Alyssa goes by the nickname Chi, while Gabriella is Gabs. Find out more about this stylish duo. By MARAH RUIZ, Interview by JANIS IAN GOPEZ
1. They have a wide age gap.
"We're eight years apart. We have a large age gap so our relationship has [always] been an ate and bunso relationship," says Alyssa or Chi.
2. They fight over make-up and clothes.
"We share everything—clothes, make-up—which is also what makes us fight. I think that's usual," Chi shares. Gabs calls them "sister probs."
3. Their disagreements are short.
"We become quiet and then later wala na. Parang walang nangyari," explains Gabs. The two are very vocal so they are able to talk out their problems.
4. They are very close to their parents.
"They were young parents din so they raised us as young people din. Never kaming nagkaroon ng parang our parents are so strict that we're afraid to talk to them," Chi tells GMANetwork.com. The family also consults one another when making big decisions.
5. Getting an education is very important to them.
"It's important to them (parents) that we finish school and take school seriously," says Chi. When she was younger, she joined showbiz but had to stop because of school.
6. But they got to choose what degree to pursue.
"Our parents are super, 'do whatever,'" Gabs says. She is currently still in school pursuing graphic design while Chi has a degree in psychology.
7. They like going to the movies.
"We're serious movie goers. Parang almost once a week ata we watch a movie," Chi shares. Their dad usually picks the movies. The last movie they all enjoyed? Avengers.
8. They hang out in Chi's room.
"When I wake up I go to her room agad. Tapos we eat there," says Gabs. The sisters also like getting their nails done together.
9. The whole family has a sweet tooth.
"Even when we're out, biglang magte-text 'yung mom ko or 'yung dad ko. 'Buy dessert naman. Wala tayong dessert,'" Gabs explains. According to the sisters, their family never has a meal without dessert.
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10. Chi is a huge Regine Velasquez fan.
"Growing up around my dad and his line of work, Regine Velasquez is number one talaga," Chi says. She also likes Rico Blanco, while Gabs likes Up Dharma Down.