Dominique Cojuangco is not exactly an artista.
But much like her cousins Julia Barretto, Claudia Barretto, and Dani Barretto, she has a following, especially on social media.
After representing the Philippines last November 28, at the Le Bal des Debutantes, a prestigious ball in Paris, Dominique is on to her next project—her 21st birthday.
Last December 10, she joined YouTube and launched 21 Things Before I Turn 21, a series of short videos showing the fun and perks of being the unica hija of actress Gretchen Barretto and business tycoon Tonyboy Cojuangco, and the many things she can do just by being herself.
Here are five reasons why we find Dominique and her "simple life" fascinating!
1. Haggling
Part of her checklist was to discover the fun of haggling in Divisoria, where her cousin Dani is a proud suki.
From Dominique Cojuangco Youtube Channel
Much like a kid in a new place, Dominique adored every little trinket she found including these Mickey Mouse ears.
From Dominique Cojuangco Youtube Channel
And yup, she made tawad.
From Dominique Cojuangco YouTube Channel
2. Exercising with twists
In her latest video, she brought Raymond Gutierrez to experience CrossFit in a farm they "borrowed" in Batangas.
Such workout involves unconventional exercises plus "catching a duck" and doing lunges with buko.
From Dominique Cojuangco Youtube Channel
They knew exactly what they were in for...
From Dominique Cojuangco Youtube Channel
But they kept themselves motivated.
From Dominique Cojuangco Youtube Channel
3. Twerking
Dominique invited fellow "awkward" dancer Ellen Adarna to the twerking activity.
From Dominique Cojuangco Youtube Channel
With the help of dance group G-Force and Teacher Georcelle, the "awkward" dancers eventually learned a thing or two about twerking.
From Dominique Cojuangco Youtube Channel
Twerk it like Dominique!
From Dominique Cojuangco YouTube Channel
4. Babysitting
Juliana, daughter of Richard Gomez and Lucy Torres, joined Dominique in babysitting Kramer kids Kendra, Scarlett, and Gavin.
From Dominique Cojuangco Youtube Channel
How about face painting...with nail polish!
From Dominique Cojuangco Youtube Channel
Fun! Fun! Fun!
From Dominique Cojuangco YouTube Channel
5. Bambiking
For her "go somewhere I haven't been before" challenge, she went to Intramuros with her mom!
She rode a bamboo bike around Intramuros, did more challenges such as eating mangga at bagoong and kutsinta, and brought out the kid in La Greta.
From Dominique Cojuangco Youtube Channel
Dominique and Gretchen even ran into the rain!
From Dominique Cojuangco Youtube Channel
She's turning 21 on February 23. Happy Birthday!
