Now that she's off to Moscow, Russia, Philippine's bet for the 62nd Miss Universe Pageant Ariella Arida is saying no to love as she devotes her time grooming herself for the most prestigious pageant of her life. But even if she doesn't entertain any suitors, Philippines' movie actor and model Ervic Vijandre is not stopping as she courts the 24-year-old beauty queen for 7 months now.

The Laguna-bred stunner is putting her heart on the side as she focus all her attention and energy for the upcoming pageant. After Megan Young winning the Miss World title and Mutya Johanna Datul as the new Miss Supranational, Arida is feeling the pressure and uses it to fuel her confidence so she can rise on top among the 86 contestants that will be competing for the crown.

A famous ramp model and athlete, Ervic Vijandre is still a mystery for most people. So to get to know more about Ara Arida's suitor, here are the 10 fun facts about Ervic Vijandre.

1. Ervic was a baseball varsity player in the UAAP (University Athletic Association of the Philippines) and played under De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Batters from 2002-2006.

2. He was one of the player of DLSU's basketball team Green Archers from 2004 to 2206, and was one of the players of Asia Pacific Team for Senior World Series held in Maine, USA in 2002.

3. Vijandre sustained a head injury when he was running for councilor in Taguig City's First District under the Liberal Party.

4. The 27-year-old actor is also a Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Showdown runner-up, the third season of Survivor Philippine version.

5. Ervic is working on her Russian visa as he plans to support Ara for the Miss Universe Pageant to be held in Moscow, Russia on November 9. This will be his first expereince watching an international pageant.

6. Eric is known for dating famous Philippine actress Marian Rivera, they are reportedly dating for 6 years before they ended their relationship.

7. Both Marian Rivera and Ervic Vijandre are from Cavite.

8. Eric stands a towering height of 6'2" and was signed up with Regal Films are one of It's "Desirable Men" together with Philippine male models Daniel Matsunaga, Fabio Ide and Ian Batherson.

9. He got three movies on his belt: The Mommy Rreturns, My Cactus Heart and Shake, Rattle and Roll 13.

10.His last girlfriend is Aifha Medina, a member of a Filipino girl group, Sex Bomb.