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Sofia Pablo shares the meaning behind her PBB Celebrity Collab Edition 20 moniker

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After the success of the historic collaboration of ABS-CBN’s Star Magic and GMA’s Sparkle, Bahay ni Kuya opened its doors once again for the <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/pinoy-big-brother-collab-v2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0.</a>The newest PBB collab edition features 20 Gen Z housemates, aged 16 to 20, that are ready to share their youthful energy, unfiltered personalities, and authenticity.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/10/26/20-gen-z-celebrity-housemates-move-in-pbb-collab-2-0-kicks-off-with-fun-exciting-introductions-0149" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">READ: All 20 Gen Z celebrity housemates move in! “PBB Collab 2.0” kicks off with fun, exciting introductions</a></div>One clip showed Sofia Pablo having a lively chat together with Joaquin Arce and Lella Ford.  <div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/10/26/meet-the-12-newly-introduced-housemates-joining-pinoy-big-brother-celebrity-collab-edition-2-0-1255" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">READ: Meet the 12 newly introduced housemates joining Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0</a></div>Sofia started the conversation about their PBB monikers, asking what Joaquin&#x27;s was. He answered, “Ang Rising Dreamer ng Muntinlupa.” Joaquin then returned the question to Sofia.&quot;Strong-Willed Sunshine ng Quezon City,&quot; Sofia answered.“Ang Blooming Bunso ng Tacloban” Lella, then asked Sofia the reason behind her moniker:&quot;Bakit strong-will[ed]?&quot; Lella asked.Sofia responded that the name reflects her resilience in life, revealing that she was bullied at work for almost four years. &quot;Ang dami ko kasing pinagdaanan sa life, like sobra. Like, from family problems...bullying,&quot; Sofia revealed.&quot;Na-bully ka?&quot; Lella clarified. &quot;Yeah,&quot; Sofia said.Lella wondered if Sofia got bullied at school, in which the latter answered: &quot;Work.&quot;Sofia then continued sharing her story, saying that being bullied at work is harder.&quot;Work,” she reiterated. “Kaya mas mahirap.&quot;&quot;Ano &#x27;ýun,  almost four years straight. Yeah,&quot; she continued.&quot;Bakit?&quot; Joaquin asked.&quot;Ang haba nung project eh,&quot; Sofia explained.Aside from bullying, she also shared that her moniker was also shaped by other life experiences: &quot;Yeah. So family, bullying, tas hardships in terms of money.&quot;&quot;Parang sabi nga nila – &#x27;born rich ka naman ah&#x27;, so sabi ko – &#x27;Ýeah. I was born rich pero siyempre si mommy nung naghiwalay sila [ni daddy] meron siyang pride,&quot; Sofia explained, talking about their financial difficulties.After explaining the meaning of her moniker – Sofia, however, did not go deeper into the details of her bullying experience. She also did not mention any names or the project she was referring to.As soon as the clip surfaced online, fans were quick to speculate about Sofia’s story, with some looking back at her previous TV shows and interviews searching for possible hints.Meanwhile, some commented expressing admiration for her strength while others shared words of support on social media.“Grabe, if ever totoo yung bullying biruin mo 4 years straight? buti nainda nya, anyways i’m not a fan pero grabe yung 4 years kung totoo man yun,” one wrote.“Just a reminder: kindness is free, so spread it around 💛,” a netizen on the comments reminded.&quot;We know may issue si Sofia sa outside world lahat ng tao ayaw sa kanya. siguro pakinggan muna side nya day 1 palang naman kapag tumagal for sure may task na ibibigay si big brother mag-usap sila or kakausapin individual nung napagdaanan nila,” another one added.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/10/21/-pbb-celebrity-collab-edition-2-0-reveals-first-2-new-housemates-2040" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">READ: &#x27;PBB Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0&#x27; reveals first 2 new housemates</a></div>Before entering the PBB house, Sofia shared how she sees PBB as an opportunity to be understood and known for who she really is, recalling how she had always been a victim of misconception and fake news.&quot;This is something big for me kasi I&#x27;m always a victim of misconception, of fake news. And I feel like people know me for my work sa mga memes ko. I want the, to know me for who I really am,&quot; she said.She also addressed the speculations saying that she is a favorite.&quot;That&#x27;s what people always say. I don&#x27;t want to call it favorite. I want to call it love. Kumbaga hindi ako paborito, mahal lang ako kasi mabuti akong tao, kaya kong sabihin &#x27;yon.” she explained.“If you&#x27;re watching nga, I hope manood kayo ng &#x27;PBB 2.0&#x27; promise papangitiin ko kayo,&quot; Sofia added.The newest PBB Celebrity Collab Edition also marks the celebration of Pinoy Big Brother&#x27;s 20th anniversary.Viewers can watch the livestream of <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/pinoy-big-brother-collab-v2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PBB Collab 2.0</a> online on Pinoy Big Brother&#x27;s YouTube Channel, Kapamilya Online Live (KOL), and iWant. —By Alyana Cabuhat De Guzman

Sofia Pablo opens up about the story behind her PBB Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0 moniker, recalling that she experienced bullying at work.

Sofia Pablo opens up about the story behind her PBB Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0 moniker, recalling that she experienced bullying at work.

Sofia Pablo shares the meaning behind her PBB Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0 moniker

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Sofia Pablo shares the meaning behind her PBB Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0 moniker

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Published November 01, 2025 06:17 PM PHT

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