20,000 register via text for PBB auditions

The registration via text messaging for auditions for the next batch of housemates of Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) Season 3 and Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) Teen Edition 3 has been closed.

In a report on SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon Thursday, Big Brother or 'Kuya' extended his appreciation to all who registered to be part of the Mega-Manila audition.

"Big Brother says 'Thank you' sa lahat ng nag-parehistro sa Pinoy Big Brother Season 3 at Pinoy Big Brother Teen 3. Twenty thousand (20,000)-plus ang nag-text kaya sarado na ang text registration," SNN's host Boy Abunda said.

It will be recalled that the PBB decided to use the text registration after thousands of hopefuls lined up outside PBB's eviction hall last Friday, February 27 to audition.

Kris Aquino, who also hosts SNN, added that all those who registered via text will get a text confirmation from PBB on when and where they will come for the audition.

"Ang mga nag-text, they will receieve a text for the audtiion, date, time and place," she said.

However, Aquino said the auditions for provincial hopefuls are still open.

(2nd update) 10,000 line up for Pinoy Big Brother auditions

Braving the scorching heat of the sun, thousands of celebrity wannabes trooped to ABS-CBN in Quezon City Friday to try their luck as reality-based show “Pinoy Big Brother” (PBB) opened their doors to new talents.

The first in the series of auditions was held Friday starting 9 a.m. at the PBB’s eviction hall, just across from the ABS-CBN building.

Security personnel said the people began to arrive as early as 2 a.m..  By 9 a.m., the crowd estimate was 7,000, and the number continued to go up. By 11 a.m., the number of aspirants already reached 10,000.

By late afternoon, the line had already snaked through Tomas Morato, Scouts Borromeo and Tuazon, slowing down the traffic.

Bong Osorio, head of ABS-CBN corporate communication, said that this is the "biggest audition so far in Metro Manila."

"As of 1:30 p.m. ay nag-cut off na ang line for the audition sa Pinoy Big Brother, pero yung mga nakapila, bago mag-ala una they will all be processed  today," Osorio said.

"Pero gusto din nating ipaalam na yung mga hindi maa-accomodate today, there will be second audition naman na ia-annoiunce natin sa DZMM at Channel 2 para alam nila ang steps," he added.

A shot at fame

The crowd willingly faced the hardship and the long wait just to take a shot at fame.

Twenty-one-year-old Jonathan, one of the hopefuls, had been waiting for his turn as early as 5:30 a.m. He said he came all the way from Laguna and had to leave home as early as 4:30 a.m. so that he could arrive early in QC. 

“Sumugod agad ako dito… para sumikat, siyempre,” said Jonathan, who was number 884. 

BS Math student Yohan Go, 20, said he believes he possesses qualities that viewers can emulate – honesty and good character. 

Paul Cabauatan, 21, who was at the end of the Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) audition line, said he dreams of having a life of comfort and fame.

“I am from Laguna, I am late because I need to get my birth certificate,” he said, panting while trying to see how far he was from the beginning of the line.

He may be late, but he came with a plan.

“I know how I can showcase my talents in the show. I’ll dance during the morning exercise; I’ll serenade my housemates; and I’ll act when Big Brother asks me to do a secret task,” he said.

Joseph Hernandez, 18, does not have the height of a leading man like Cabauatan.

“People say I can’t make it because I am short, but I’m going back later for a second audition. I think I could make it,” said Hernandez believing the length of his legs will not hinder the reach of his dreams.

Hernandez said his passion to become an actor is unexplainable, “I just want to be. It is my dream.”

But Arthur Torres, 32, a masseuse from Marikina, said that he has dreams of being on television because wants to earn a lot of money

“Life is hard, and I am hungry,” he said, while looking at the Fish Crackling vendor who passed by him during the interview.  “I don’t even have money right now to buy myself a snack.” He said the money he has left is for the commute home.

Just like Kim Chiu

“What I have in common with other successful housemates is that we all have dreams,” said Torres who wants a better life for his family, just like what his favorite PBB housemate Kim Chiu did for her family.

“I sent two text votes for Kim, I really allotted money so I can vote for her in the PBB Teens finale,” Torres said.

Dorothy Balgos, 22, also looks up to Kim. Kim was able to help her family in Cebu.

“I want to get my family out of debt, we spent the money my dad worked for when he was in Saudi, now he doesn’t have a job and my mom is one earning,” Balgos said.

“I hope my yaya still remembers me,” she said in hopes that she will have her own lifestyle show and eventually be a leading lady in a soap opera.

“I’m not yet confident about my acting skills, I’ll use the money I will win in PBB to join acting workshops and help my family,” Balgos said.

Rea Lucañas, 16, on the other hand, is confident about her acting chops. “I want my own soap opera right away and be Gerald Anderson’s love team,” she said.

Like Kim, whom she idolizes, Lucañas wants to help her parents provide good education for her four younger siblings.

Worth It to Line Up

“It is OK even if I stay here until next week,” said Cabauatan who could not imagine spending the next months outside the PBB house. “I have to do this to realize my dream and to help my family in Laguna.”

