Some Fascinating Facts about FS....... Top has a daughter.She's 7 years old now. Her name is Gabby..........Jinky's fave color is fuschia pink..........Gerd LOVES rice! ..........Nikki is a tear-jerker.(don't cry Nikki!)..........Jinky hates to be called "John" although they said she's one of the guys. ..........Carlo drools a lot...hehehe...(No offense carlo!)........Tat wears Mossimo a lot.(don't know if his fave brand, just noticed.) .......Jinky,Tat and Carlo were from Ateneo de Davao.......Top and Gerd were from De La Salle University........Nikki is from UP Diliman....Jinky's car is a Carnival.....Top's and Nikki's car are Honda Civics......Gerd's car is a Lancer........Carlo's car is a Rav4..... Tat's car is a Charade (Some also said he uses a Sentra too.)........Watching movies is one of their fave pastimes.......Top is considered to be the "genius" member of the group.(hmmmmmmm)........Tat sometimes act like a 12 years old(?!?!?!?!Hey,Nikki explain this.)..... .....Carlo went to Australia last April to visit his gf.(uyyyy,carlo!)........One adjective to describe Gerd:VERY FUNNY!(hahahaha!)........... Top and Tat are cousins.Their dads are brothers........They're living in the areas of Parañaque,Sucat and Alabang........Jinky and Tat love to hang-out at ATC together.(uyyyy, they were last spotted at the cinemas watching Rush Hour 2)......Top also loves to hang-out at ATC with his gf,brother Mikey and daughter Gabby.......And lastly.....hehehehe....THEY'RE ALL GOOD-LOOKING AND FRIENDLY!(FLATTERING BUT TRUE!)!!!!!!!!! FS FACTS from Icy Ramirez * tat- before he took a test for flying school, it's his dream. kaso mukang ayaw ng tadhana, he failed. - dont know if it's true but they said in a magazine that he is color blind, which has a tendency for him to break the strings. - studied in Ateneo de davao - musical influences: R&B, Pop & jazz - the sound engineer * jinky - workholic and shopaholic type of person, and she is spoiled.. kasi only girl.. - favorite color: fushia pink (coz' she glows in this color) and black (para itago ang mga bilbil) - she has the talent to interact and get the attention of the audience. - she discovered her talent in singing when she's in grade 1. she entered a singing competition and sang "ako ay pilipino". it became her outlet in singing. - has a heart of a child. very childish. cute siya. - she has brown eyes but sometimes wear green contacts. - studied in Ateneo de davao - musical influences- Acid Jazz, Incognito, D'sound, Driza Bone, Brnd new Heavies * top - the heartthrob, the genius behind their wonderful songs, and a graduate from the college OF St. Benilde w/ a degree in management - he uses max factor foundation during pictorials. - Gabby suzara, his inspiration and angel. DAughter niya... - he collects robots, kaso nawala na sa t.v. yung show na yon that he used to watch - if not he's not a musician he would probably be doing charity works for our less fortunate children. sabi niya "kung ako lang si bill gates wala na tayong problema sa pera" - has a good sense of humor. - hopelessly romantic - loves going to the movies. (ATC) - the cry-baby of the band - musical influences R&B , Pop & jazz * carlo - the unsung heartthrob, and also the "nicest and very cool dude" in the bunch(sabi ni Gerd). he is the one who values friendship & family above all. - he has a talent in drawing or making sketches (nakita cya ng barkada ko na nag drawing) - met a car accident last feb. 10 at alabang... he had a fractured arm. - a scaredy-cat. he even asks gerd to accompany him at the cr.. - studied in ATeneo de davao - first member of freestyle to get married. - musical influences- Yellow Jackets, Weather Report * Gerald - the alaskador, and he's funny too! lahat ng sinasabi niya natatawa ako!! and who is very strict when it comes to attendance during rehearsals. - cool water ang pabango niya! - dream: to be a good musician and to have a nice family. - he's a sweet guy. =) - musical influences - Jazz, Sting, Steely Dan * Nikki - dreaded text mamaw. texting for him is a lifestyle. next to his keyboards his cell phone