Arci Muñoz
Who else but Arci can pull off being a pretty young lady and a rocker chick at the same time? And boy, can she act, too!
Basic Info
Name: Arci Muñoz
Nickname: Mona
Birthday: January 12, 1989
Birth Place: St. Luke's, Q.C.
Showbiz Anniversary: December 2005
Personal
Full name: Ramona Cecilia Datuin Munoz
Claim to fame: StarStruck Season 3
Favorites
Arci's hit list:
1. Arci doesn't have any favorite TV shows in particular, but she mostly likes cartoons and animes, like Samurai X.
2. Her Hollywood screen idol is Johnny Depp: "Cool niya eh. Wala lang, solid siya. Hehe."
3. Philia, her band, is of course, her favorite music group.
4. Her most memorable experience is playing in front of a thousand people: "[They're] cheering for you, head-banging, you know they're having fun, and you're also having fun. [And] doing your own music, [it's a] very humbling experience.
5. She likes Tim Burton movies, like Nightmare Before Christmas and Edward Scissorhands. Also the film Punch-Drunk Love.
6. Her fashion must-have is her coffin cell phone case.
7. The sports Arci gets involved in are more of the extreme kind, like skateboarding, wall-climbing, and kick-boxing.
8. She admires Helena Bonham Carter and Hilary Swank as actresses. And, she adds that Kristen Stewart is her crush.
9. Her hobbies? Watching TV and eating. She also loves to draw. When she's bored at tapings, she draws at the back of her script.
Star Trivia:
Arci won the Miss International Friendship award in the 2008 Asian Supermodel Contest.
Q & A
On the spot
Why did you enter showbiz?
"It's not actually planned. But I think God wanted me to enter showbiz; I think that's the path He chose for me. I love to act."
What was the toughest challenge you had to face?
"During StarStruck, during the computer controversy. Hindi kasi ako sanay in facing controversies or issues. I don't know how to handle it. Now, I think I'm stronger to handle anything, any controversies that will come my way."
What is your biggest frustration or regret?
"Frustration, to be a violinist and a drummer. Regret, wala. I'm happy. It's just, I'm content."
What is your most unforgettable experience?
"Hanging out with my favorite band, Panic at the Disco, at their hotel. Ang saya noon. And New Found Glory—though they're not my favorite band, it's still unforgettable."
What are you most proud of?
"My family. Having the best parents in the whole world. Groovy mom and a cool dad. Thank you, Lord."
What are your limitations?
"'Pag showbiz, hindi pwedeng masyadong daring. My dad sets my limitations. He's the rules. Batas 'yun eh."
Describe yourself in three words.
"Kalog, madaling pakisamahan."
What is your most memorable experience with a fan?
"During StarStruck, a fan gave me a rosary. Sobrang nagsta-start pa lang kami noon so I didn't expect anyone na maging fan ko."
What are your fears?
"Losing my loved ones."
What is your biggest dream?
"To be a rockstar! And a superstar. Beat that!"
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