Balgos said that being in line for more than five hours makes her excited to see the directors. “I stood here for a long time, there is no point of holding back what I got in the audition room,” she said.

Hernandez, who was already in line 10:48 p.m. Thursday, said that standing in line is nothing for him, “as long as my dreams will come true, as long as I did my best."

Others interviewed by abs-cbnnews.com/Newsbreak said being in line and having new friends is good enough reason to wait in line.

But what if they won’t be accepted?

“Then life will remain the same,” said Torres, still with a smile on his wrinkled face.

Open to all

This year, PBB and Pinoy Dream Academy business unit head Laurenti "Lauren" Dyogi said they are looking for “interesting” personalities.

"Wala 'yon sa itsura, wala sa family background mo, nasa personalidad 'yan," Dyogi said.

He added: “Lagi kaming tinatanong: ano ba 'yan looks ba ang criteria diyan? Wala kaming masabing ganoong criteria. Ang importante lang ay dapat swak ka kapag regular audition, from 19 to 35 years old. Kapag teen, from 14 to 17 years old.”

Filipinos aged 20-35 can try out to be one of “Kuya’s” housemates on “PBB Season 3,” while teenagers, 14 to 17 years old, are qualified to join “PBB Teen Edition Season 3.” 

The “entrance exam” for hopeful scholars of “PDA Season 3” will also commence for Filipinos aged 18 to 35 years old. Musically-gifted kids aged 5 to 9 are also invited to audition for the second season of “PDA Little Dreamers (PDALD 2).”

Dyogi said the regular edition of PBB will run for almost three months. The  teen edition, meanwhile, will run for eight to 10 weeks.

PBB began to be a nationwide hit during its first season in 2005. Ever since, the franchise has spawned numerous dance crazes, hit songs, and the careers of Sam Milby, Jayson Gainza, and Wendy Valdez.

“PDA,” meanwhile, was the jumping board of pop-rock princess Yeng Constantino’s recording career.

The original Grand Star Dreamer is now a certified multi-platinum artist and appears on “ASAP ’09.”

Apart from exposure, millions of pesos in cash and prizes are in store for the big winners.

Screening for “PDALD 2” will be in Batangas, Baguio, and Pampanga only.

Provincial auditions

Provincial auditions for the programs are as follows.

March 1
Lipa City Colleges, Lipa, Batangas

March 3/4
Porta Vaga Mall - Baguio City

March 6
Centennial Arena, Laoag

March 8
Holy Angeles University, Angeles City, Pampanga

March 20
Tarlac State University

April 17
Island City Mall, Tagbilaran, Bohol

April 19
Capiz Gym, Roxas

April 24
Father Saturnino Urios University Gym - Butuan

April 26
GenSan Gym, Brgy., Lagao- General Santos City

May 8
Camarines Sur Capitol Convention Center, Pili, Camarines Sur

Hard times push many PBB wannabes - analysts

People audition to join shows reality shows because “they have images in their heads, from past contestants, of getting rich quickly by joining the show,” said Sociology and Anthropology professor Susan Fernandez-Magno of Ateneo de Manila University.

In an interview with abs-cbnNEWS.com/Newsbreak, Magno said Filipinos today are in dire need of money that they are “willing to expose their vulnerabilities on national television,” citing previous participants who have done the same and won.

Joining reality shows like Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) and Pinoy Dream Academy (PDA), Fernandez-Magno said, is an “innovative, short-cut way to achieve success.”

She said, “The hard times dictate that anyone in the family, even teenagers, could get the family out of plight.”

This may be the reason why Chezka Calderon, 14, lined up as early as 5 a.m. just to audition for the show. “I need money so my mother could go home from South Korea ,” Calderon said.

Rea Lucañas, 16, wants to join so she can help her parents provide good education for her four younger siblings.

For middle class, it's the adventure

But success is measured differently depending on social class.

“Getting out of poverty is not instrumental for middle-income participants,” Magno said.

She said that adventure and fun are reason why teens and adults without responsibilities join.

“They want to bask in the glory of being adored by people watching the show,” she added.

Joseph Hernandez, 18, a University of Santo Tomas accounting student said he wants to join PBB because he wants to fulfill his dream of becoming a star.

“The cash prize is very attractive, but the adventure is really what they are looking for, the experience,” Fernandez-Magno said.
If unemployed participants get into the show, they eventually land jobs.

“It is the opportunity that comes with exposure, not just the money. The money, they can earn when they are actors or when they are hired because of their exposure,” she added.

Some keep auditioning even when they get rejected a lot of times.

“It’s like the lottery or any other game of chance. The inspiration is precedent. The image sticks to their mind as an inspiration. They see so many people achieve it, they believe they can, too,” Fernandez-Magno said.

Shortcut to wealth

Vivian Tin, head of ABS-CBN’s research and business analysis, agreed that Filipinos perceive fame as a “shortcut to economic advancement.”

