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We all know that Thea's favorite color is pink. Whether it's her room, clothes, or even the little things, pink always seems to make an appearance. However, there's another color she loves - perhaps nearly as much as pink.
What is Thea's second favorite color?
Red
For all 21 years of her life, Thea has called Metro Manila home. Born in San Juan, lived in Quezon City, San Juan, and Manila, and educated in those cities as well. But her roots trace back to this province, where her father was born and raised.
What province is Thea from?
Davao
From Kinder all the way to Grade 6, ICAns wear their class color during field trips, intrams, and other batch activities. While most students switched colors between the lower and upper grades, Thea stayed loyal to the same color throughout her entire grade school journey.
What was Thea's class color in grade school?
Blue
Thea was an early talker who said her first word at just six months old. One family member in particular was so proud that they eagerly shared the news with relatives and friends, telling them what her first word had been.
What was Thea's first word?
"Papa"
Thea always brings a stress ball with her wherever she goes. He has curly green hair and a friendly smile on his face. He has also made quite a few appearances on her Instagram, especially on her dump account.
What is the name of Thea's stress ball?
Nelson
From social media and messaging platforms to games and productivity tools, Thea uses a variety of apps in her daily life. However, one stands above the rest as the one she finds herself opening more than any other - whether out of habit, convenience, or enjoyment.
What is Thea's favorite app?
Spotify
Thea has two dogs who are very different in personality: Annika (Nika) and Sienna (Nana). Nika is known for being dominant and eager for attention, while Nana prefers taking things at her own pace and enjoys lounging comfortably around the house.
What breeds are Thea's dogs?
Maltese (Nika) and Shih Tzu (Nana)
Throughout her 13-year stay in ICA, Thea has had strengths and weaknesses in various areas, but one subject stood out in an unexpected way. It wasn't the one she thought she would do well in, yet she consistently performed strongly in it.
What subject in school was Thea surprisingly good at?
Chinese
Two days before her 18th birthday, Thea found out she got accepted into her dream university and course: UP Manila, BS Speech Pathology. Surprisingly, she wasn't at home or at school when it happened - she was on a trip to a foreign country, enjoying an adventure that made the moment even more memorable.
Where was Thea when she found out that she got accepted into UP Manila, BS Speech Pathology?
Tokyo, Japan
Thea is not a picky eater at all. She usually eats or drinks just about anything without complaint. However, there is one particular thing that she absolutely cannot stand the smell or taste of.
What is the one food or drink Thea absolutely dislikes?
Coffee
Thea is an avid Disney fan and loves to watch Disney movies and listen to Disney soundtracks. Among all the Disney Princesses, there is one who resonates with her the most because she sees herself in her optimism, loyalty, and determination to keep going.
Who is Thea's favorite Disney Princess?
Anna
No matter how busy the day has been, Thea's family always makes time for a nightly routine. After having dinner together, reading a devotional from Our Daily Bread, and talking about the highs and lows of their day, they gather around the table for a game that has become a beloved family tradition.
What game does Thea play with her family every night?
Mahjong
When Thea chose to pursue BS Speech Pathology, she found a field that perfectly matched her interests and strengths. But before fully committing to that path, there was another degree program she could easily picture herself studying.
If Thea had not pursued BS Speech Pathology, what degree program would she most likely have taken instead?
BA/BS Psychology
Everyone knows Thea as a musician who plays both the piano and the violin - the very instruments that inspired the names of tonight's teams. Piano was actually her first instrument, but frequent changes in teachers led her to switch to violin, which eventually became her dominant instrument.
How old was Thea when she started playing piano and violin?
3 years old (piano) and 4 years old (violin)
Thea's nickname is quite intuitive - it comes from the last part of her real name, Althea. But there is another nickname she has considered rebranding to in college, and she's even thinking about rebranding to it when she becomes an SLP. You may not immediately understand where it comes from, but if you pay close attention to her real name, you might be able to figure it out.
What is Thea's other nickname?
Ali/Aly/Allie/Ally
(P.S. Do you guys think I should spell it with one L or two Ls? With an IE or a Y?)
Thea's favorite flower carries both personal and symbolic meaning. Not only is it her birth flower, but her brother folded her senior retreat letters into origami versions of it, making it even more special.
What is Thea's favorite flower?
Rose
Whenever Thea goes out with friends, there's a small accessory she almost always wears. It's simple but meaningful, and it has become a quiet part of her everyday look during gatherings and casual meetups.
What accessory does Thea always wear during hangouts with friends?
Pink and white bracelet with her name on it
Every UP student has a program adviser - a faculty member assigned to guide, mentor, and evaluate them throughout their academic journey. For Thea, her program adviser is someone she deeply looks up to and considers her idol for both her expertise in the field of speech pathology and the way she supports students unconditionally.
Who is Thea's program adviser and idol?
Ma'am Ellyn Chua
After graduating from UP Manila, Thea is bound by a Return Service Agreement (RSA) that requires her to work in the Philippines for two years within five years of graduation. Once her RSA is complete, she plans to study abroad for her master's degree, looking towards places known for strong programs, global opportunities, and a new environment for growth.
Where does Thea want to study for her master's degree?
Hong Kong, Singapore, or Australia
No matter where she goes or who she talks to, there's always one question that people seem to ask Thea over and over again. She has answered this question so many times that she could probably recite her response in her sleep - but it's always asked with genuine curiosity and interest.
What is the question Thea is always asked?
"Can you teach me how to play piano/violin?"
When people ask Thea what her favorite ice cream flavor is, she says vanilla. However, that isn't actually her real answer! Her true favorite is something far more specific and rare - and she's only had it two times in her entire life.
What is Thea's favorite ice cream flavor?
Strawberry cheesecake
In most of her friend groups, Thea is the outgoing and bubbly extrovert. Whenever she goes out with friends, there's one task they usually leave in her hands, and that's when all eyes land on her.
What do Thea's friends usually ask her to do during hangouts?
Speak/order for the entire group
In her second year of college, Thea joined forces with two other talented students for UP Manila's Got Talent. Combining violin, piano, and vocals, their trio not only won the competition, but also performed at various university events, showcasing both their skills and the healing power of music.
What is the name of the musical trio Thea was part of?
Rehabilitones
Thinking far into the future, Thea imagines what her life might look like beyond school and career. If all goes according to plan, she wants to have four beautiful kids (two boys and two girls), and she already knows exactly what she would name them.
From oldest to youngest:
What are the names of Thea's (future) kids?
Evan, Aria, Emmett, Audrey
When asked about astrology, most people give just one sign, which is their sun sign. However, Thea fully identifies with her sun, moon, and rising signs, which together describe her core, emotions, and outward energy.
What is Thea's sun, moon, and rising sign?
Gemini sun, Aries moon, Cancer rising