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PHOTOGRAPHY: ROY MACAM
INTERVIEW: ALEX C. PAITA
STYLING: BADJ GALIAS-GENATO FOR BADJ SWIMWEAR AND COUTURE
MAKEUP: DIANA DE CASTRO
HAIR: DIMPLE CALLADA
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE HUB EXECUTIVE LOUNGE, MABINI ST. MALATE, MANILA

So can you speak the language of our former colonizers?
I do know some phrases in Spanish because my mom was raised in Zamboanga where they speak Chabacano. I also self-studied Spanish books because I wanted to learn Spanish before. I try to learn French online, too. I like to read a lot and try to learn more about culture.

Do guys who try to impress you by saying they like Dan Brown  and books like The Alchemist turn you off?
I like guys who read, period. I know most guys think reading is boring; they’re more on the visually stimulating side. All of my exes read FHM, so screw them—I’m in FHM now, ha ha!

Also, you’re not new to modeling, we hear.
I’m a commercial model. I’ve done print ads and TVCs, so it’s not really far-fetched from what I’m doing. Wholesome talaga before, ngayon twisted lang. I like being twisted.

For Xaviera's full interview, grab the January 2010 issue of FHM!