Nelson Morales

Interviewing 'Kuya': Pinoy Big Brother on choosing housemates, cultural impact, his identity

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ABS-CBN News

In a rare interview, &quot;Kuya,&quot; the iconic, all-seeing authority figure of &quot;Pinoy Big Brother&quot; (PBB) addressed oft-asked questions about the reality show and his identity, sharing details revealed to the public for the first time. Kuya, or at least his recognizable voice, spoke at length to Rico Hizon on ANC&#x27;s &quot;Beyond the Exchange&quot; on a range of topics, from his process of choosing housemates and crafting tasks, to the series&#x27; cultural impact and legacy. Kuya also gave hints about his life outside of &quot;PBB,&quot; and explained how he balances being a mentor and a friend to his housemates, among other revelations. The ongoing season of &quot;PBB,&quot; the &quot;Celebrity Collab Edition&quot; which brings together talents from once-rival networks ABS-CBN and GMA-7, is nearing its conclusion as it narrows down its duo housemates to its &quot;Big 4.&quot;

In a rare interview, "Kuya," the iconic, all-seeing authority figure of "Pinoy Big Brother" (PBB) addressed oft-asked questions about the reality show and his identity, sharing details revealed to the public for the first time.

In a rare interview, "Kuya," the iconic, all-seeing authority figure of "Pinoy Big Brother" (PBB) addressed oft-asked questions about the reality show and his identity, sharing details revealed to the public for the first time.