In an unprecedented move, Pond's was able to get the services of two of the hottest young actors today from rival networks ABS-CBN and GMA-7, Piolo Pascual and Dingdong Dantes, for their Pond's Pinkish White Dream Date Promo.
At the press conference held yesterday, September 18, at Crowne Plaza Hotel in Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Pond's brand manager Jacque Yuengtian explained why they chose Piolo and Dingdong for this campaign ad.
She said, "Because they are the hottest stars in the country. And much more than that, they are the romance icons of the Philippines. Sila yung sexiest and most romantic guys out there."
In the said campaign, two lucky Pond's users will have the chance to have a dream date with either Piolo and Dingdong.
On the other hand, Piolo and Dingdong both expressed how privileged they are to be chosen for this campaign ad, although Dingdong joked that he is more excited about the date.
QTV-11's Sam Oh had a sit-down interview with Piolo and Dingdong during yesterday's launch. This is how it went:
SAM: What is your idea of your dream date?
DINGDONG: Ako, somebody na...not naman the complete opposite of who I am, but somebody that will complement kung ano ako at kung ano ang meron ako. Somebody who is funny, easy to get along with, bubbly, and can be naughty at times.
PIOLO: Ako siguro, I want naman someone who can surprise me.
SAM: Maybe both of you would want someone who is really beautiful?
PIOLO: Not really literally...
SAM: What is your idea of beautiful?
PIOLO: Someone who has sense and can really carry herself in a good conversation.
DINGDONG: For me, someone who can carry herself even if she is still all wrapped up and she can still be sexy even if she doesn't show her skin. And of course, someone who is God-fearing.
SAM: If you will choose a date for each other, who will it be and why? And I'm definitely an option here.
PIOLO: Ikaw na lang! (laughs)
SAM: Why?
PIOLO: Because you're interesting.
DINGDONG: Sa tingin ko, ikaw (Sam) talaga...wala nang iba. The moment you walked in the makeup room, you look refreshing, bagay na bagay kayo.
SAM: You know what guys, I don't want drama, okay? I don't want you guys fighting over girls! (laughs)
SAM: What made you the perfect choice for the Pond's Pinkish White Dream Date Promo?
PIOLO: I don't think I can answer that question, but of course, I'm honored.
DINGDONG: Thank you for saying that it's a perfect choice, but for me, it will really be perfect until that day comes that I will meet the person.
SAM: It's like a joint venture, will there be a joint movie venture?
DINGDONG: Ako, I believe it's a possibility and I'm looking forward.
PIOLO: It's really an honor...
SAM: Why do you even think that you have a bigger heart than the others?
DINGDONG: You cannot claim that you have a bigger heart than the other one, but you know, you should know yourself even more. Kailangang alam mo ang sarili mo. Hindi ka kailangang mag-compare. As long as you're confident about yourself, alam mo hanggang saan ka pupuwedeng magbigay, hindi lang ng puso kundi sarili rin.
PIOLO: Of course, you have to be humble. So, I guess that's for you to let the people shine and not just pointing on yourself. For me, it's the virtue of knowing what it takes to be humble.
SAM: I love it! You know what, you guys are obviously good-looking guys. I never really talked to any of you personally to really know you, but there's so many things behind your beautiful self.
SAM: Being chosen by Pond's to endorse their product, many say that's a statement that you two are the prime talents and kings of two networks.
DINGDONG: I really do not give much importance to title or whatsoever, kasi it's really all about... Siyempre, it all boils down to performance. Para sa akin, I'm very happy kung saan man ako madala ng career ko. Much more that Pond's taking to the picture that made my career more meaningful and colorful.
PIOLO: I'm happy just, you know, that I'm still in the business after quite sometime and ever since naman, I never competed with anyone. I'm competing with myself.
SAM: Moving away from your job right now, what would be your dream job after showbiz naman?
PIOLO: I wanna be a missionary. Especially to the remote areas na hindi na naaabot ng mga churches. And I just want to be able to share the gospel.
DINGDONG: I want to be a bodyguard and during my day-off, I want to be a farmer. I need balance, I think.
SAM: Anyone in particular for whom you would want to be a bodyguard?
DINGDONG: The President of the Philippines.
SAM: And I don't know that you want to be a farmer. What do you want to be farming?
DINGDONG: Mangoes and kambing...
SAM: Oh, you're a man of mystery, Dingdong!
SAM: If you were given the chance to chat to the world's leader, who would that be?
PIOLO: I want to talk to the President of the Philippines because I'm a Filipino and I want to know how we can help.
DINGDONG: Mabigat ‘yan, pero siguro I would like to talk to Manny Pacquiao. He's the leader in sports. I want to talk to him and give him good luck and I want to wish him well with his next fight. And that his winning could prove something else to the world, that the Filipinos can stand up for their discipline and that they are the leader in boxing.
SAM: Of course, you don't have to be dealing a political thing to be the world's leader. You can also be an ambassador for something. So, did you injure your arm because you know...Manny Pacquiao?
DINGDONG: Well, sad to say, I don't have his expertise.
After the question-and-answer portion, Sam threw a game for Piolo and Dingdong. In this game, they had to decide between two choices.
SAM: Dingdong, are you a hopeless romantic or a levelheaded lover?
DINGDONG: Levelheaded lover.
SAM: Piolo, are you artistic or intellectual?
PIOLO: Artistic.
SAM: Do you prefer sexy or sweet?
DINGDONG: Sexy.
SAM: Piolo, do you prefer coffee or tea?
PIOLO: Coffee.
SAM: And the most important question, pinkish white or pale white?
PIOLO & DINGDONG: Pinkish White!