Former housemates of PBB Celebrity Collab 2.0 made their first public appearance on March 18 at the Star Magic Spotlight press conference, sharing how the reality show shaped their careers and personal growth.
For more than 20 years, Bahay ni Kuya has served as a launchpad for emerging personalities, giving audiences a glimpse into the lives of aspiring Kapamilya artists. The latest edition continued that tradition, offering a platform for housemates to reveal their authentic selves.
Reich Alim expressed gratitude for the opportunities that came her way during and after her stay in the house.
“Thank you so much for opening doors that I never thought that I would go through this early in my life. Maraming maraming salamat po talaga sa opportunity you gave me even inside the house,” she said.
Eliza Borromeo, on the other hand, shared that the experience became a journey of self-discovery.
“There were so many times inside the house when I felt discouraged, but Kuya never failed to remind me that I needed to trust myself. That is what I carried with me even after leaving the house,” she shared.
Carmelle Collado’s lively energy lit up the presscon. “I think I’m able to maintain this energy because I really missed the people…During my stay in Kuya’s house, I really looked for the shouting and the greetings from people,” she said.
After PBB, Carmelle launched her first solo single, a revival of the classic OPM ballad “Stay,” and is set to join the North American leg of Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino’s Love, KimPau world tour this March and April. She said she looks forward to connecting with Filipino fans abroad.
Meanwhile, former housemates Ińigo Jose, Rave Victoria, and Fred Moser shared an interest in pursuing leading-man roles.
Ińigo said, “Of course, I want to explore a role in a romantic comedy…I’m just excited for what’s to come.” Rave added, “When it comes to projects, I think I want to become a leading man and also take on heavy drama.” Fred echoed Ińigo, saying, “I really want to be a leading man, of course, and a romantic comedy, because that is the genre I’m most looking forward to.”
