When we shot Mika Reyes for the Candy Readers' Choice Awards 2015 feature in the magazine, your Favorite Female Athlete shared some tidbits true-blue Mika fans should know. Consider yourself one of the many people rooting for this 21-year-old volleyball athlete? Then you should start reading through this article now!
1 What are the songs you listen to so you can keep your energy up during practice?
"I prefer chill but kind of energetic songs."
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2 What are your pre-game rituals?
"I buy chocolates and candies so I can eat before and during the game, but I don't really have 'rituals.'"
3 How do you handle losing at something?
"For me, basically, you have to look forward onto the next day. Move on. But of course, you have to learn from your mistakes and try not to or at least lessen it the next time."
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4 If I weren't an athlete, I would want to be a...
"Businesswoman, since I'll be the next breadwinner in the family. It's my job to make a living for us."
5 If you could choose five celebrities to be on your squad, who would they be?
Find out who Mika wants in her squad on our Tumblr page!
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Read more about the winners of the Candy Readers' Choice Awards 2015 by grabbing a copy of Candy's July 2015 issue. You can also buy the digital edition via the App Store, Buqo, or Zinio.