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EXCLUSIVE: Meet the Pinay Chloe Grace Moretz

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Rhys Buccat, ABS-CBN News

<p>MANILA -- From reigning Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach to primetime sweetheart Liza Soberano, the Philippines does not have a shortage of beautiful women. </p><p>Just recently, another Pinay beauty has been making headlines globally, having been featured in different websites, including The Sun, Elite Daily, Teen Vogue, and MTV. </p><figure class="op-interactive"><div id="IVS_ABS_Body_Video_1_Container"> <ivs-player id="IVS_ABS_Body_Video_1" data-ivs-spid="3001339" data-ivs-key="e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603" data-ivs-vid="1460735" data-ivs-floating="1"></ivs-player> <script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/iframe-parent.js"></script> <script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js"></script> </div></figure><address style="text-align:center">Video by Rhys Buccat, ABS-CBN News</address><p>Meet Edcell Ched, a 20-year-old fast food crew who happens to look like American actress and model Chloë Grace Moretz. </p><p>A native of Malabon City, Ched&#x27;s instant fame began when a netizen, Jesse Carls, shared a snapshot of her while she was on duty at the Navotas branch of Jollibee. </p><p>&quot;Customer po siya nung gabi. Naaalala ko po siya kasi nagpa-picture po talaga siya sa akin na kaming dalawa lang. Tapos ang pinost niya po ay &#x27;yung stolen,&quot; Ched recalled in an exclusive interview with ABS-CBN News on Tuesday. </p><p>(She was my customer that night. I remember her because she took a photo with just the two of us. But she posted the stolen shot.)</p><p>The unsuspecting service crew said she had no idea that her photo would become viral on social media, garnering over 3,200 shares and 41,000 reactions as of this writing.</p><p>According to her, she only learned that she was already the talk of the town when random netizens began sending her private messages and adding her on Facebook. </p><div><strong>Not a big fan of Chloe </strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/news-special1/entertainment/12/13/jolli-5.jpg"/><figcaption><div class="embed-desc"><em>Photo by Rhys Buccat, ABS-CBN News</em></div></figcaption></figure></div><p>Although many of her friends have already noticed her resemblance to Moretz, Ched said she was initially not a big fan. </p><p>&quot;Mula po noong dumami na ang nagsabi sa akin na kamukha ko siya, tinignan ko siya sa Internet. Then pinanood ko na po &#x27;yong mga movies niya,&quot; she said. </p><p>(As the number of people claiming that we’re lookalikes grew, I searched her up on the Internet. Then I watched some of her movies.)</p><p>According to Ched, she can only name a few of Moretz&#x27;s movies, but perhaps her favorites include the action-filled &quot;Kick-Ass&quot; and the romantic drama &quot;If I Stay.&quot;</p><p>But her interest in the Hollywood celebrity grew when Moretz herself tweeted about her and claimed that, indeed, they &quot;do look very like.&quot;</p><ul class="op-related-articles" title="Read">	<li><strong>VIRAL: </strong> <a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/life/12/08/16/viral-chloe-grace-moretz-tweets-about-pinay-lookalike">Chloe Grace Moretz tweets about Pinay lookalike</a></li></ul><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">WHOAAAA we do look very like <a href="https://t.co/T7uJdETqIg">https://t.co/T7uJdETqIg</a></p>— Chloë Grace Moretz (@ChloeGMoretz) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChloeGMoretz/status/806471620311269376">December 7, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script><p>While this seems overwhelming for Ched, she is thankful to Moretz for recognizing her beauty. </p><p>&quot;Siya nga din po mismo nagulat. Nakaka-proud po kasi napansin niya po tayong mga Pilipino. Maski po siya nag-agree na we do look very alike. Nakakatuwa po, nakakakilig,&quot; Ched said. </p><p>(Even she was shocked. I feel really proud because she noticed us, Filipinos. Even she, agrees that we do look very alike. It feels good.)</p><p>&quot;Mayroong Jollibee sa ibang bansa, baka gusto niyang i-try,&quot; she added. </p><p>(There are Jollibee branches abroad, maybe she’d like to try them.)