Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Drew Arellano to join marathon in Paris

TV host Drew Arellano is vocal about his steady relationship with celebrity girlfriend Iya Villania yet he dodges rumors that he will ask for her hand in marriage when he goes for a marathon challenge in Paris set on April 15.

"It's too cliche to do it in Paris. I'll propose when she least expects it," he said with a smile, proudly saying that his eight-year affair with the MYX VJ can only be described as "getting better every year."

The travel host of GMA-7's "Unang Hirit" expressed delight that his workout-buff partner is tagging along as he competes for the 42-km challenge. The fact that he is setting foot in Paris for the first time should make the trip extra special.

"Siya yung magiging yaya ko," Drew added with a laugh, then admitted he really wants to go on vacation with Iya. "It's a bonus that there's a race."

Drew has been joining running competitions for the past five years. He regularly wakes up at 3 a.m. to run within Barangay San Antonio in Ortigas. He averages participating in 20 triathlon races in a year including Ironman and Death March. Drew is even part of a celebrity running group that gathers twice a week.

He pointed out, "I enjoy running. It's self reflection and you just need rubber shoes. I'm not a fan of treadmill kasi iba pa rin yung totoong takbo."

Apart from his daily exposure on "Unang Hirit," Drew hosts the travelogue "Weekend Getaway" which airs via GMA News TV every Friday at 10:15 pm; then there's the trivia show "AHA" which he hosts every Sunday that airs Sunday after "Slamdunk."

Drew was twice awarded by the PMPC as Best Travel Show Host for "Balikbayan,"t he former title of "Weekend Getaway" when it was still shown on QTV channel. Drew, a Backroom talent, also bagged Enpress’ Best Host for Educational Show for "AHA."

source: mb.com.ph