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Not just a face
Meet Mr. Multitalented
07.10.2008|Aeron Valderrama |
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He is everywhere. People might have seen this kid somewhere, somehow. To UP people, one can see him on AS, on the TV, and on the pool. Truly an all-around guy.
Meet Raphael Dominic Umali Ibaviosa, Nico or Ibav to people close to him. He was born April 3, 18 years ago, to loving parents Juny and Leng. Nico has been thankful these caring and supportive parents. They have always been his driving force in everything he does in life.
And so many things they are. Nico is a very talented guy. He can sing, play instruments, dance, and even simply charm you with his smile. During his high school days in Xavier School (XS), he was both part of band called Serve Chilled and its premier dance squad Dance X. He also actually composed two songs: one for his band and one for a school project. As part of the dance crew, Nico was a member of the 2006 Sketchers Streetdance Battle Year 2 champion team. On top of that he was laso a student leader. he served as batch reprsentative to the XS Student Council during his freshman year. he was laso his third year class' president.
His irresistable charm and undeniable good looks also made its way on the boob tube and in print. After being scouted, Nico did two ads for a popular corn chip snack. He likewise appeared in several magazines such as Metro Active, Chalk, and recently You, among others. He was also launched as member of the latest batch of television's best stable of talents, Star Magic (Batch 16).
Nico considers his high school life as his greatest moments so far. In spite of his hectic schedule, this actually made him know different types of people and fluorished his young life. He learned so much from these things, which are helping him right now.
However, this looker is actually molded and grooved since childhood to another school in college. Being a son (moreover, the only child) to two La Sallians, Nico grew up to go to one school for his tertiary education. However, these exact same people (i.e., his parents) ar the ones who supported his decision when he chose to go another school.
Nico passed his entrance exams for De La Salle University, the Ateneo de Manila University, and the University of the Philippines. In the end, the allure of the third school prevailed. He chose to be an Iskolar ng Bayan. Coming from a school where they are pampered, Nico decided to experience something different, a big adventure at that. That is why he chose the University. (continue...)
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Meet Raphael Dominic Umali Ibaviosa, Nico or Ibav to people close to him. He was born April 3, 18 years ago, to loving parents Juny and Leng. Nico has been thankful these caring and supportive parents. They have always been his driving force in everything he does in life.
His irresistable charm and undeniable good looks also made its way on the boob tube and in print. After being scouted, Nico did two ads for a popular corn chip snack. He likewise appeared in several magazines such as Metro Active, Chalk, and recently You, among others. He was also launched as member of the latest batch of television's best stable of talents, Star Magic (Batch 16).