“People have gotten this idea that if they become famous they earn more money,” Tin said.

Tin pointed out that to start with, apart from public exposure, people are drawn to these shows because they offer millions of pesos worth of prizes.

Tin said it was no longer surprising that thousands of people lined up to audition, noting that they would do everything to alleviate their plight.

Aside from the economic advancement, the ABS-CBN executive added that  PBB is also a means to express “personal issues.”

“For [some] meron silang personal issues that they’re struggling with. They probably want to express themselves,” she said.

10,000 join ‘Pinoy Big Brother’ audition

MANILA, Philippines—Tens of thousands of people trooped to ABS-CBN studios for the initial phase of the “Pinoy Big Brother” (PBB) auditions.

Network executives estimated around 10,000 auditionees from around the country, considered the highest number ever, went to the PBB house along E. Lopez Street in Quezon City on Friday aspiring to make the the final cut of 14 housemates in the four-month telecast of the popular reality TV show.

Bong Osorio, ABS-CBN Corporate Communications head, announced that the audition for Friday was closed and begged for the public’s indulgence that the network will not anymore accept auditionees for the day.

The PBB auditions caused a monstrous traffic jam along E. Lopez and Mother Ignacia Streets.

ABS-CBN will schedule another audition for the international reality show franchise, Osorio said.

PBB's Ejay Falcon wants to be an action star

After winning Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Season 2, grand winner Ejay Falcon says he's ready to prove his worth as a teen actor and a future action star.

In an interview with abs-cbnNEWS.com, Falcon said that he'd been through a lot of workshops to develop his skills especially in acting.

"Masasabi ko po ay okay na po ako kasi po dati talaga hindi ko pa kaya. Nagwo-workshop ako so sa tingin ko po ngayon ay kaya ko na," Falcon said during the FOX retail brand launch at Greenbelt 5.

Falcon said he had to overcome his shyness so that he could pursue his dream of becoming a future action star.

"Dati sobrang tahimik ako, sobrang mahiyain ako ngayon feeling ko naman ay okay na," he said.

Falcon also downplayed the issue that fellow PBB Teen Edition housemate Robi Domingo is getting more showbiz breaks than him.

"Yan lagi ang tanong sa akin pero sa ngayon kasi hindi ko yon iniisip kasi friend kami ni Robi. Sa akin kung ano ang dumarating na blessings kay Robi ay masaya talaga ako," he said.

Falcon even said that he is closer now to Domingo since they get to work together in various projects.

"Noong nasa loob kami pinaka-close sa akin si Jolas, pero ngayon kami na ni Robi ang laging nagkakasama nagtatawanan kami lagi," he said.

At present, Falcon is busy with a lot of mall and out of town shows.

 

 

-abs-cbnNEWS

PBB Teen Ejay Falcon: Promdi at Heart

Into every newcomer’s life, some rain must fall. That’s the rule of the showbiz jungle, the "initiation rite" that a wannabe must survive.

Ejay Falcon, the promdi-at-heart from a small town in Mindoro Oriental who topped the recent Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) Teen Edition Plus, is no exception.

Even before Ejay got out of Kuya’s house, his detractors had already slapped him with muck you know, that 1) he’s not really the probinsyano (country boy) that he claimed to be, so as, his detractors said, he would gain sympathy and therefore text votes; 2) he’s not as innocent as he seemed to be, having been, his detractors said, touched by gays; and 3) he’s street-smart and not the shy type he projected himself to be.

Said Ejay, "I never tried to hide anything about me; wala kong itinago."

For one thing, he’s the love child of a lowly DepEd worker and a foreigner (a Frenchman?) he has never seen, abandoned as a child by his mother who ran away with another man, leaving him in the care of a stepfather who raised him as his own.

"I’m not ashamed of where I came from," added Ejay who came to this Conversation accompanied by his fisherman-stepfather, Ernesto Falcon.

How did PBB change your life?

"Ibang-iba na. Anywhere I go, people recognize me. But I’m happy. I am able to send my younger brother and sisters to school. One is in first-year college at JRU and one is in high school. ‘Yung elementary student kasama namin ni Papa dito sa Maynila."

Did you really grow up in Mindoro?

"Yes po. In Pola, Mindoro Oriental, ‘yung town ni Kabayan (Vice Pres. Noli de Castro)."

Your detractors said that you only pretended to be a probinsyano (country boy) so as to gain votes while you were inside Big Brother’s house.

"Mas okey ‘yung hindi probinsyano but I’m really a probinsyano and I’m proud of it. It just so happened that I stayed in Manila for two years but I would go home to Mindoro every three months and I would stay there for four months, and then I would come back to Manila."

Inside Big Brother’s house, you revealed that you are an adopted son and your biological father is French.

"Yes. Ernesto Falcon is my stepfather. Siya ang nag-alaga sa akin since I was born."

Haven’t you seen your real father?

"No, I haven’t. I don’t have any idea how he looks like. Sabi ng Mama ko, iniwan daw kami noong pinagbubuntis pa lang ako. I heard that his name is Joel Smith. I’m their only child. ‘Yung tatlo, mga kapatid ko sa ama."

