At a glance, one can never tell that Rafaela
1. Is a magnet for bad luck, having three near death experiences in just twelve short months.
2. Is an upcoming Broadway actress, who had starred in three spectacular musicals.
3. Is a genius, who had effortlessly perfected several mind-numbing Ma11 long exams.
4. Is a devoted catechist, loved by all her kids.
5. Is the embodiment of lateness, always arriving in class five to fifteen minutes after the second bell.
6. Is an artist, with a talent for playing bass guitar, directing, poetry and song writing, drawing and even acting.
7. Is a modern-day reformist and a family-oriented Filipino.
8. Is the epitome of magis, talent and dedication. Calling her a “superwoman” would be such an understatement.

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Anyone can always say that she is very artistic in every sense of the word, passionate in her commitments, shows a very critical but open mind, has been occasionally on bad terms with Lady Luck and has been unintentionally avoiding Cupid’s arrow, and so on.

However, many fail to see that in between her heartfelt singing, unwavering devotion to studies, occasional rants, critical speeches and childish conversations is also that sudden pause, an empty gaze she makes from time to time – a short but meaningful silence no one can ever fathom. For after all is already said, what really matters is to dwell in the depths of her silence; and to ask who this girl really is is to realize that there is only one definitive answer: she is none other than the girl named Rafaela.