John's good friend Philip Lazaro, who will direct the PEP blogger's upcoming show, was present during the pictorial, which began at around 10 p.m. and finished at 2:30 a.m.

Yes, Sweet in swimsuit!

The host-comedian underwent a three-day crash diet so he could fit in that thingy which is not exactly a plus-size.

Patingin nga kung "talbog" si Katrina?

He's referring to FHM's Sexiest Pinay Katrina Halili, whose gold swimsuit became the peg of the Showbiz Central host.

At first we thought his next outfit was inspired by either Marimar or Rosalinda.

But John said, "It's Little Red Riding Hood."

"Ayan, emote na..."

Minus the red cloak, mukha na ba akong young girl in the woods?

Preparing for the next phase...

Ang haba ng hair....and eyelashes!

Sweet was indeed a night person.

When this was shot, it was past midnight yet his energy level was still high.

Wait, he's not playing tantrums here.

The idea: Capture the subject in a just-woke-up mode.

The heart obviously represents his being Kapuso.

"Ang saya!!!"