Maine Mendoza still a humble person despite in her showbiz success

MANILA, Philippines — Maine Mendoza's career has skyrocketed in the last two years since being introduced as Yaya Dub on Eat Bulaga and becoming one half of the AlDub love team with Alden Richards. But despite all the attention, Maine has remained huble and approachable to many people.

In an interview with reporters at the lunch of her book "Yup, I am that Girl" on Thursday, October 26, Maine said that she doesn't need to change anything about herself because her fans and people close to her have accepted her for who she is.

"Yung mga fans naman namin tanggap nila ako for who I am and for who I am not. So I don't need the feel to change for anybody, so okay ako sa ganun," she said.

The book give fans a peek into Maine's life, including her family, the AlDub Nation phenomenon, getting discovered by Eat Bulaga, and her favorite things.

Thousand of her fans attended the book signing at Trinoma mall in Quezon City, At one point, she got emotional when she saw the fan turnout for the event.

Maine shared that aside from her blog, she wanted to come out with published work, that's why she decided to produce the book. She was surprised to hear that as early as 10 p.m. the night before the launch, many fans were lining up to get into the area where the book signing will be held.

Maine also said that she's happy to be back in Twitter after keeping quiet for a few months, saying that she has learned to shut out the negativity around her.

"Before kasi, I'm fond of going to my basher's accounts for some reason na parang naaliw ako nababasa — 'yung mga sinasabi nila about me. But siyempre ngayon, ang hirap naman na puro ka negativity sa system mo. So let's just look at the positive side of life."

She also said to watch out for a movie project she will be doing.

The book, "Yup, I am that Girl" is now available in bookstores for P295 only.