Were you really abandoned by your mother, as you also revealed inside Big Brother’s house?

"It’s true. She went with another man; she left us. She used to work as a utility woman at the Department of Education. Hindi pa sila okey ni Papa but she sometimes visits us in the house kapag pinapapunta ko."

Where did you study?

"I finished elementary school at the Bakawan Elementary School, and first to third year high school at the Domingo Yuchu High School, pareho sa Mindoro. I moved to Manila on my fourth year, sa Carlos P. Garcia High School in Pandacan. After that, I went back to Mindoro and stayed there for three months. I came back and enrolled at the University of Manila but I quit after only one month because my mother lost her job and we ran out of money. So I didn’t have a choice but to go back to Pola. One year ako doon."

Were you idle for one year in Pola?

"Not really. Nagbubuhat ako ng copra para makatulong sa gastusin sa bahay. I was helping Papa who’s a kargador. I pitied him because he was getting old. And then, I came back to Manila again."

How did you get into PBB?

"First, how I was discovered. I was living in Pandacan and a beauty-parlor owner wanted to get me as model for a haircut, ‘yung ginugupitan, pero ayoko. I wanted to be an actor pero medyo magulo sila dahil parlor nga. I told my mother, ‘Ma, kausapin n’yo nga po siya.’ Hindi pumayag ang Mama ko. Then one day...’yon siguro ang tinatawag na suwerte...I was walking when somebody approached me. Talent scout pala. I asked my mother to talk to him. Hayun, nagpirmahan ng kontrata at ‘yon na ang naging manager ko. Then, he asked me to audition for PBB. Sa awa ng Diyos, nakapasa ako at nanalo. Before PBB, I guested in a show on GMA."

Was it hard getting into PBB?

"There were many applicants. There was a long, long line outside the Big Brother house. I arrived at 6 a.m. at natapos ‘yung pila at 4 p.m. The audition was finished at 9 p.m."

How did you prepare for PBB? Did you work out, did you go into a crash diet?

"No diet. I eat anything. I’m lucky because I don’t gain weight easily.

My favorite food is sinigang and adobo. But I’m not really choosy with food. Maski ano kinakain ko. Inside Big Brother’s house, I lost a little weight because of lack of sleep, kasi anytime Kuya would wake anyone of us para kausapin. I don’t go to the gym. I just do push-ups at home. I have to work out; I have to trim my abs."

One housemate was from La Salle (Josef Elizalde) and another from Ateneo (Robi Domingo), and others were from well-to-do families. Being the only promdi ("from the province"), didn’t you feel insecure, like an outsider?

"At first, medyo nahirapan ako. Na-conscious ako. But they were all nice, mababait sila, and with the advice of Kuya I felt secure, naging matatag ako. Kuya advised me, ‘Don’t be ashamed of what you are. You know who you are. You are a good person. Don’t be shy’."

What did you do with your prizes?

"I won P1-M. I paid P120,000 for the one-year rent of the condo unit where I’m staying with my family, P10,000 per month. It’s near ABS-CBN. Then, I paid for the tuition ng mga kapatid ko. The rest, P350,000, I deposited in the bank. Among my prizes are a franchise for Crystal Clear Water and a condo unit in Valenzuela like the ones that the other PBB winners (Nene Tamayo, Ruben Gonzaga, Keanna Reeves and Kim Chiu) also got. Hindi pa po kami nakatira doon."

Was becoming an actor your childhood ambition?

"Ganoon nga. In Mindoro, everytime I watched Robin Padilla in his movies, I thought of being like him, parang gustung-gusto ko siya gayahin. Uso sa Mindoro ang Betamax; you have to pay P3 to watch a movie. Robin is my idol. I never imagined that I would be in showbiz dahil mahirap nga lang po kami."

How many votes did you get to win in the PBB?

"I got 600,000 text votes; Robi got 400,000."

Did you spend for the text votes?

"No, I did not. We didn’t have money for that. Besides, in our place in Mindoro, there’s no signal."

Your critics said that most of those who voted for you were gays.

"Kung ganoon, maraming salamat po sa kanila. Thank you po. Kung humahanga sila sa akin, salamat po. Okey lang."

What’s the best lesson that you learned inside the Big Brother house?

"To forgive. I have forgiven my mother for abandoning us. That was what Kuya advised me — ‘Alisin mo ang galit sa dibdib mo’ — because he must have noticed that I was harboring some bitterness; siguro nahalata niya na ako ang pinaka-tahimik. Now, okey na kami ng mother ko."

Nasanay ka na ba sa showbiz?

"Medyo. Nakakapagod pero okey lang. When I’m very tired, I ask Mama to massage me. Or I just sleep and sleep. Before PBB, parang ayoko na sa Maynila. Magulo, maingay. Gusto ko tahimik. So I would go home to Pola and seek out my old friends. We would climb coconut trees. It’s fun! Or we climb the mountains."

