MANILA, Philippines – One of Philippine volleyball's best and biggest stars Aby Maraño took over the new Rappler Sports Twitter account on Tuesday, February 2, using the hashtag #AbyTakeover to chat with her fans.
(READ: Highlights: Chris Banchero's Rappler Sports Twitter Takeover)
Maraño, a former De La Salle Lady Spiker in the UAAP, shared plenty of interesting tidbits about herself, and also joked around with her fans in a very entertaining hour of Q and A.
"Sobrang fun kasi mahilig din ako mag-ganyan. Pag nagkaroon ako ng trip ng madaling araw, bigla ako nagpapa #AskAby. Kaya nung ininvite ako nagustuhan ko talaga agad," said Maraño, who was happy to show a different side to her compared to
"Lahat na lang ng tao iniisip na beast mode ako parati, so ngayon soft side of me naman."
(It was super fun because I really love doing this. Sometimes when I feel like it late at night I suddenly tweet #AskAby. So when I got invited for this I liked it right away. Everyone thinks I'm always on beast mode but now I get to show them my softer side.)
Maraño also saw the takeover as a chance to connect more with her supporters, which she would not have been able to do in person.
"Through this, they can reach out to me. And I can reach out to them," she said. "Para nakikita nila na approachable din pala ako, hindi ako santo na sinasamba samba lang as idol or hindi maabot. Kaya ko rin makipagkulitan (So they can see that I'm approachable, I'm not a saint they'll idolize or they can't reach. I can be fun too)."
Maraño did not hold back answering questions and even got personal on potential wedding plans with San Beda Red Lion beau Robert Bolick.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="tl" dir="ltr">Not planning yet :) but hopefully by age of 25-27 jusko naman. HAHA ask nyo po si <a href="https://twitter.com/BabesBolick">@BabesBolick</a> kung ano plano niya! <a href="https://t.co/e3NMiDNSaC">https://t.co/e3NMiDNSaC</a></p>— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapplerSports/status/694421390296920064">February 2, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Of course Bolick, a former DSLU Green Archer as well, teased fans on potentially tying the knot soon.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="tl" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/RapplerSports">@RapplerSports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/jen_aguilar07">@jen_aguilar07</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/vivasportsmgmt">@vivasportsmgmt</a> papakasal na kami! Malapit na hahahahah surprise surprise </p>— Robert Bolick (@BabesBolick) <a href="https://twitter.com/BabesBolick/status/694435843138678784">February 2, 2016</a></blockquote>
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The former two-time UAAP MVP gave out advice to fans struggling with school.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="tl" dir="ltr">Basta't mag-pokus ka lang sa pag-aaral mo. Mag pursige ka. Mag adjust ka rin sa mga classmates mo always makisama :) <a href="https://t.co/RGKsIwGtNZ">https://t.co/RGKsIwGtNZ</a></p>— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapplerSports/status/694433486132752384">February 2, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Study really really well so that in time you'll get to where you wanna get. :)) You'll go places! BEASTMODE! <a href="https://t.co/NyvLihONF3">https://t.co/NyvLihONF3</a></p>— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapplerSports/status/694421818996686848">February 2, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Maraño, a 3-time UAAP champion, shared other dreams she plans on pursuing.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="tl" dir="ltr">GUMAWA NG PELIKULA <3 Malapit na.... abangan! HAHAHAHA <a href="https://t.co/QNdiHQBOks">https://t.co/QNdiHQBOks</a></p>— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapplerSports/status/694430327238832128">February 2, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="tl" dir="ltr">HAHAHAHA SI ENCHONG DEE :)) ULTIMATE CRUSH <3 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PatayTayoKayBertaNiyan?src=hash">#PatayTayoKayBertaNiyan</a> <a href="https://t.co/yIReSU21v9">https://t.co/yIReSU21v9</a></p>— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapplerSports/status/694432008580141056">February 2, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="tl" dir="ltr">ROMCOM <3 Drama pwede rin pero ako yung kontra bida HAHA :) Madadala na ako ng kilay ko jan. <a href="https://t.co/cpYCSyIh5r">https://t.co/cpYCSyIh5r</a></p>— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapplerSports/status/694433116295864320">February 2, 2016</a></blockquote>
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As well as her plans for a volleyball camp.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I'm planning to organise a volleyball camp po. I just need to fix my schedules but I really want to conduct one! :) <a href="https://t.co/SbHqkCp0Zs">https://t.co/SbHqkCp0Zs</a></p>— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapplerSports/status/694430885173526533">February 2, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Ever wonder if Maraño prefers lights out, or lights on?
