Derrick Monasterio starts weightlifting training, inspired by Hidilyn Diaz

Kapuso actor Derrick Monasterio is taking his passion for fitness to another level as he gets in shape for weightlifting.

In an interview during Derrick's Kapuso Brigade virtual guesting, the actor and singer shared his passion for the sport and how he dreams of training with Olympic gold medalist for women's weightlifting, Hidilyn Diaz.

"Siguro mga two years ko na siyang ginagawa and na-hook ako sa sport na 'yun kasi may competition kasi ayaw ko nang magbuhat lang gusto kong nanalo. Nakahanap ako ng perfect sport for me," the 26-year-old actor explains.

He talked about his lifestyle changes in preparation for weightlifting, which include having three trainers and a personal diet plan.

"Nag-da-diet lang ako araw araw at may mga coach lang ako tapos sobang disciplined sa pagtulog. Ngayon, hindi na ako nagpupuyat. Siguro mga six months na akong maganda 'yung tulog."

During a recent media conference for his new single "Virgo," Derrick revealed his dreams of becoming a professional athlete.

“Hindi naman talaga ako nagpapa-sexy, eh. I work out because I want to get stronger…I want to become an Olympic athlete. I also want to join CrossFit Games in the United States.”

For now, his main focus is making his single "Virgo" reach more listeners. The single is a pop love song track with an upbeat melody and lyrics speaking about a lost love.

"For now our main plan is to let the world hear 'Virgo' muna and if it goes viral baka pwede na ulit gumawa ng another song in the same genre. Kasi it means they accepted me as this type of pop artist.

He concludes, "Sana maging successful muna siya. I'm sure if this goes off marami pang susunod."

Listen to "Virgo" under GMA Music, out now on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube and other digital streaming platforms.

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