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PBB Gen 11 Big 4 shine in Celebrity Collab Edition opening salvo

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Mary Ann Bardinas

The long wait is finally over for avid fans of “Pinoy Big Brother” who had been waiting for the highly anticipated “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/pinoy-big-brother-collab">PBB Celebrity Collab Edition</a>,”  as it officially commenced on Sunday, March 9!  As Kuya once again opened the doors of his house to the newest batch of housemates comprised of ABS-CBN and GMA’s respective talent agencies Star Magic and Sparkle, the “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/pbbgen112024">PBB Gen 11</a>” Big 4 Fyang Smith, Rain Celmar, Kolette Madelo, and Kai Montinola were present in the opening salvo as they danced to Asia’s Pop Heartthrob Darren Espanto and Limitless Star Julie Ann San Jose’s rendition of the celebrity edition’s official theme song “Sikat Ang Pinoy.” Fyang was so fab and fine in her embellished silver two-piece number, while Kai looked dainty and hip in her studded white top, skirt, and arm sleeves. Meanwhile, Rain was dripping with finesse in her pink slick garb, while Kolette was ravishing in her sparkling purple costume. Check out the stunning (and goofy!) behind-the-scenes photos of the “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/pbbgen112024" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PBB Gen 11</a>” Big 4 in this gallery! The initial set of Kapuso and Kapamilya housemates were welcomed by hosts <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/3/9/day-1-kuya-s-hosts-officially-start-the-pbb-celebrity-collab-edition-2046">Bianca Gonzalez, Gabbi Garcia, Robi Domingo, Melai Cantiveros, Alexa Ilacad and Mavy Legaspi</a> for this edition. All of them were dressed to the nines as they ushered in the special and historic 12th season, which also marks the 20th anniversary of the highly successful reality show. Kapamilya hosts Kim Chiu and Enchong Dee, meanwhile, were absent in the momentous event for they had to take on other personal tasks. Taking part in the “PBB Celebrity Collab Edition” were <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/3/9/day-1-meet-the-kapamilya-celebrity-housemates-pbb-collab-2041">Star Magic artists</a> AC Bonifacio (“Ang Dedicated Showstopper ng Canada”), Esnyr Ranollo (“Ang Son-sational Viral Beshie ng Davao del Sur”), Brent Manalo (“Ang Gentle-Linong Heartthrob ng Tarlac”), Klarisse de Guzman (“Ang Kuwela Soul Diva ng Antipolo”), River Joseph (“Ang Sporty Business Bro ng Muntinlupa City”), Ralph de Leon (“Ang Dutiful Judo-son ng Cavite”), and Kira Balinger (“Ang Hopeful Belle ng Cavite”).  Meanwhile, the <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/3/9/day-1-meet-the-kapuso-celebrity-housemates-pbb-collab-2040">Kapuso artists representing Sparkle</a> are Ashley Ortega (“Ang Independent Tis-Ice Princess ng San Juan”), AZ Martinez (“Ang Miss Sunuring Daughter ng Cebu”), Will Ashley (“Ang Mama’s Dream-bae ng Cavite”), Charlie Fleming (“Ang Bubbly Bread-teener ng Cagayan de Oro”), Josh Ford (“Ang Survivor Lad ng United Kingdom”), Dustin Yu (“Ang Chinito Boss-Sikap ng Quezon City”), Mika Salamanca (“Ang Controversial Ca-babe-Len ng Pampanga”), and Michael Sager (“Ang Diligent Wonder Son ng Marinduque”). By the end of the pilot episode, Kapamilya actress and content creator <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/3/9/day-1-ivana-pumasok-sa-bahay-ni-kuya-pbb-collab-2043">Ivana Alawi also entered the house as the first-ever houseguest</a> for this edition and was given the moniker, “Ang Phenomenal Content Queen ng Quezon City.” Stay updated on the next happenings in “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/pinoy-big-brother-collab">PBB Celebrity Collab Edition</a>” by catching the upcoming episodes via GMA, Kapamilya Online Live (KOL), iWantTFC, and TFC!

Pinoy Big Brother Gen 11 Big 4 Fyang, Rain, Kolette, and Kai dazzled and hyped us up with their presence during the PBB Celebrity Collab Edition’s pilot episode!

Pinoy Big Brother Gen 11 Big 4 Fyang, Rain, Kolette, and Kai dazzled and hyped us up with their presence during the PBB Celebrity Collab Edition’s pilot episode!