PROFILE: Diva Montelaba Upclose!

She is the Cebuaña whose wants to make her grandmother's dreams come true.

Name: Diva Montelaba
Nickname: Diva
Birthday: January 14, 1991
Birth Place: Canu City
Showbiz Anniversary: November 29, 2009

Personal
Diva's Got Talent:
She can sing and dance at the same time--a total performer.

Full Name: Hyacienth Diva Mantalaba

Favorites
Diva's Hit List

1. Oprah serves as both entertainment and inspiration for Diva.
2. She loves the movie Castaway.
3. She has a thing for strong women icons, looking up to both Angelina Jolie and Nicole Scherzinger.
4. Would you believe that Diva likes reading Shakespeare? She loves how his plays are so rich in emotion.
5. Her sports of choice are billiards and basketball--and she loves playing Counterstrike online!
6. And it might not reflect on her slim figure, but Diva can't live without chocolates and sodas.
7. Her fashion accessory of choice are hats and watches.

Q & A
Why did you enter showbiz?
"I just wanna be discovered and build a career and earn money and become rich."

If given the choice, which role would you like to play?
"Kontrabida, spoiled brat"

What was the toughest challenge you had to face?
"Growing up without either my mom and dad; live alone and independently (with my grandma though)."

What is your biggest frustration? Your biggest regret?
"To have a complete family."

What are you most proud of?
"The whole me; a very confident me. Showing what I've got, talents and looks. I am also proud becuae on how young I am I did work for myself and be the provider of the family."

What are your limitations?
"As long as it won't ruin my reputation and dignity then that would be fine."

Describe yourself in three words.
"Jologs, determined and talented."

What is your most unforgettable experience?
"I had seen my dad for the very first time two years ago."

What are your fears?
"I'm afraid to be left alone; I'm afraid of the dark; I'm afraid of (heights) high cliffs."

What is your biggest dream?
"To make my grandma's dream for real (to go to the USA) and to do that I need to attain this dream first. To be discovered and be famous."