How do you deal with tsismis?

"I just don’t mind them. Hindi ko na lang iniintindi. Lilipas din ‘yon."

What is it about Ejay Falcon that the public doesn’t know yet? What is the real Ejay Falcon like?

"Actually, I revealed everything about myself sa PBB; lahat ng tungkol sa akin at sa buhay ko naipakita ko na, nakakahiya man o hindi. What they saw on PBB is the real me, walang halong pagkukunwari. Hindi naman kasalanan ang maging mahirap, di ba? I didn’t hide anything; I have nothing to hide."

Biography

• Birthday: Nov. 21, 1989

• Zodiac sign: Scorpio

• Color of eyes: Brown

• Color of hair: Black

• Height: 6’1"

• Weight: 163 lbs.

• Waistline: 30"

• Size of shirt: Medium/Large

• Size of shoes: 11"

• Hobbies: Playing basketball, chess and billiards

• Sport: Swimming

• What turns him on: Girls who are tall, cute, with long hair and beautiful eyes and nose. "If ever she becomes my girlfriend, I hope that she’s understanding and she would love me for what I am."

• What turns him off: Girls who are suplada, maarte and sosyal.

• Favorite colors: Red and blue

• Favorite songs: Those by David Cook (Always Be My Baby, etc.)

• Favorite sleepwear: Shorts and sando

• Last thing he does before he goes to sleep: Take a bath

• First thing he does when he wakes up: Brush his teeth

• Favorite fantasy figure: Sarah Geronimo. "How nice to be on an island with her at nakikinig ako sa pagkanta niya. Sarap!"

• Idols: Robin Padilla, Piolo Pascual and Jericho Rosales

• Crushes: Angelica Panganiban, Katrina Halili and Cristine Reyes.

Joint Statement of Endemol and Pinoy Big Brother on the PBB Voting

It has come to our attention that there have been speculations on the veracity of the voting results of the Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Season 2 Finals.

ABS-CBN and Endemol reaffirm their commitment to the integrity of our established voting process. We reassure the public that there has never been any occurrence or manipulation in the voting process and declaration of the winners of Pinoy Big Brother.

We value your support in choosing our Big Winners and we would like to thank you for your continued patronage for Pinoy Big Brother.

PBB Teen Theme Songs

Every show has their theme song and for this season of Pinoy Bog Brother Teen Edition Plus they chose to retain the Kabataang Pinoy which was previously used during the first edition. Ang Sarap Dito which is a promotional song of Coca-Cola too.

Kabataang Pinoy by Itchyworms

Barkada namin may pangarap
Na nais abutin
Pangarap namin magtagumpay
Sa lahat ng gagawin

[refrain 1]
Iba na tayo ngayon
Walang di nagagawa
Sabihin mo, sabihin nyo,
Kaya natin to

[chorus]
Kabataang Pinoy pagbutihan mo
Pag-asa ka ng buong mundo
Kabataang Pinoy kayang kaya mo
Pinoy ako Pinoy tayo!

Hamon sa buhay handang daanan
Kaya namin ‘yan
Ipaglalaban namin ang nararapat
At tamang gagawin

[refrain 2]
Iba na tayo ngayon
Matibay ang loob
Sabihin mo, sabihin nyo,
Kaya natin to

[repeat chorus]

[adlib]

[repeat chorus 2x]

Ang Sarap Dito by Project 1

[Chorus:]
Lilipad na ako
Sabayan niyo ako
Ang sarap dito
Sa pupuntahan ko
Bubuhos na ang saya
Tayo na, sumama ka
Ang sarap dito
Sa pupuntahan ko

Sawa na ‘ko sa dati
Naiinip parati
Wala na ‘kong magawa
Dito’y sawang-sawa

Ayoko na sa gan’on
Lahat sobrang tahimik
Gusto ko ng mas maingay
Tumikim na ng tunay

[Repeat Chorus]

Ang uhaw ko sa laro
Parang biglang na-pawi
Wala na ring hapdi
Nakangiti na lagi

Pananabik sa bagong buhay
Bigla na lang naabot
Nang tumikin ako ng tunay
Nawala na ang bugnot

[Repeat Chorus]

Tikman mo
Ang sarap dito
Tikman mo
Ang sarap dito

[Repeat Chorus 2x]

Tikman mo
Ang sarap dito
Tikman mo

PBB Teen Plus Ex-Housemates, Singing Bee and Boy & Kris

Watch out for the PBB Teen Plus Ex-Housemates on their first appearance this week at Boy and Kris in the morning and in The Singing Bee on Wednesday.

In the meanwhile, Nicole Uysiuseng who had passed her college entrance exam in Ateneo, La Salle, UP and UA& P is still considering which school to choose among the  four. While Robi is already set to take pre-med in Ateneo.

It is also being heard that Mommy Minda is not that in favor of Beauty - Alex blossoming friendship.

