Body Talk with James Reid

The title of James Reid’s debut album produced by Viva Records aptly describes his present (hot) status: Reid Alert.

It carries six songs: Huwag Ka Nang Humirit, Hanap-Hanap (featuring Nadine Lustre), Randomantic, Bonfire Love Song and Babalik, all by Thyro Alfaro and Yumi Lacsamana; and 10 (featuring Elise Estrada) by Adam Hurstfield, Elisa Estrada, Jerry Wong, Vic Levok and Marten Tromm.

“I chose the songs,” said James. “Boss Vic (del Rosario Jr.) wanted a pop album so Thyro and Yumi made demos and I chose from them.”

Asked which of the songs he would serenade a girl with, James picked Randomantic.

“Because it’s a sweet song and it can win any girl’s heart.”

It was during his stint in PBB (Pinoy Big Brother) that James realized he could sing.

“And after PBB, after people told me that they like my voice and that I could sing. You know what song got me recognized? Lazy Song by Bruno Mars.”

He also likes Chris Brown, Justin Timberlake and Michael Jackson.

And with whom would he love to do a duet with?

“Sarah Geronimo,” smiled James, “because for me, she’s the best. Who doesn’t want to jam with the best?”

For the album, James has to work harder on his already well-shaped body. Some of the pictures on this page lights up the cover and inside pages of Reid Alert.

A Taurian (May 11, 1993), James stands 5’8”; weighs 140 lbs.; and wears medium-sized shirt and size-9 shoes.

What’s usually for breakfast, lunch and dinner?

“For breakfast, cereal or eggs. For lunch, anything from sandwiches to pasta. For dinner, mainly protein.”

What food do you avoid and what food do you always crave for?

“I avoid sweets and I always crave not for food but for energy drinks.”

Favorite snacks?

“I don’t actually like snacks.”

How much water do you drink per day?

“A minimum of one bottle.”

How much sleep do you get per night?

“Sleeeeeepppppp....four to five hours.”

Favorite sleepwear?

“Boxer shorts or sometimes just underwear.”

Never in the nude?

“It depends. If I’m already nude before going to bed…”

Last thing that you do before you go to sleep?

“I usually talk to my dad late at night before I go to sleep.”

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

“Go to the bathroom and pee.”

Do you snore?

“No, I don’t.”

Do you sleepwalk?

“No, I don’t.”

How do you cope with stress?

“ I de-stress by being with my friends.”

Favorite hideaway?

“I go to the beach whenever I want to get away from it all.”

What workout do you do?

“Weightlifting.”

What part of your body needs improvement?

“My legs.”

What part of your body is most vulnerable?

“My heart.”

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

“I find attractive girls with great smile but I check their legs first. She’s prettier with her hair up. I have to check her neck, too.”

And what part turns you off?

“Flat butt.”

How’s your love life?

“Single.”

What’s your outlook in life?

“I read this beautiful quotation somewhere: I’ll pass through this world but once. Therefore, any good that I can do, let me do it now for I won’t pass this way again.”

Three women that you think have nice bodies?

“Ellen Adarna, Lovi Poe and Anne Curtis.”

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

“I have expressive eyes. My eyes do all the talking.”

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