</p><div><strong>An aspiring educator </strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/news-special1/entertainment/12/13/jolli-3.jpg"/><figcaption><div class="embed-desc"><em>Photo by Rhys Buccat, ABS-CBN News</em></div></figcaption></figure></div><p>Now on her final year in college, Ched, an Early Childhood Education major at the City of Malabon University, is excited to start a teaching career. </p><p>She told ABS-CBN News that teaching children has always been her passion-- something she inherited from her mother who raised three kids. </p><p>&quot;Gusto ko pong magturo talaga. Gusto ko ng mga bata, gusto ko lang kasama sila,&quot; she said. &quot;Gusto kong naririnig &#x27;yong mga bata na nagsasabing &#x27;teacher, teacher.&#x27;&quot;</p><p>(I really like teaching. I like kids, being around them. I like hearing them say “teacher, teacher.”)</p><p>At 20, Ched is already the bread winner of her family. She currently sends herself to school, and at the same time supports her mother and younger sibling, who is also a student. </p><p>&quot;Self-supporting po talaga ako. &#x27;Yung mama ko, wala po siyang trabaho, and &#x27;yung kapatid ko, married na po siya. Kaya po kailangan kong magtrabaho dito sa Jollibee. Dito po talaga &#x27;yung pinagkukunan ko ng pang-aral,&quot; she said. </p><p>(I am really self-supporting. My mother doesn’t have a job, and my sister is already married. That’s why I have to work here in Jollibee. Here is where I get money for school.)</p><p>Her father died when she was only 10. </p><div><strong>On handling fame </strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/news-special1/entertainment/12/13/jolli-1.jpg"/><figcaption><div class="embed-desc"><em>Photo by Rhys Buccat, ABS-CBN News</em></div></figcaption></figure></div><p>Like many millennials on social media, Ched is also flattered by the attention she is getting from her over 60,000 followers on Facebook. </p><p>&quot;Nagulat po, kasi sa isang gabi normal ka lang, pero kinabukasan libu-libo na &#x27;yong likes mo sa Facebook. Ang normal na tao hindi naman po makakakuha ng ganoon karaming followers at likes sa kakaunting oras lang,&quot; she said. </p><p>(I was shocked because one night I’m just an ordinary person, then the day after I already have thousands of likes on Facebook. A normal person doesn’t really get that many followers and likes in such a short time.)</p><p>But this popularity isn&#x27;t limited to online. In the real world, Ched is also a celebrity, especially among Jollibee customers. </p><p>&quot;Lalo na po kapag on-duty ako. Mayroon pong biglang magsasabing, &#x27;Uy, si Chloe,&#x27; ganun po.&quot; Mayroon din pong mga batang minsan may dala silang tablet at nagpapa-picture sila gano&#x27;n,&quot; she said. </p><p>(Especially when I’m on duty. There are people who say, “Oh, there’s Chloe!” Something like that. There are also kids who have tablets and ask me for a photo.)</p><p>Although she is currently in a relationship, Ched said there are a lot of boys who are showing interest to her now. Despite this, she chooses to remain loyal to her boyfriend. </p><div><strong>Ready for showbiz? </strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/news-special1/entertainment/12/13/jolli-4.jpg"/><figcaption><div class="embed-desc"><em>Photo by Rhys Buccat, ABS-CBN News</em></div></figcaption></figure></div><p>A die-hard James Reid fan, Ched said she has always been following the actor&#x27;s projects, although sometimes she would miss episodes of &quot;Till I Met You&quot; when she comes home late. </p><p>She said is also an avid supporter of &quot;Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7&quot; housemate Tanner Mata. </p><p>When asked is she wants to join showbiz, Ched just smiled and said: &quot;&#x27;Pagka naman po may magandang opportunity, okay lang po. Basta ang gusto ko lang &#x27;yong sa pamilya ko, na madala ko sila sa mas magandang buhay po.&quot; </p><p>(If there’s a good opportunity, it’s okay with me. All I want is to bring my family to a better life.)</p><p>And what does Jollibee think of Ched&#x27;s success?</p><p>Public relations director Arline Adeva told ABS-CBN News: &quot;If not in our TVCs , we can consider her of course for our other requirements where we usually tap our deep pool of internal talents.&quot; </p><p>So don&#x27;t be surprised if you see Ched&#x27;s face on TV commercials or billboards anytime soon. </p>

<p>Meet Edcell Ched, a 20-year-old fast food crew who happens to look like American actress and model Chloë Grace Moretz. </p><p> </p>

Meet Edcell Ched, a 20-year-old fast food crew who happens to look like American actress and model Chloë Grace Moretz.

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EXCLUSIVE: Meet the Pinay Chloe Grace Moretz

Rhys Buccat,

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Published Dec 13, 2016 06:58 PM PHT

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Updated Apr 18, 2017 04:53 PM PHT

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