Churp Churp Alpha – Maria Elena

Down-to-earth, witty and out-spoken, this week’s featured Alpha definitely catches our attention with her humour and spontaneity! As seen on her Youtube videos, she practically speaks and expresses her thoughts in her own way about topics which we could all relate to in real life.
Naturally beautiful Maria, blogs and makes videos about everything interesting, travel logs and even, make-up tutorial! All packaged with a twist of humour and charm , Maria’s definitely an Alpha you should follow to get your daily giggles. Alpha of the week, Maria Elena!

What inspired you to start producing video blogs as well as written blogs?
My inspiration comes from random things which can be related to me or others.

What do you do aside being a social media icon?
I have my full time job, currently preparing for my wedding, learning, and so much more!
Tell us the challenges you face when you’re getting more and more recognised on social media platforms all this while?
One of the hardest challenges I’m currently facing is being pressured by people to make new videos and blogposts.

Do you collaborate with other video bloggers and does being in front of the camera come natural to you?
I wish I could collaborate with other vloggers! But due to some circumstances, it’s quite hard to arrange such. Being in front of the camera all alone in my own room is easy. I treat my camera as if it’s a friend. Haha!

What is the type of content for your videos/ blog?
I try to keep my videos/blog as real as possible. I want to be relatable and I want people to feel that they can be themselves.

Tell us your biggest accomplishment?
It has to be completing my Umrah earlier this year =)

What do you do to eliminate nervousness and jitters when facing a crowd?
I drink a lot do some light muscle stretches and just remind myself that a crowd consists of people like me. Hehe!

Your favourite type of Music?
I listen to indie rock, alternative rock, and old-school boy bands! Haha!

What’s your favourite outdoor/ indoor sport and why do you love it?
I used to like netball, futsal, and tennis because we all have to chase a ball. Haha! It’s just the healthy feeling I get after playing these sports that’s just satisfying.

What are your favourite foods?
I love all kinds of food! From oriental, to Italian, to Japanese. But my most favourite has to be my grandmother’s and mother’s cooking.

What is your idea of a great holiday?
Relaxed atmosphere, good weather, good company, nice view, amazing food and good shopping.Haha!

Any hidden talents that you have or skills you’d like to work on?
I’d love to brush up on my drum skills, and I’d love to continue with my martial arts lessons. But it’s quite difficult now. However, I’d love to brush up on my video-taking skills. Hehe!

What kind of character of the opposite sex that you find appealing?
Honesty and respect!

What is the question that you’ve always wanted to ask your fans?
Why do you like my blog/videos?

If you could wish for anything from a Genie, what would it be?
I wish for Palestine to be free, Syria to find peace and harmony, and Malaysians to be strong and united.

What is the one Malaysian habit that you hope we could improve on?
Malaysians should stop being so judgemental especially when they don’t know the full story.

If you’re not using @mariaelenazarul, what would your Twitter handle be?
I wanted to take @mariashmariahahaha!

If you were a twitter hash-tag, what would it be?
#marianaikpelaminhahaha!

Name us a personality that you are following on Twitter/ Facebook?
I follow Lord Voldemort on Twitter

What do you usually look out for, on Facebook?
Updates from my close friends. I love stalking my friends. Hehe!

What do you tweet/ update your Facebook about most?
I tweet about random things, feelings, and Islamic quotes

Why do you think people follow you?
I have no idea! Haha!

If Churpie could speak, what questions would you ask Churpie?
Churpie, why do people follow me? =p

How does it feel like being a ChurpChurp Alpha?
It feels awesome! Who knew that I am credible to be one of the Alphas =’)

Is there anything you would like to shout out to your fans and members of the ChurpChurp community?
THANK YOU ALL FOR FOLLOWING ME! You all are just awesome and you all should know and feel that =D

Sum up yourself in 140 characters.
A 25 year old, trying to improve myself socially, spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically towards the Right Way.

Tell us a motto that you live by.
Make everyday a learning experience =)

Friendly Maria shares with us more about her in this exclusive interview, so…have you found a topic to ask her to Vlog about in her next video? If you do, post a reply on our Alpha Featured post on Facebook here and you could WIN yourself Churp Churp’s Exclusive Car Stickers!! Hurray! Do take note that when you’re announced as a winner, you’ll need to drop by our office to collect your prize. What a way for us to meet up and get to know the winner (YOU) in person!

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