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Here’s what to expect in the  20th  edition of Pinoy Big Brother

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>Days before the highly anticipated premiere of <em>Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition</em>, the PBB production team and hosts shared their preparations for celebrating the show&#x27;s 20th year.</p><p>During the media conference, ABS-CBN’s TV Production and Star Magic Head Laurenti Dyogi highlighted the significance of this groundbreaking collaboration.</p><p>“Groundbreaking siya. Anything groundbreaking creates opportunities,” Direk Lauren expressed.</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-5" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGqHcIIypgO/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=453&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A5%2C%22os%22%3A1768673.399999857%2C%22ls%22%3A327059.2999999523%2C%22le%22%3A327464.2999999523%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="802" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-5" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>He also emphasized how the partnership opens doors for artists and strengthens the Philippine television industry.</p><p>“We know that a lot of possibilities will contribute sa Philippine entertainment industry,” he added.</p><p>He also shared those previous collaborations between ABS-CBN and GMA made the partnership easier to achieve.</p><p>“<em>I think the decision came from the previous collaboration with GMA as well,</em>” he said. “<em>Noong nabanggit ‘yung PBB because it will bring together the artists from two groups, Sparkle and Star Magic, I think it was natural and easy to say yes</em>.”</p><p>He noted how the partnership also benefits the artists, saying, “The artists that will join the collaboration will be able to build better affinity with the audience. It’s an exciting brand.”</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGp1bnlpxZC/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=453&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A1768722.5%2C%22ls%22%3A327059.2999999523%2C%22le%22%3A327464.2999999523%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="706" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Speaking about the selection of celebrity housemates, PBB Supervising Producer Marcus Vinuya shared that the process was both familiar and unique.</p><p>“<em>Hindi kami nahirapan kasi ito naman directed talaga ‘yung hinahanap na it’s coming from Sparkle and Star Magic</em>,” Marcus stated.</p><p>He added, “<em>The casting process was really interesting for us. It’s like any other casting process na we are looking for the right mix, we are looking for the personality. It’s not just about your credentials as celebrities; it’s more of your story and personality in the mix</em>.”</p><p>Marcus also teased viewers about the exciting format and the number of housemates to expect.</p><p>“<em>Sobrang pasabog ‘yung format this season</em>,” he said. “<em>They came up with the list, so they invited their celebrities to be interviewed by us. Around 92 ‘yung in-interview namin na celebrities. Around mga 36 ‘yung nagfinal casting. Kung ilan talaga ‘yung papasok, ‘yun ang kailangan niyong abangan</em>.”</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-7" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGp9K7mAMtd/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=453&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A7%2C%22os%22%3A1768739.899999857%2C%22ls%22%3A327059.2999999523%2C%22le%22%3A327464.2999999523%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="908" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-7" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>As one of the original PBB hosts and first celebrity batch housemates, Bianca Gonzalez expressed excitement about having a full lineup of celebrities from Star Magic and Sparkle.</p><p>“Exciting ‘yung <em>Celebrity Collab</em> edition because it’s the first time also. With the past celebrity editions we’ve had a mixed of celebrities na iba’t ibang industriya, but now for the first time, puro celebrities na,” she said.</p><p>Bianca also reminisced about past seasons, commenting on some of the differences. </p><p>“Last time we did a full celebrity edition was 2007 pa. Ganoon na katagal. The other celebrity edition kasi may kasama na regular housemates or teens or parang nakagitna in a longer edition. Ngayon, stand-alone na,” she explained. </p><p>Biance went on to share that this will also be a chance for people to see the celebrities in a different light, as regular people who also have their own unique stories to tell. </p><p>“For me, super interesting ng season kasi ang dali natin mag-judge but when we get to know their stories, grabe rin ‘yung pinagdaanan ng bawat isa and we really cannot judge a celebrity kung ano lang ‘yung nakikita natin,” she stated. </p><p>Melai Cantiveros hinted at the diverse personalities of the new housemates.</p><p>“Mayroon tayong mga seryoso, mayroon tayong mga maloko kagaya ko at mayroon tayong studious kagaya ni Robi D. Lahat ng yan imi-mix ni Kuya para magkaroon tayo ng mga istorya ng buhay,” she teased.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/3/2/pinoy-big-brother-hosts-welcome-gabbi-garcia-and-mavy-legaspi-to-the-team-1320"><strong>READ: Pinoy Big Brother hosts welcome Gabbi Garcia and Mavy Legaspi to the team</strong></a><strong></strong></div><p>Robi Domingo is excited for the artists to showcase a different side of themselves inside the house, while Alexa Ilacad revealed that fans can also look forward to the new look of the iconic PBB house.</p><p>“Maraming touches of ABS-CBN and of course ng GMA doon sa itsura ng bahay. Probably will be colors and magiging isang buong collab iyong bahay,” she hinted.</p><p><em>Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition </em>is set to premiere on GMA Network, with episodes airing on weeknights at 10 PM and weekends at 6:15 PM starting March 9.</p><p>The show is also available via live streams on <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/pbbgen112024"><em><u><strong>Pinoy Big Brother</strong></u></em><strong><u>’s</u></strong></a> YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@abscbnentertainment"><strong><u><em>Kapamilya Online Live</em></u></strong></a>, and iWantTFC.</p>

<p>Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition is set to bring a new, exciting look for the hit reality show.</p>

Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition is set to bring a new, exciting look for the hit reality show.

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Here’s what to expect in the 20th edition of Pinoy Big Brother

Nikka Sabio,

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Published Mar 02, 2025 07:43 PM PHT

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