That’s it for now folks… Let’s see  what  future in showbiz awaits our PBB Teen Edition Plus Ex-Housemates…

Ejay hailed as PBB Teen Edition Plus Big Winner

The theme of this season, as it emerged in the housemates’ experiences, was transformation. To reinforce this, the transition of the PBB house to the Big Dome was animated as one would a transforming robot, very futuristic. There were also blurbs in praise of the housemates’ creatively presented in animation. Clad in shimmering white robes, the Teen Big Four, dressed in their finery, left the big yellow house and headed towards Araneta Coliseum where their fans awaited. They were escorted by Luis and left in a special room until the designated moment of their presentation.

Former housemates John Prats and Mickey Perz opened the celebration with an energized dance number, followed by Gerald Anderson, Kim Chiu and the resident extra-terrestrial Kokey. This was followed by the teen-choreographed performance of the song Ang Sarap ng Buhay sung by Project One. Of course, this was presented by the ex-teen housemates and the house players. Aside from Valerie and Priscilla who were decked with wings as angels, the rest of the teens sported the classic red and white.

Kim, the first Teen Big Winner, performed once again a dance number along with partner Gerald and the rest of the cast of My Girl. The newest Kapamilya and Dream host Billy Crawford also strutted his stuff as teaser for the start of classes in Pinoy Dream Academy. The Dream mentors, headed by Ryan Cayabyab, also made a cameo.

Kuya spent his last moments with the Teen Big Four as he reminded them of their goals when they first expressed their wish to enter his house. With them, he recalled how they initially were and, with more than a hint of nostalgia, walked through their ups and downs that eventually led them to a transformation and to the Big Night, all in a span of almost three months. Kuya expressed his pride in each and reminded them, in true Big Bro fashion, to take along the lessons they learned in the house and to be a good example of and to the Pinoy youth.

Finally, the moment of reckoning has come. After months of smiles, tears, challenges, failures, successes, relationships, heartaches, decisions, growing up… here they were, aptly crowned Teen Big Four. To cheers that they couldn’t help smiling at, they prepared to face the crowd. With 10.91% or 186,523 votes, Beauty was first to step onstage as the PBB Teen 4th Big Placer. Nikki follows suit as PBB Teen 3rd Big Placer, garnering 18.39% or 314,582 votes. With bated breaths, the two boys were left, almost neck-to neck, based at the tally. Robi was awarded the PBB Teen 2nd Big Placer, with 34.39% or 588,115 votes. Finally, with 36.31% or 620,934 votes, Ejay emerged as the PBB Teen Big Winner! Pumped by adrenalin, perhaps, PBB Guardian Big Winner Daddy Erning was able to lift his son several inches off the floor as they celebrate his win. Ejay took home P1,000,000, a condo unit at Château Valenzuela, a business franchise from Crystal Clear drinking water and a Sony Bravia plasma TV.

Teens get primped for the Big Night

An hour left before Araneta’s gates open to the Kuyanatics who are patiently – and excitedly – waiting for the right moment. Inside the PBB house, the teens are getting primped for the spotlight. Reminiscing Nikki’s hair and make-up session for the pictorials, she was now first in line for the preparations.

By the time it was Ejay’s turn, the In Chick was already polishing herself and was giving tips on how to effectively remove the formal wear from the mannequins. Robi, on the other hand, was the last one in and was finding it quite difficult to settle in one position. As if savoring the last hour inside the house, he kept on walking around – to the kitchen, out the pool, sat to stare at the sala – but it was in front of the altar that he stopped and stayed to pray the rosary.

Polls are still open, so you can still change the way the scales are tipping.

Almost there

One day of building, restructuring, and organizing and the teens finally get the right strategy in building their C2 Tower. Too bad though that they didn’t include the protection of their tower in their plan.

Early this morning, after applying tons of sun block, Ejay and Robi set to work on their tower. Kuya teased the Promdie Hottie that he looked like a local delicacy, espasol. The boys were so eager to finish the task that they immediately gathered the bottles and used strings to tie them to the other. These tied bottles were placed on trays which would serve as a layer in the tower.

Beauty and Nicole on the other hand were in charge of placing these trays on the floater. The two girls carefully carried the trays from the pool deck to the floater. The tower slowly took form as layer after layer were piled on top of each other.

Whe the tower became too tall for the girls’ reach, Ejay placed the last tray which was the tower’s turret. As he made his attempt, water balloons started flying from the guardian’s area. Similar to that of the Kung Fu Kids who sabotaged the coin pyramid in the Celebrity Edition, balloons were pitched to knock off the teens’ tower. Robi used a long pole to bat off the colorful balloons while the others threw them back to where they came from.

Kuya seemed to try the teens’ patience and stretch them to their limits. Will the Big Four keep their calm or will they buckle under pressure? For more of Ejay, Robi, Beauty and Nicole, catch Uber later with Mariel!

Challenges as the Teen Big Four

Earlier yesterday, Kuya called the attention of Beauty, Alex and Nikki because they played around with the beads and threw some at each other. They had to pick up the beads and also pick up the pace as they only had 376 made at the time. A dart game followed, a happy memory as prelude to the bittersweet eviction night.

