If it were up to Solenn Heussaff, one of the country’s busiest actresses today, she would spend all her Christmases in the Philippines. A true fan of noche buena and pasko, she always looks forward to a real holiday experience.
Born to a French father and a Filipino mother, Solenn spent many years of Christmas abroad. “May snow pero wala masyadong lights. ‘Yun ang gusto ko rito sa Philippines. Mahilig tayong mag-decorate. Kahit hindi pa Christmas, three months before, Christmas na agad. You hear Christmas songs on the radio. Sa bawat kanto, may Christmas lights na. You really feel the joy and spirit.”
Adding to that happiness is that she gets to spend time with her immediate family, especially during noche buena, having dinner and exchanging gifts. Her mom and her brother Erwan are usually tasked to do the cooking.
“We always have cheese, caviar and ham. Pinaka-favorite ko ‘yung ham every Christmas,” Solenn confesses.
Contrary to what others may think, the drop-dead sexy artist-actress is no vegetarian but a true-blue meat-lover.
It seemed perfect then for Solenn to endorse Holiday Ham by CDO Premium as it brings together two things she loves – Christmas and ham. “I am happy to endorse a product I believe in. I love bacon, tocino and ham but I am very picky on which brand to choose. I want something that’s real and authentic. I hate extenders,” Solenn says.
When asked for a tip on how to choose a perfect Christmas ham, Solenn has this advice – “Look for the net marks in actual hams, not just in packaging and ads. Only whole-meat hams can be smoked in ham nets and we know that whole meat ham is the best choice.”
“When I’m not working, mas gusto kong magpahinga, nasa bahay lang, nagpi-paint or nagluluto. Those are the things that I enjoy doing.”
Solenn is also busy working on her second exhibit and acting. “Tuloy pa rin ang Encantadia, A1 Ko Sa’Yo, tapos Trip Pinas every Saturday and Taste Buddies na nasa fourth year na.” But despite her fame as an “It Girl” and growing fan base, Solenn is as real as she can when she started in showbiz.
“Never akong nag-change. From day one sa showbiz, how I am or how I am sa TV, it’s the same”, she explains.
That’s Solenn – practical, down-to-earth, and very real. And just like her, “Holiday Ham is for everybody – it’s for everybody who believes in giving themselves the best of everything,” says Solenn.
“Why choose another when you can have a real holiday experience with the real ham? As for me, I only choose Holiday Ham by CDO Premium for noche buena,” Solenn shares.
Solenn encourages Filipinos to choose a real holiday experience. “This Christmas, do not settle for anything less than for your family and friends. Choose nothing but the real ham – Holiday Ham by CDO Premium. You and your family deserve the best this holiday season,” she says.