We can't deny the love being showered upon Can't Buy Me Love actor Anthony Jennings. Bringing his own down-to-earth charm to Snoop, the magnetism of his character shines brighter with the 23-year-old's spin. Need further proof? Below, watch this exclusive 10 Things video where Anthony shares never-before-heard fun facts and personal tidbits about his life!
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1. He doesn't like okra.
While he normally eats his veggies, Anthony can't stand the texture of okra. It's the only food he stays away from.
2. He loves to play computer games.
"Tambay ako sa [computer] shop," he reveals with a laugh. If you're an avid gamer, you may have stumbled upon him online during a round of League of Legends or Red Alert.
3. He loves to watch anime.
Nothing beats the classics for Anthony! While he appreciates current shows like Attack on Titan, his favorite remains to be Naruto.
4. He knows how to use nunchucks.
Dabbling into martial arts from an early age, Anthony took up taekwondo as a kid. While he didn't complete training for a black belt, he shares that he still knows the basics. His forte, however, is using nunchucks. "Magaling ako mag-tsako," he quips.
5. He loves dogs.
A self-confessed dog lover, Anthony shares that he's the type of person to fawn over random puppies on the street. There are two extra-special canines close to his heart, though: his pomeranian Champi and aspin Cyrax.
You don't get to see them much on his socials because Anthony says "gusto ko private 'yung life nila." But luckily, he shared exclusive photos to Preview of intimate moments with his fur babies. Aww!
6. His go-to guitar song is "The Best Part."
While Anthony knows how to play the guitar, there's only one song that he believes he has perfected. "Kahit nakapikit ako, kaya kong tugtugin 'yun," he says of Daniel Caesar's "Best Part." He even gave us a sample!
7. His eye color is hazel brown.
One of the queries Anthony always gets asked is regarding the color of his eyes. He sets the record straight and explains that they're hazel, and this color tends to reflect the environment he's in. That's why they can appear brown, green, or gray. So cool!
8. One of his fondest childhood memories is joining his friends in Christmas caroling.
The actor recalls how he used to hide behind his friends because he didn't look like a local. According to Anthony, it affected the tips they were getting!
9. His childhood dream was to become a security guard.
He says that he thought it was the same as being a cop.
10. He loves OPM rap.
Remember the viral SnoRene video that Maris Racal posted? The song could easily be part of Anthony's playlist. A fan of OPM rap, he prides himself on being well-versed in the genre. He listens to Hev Abi, Loonie, Flow G, and non-mainstream artists.
Bonus fact: Snoop's first scene with Maris Racal's character Irene is his favorite in the show "Can't Buy Me Love."
Wonder how the SnoRene chemistry developed? Anthony reveals that it all started with their first scene together! Fun fact: that scene only took one take to film.
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