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Day 1: Unang batch ng housemates, pumasok na sa bahay ni Kuya!

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All twenty housemates of “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/pinoy-big-brother-collab-v2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PBB Celebrity Collab Editon 2.0</a>” —ten from Star Magic and ten from Sparkle—were already in. Leading the pack of the Kapuso squad was Sofia Pablo, 19, dubbed the “Strong-Willed Sunshine ng Cavite.” In her video introduction, Sofia described herself as bubbly and someone who loves living life to the fullest. But behind that sunny personality is a story that many children could relate to. Sofia grew up without her dad, who left when she was three, so her mom became her rock and best friend. In showbiz, she’s faced bashers and memes, but instead of letting them break her, she uses them as motivation to grow. Stepping inside Bahay ni Kuya, Sofia is out to prove that there’s more to her than meets the eye.Next up was Kapamilya heartthrob Joaquin Arce, 18, the “Rising Dreamer ng Muntinlupa,” who is always doing his best and eager to learn. Joaquin has lots of close friends, but his ultimate bestie is still his mom, the one who raised him and whose advice basically serves as his compass. Even if he didn’t grow up with his dad, filmmaker Neil Arce, Joaquin never carried any resentment. In fact, he sees him as a mentor in showbiz, along with his stepmom, Angel Locsin. Another familiar face entered next—Marco Masa, 18, the &quot;Wonder Brother ng Antipolo.&quot; You’ve probably seen him on TV growing up, as he started doing commercials at just four years old, but everyone remembers him best as “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/articles-photos/throwback-the-cast-of-nathaniel-2015-14602" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nathaniel</a>,” the little angel who stole our hearts in the hit Kapamilya series of the same name. During the pandemic, Marco found a new outlet for his creativity through gaming and live streaming. These days, he continues to appear in both series and films. For Marco, every project is a blessing for his whole family because everything he earns goes straight to helping them, especially his older brother with special needs. Literally, a &quot;wonder brother,&quot; right?&quot;Tawag ng Tanghalan&quot; fans, this one’s for you! Carmelle Collado, 18, the &quot;Riles Diva ng Camarines Sur,&quot; was the fourth housemate. She grew up in a house right by the train tracks, hence her moniker. Carmelle might be an only child, but with her relatives living close by, her childhood was anything but quiet. Music has always been part of her story, from singing in church as a psalmist to belting on the world stage at WCOPA. Just earlier this year, she even bagged the title &quot;<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/1/20/winning-moments-carmelle-collado-emerges-as-tawag-ng-tanghalan-school-showdown-grand-champion-1242" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tawag Ng Tanghalan: The School Showdown&quot; champion</a>. Luis Manzano and Bianca Gonzalez welcomed the first batch of housemates in the garden area before handing Carmelle a task letter. As Carmelle and the three others entered, they were greeted by the newly renovated house, some food, and—wait for it— a cake. But what’s the cake for?Viewers can watch &quot;<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>&quot; online via live streams on Pinoy Big Brother&#x27;s YouTube Channel, Kapamilya Online Live (KOL), and <a href="https://app.iwanttfc.com/dFR6MWHAcVb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">iWant.</a>

The first batch of “PBB Collab 2.0” housemates (Sofia Pablo, Joaquin Arce, Marco Masa and Carmelle Collado) has already been ushered inside Bahay ni Kuya.

The first batch of “PBB Collab 2.0” housemates (Sofia Pablo, Joaquin Arce, Marco Masa and Carmelle Collado) has already been ushered inside Bahay ni Kuya.

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Day 1: Unang batch ng housemates, pumasok na sa bahay ni Kuya! | PBB Collab 2.0

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Published October 25, 2025 08:09 PM PHT

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Updated October 25, 2025 11:57 PM PHT

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