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From Ivana to Darna: “PBB Collab” houseguests who lit up Bahay Ni Kuya with surprises and star power

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Liezel Dela Cruz

<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1748655785269Thumb (33).jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div>The “<a href="http://pbb.abs-cbn.com">PBB Collab</a>” edition has to be one of the most star-studded seasons of “Pinoy Big Brother” as celebrities from both Kapamilya and Kapuso camps come together under one roof, sharing moments that fans never thought they’d see in one place.  And since day one, Bahay Ni Kuya has become even brighter with the arrival of big-name celebrities who step in to visit as houseguests.  &quot;<a href="http://pbb.abs-cbn.com">Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition</a>&quot; started with a bang when Ivana Alawi entered the house on the very first day, making everyone believe she was one of the official housemates, only to reveal by the end of the week that she was actually a guest. Ivana sure had a meaningful &quot;<a href="http://pbb.abs-cbn.com">PBB Collab</a>&quot; stint, as she was able to form deep connections with the housemates and open up a lot about her personal journey, including how she got into showbiz and her experience working on her first ABS-CBN teleserye, &quot;FPJ&#x27;s Ang Probinsyano.&quot; <div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FABSCBNnetwork%2Fvideos%2F1184811023421114%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=476&amp;t=0" width="476" height="476" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>Fans of the show know that one must first experience life as a housemate before becoming a full-blown host. It&#x27;s like a tradition in Kuya&#x27;s family. And in the pilot week, Mavy Legaspi went through that initiation although he was caught off guard by the setup and had no idea what to expect, and not even sure if he had his essentials with him. Good thing he had his girlfriend Ashley Ortega by his side, who also happened to be one of the original housemates this season. Mavy’s fellow newbie “PBB” co-host Gabbi Garcia also entered the house not knowing what was coming her way. She was constantly wondering if she’d be brought in, but it still came as a surprise when she was asked to enter without any warning. What made it funnier was that Gabbi, a proud foodie, entered just after the housemates lost their weekly task, which meant no food budget for them. So her first worry was, &quot;Magugutom ba ako?!&quot; Thankfully, the housemates made sure she was fed. Fans were thrilled when Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino also went it and were treated to a fine-dining date experience by the housemates that made them feel they were watching a rom-com movie unfold in real time. Michelle Dee made an entrance with full poise and confidence, then gave the housemates a “rampa masterclass” that turned Kuya&#x27;s living room into a runway, with the boys cheering as the girls showed off their fierce walks.  The kilig continued when Sanya Lopez joined as the featured searcher in the “PBB Dating Game,” this time putting the spotlight on the boys as they tried to win her attention. It felt like a real K-Drama week inside Kuya’s house when Korean actor Kim Ji Soo stepped in as a special guest, instantly bringing kilig and feel-good energy with his soft-spoken charm. He took part in the weekly task, where he starred in two live Filipino mini-series with the housemates. And on his last night, he cooked ramyeon for the entire group, a gesture so heartfelt it felt like the perfect K-Drama ending. The housemates fangirled and fanboyed hard when two members of P-Pop girl group BINI, Jhoanna and Stacey, entered Bahay Ni Kuya. They were all clearly starstruck and couldn’t hide their excitement, even when they weren’t allowed to talk or make noise as part of their weekly task. Donny Pangilinan brought in a sport vibe when he joined the &quot;Shoot Para Sa Sulat&quot; task, where the housemates had to play basketball and score points to unlock letters from their loved ones. Viewers were also entertained by Donny’s magnetic effect on housemate Shuvee Etrata, who spent the entire week swooning over her ultimate crush. The housemates got their much-needed workout session with none other than David Licauco as their fitness instructor, much to the surprise of his best friend, housemate Dustin Yu.  The housemates were left in awe when Charo Santos and Dingdong Dantes stepped inside Big Brother house, and since these two are icons in drama and game shows, they guided the housemates through a challenge that involved a game show format with a bit of storytelling.  Bianca Umali dedicated her “PBB” houseguest stint to her late mom who was a huge fan of the show. In a conversation with Kuya in the confession room, Bianca shared how PBB gave her mom comfort and happiness at the time her mom was battling breast cancer. Viewers also commended Bianca for cleaning up the house, which led to playful jokes from netizens saying that maybe it was just Bianca they were waiting for to finally fix the mess in the boys’ and girls’ bedrooms. It was a full-on girl power moment when Bianca shared the houseguest spotlight with no less than the modern-day Darna herself, Jane De Leon. The housemates were stunned by Jane’s beauty the moment she walked in. Who’s your favorite “<a href="http://pbb.abs-cbn.com">PBB Collab</a>” houseguest, Kapamilya?

Bahay Ni Kuya has become even brighter with the arrival of these big-name celebrities as "PBB Collab" houseguests.

Bahay Ni Kuya has become even brighter with the arrival of these big-name celebrities as "PBB Collab" houseguests.