Breaking John Lloyd into pieces

By: BZ

When you get a glimpse of his seemingly bashful smile, to fall for him is simply inevitable. Though his expressive eyes speak louder than anything else he can possibly utter, when he begins to speak, the whole room fills with silence.

John Lloyd Cruz. DUH.

And in his cheery voice you’ll hear him say, “Ang tahimik niyo naman! Magsalita naman kayo, hindi naman ako si God!”

Yes, of course he’s not God –but John Lloyd Cruz’s undeniable charm, outstanding and praise-worthy acting abilities has already brought about a cult-like following.

What we all know

One of the most bankable actors to date, he’s been called a box-office king and a teleserye heartthrob because of the good reviews and ratings of the numerous projects he’s done. He’s become one of the best leading men in the industry, having the chance to be paired up with soap opera and movie queens and princesses, a concert super star, and even with a famous VJ and TV host who’s a straight-up man like he is.

As an actor, he has had his own share of the intrigues and gossip-filled nature of the industry he’s in. But in spite of his celebrity status, John Lloyd still seems to be grounded enough to stay as simple as he is, enjoying all the little good things in life.

The little things we don’t know

HUGE Greenwich Pizza

1. Though he loves to eat, John Lloyd does not know how to cook. In his downtime he’d rather sit down and eat out or eat in with his family and close friends. You’ll be surprised, but he’s at his most comfortable even when it’s just tuyo (dried fish), egg and sinangag (fried rice) that he’s eating. He considers authentic Pinoy food as his most favorite cuisine, but he enjoys eating out and trying new restaurants when he can.

Whenever he gets surprised by friends at home or during a shoot, John Lloyd would always turn to Greenwich for a delicious meal that he can always depend on for a fast casual dining experience that’s always a sure-fire hit.

2. In many foreign places, most florists are men. If John Lloyd was not an actor, he would’ve wanted to be a florist. He’s a real man, alright –who just happens to love flowers. He says this is most likely because real men know the kinds of flowers that different kinds of women want because they’re the ones who often give out flowers. Now, would there still be any girl who wouldn’t want to receive flowers?

3. We all know that John Lloyd’s part of the Greenwich barkada who enjoys all the scrumptious pizza and pasta offerings of the restaurant. So I asked him, if Greenwich were to create a “John Lloyd Cruz” pizza, what would be on it? His answer?

“I want it to be full of cheese, and garlic. ‘Yun lang.”

I asked him why just these 2 ingredients and he said it’s because he likes his pizza to be paired up with all kinds of pasta dishes that’s why he wants to keep it simple and not overpowering no matter what he’s paired up with. Goes to show how he is as a no-fuss foodie, and as a flexible leading man who knows how to complement his partner.

4. He may not seem to be the sporty type of guy, but if only he had more time to do things other than his work, John Lloyd would like to go back to his favorite hobby/sport: mountain biking.

5. After all his projects are done, John Lloyd’s planning on travelling to Europe next year. He really enjoys going to different places and he’s lucky to be able to do that because of his job, but he’d really want to travel for leisure while he’s young.

“I’d like to travel as much talaga while I’m still young, habang may energy pa,” he says.

What we want to know

So we already know that one look from him can leave you dumbfounded, whether you like it or not. He’s obviously a great actor, but also an aspiring foodie and traveler. We also know that he wants to be a florist and he likes biking.

Celebrity or not, there’s always a lot more to know about a guy and John Lloyd’s no different. But not because he’s famous, he’s already public property and we should know everything about him. I think it’s better to leave a little curiosity in our system.

Besides, one look from him can already answer any doubt in your mind. And when he smiles… would you still need to ask for anything more?

Mandatory photo op. :))

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