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="tl" dir="ltr">LIGHTS OUT! Para challenging. Ikaw ba, ano bet mo? :) Mahilig kasi ako sa horror eh kaya bet ko mga eksenang madilim <a href="https://t.co/IUIxUSbrrp">https://t.co/IUIxUSbrrp</a></p>— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapplerSports/status/694431424355524609">February 2, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Even Maraño's signature hairclips were a special mention.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="tl" dir="ltr">TRUE! May powers ang hairclips ko :) Kaya kahit tinatamaan sila ng bola hindi sila natitinag! :) plakado pa rin sila <a href="https://t.co/UOwCRdxpZ1">https://t.co/UOwCRdxpZ1</a></p>— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapplerSports/status/694430540166930433">February 2, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Maraño also recalled her UAAP days.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="tl" dir="ltr">Pinaka-favorite ko Season 76, my last playing year :)) Kasi super bigay todo ako nun sa paglalaro at sa pagmamahal! <a href="https://t.co/ZwmDNJghif">https://t.co/ZwmDNJghif</a></p>— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapplerSports/status/694416718098096128">February 2, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="tl" dir="ltr">Si <a href="https://twitter.com/kimfajardo9">@kimfajardo9</a> Parati ko lang siya kinukulit at nilalambing. Kahit sa Volley Friends pipasadahan ko siya ng biro :) <a href="https://t.co/4eaViqkxhr">https://t.co/4eaViqkxhr</a></p>— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapplerSports/status/694420676283875328">February 2, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="tl" dir="ltr">I LOVE IT! He taught me so much about life. Hindi lang sa Volleyball pati sa buhay hinanda niya ako, pinatatag. <3 <a href="https://t.co/4fyw4OU1Qf">https://t.co/4fyw4OU1Qf</a></p>— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapplerSports/status/694422163965644800">February 2, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="tl" dir="ltr">HINDI AKO GALIT! :) Ganun tala may nananalo-may natatalo :) ang pinakaimportanteng laban ay laban ng BUHAY :) PAK! <a href="https://t.co/56IQLskSbp">https://t.co/56IQLskSbp</a></p>— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapplerSports/status/694426207421538304">February 2, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="ht" dir="ltr">Close ko si Ly, Den, Bea, Ate Charo, Dzi, Fille, Jem, etc... :)) <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OBF?src=hash">#OBF</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ANIMO?src=hash">#ANIMO</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AbyTakeover?src=hash">#AbyTakeover</a> <a href="https://t.co/eg02Gqy8S7">https://t.co/eg02Gqy8S7</a></p>— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapplerSports/status/694427972099448832">February 2, 2016</a></blockquote>
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And what will it take for the Lady Spikers to win it all once again this UAAP Season 78?
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">HEART. PERSEVERANCE. DETERMINATION. WILL TO WIN. FAITH and more... <3 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ANIMO?src=hash">#ANIMO</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AbyTakeover?src=hash">#AbyTakeover</a> <a href="https://t.co/aw8ugE3KxR">https://t.co/aw8ugE3KxR</a></p>— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapplerSports/status/694432861860921344">February 2, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Finally, want to know Maraño's cooking skills?
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="tl" dir="ltr">NAMAN! Baka pag natikman mo ang Pork Steak ko eh makalimutan mo pangalan mo! :) Specialty ko rin ang TORTANG TALONG! <a href="https://t.co/CxK1TRWST9">https://t.co/CxK1TRWST9</a></p>— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapplerSports/status/694425243868205056">February 2, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Bye bye loves! I had so much fun answering your wonderful questions <3 will try to answer pa some using my acct <a href="https://t.co/0SrgBtbIrH">pic.twitter.com/0SrgBtbIrH</a></p>— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapplerSports/status/694435371573088256">February 2, 2016</a></blockquote>
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