What are your three favorite restaurants in Manila and what do you like to order in those places?

Chelsea for their Carbonara, Cibo for their Bruschetta and Stewed Pomodoro, and Terraces for their Artichoke Dip.

In your opinion, where in Manila can one spot a lot of cute guys?

Nowhere. Charot! I would say at the gym or M Cafe. (Laughs)

How do you deal with guys who hit on you while you're hanging out with friends? What's the worst pick-up line used on you?

I just smile, nod and then go to the toilet. (Laughs) Worst pick-up line would have to be "Are you tired? ‘Cause you've been running in my dreams all night." PUKE.

Have you dated French guys? Can you compare them to Pinoys? Do you have a preference?

I have dated French men. Sometimes I think they are too self-centered. When you travel with them, there are so many things they don’t want to try. They can’t eat street food, etc. Pinoys are sometimes too possessive like you have to call them to tell them where you are at every time of the day. They’re sometimes too "sticky" to me. But then again, let’s not generalize; these are from my experiences. Not every French or Pinoy guy is the way I just described it. I usually prefer mestizos so I have the good of both and the bad of both. (Laughs)

How has growing up half-French and half-Filipino molded you as a person?

I’m open to a lot of things and I like to try everything. I feel like the world is my home. Every time I’m here, I want to go back to France; every time I’m in France, I want to return here. (Laughs)

What French traits do you like most and like least about yourself?

I like that I’m not judgmental, and I dislike the fact that I am too hard headed sometimes.

What Filipino traits do you like most and like least about yourself?

I’m friendly to everyone around me. I like least that I don’t speak the language! Ah! Have to learn! Pero sobrang hirap! (Laughs)

Solenn's brother Erwan helps her out in Survivor.

How do your parents feel about all the things you're doing--Survivor, your ultra-sexy photo shoots, etc.?

My parents are very cool people. They guide me but never tell me what to do or not to do. They trust my decisions. About my sexy shots, my mum, who’s more conservative than my dad, sometimes says, "Ay, nako Solenn.” But I never do tacky or dirty sexy shoots. I only accept classy, artsy ones or the kind of shots that could be featured in Vogue, Vanity Fair or whatnot.

What is your message to and wish for young Pinays and Pinoys who admire you and are following your career?

Always go for your dreams. Don’t let anyone stop you because anything is possible if you believe in it and yourself, and work hard to obtain your goal. Try to think out of the box and experiment new things that are good for you. Also, don’t believe everything you read or hear; it’s not always true!