is his most prized possession. - if not a musician he would be a Pyschologist coz' mahilig cyang makielam sa iniisip ng ibang tao. - his wish: "sana wala nang taong suwapang. there's enough for everyone." - he enjoys the music of Frank Sinatra and other oldies music. - hobbies: surfing the net - pinakamahiyain sa grupo. he shakes when hes about to give his spiel. - from UP Diliman - musical influences- Jazz, Sting, Steely Dan * fs ultimate dream - to perform at the big dome for a solo major concert. - to perform with the MPO * typical band who practice and wrote their songs at their garage in Davao. * Jinky came up with the name "freestyle". She saw the name somewhere and they decided to use it just that one night that they had a gig coz' they need a name. Then they just stuck with that name. * In davao they started in 2 venues. at pag-asa bar and at APO view hotel. * the very first original song performed by freestyle is "I'm gonna luv u" a duet written & sung by Top ang Jinky. * they pray before and after their gigs. * at first jinky,gerd & tat was a part of First circle in MAnila. But tat and jing had to go back home to Davao to finish school. So while in DAvao they organized themselves to FS. * lahat cla FRIENDLY!!! they are very open with their fans. * freestyle was formed in Davao city in the second half of 1996. * they have a new manager, Mr. Wyngard Tracy. they are now handled by the RT station. * the 1st members of fs were tat (lead guitar), Jinky (vocals),Tzuki Garcia(drums) & Jun Masamayor(keyboards). Then they added Carlo Tapia(bass), Top(vocalist/rythm guitar), Gerd (drums) and Obet Luzon (keyboards). Then last year 2000 Nikki joined the group. * the very first gig of freestyle is at the Penec Bar of Apo View Hotel in DAvao. they packed the house with their friends and relatives. * the band mostly perform songs from Incognito & Brand new heavies. * BEfore i let you go was the very first original song on the airwaves in DAvao. They brought a CD sample to their DJ friendsand they helped them(FS) by playing it over and over until they start getting a lot of requests & it went up to local charts. * Their first album is also called "freestyle". They finished it within 6 months and it was difficult for them becoz some of them we're still in school and have jobs. * top and jinky mostly compose the songs. * hobbies of fs as a band: Eating, watching movies, listening to music, watching other bands. tat- the band consider tat as the "McGuyver" ng grupo.. dahil mo sa kanya lahat ng electronics mong sira. magagawa niya. pero sabi ni gerd wag lang daw sasakyan. dahil di daw maalam mag alaga ng sasakyan c tat.. * the first tv guesting of fs eh nung D day! dun cla unang lumabas. channel 7. they introduced their album and themselves also. kinanta din nila before i let you go. FS FACTS from Pamee Tupaz Jinky-describe herself as both workaholic and shopaholic.She has only 2 things that she really loves to do... work, work after working she want to spend what she earn in shopping..jinky really loves to dance she is very energetic!! hehe... and the best part jinky really loves to eat!hehe..=)well... jinky is a very jolly person and has a great voice that's why allot of people really loves her a lot. Top-Mr.photogenic!! he's not only the heartrob of the group but d also genius behind song he loves to eat also..hehe! But one time he got sick?!...ummmm...=( what happend to him?!....well totop is a very friendly person to his fans like us!hehe! well...top is the most vain in the group hehe...and i describe top as a sweet and cudley person that's why allot of people love him so much!!...and most esp.. why people loves him because of his KILLER SMILE!!! Gerd-(bionic eyes) hehe...gerd is the alaskador of the group?! hehe(we all know that ryt?)