Jean Garcia
Despite making waves in the industry since she was in her teens, it seems that Jean Garcia never loses her youthful glow.
Basic Info
Name: Jean Garcia
Nickname: Chic-Chic
Birthday: August 22, 1969
Birth Place: Quezon City
Showbiz Anniversary: May 1, 1987
Personal
Full name: Jean Garcia
Claim to fame: She was the lead star in the horror film Impaktita (1989), which was also her launching movie.
Favorites
Jean's hit list:
1. Seems she has a penchant for U.S. TV series, as she cites Grey's Anatomy, Brothers and Sisters, West Wing, and Heroes as the shows she watches most.
2. Her number one fave actor is Brad Pitt. Next in line are Keanu Reeves, Johnny Depp , Al Pachino, Robert Redford, and Robert de Niro. Her female Holywood idols, on the other hand, are Julia Roberts and Kate Hudson.
3. Jean's taste in music ranges from '80s slow rock to modern pop and R&B. Her top choice for singers are John Legend, Michael Bolton, Christopher Cross, Chris Brown, and Rihanna.
4. This lady loves to read, too, and names James Patterson as her favorite author, and particularly likes his book Sam's Letter to Jennifer. She also likes the works of Nora Roberts, Daniel Steele, and Sydney Sheldon.
5. She loves the movies The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Pretty Woman .
6. Jean's precious shoes and bags are her fashion must-haves.
7. During her leisure time, she likes to read books and watch movies.
Q & A
On the spot:
Why did you enter showbiz?
"Wala lang, nangyari lang! Parang siguro try lang, bilang ang That’s Entertainment sikat na sikat dati. 'Di sige try natin, parang gusto ko maging part ng That’s Entertainment, ayun na nagtuloy-tuloy na siya."
What was the toughest challenge you had to face?
"In life, siguro nung time na pinanganak ko nang 6 months lang my baby, 'yung bunso ko. My 6-year-old son, si Kotaro. Six months pa lang siya sa tiyan ko, actually five months and a half, nag-broke 'yung bag of water ko. So kailangan ko siyang ipanganak; he’s a premature baby. He’s the youngest in the Philippines na nabuhay na five and a half months old lang. So miracle baby siya talaga. 'Yun ang toughest na siguro."
What is your biggest frustration or regret?
"Wala dapat tayong space sa ganun. Kasi for you to be ok and for you to move on, and you know, 'di ba, be a good person, kailangan walang ganun sa buhay. No regrets. Di ba? It's all learning lesson."
What are you most proud of?
"My children. My two children—my daughter and my son. Jennica and Kotaro."
Describe yourself in three words.
"Simple, happy, and contented."
What is your most memorable experience with a fan?
"'Yung mga times nung That's Entertainment days namin na may mga Fans' Day kami, na every month meron kaming get-together. Tsaka ano, parang family sila, alam mo 'yun, at saka ipaglalaban ka talaga."
What are your fears?
"Ipis. Cockroaches. Eew!"
What is your biggest dream?
"For my daughter, to have—'yung buong family. Kasi ako hindi, 'di ba? Single mother, 'di ba? I want my daughter and my son na magkaroon ng family na intact."
