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8 Things You Didn't Know About Joshua Garcia (Summer Edition)

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<p><strong>Joshua Garcia </strong>is no stranger to <strong><em>Metro</em></strong>. He has graced the publication&#x27;s cover and has always been recognized by the lifestyle brand as one of the best-dressed men in showbiz, like at <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/people/2024/11/25/metro-best-dressed-awardees-at-star-magical-christmas-2024-1006" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the Star Magical Christmas event</a> last year. We typically see him in dapper suits at red carpet events and <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/people/digital-covers/joshua-garcia-julia-barretto-unhappy-for-you-metro/38674" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">photo shoots</a>, but catching up with him in a different and more laid-back setting in Boracay was nice. We traveled to the island for the <strong>Sprite Summer Playhouse and Sunset Party</strong>, a Laboracay (or &quot;Love Boracay&quot;) event he graced with <strong></strong>BGYO<strong></strong>.</p><p>Joshua, who will star in the upcoming Philippine adaptation of the hit K-drama <em><strong>It&#x27;s Okay to Not Be Okay</strong></em>, chatted with us about all things summer. Get to know this heartthrob better below:</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><em></em></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJLMeoOJIT3/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=864&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A751348.2000000477%2C%22ls%22%3A750992.8000000119%2C%22le%22%3A751297.3000000119%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong>What&#x27;s your favorite snack?</strong></div><p>&quot;Favorite summer snack <em>ay</em> fruits. <em>Mahilig ako ako sa mga prutas</em>, <em>lalo na ngayon</em>, <em>manga </em>(mango)<em></em>. <em>Mahilig ako sa mangg</em><em>a</em>.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>What song is in your summer playlist?</strong></div><p><strong></strong>Joshua said that even when it&#x27;s summer, his song choices do not have a summery vibe. He said, &quot;<em>Kahit</em> summer, <em>parang &#x27;yung mga</em> music <em>na pinapakinggan ko</em>, &#x27;Multo,&#x27; &#x27;<em>yung mga ganyan</em>. Cup of Joe <em>&#x27;yung kumanta ng</em> &#x27;Multo.&#x27; <em>Mga ganyan</em>... <em>kasi depende sa</em> <em>uso ngayon</em>. <em>Ngayon &#x27;yan &#x27;yung uso </em>so <em>&#x27;yan ang pinapakinggan ko.</em>&quot; But he also recommended the songs of BINI, especially &quot;Pantropiko&quot; which is the perfect summer anthem.</p><div><br/></div><div><em></em><em></em><strong></strong></div><div><strong>What&#x27;s your favorite summer outfit?</strong></div><div><strong></strong></div><p>Summer is the perfect time for bare and laid-back looks, and it&#x27;s fun to put together clothes that exude lightness and a carefree vibe. When it comes to dressing up for this time of the year, Joshua shared, &quot;<em>Mahilig ako mag</em>-T-shirt <em>lang</em>. T-shirt, shorts, <em>tapos tsinelas. Hindi ako mahilig mag-sapatos sa </em>beach <em>kasi </em>hassle... <em></em>So, <em></em>slippers, shorts, T-shirt.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@metrodotstyle/video/7499294044661484808" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7499294044661484808" id="v45110289027708440" style="max-width:605px;min-width:325px"><iframe name="__tt_embed__v45110289027708440" sandbox="allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-same-origin" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed/v2/7499294044661484808?lang=en-US&amp;referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%3Fitem%3Durn%3Anewsml%3Aod2-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com%3A2025-05-06T16%3A13%3A11.319735%3A6ac923f4-8d48-4975-b5c0-b112cedfac62%26action%3Dedit" style="width:100%;height:740px;display:block;visibility:unset;max-height:740px"></iframe></blockquote><script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong>What summer destination is on your bucket list?</strong></div><div><strong></strong></div><p>&quot;Maldives. <em>Nakapag</em>-El Nido <em>na ako</em>. <em>Ganda ng</em> El Nido. Nakapag-Siargao <em>na ako</em> for <em>It&#x27;s Okay to Not Be Okay</em>. <em>Medyo marami na rin ako nalibot dito</em> <em>sa Pilipinas</em>. <em>Parang gusto ko naman ma-try sa ibang bansa</em>.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>What summer activity would you like to try?</strong></div><p><strong></strong>&quot;<em>Dati gusto ko &#x27;yung</em> jet ski. <em>Ngayon,</em> <em>parang, siguro gusto ko na lang masubukan &#x27;yung l</em><em>umilipad ka</em> <em>tapos hinihila ka ng</em> speedboat, parasailing.&quot; </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Swimming, hiking, or camping?</strong></div><p>&quot;Camping. <em>Nakapag</em>-camp <em>na ako</em> once, <em>hindi ko pa ulit nagagawa</em>.<em> May sine</em>-set <em>kami ngayon </em><em>na bago</em>. <em>Magka-</em>camp <em>ulit kami ng</em> team <em>ko</em>.&quot;</p><div><strong></strong><br/></div><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@iam.joshuagarcia/video/7499389485562613010" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7499389485562613010" id="v78202122637228320" style="max-width:605px;min-width:325px"><iframe name="__tt_embed__v78202122637228320" sandbox="allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-same-origin" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed/v2/7499389485562613010?lang=en-US&amp;referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%3Fitem%3Durn%3Anewsml%3Aod2-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com%3A2025-05-06T16%3A13%3A11.319735%3A6ac923f4-8d48-4975-b5c0-b112cedfac62%26action%3Dedit" style="width:100%;height:722px;display:block;visibility:unset;max-height:722px"></iframe><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@iam.joshuagarcia/video/7499389485562613010" style="width:325px" target="_blank"><span>Watch on TikTok</span></a></blockquote><script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong>Pool or beach?</strong></div><p><strong></strong>&quot;Beach&quot;</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Road trip or cruise?</strong></div><p>&quot;Road trip. <em>Takot ako sa dagat e</em>. <em>Lalo na pagka sa gitna na ng dagat</em>.&quot;</p><div><strong></strong><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Related: </strong><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/people/digital-covers/joshua-garcia-julia-barretto-unhappy-for-you-metro/38674" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto Are Happy for Each Other</strong></a></div>

<p>We caught up with Metro cover star Joshua Garcia in Boracay and chatted about all things summer—from the song in his summer playlist to the summery destination on his bucket list. </p>

We caught up with Metro cover star Joshua Garcia in Boracay and chatted about all things summer—from the song in his summer playlist to the summery destination on his bucket list.