..hehehe even though he is the alaskador he makes the group happy. Gerd is also very strict in rehersals.nykeess(scary)..hehe!He really laughs alot (BUNGISNGIS)yan c gerd! But sometimes if he has a problem he will just stay quiet and alone..uyyyyy!!!anu kaya un gerd?!!....hehe=) owel..Gerd is a lovable person not only to his group but most esp he really loves his family and his one and only gf!! uy..... Nikki-MR.SHY GUY!!! onthe group! tsk tsk tsk! hehe..when u got the chance to get to know nikki! grabeh!! he will just smile and laughs at you! with his cute dimples! hehehe..keep it up nikki! a.k.a aga mullach dali sa dimples! hehehe! But you know what?! nikki has a special talent not only playing the keyboards he is good in dancing!!! bwahahaha!!! go for it!!!! tah tah tah!! Carlo-He is very funny!! it depends in his mood! because somtimes he is very moody! hehe! He is the heartrob of the group ryt?!(we all know abt this?!)hehehe.. not only top! however Carlo is a very cool dude and he is the one who values friendship and family above all!!!naks nman carlo!!!keep it up!!well...carlo will be a big daddy already! uyy....he is getting married with krisha this coming may in davao!!don't be sad yung mga fans kay carlo okie?! be happy 4 him..=)well congrats kuya carlo!! good luck sau..hope to stay the same...friendly and funny forever! Tat-the best band leader!!!hehehe...go for it!!!gosh! lot of my friends told me he look's like MICKEY MOUSE!hihihih...but its true because of his cute ears!!=) at first i thought tat is masungit but wen u got the chance to know him his not masungit! he is a good buddy to everyone esp.to his fans! he treat u like his BIG BROTHER.. hehehe!cool...=) he is also very approachable person..hehe!very nice tat! keep it up! he sometimes naugthy like a kid! and he loves collecting paper air planes! hehehe... tat ah......well his very nice! Freestyle are all friendly and a very nice person!! they treat u ur part of their family!! that's why I LOVE THEM SO MUCH!!! they make ur day happy wen u got the chance to know them...! keep it up! hope you all stay the same!! Thanks Icy and Pam! FREESTYLE'S TOP TEN FAVORITE VIDEOS (as featured on MTVAsia) Sumthin' Sumthin' (Maxwell) Bad Cover Version (Pulp) Praise You (Fatboy Slim) Learn To Fly (Foo Fighters) Brand New Day (Sting) Virtual Insanity (Jamiroquai) Black Hole Sun (Sound Garden) Weapon of Choice (Fatboy Slim) As (Mary J. Blige & George Michael) So Slow (Freestyle) Top Suzara Facts By Lyn Karamihan Birthplace of TOP-Makati His mom’s name Josefina Dad’s name Florencio Top siblings named Rochelle & Mikey He graduated at DLSU-College of St. Benilde course : Hotel & Restaurant Mgt. Best Quote for him - Golden Rule His perfume - Bulgari, Issey Miyaki & Johnson’s Baby Cologne Type of music - 60’s R& B pop Jazz rock Music he plays in his car - Disney theme songs, R&B, Eric Bennett, Brian Mcknight, White Snake He luvs Bubble Gang!!! He luvs pinoy delis His dream cars- 7451 BMW or McClaren F1 Interests - Music, Japanese toys, watching interesting documentaries His fave hangout - his hous, bandmate’s houses Whistlestop & Rufo’s He goes to bed wearing his boxer shorts ( whew!!!) He luvs most his hand The first thing he tells to the mirror wen he wakes up "Shit! Sakit ng ulo ko!" If he was an animal he wants to be an eagle or dolphin The things he hate most are : piracy, prejudice, hyprocrites Fave singer : gary V., Lani M., Martin N., Carol B., Joe Thomas, Stevie Wonder, Beatles, U2 Fave actor : Kevin Spacey,Anthony Hopkins, Jack Nicholcson,Robert De Niro,Al Pacino, Matt Damon, Sean Connery, Vin Diesel, & Brad Pitt ( whew ang gwapo!!!) Fave actress : Helen Hunt, Wynona Rider, Ashley Judd, Julia Roberts (syempre!!) Fave movies : Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Meet Joe Black, What Dreams May Come & Jerry Maguire The place he wants to go if he’s having problems of the heart is beach Person he wants to be with when he’s stranded in an island...Someone who knows how to cook and hunt. She should be someone that Top loves. He digs out for magazines... Thanks Lyn! Jinky Vidal Facts By Lyn Karamihan Birthplace of JINKY – Davao City Mom’s name – Olga Ramona Dad’s name – Victor Siblings name – Oliver, Hector, Maricar & Kathrina She graduated at Ateneo de Davao Univ. course : AB communication arts Best quote for JINKY – “If something feels too good to be true, it probably is…” Her