Maybe he had an inkling that he was the evictee, because Alex gave Beauty a souvenir as they were packing. He didn’t want to leave though, even whispered “I’m not ready to leave” at the last moment. Unfortunately, his name wasn’t part of the four. Robi, Nikki, Beauty and Alex were the chosen ones. As sad as they were to see Alex leave, they also couldn’t contain their excitement and pride as they were named the Teen Big Four. Kuya chanted the title several times until they were cheering and jumping up and down on their little colored circles.

For those who are going to the Big Night this Saturday, wear the color of the housemate you support! Wear blue for Robi, yellow for Nikki, green for Beauty and red for Ejay. Gates open at 6 pm, but take note that children 6 years and below will not be admitted. Videocameras are a no-no as well.

All felt a degree of pride well-earned. Robi likened the feeling to reaching the summit of a mountain, when one does all that he can and eventually reaches the goal. Nikki, amazed that people actually supported her, couldn’t quite describe the happiness she felt. Beauty was swaying between crying and screaming for joy, thanking God for giving her a chance, flawed as she was. Ejay was likewise thankful, and was a true believer that “hindi masama mangarap.”

Their pride was soon dampened as Kuya immediately gave them a new task. 77 candles were floating in the pool, and they had to make sure all were lighted within 5 minutes, For every 5 candles that went out, they would lose 1 of the 5 TV’s that they could give to 5 public schools. Even dressed in their best clothes, they went into the pool and did the challenge. Unfortunately, poor planning, coordination, and lack of presence of mind topped with a huge blower overhead caused them to lose all 5 TV sets.

Their failure was good, in a way, as they were humbled and reminded that they had a responsibility to the people outside, especially those who believed and voted for them. Kuya reminded them that they should think and act as one and prove that they were indeed deserving of the title. They then decided to give their all in each and every task.

This morning, the teens were made to put on loads of sunblock since they were going to be working under the scorching sun. Ejay put a bit too much, like icing on a cake. Their task was to keep a floater in the middle of the pool, and stack plastic water bottles into a tower. This time, the teens thought about their moves and seemed systematic in their plans. There was division of labor as Ejay tied the floater using the string from the accessories. Beauty measured water into each bottle to stabilize it. Nikki stacked the bottles and Robi was the all-around guy. They even thought about weighing the floater down by barbells. Yet… down crashed their first tower. Will they manage to salvage this and win their second task as Teen Big Four? Watch out on Uber and Primetime Bida tomorrow!

All in one night!

See who makes it to the top spot this June 7 Saturday at the Araneta Coliseum at 7:45 p.m. Don’t miss this star-studded event as PBB Teen Big Winner Kim Chiu performs with My Girl heartthrob Gerald Anderson and the rest of the superb cast! A definite plus to this event is a number by newest Kapamilya, Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 host Billy Crawford. Also look forward to exciting performances by John Pratts, Mickey Perz, the ex-teen housemates and the guardians! Who will be the next Big Winner? It’s you who will decide!

A promise is a promise

After the announcement of the Teen Big Four, the remaining teens couldn’t stop talking and giggling. So high was their energy level that they didn’t even mind their meager dinner of cup noodles (yet again, since they bet 100% of their budget) and ate as if it were a feast. They them continued their exchange while lounging by the poolside. It had certainly been a trying summer and a particularly draining week. Relief and probably pride was translated into giggles and snickers. They occupied themselves with thoughts of interviews and guestings, wondering how it would be to be asked by celebrities. Would they dance? How would they answer? Will they be on Boy and Kris, or ASAP, or The Buzz? Robi was interested in seeing the AVP’s that came with each call to vote for nominated housemates. A little while more and Kuya called them in already.

They trooped back in the house, still hyped about the night’s circumstances. They all felt grateful and amazed to be part of the Big Four. Ejay seemed to like savoring the feel of the words “Teen Big Four”, repeating them even while cleaning the kitchen sink. Robi, fresh from the Confession Room, relayed his brief conversation with Big Bro. Kuya was teasing him that the season was extended yet again. Too hyper, Robi said that anything was fine with him. A plus with going out by Saturday, for him, was to be able to finally hear mass on Sunday.   

The teens went back to finishing the beaded accessories in the boys’ room. After all, as they have all learned, a promise is a promise.

The Big Four builds a C2 Tower

Building a C2 Tower is hard enough but keeping it steady and stable in a floater in the pool is pretty tough. The Teen Big Four Ejay, Nicole, Robi and Beauty would have to undergo the C2 Tower task as a starter for the many challenges awaiting them.

A condition to this task was to keep the floater in the middle of the pool. The teens then set to work and tried to stabilize it. Ropes were tied to the floater and Ejay tried knotting the other end to drainers. When it wasn’t steady enough, the teens decided to sink barbells and secure the other end of the rope to it.

