBar.”

What’s usually for breakfast, for lunch and for dinner?

“I usually wake up late so it’s brunch na lang and dinner. I have high-protein meal for breakfast and for dinner, either salad or sandwich. That’s when I have to go on a diet for a shoot like that of FHM. I really love to eat so I have to control myself.”

Any snacks between meals?

“None.”

What vitamins do you take?
“Hmmm, I should be taking vitamins soon!”

How much water do you take per day?

“My mom would always make me drink eight to 10 glasses of water a day so, yeah, I try to do that.”

How much sleep do you get per night?

“Six to seven when I have work. Otherwise, I can sleep the whole day.”

What’s your favorite sleep wear?

“Big shirt and short shorts.”

Do you snore?

“I don’t snore, as far as I know, hehehehe; but yes, I sleepwalk.”

How many pillows do you sleep with?

“Seven.”

Last thing that you do before you go to sleep?

“Check my phone.”

And first thing that you do as soon as you wake up?

“Check my phone.”

What kind of workout did you do?

“Only cardio. I ran and jumped-rope in the morning.”

Any more part of your body that needs improvement?

“My arms.”

What part of your body is your favorite?

“My legs.”

What part of a guy’s body do you notice first?

“His hands.”

How do you unwind, cope with stress?

“I watch movies, listen to music, hang out with friends or have a massage.”

Favorite hideaway?

“The beach.”

How’s your nightlife?

“Too much, actually, hahahaha!”

And your love life?

“No boyfriend yet…huhuhuhu!”

Describe your outlook in life.

“Life is too short so absorb everything, live in the moment, do what makes you happy and make people happy.”

Name three women that have bodies as nice as yours.

“Wow, hahahaha! I don’t think I have a nice body but I’ll name some of my dream body/girl crushes — Megan Fox, Amber Heard and Mirranda Kerr.”

And three men that you think have nice bodies?

“Zac Efron, Brandon Boyd and Johnny Depp.”

Using only body language, how would you make a man know that you admire him?

“I give him a sincere and cute smile, hahahaha!”

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