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Top achiever, devoted son, and more: Fun facts about Joaquin Arce

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Rianna Mae Santiago

<p>Just back from his exhilarating and worthwhile venture as one of the celebrity housemates in “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/pinoy-big-brother-collab-v2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0</em></u></strong></a>,” Joaquin Arce’s compassionate heart, coupled with his genuine commitment to self-improvement, makes him an exemplary “Ultimate 8” finalist and worthy of taking home the Kapamilya 3rd Big Placer title. </p><p>In this edition of “Atin A10 Lang,” Joaquin is in his usual playful mood, cheerfully listing his favorites—from his love of cats to his preference for beverages, particularly the contrasting duo of milk tea and coffee.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="1020" height="574" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pArOAo2eaz8" title="10 Fun Facts About Joaquin Arce | Atin-A10 Lang | PBB Collab 2.0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>One look at Joaquin’s muscly physique, and it is immediately known that he has an outstanding range of athletic abilities—including basketball, volleyball, weightlifting, jiu-jitsu, and Muay Thai</p><p>Not just sporty, he also possesses remarkable wits, having been an academically awarded senior high school graduate in 2025 at De La Salle Santiago Zobel School, with a silver medal to his name. He then proudly carries on his freshman year at university as a loyal Lasallian.</p><p>When it comes to Joaquin being a dedicated son, he wholeheartedly agrees, saying that he’s a mama’s boy to mother Leysel Samson, whom he would always approach for advice.</p><p>He finds more of his hobbies similar to his “PBB” batchmates, who are also drawn to anime and manga. On to his favorite film, he names a David Fincher action and crime film, “Fight Club,” which brings together Hollywood superstars Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, and Helena Bonham Carter.</p><p>One of the reasons he chose to participate in “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/pinoy-big-brother-collab-v2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>PBB Collab 2.0</em></u></strong></a>” was to showcase his passion for acting, which he enthusiastically expresses is his number one and favorite art form. In this way, there’s bound to be immense support for Joaquin in his efforts to refine his rapidly developing talents as an actor.</p>

<p>Joaquin Arce, the Kapamilya 3rd Big Placer of “Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0,” radiates relaxed and charismatic appeal in his “Atin-A10 Lang” feature.</p>

Joaquin Arce, the Kapamilya 3rd Big Placer of “Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0,” radiates relaxed and charismatic appeal in his “Atin-A10 Lang” feature.

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Top achiever, devoted son, and more: Fun facts about Joaquin Arce

Rianna Santiago

Published March 05, 2026 12:50 AM PHT

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Updated March 05, 2026 01:10 AM PHT

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