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Elyson also has the makings of a basketball hunk. 

By GIA ALLANA SORIANO

 

A photo posted by Elyson De Dios (@elysondedios) on

Sep 1, 2015 at 9:10pm PDT

Aside from being a “matinee idol,” Elyson de Dios also once hoped to become a professional basketball player. The 16-year-old shares, “[If hindi ako nag-StarStruck itutuloy ko] 'yung pagiging basketball player ko po. Gusto ko po talaga. And gusto ng daddy ko, ng papa ko po, na maging basketball player po ako. Kasi dati gusto rin niya pero walang nagpro-provide sa kanya. So I want to continue his dreams po.”

He even confessed that he didn’t want to pursue show business before joining StarStruck. He explains, “First time ko dito sa Manila nung nag-audition ako. I’m so lucky po. Pero dati ayaw ko talaga. [Kasi] 'yung sa talent po, wala po akong ipapakita.”

READ: Why Elyson de Dios joined 'StarStruck' 

But despite thinking that his skills are lacking, the artista hopeful was still able to make it this far. He elaborates, “Pero nung pinili pa rin 'yung mga top boys sa ranking, ako pa rin 'yung first.”

He also says that he enjoys singing. He quips, “I love to sing sa CR.”

PHOTOS: 'StarStruck' Spotlight, Elyson de Dios