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Benedict Cua takes pride in Mika Salamanca’s ‘PBB Celebrity Collab Edition’ victory

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Clarence Roi Gillego

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<p>Clad in a violet suit that perfectly matched Mika Salamanca’s winning look, content creator Benedict Cua went all out to support his best friend who was recently hailed as one of the big winners of the historic <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/pinoy-big-brother-collab"><em><u><strong>Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition</strong></u></em><strong><u>.</u></strong></a> </p><p>Mika clinched the victory alongside her duo, Kapamilya actor Brent Manalo, on Saturday, July 5, at the New Frontier Theatre in Cubao, Quezon City.  </p><p>“Best friend ko ‘yan,” Benedict captioned his Instagram reel, taking immense pride in Mika’s win. </p><div> </div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLu6FXiz2kZ/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A16795939.699999988%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>Benedict screamed his heart out and eventually turned emotional when the BreKa duo was officially announced as this season’s Big Winners, as seen in his raw reaction video.  </p><p>“I’m shaking, parang hihimatayan ako,” he said in the video.  </p><p>The content creator also included a clip of his heartwarming post-event encounter with Mika where they hugged each other, as seen in the latter part of the video.  </p><p>In an Instagram story, Benedict also shared a photo of him with Mika’s mother, Bambie, prior to the announcement with the caption: “so nervous.” </p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17517895340472025070607070_1.PNG" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div> </div><p>He also reposted the Instagram story of his fellow content creator Zeinab Harake, who was equally supportive of Mika’s PBB stint. </p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17517895503462.PNG" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Earlier in April, Benedict expressed his full support for the content creator-turned-actress whom he considered his “younger sister” through his vlog. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/4/3/benedict-cua-shows-support-for-mika-salamanca-sobrang-saludo-ako-sa-kanya-1952"><strong><u>READ: Benedict Cua shows support for Mika Salamanca: ‘Sobrang saludo ako sa kanya’</u></strong></a></div><p>As one of the most talked about housemates at the onset of the reality competition, Benedict spoke about Mika’s growth that often goes unnoticed.  </p><p>“She was often misunderstood to a point na never na siya nagkaroon ng energy to even say anything to protect herself. Kahit ano naman sinasabi niya hindi siya pinapakinggan. She has done a lot of mistakes in the past na napagsisihan niya at nakita ko talaga personally ‘yung growth niya,” he said.  </p><p>Benedict believed then that his best friend’s entry in Kuya’s house would serve as an avenue for people to see her authentic self.  </p><p>“Sobrang saya ko na nakapasok si Mika sa <em>PBB</em> dahil ito yung isang opportunity na makita niyo who she really is without her even trying to explain or defend herself. Makikita niyo nalang what her personality is and I’m sure everybody’s still holding back at this point. I’m so excited kung paano ‘yung upcoming days,” he said.  </p><p>The RaWi duo, composed of Ralph de Leon and Will Ashley, clinched the second spot, while Charlie Fleming and Esnyr Ranollo or CharEs, and AZ Martinez and River Joseph or AZVer finished at third and fourth places, respectively. </p>

<p>Benedict Cua, who has been rooting for Mika Salamanca since day one, was the happiest best friend on earth as the latter clinched the Big Winner title along with Brent Manalo at the recently concluded PBB Celebrity Collab Edition.</p>

Benedict Cua, who has been rooting for Mika Salamanca since day one, was the happiest best friend on earth as the latter clinched the Big Winner title along with Brent Manalo at the recently concluded PBB Celebrity Collab Edition.

Benedict Cua takes pride in Mika Salamanca’s ‘PBB Celebrity Collab Edition’ victory: ‘Best friend ko ‘yan’

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Benedict Cua takes pride in Mika Salamanca’s ‘PBB Celebrity Collab Edition’ victory: ‘Best friend ko ‘yan’

Clarence Gillego,

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Published Jul 06, 2025 04:17 PM PHT

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