Pinoy Fear Factor eliminado Phoemela Baranda admitted that she initially had apprehensions of joining the reality show because she had her career to consider as a regular segment host for TV Patrol and The Buzz. “It was a bit scary because I have work for TV Patrol and The Buzz. So, actually ‘yun ang pinakanakakatakot and I have to make paalam and hindi ko puwedeng sabihin kung saan ako pupunta,” the host shared.

Phoem has been open about saying that the P2-million prize money was her first motivation for joining PFF, followed by the chance to gain new experiences. Phoem and actress and pre-school teacher LJ Moreno were the only celebrities among the 12 participantes of PFF. Phoem also clarified that being celebrities did not entitle them to special privileges. “Kasi when it comes to the stunts talaga, pantay-pantay naman ang tingin sa amin,” she said. Phoem was the third to be eliminated while LJ was the sixth.

The model-host also believes that joining PFF did her career good. Not only was she able to regain her hosting jobs, but she got more exposure as well. “I think naman after doing it (PFF), it really helped me also paglabas ko. Let’s say nasa mall ako, they really recognize me,” Phoem admitted. People would also compliment her for being courageous in performing the PFF challenges. “So it really gained me a lot of compliments and I hope it will help me more in the future, kasi iba talagang experience and opportunity and honor na makasama sa Argentina,” she said.

Aside from conquering her fear and learning new things such as diving, Phoem is also thankful for the enriching experience she acquired in PFF. “It’s a very humbling experience,” she added. But given the opportunity to do it all again, the host admitted that she might let it pass, but said she will never forget the lessons she gained from it. “Nakatulong din sa akin emotionally. Masasabi ko pagbalik ko I really appreciate everything that I have, the simple things that I have here sa Pilipinas.”