perfume – Burberry Weekend Type of music – R&B Fave singers : Amel Larrieux & (d late) Aaliyah Fave actor : Robert de Niro Fave actress : Meg Ryan Fave movie – Dying Young She luvs watching Oprah Winfrey show… Her foods are veggies & seafood… Her dream car…………..JAGUAR!!!! She luvs biking, cleaning d house,& goin to d gym Hangouts : Fitness First (alabang) & BYTEHEAD internet (BF Parañaque) She always loved to sing…and there’s FREESTYLE to make it everyday… Things she hate : anything messy, crowded places & TRAFFIC!!!! She send messages to people close to her Her most fave txt msg received…”GOD INDEED IS A LISTENING GOD.SOMETIMES YOU DON’T NEED TO SHOUT OR CRY OUT LOUD BEC.HE HEARS EVEN THE VERY SILENT PRAYER OF A SINCERE HEART.GOD BLESS YOU EVERYDAY!!!” Music she plays in her car- John Mayer, Craig David, Aaliyah and FREESTYLE (D 1ST ALBUM) She usually go to the movies with her sister and sometimes spend hours in the gym, if she want to escape her problems of the heart… Person she want to with when she’s stranded in an island….JOSH HARNETT! Things she wanna buy if she will have her 1 million…most expensive jewelry set Sexiest body alive – J.Lo and if she have a minute with J.Lo she will tell her that she’s got the best body in the world. She dig out for : In-style magazine Jinx go to bed wearing his panties and sando She luvs most her eyes! Best Memory of 2002 – the back2back concert wid side a.. She wants her Steve Madden Boots dis Christmas… If she were the modern Santa, She will wear….A tight red cat suit, red boots and make up! (COOL!!!) She will spend the new year’s eve at BF Parañaque wid her family and friends. Thanks Lyn! Tat Facts By Lyn Karamihan Tat was born in Manila. Mom’s name - Sonia Dad’s name - Bolix (deceased) Siblings : Bolichie & Raffy He graduated at Ateneo De Davao University His course : BSBA Major in marketing Best quote for him : If it jams..force it. If it breaks...it needs replacement anyway! Passions: His perfume : Fahrenheit and Colors (during his high school days) Music - Lahat! As in pero more on the 60’s Singer - James Taylor (Tat said, he just finished watching his dvd.kaya bukas iba naman ang favorite ko) (hehehe KULIT!!!) Fave actor : Robin Williams Fave actress : Renee Zellwegger Fave movie : Saving Private Ryan (or any WWII stuff) Fave TV show : Tech TV’s Call for Help Foods : Japanese and pizza Dream car : Jaguar (yeah I wish!) Interests : Tat is into scale plastic modeling (WWII fighter planes) Hang-outs: BYTEHEAD INTERNET CAFÉ’ (BF Homes) Best part of being alive : The Chance to learn from your mistakes Things he hate : Dude Pare!, Coniotic boys and girls! (duh!!! Hehehe) 1st and last person he txt : business partners Most fave txt he received : sales today was great He wants Renee Zellwegger to be his txtmate (again!?!) Music he plays in his car : John Mayer The place he wanna go if he’s having problems of the heart : his modelling room,(where my concentration is focused on the project I’m making and not on anything else he said) Person he wanna be with when he’s stranded in an island : Brook Bruke Things he will buy if he has his 1 million US dollar and convert it to pesos the next day! (I would have more than a million by then! Tat said) If he has a minute with Freddie Prinze Jr , he will tell him - Brod, si Scooby Doo ba talagang nagsasalita? He dig out for Fine Scale Modeler Magazine Tat go to bed wearing his boxer shorts and t-shirts Part of his body he like most-fingers coz without he can’t play!! Sexiest body alive : Patricia Javier CHRISTMAS TRIVIA!!! IF THERE’S ONE PERSON HE’D LIKE TO SEE ON Christmas day, it would be His FATHER The present He’d like to receive on Christmas day and from whom : Peace of mind-from my father..telling me that everything I did was all right If he were the modern santa claus, he will probably wear the same stuff He will spend his new year’s eve at home. BEST MEMORY OF 2002 - HIS FATHER BOLIX SUZARA (1946-2002) Thanks Lyn! To submit fascinating facts about FS, just email the webmaster with your fullname and where you're from. Thanx for participating. ||| HOME |||