Since empty C2 bottles could easily be knocked out by the wind, Beauty strategized to fill the bottles with water. She carefully measured the amount in a cylinder and poured it to the bottles. Ejay assisted Beauty while Nicole and Robi placed the filled bottles horizontally on the floater.

Unfortunately for them, their two-layered bottle building collapsed. It was timely though since Kuya had Beauty remind them that they weren’t supposed to build a pyramid, but rather, a tower. The teens proceeded with their task under the scorching heat, determined to build a high structure.

The Teen Big Four, revealed!

For the third day in a row, the housemates had to face numerous trials. After the Grand Council trial and the lie detector test, they had to face a trail by fire – literally. Because they did not fulfill their promise to Kuya Primo, the teens were made to give up their material belongings. Katumbas ba ng pagtupad ng pangako ang material at personal na gamit? This was the question Kuya left them with.

An extremely disappointed Big Bro talked to the housemates to share his sentiments at their actions. Yet, another chance was given them to retrieve their clothes. They were given an hour to fish out their belongings which were scattered in and around the pool. Added to the time limit, they were only allowed to use the things inside the house and had to stay behind the blue line (which was several feet away from their things). After several minutes into the task, Alex, Ejay and Nikki accidentally stepped on the line and weren’t allowed to participate, leaving only Robi and Beauty to finish up. Despite their best efforts, they only managed to get a few items. They gathered the rest and stuffed them in garbage bags, which they placed beside two flaming drums. In the Confession Room, they were made to watch as garbage bags were dumped into them. Kuya made sure they understood the reason behind this, and also gave them a minute each to share their thoughts. Generally, the teens were sad and sorry for the loss of things which not only represented luxuries and needs, but the hard work and care that was put into it by their loved ones. Alex felt that it would have been better if the clothes were given to charity rather than burnt.

The teens then fixed themselves for what they thought was a live show. Once gathered in the living room, it was a more amiable Kuya who talked to them. He announced that no one was going out that night, and that no one was really nominated. On top of that, Kuya revealed that their clothes were safe, and that their previous task was just a test to see if they could make a stand and demonstrate compassion for others. I’m proud of you, housemates. With all the good news, the teens recovered from the heavy atmosphere and spent the night laughing, dancing and enjoying an entire pizza!

Yet, all knew someone had to be evicted. Tonight, four colored circles were used as tools to emphasize the remaining four teens. These much-coveted spots, however, already belonged to (in no particular order) Robi, Ejay, Nikki and Beauty. Alex, with only 5.07% of the votes, was the last evictee. There were less tears this time, and Alex seemed in shock still. He was escorted by Toni and he jumped (with feet- hugging, too!) into his dad’s waiting arms as Mommy Minda looked on. His father travelled all the way from Italy to be present on this night, which was just as well as Alex needed all the support that he could possibly get. Along with a video tribute, he was also presented with a Sony Vaio laptop.

On Uber: Guardian Debate on the Big Winner

The guardians are back and they’re arguing again. This time though they debated in good spirits over who they think deserves to the Big Winner. Each guardian was given a minute to defend the teen of their choice.

Daddy John and Shy fought for Beauty while Mommy Jinky and Tita Violy were for Robi. Kevin’s dad said that Beauty was born a star. She had the most eccentric personality and she keeps the show alive. Shy added that the Rebellious Girl wasn’t “plastic”, contrary to others opinion of her, but was just being her utmost self in the house.

Mommy Jinky attacked the argument fervently since she didn’t want to have a “rebellious” teen as a role model for everyone. Robi for her showed exemplary behavior as he was friendly, respectful and a model student among others. Tita Violy agreed to this and pointed out that Robi’s “playing safe” didn’t hurt anyone else.

In the next round, Tita Anna and Mommy Minda defended Nicole while Daddy Ike and Mommy My Love pushed for Ejay. Tita Anna believed that Nicole came out of her shell and this gradual change should be taken into consideration. Aside from being a well-mannered young lady, she learned discipline in Kuya’s house. Mommy Minda noticed this change as well and saw how the In-Chick turned from being a sheltered girl to a social person who mingled with the rest.

Daddy Ike on the other hand was a solid Ejay supporter. While the others had the privilege of education and comfort, here was a tough young man who experienced the world at a very young age. Though the Promdie Hottie wasn’t well-off like the others, he could still level with them. Mommy My Love was more focused on Ejay’s character which is being calm, being able to receive harsh criticisms and he was good to everyone.

In the end, all were gathered to give their last statements. The guardians defended their pick through and through and didn’t let up until the buzzer sounded. Now everyone has said their peace and Robi, Nicole, Ejay and Beauty are seen as potential Big Winners, ask yourself this question: Who would you pick to be the example of the youth and thus deserve the Big Winner title? To further help you make your decision, catch the Teen Big Four and more character testing on Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus!

Recalling the Grand Council

Earlier this week, the teens braved their way through the Grand Council’s incriminating questions. With all that behind, the teens could now joke easily about it. Everyone speculated on who their hooded visitors were at first. Ejay thought that they were the new PDA cast while Beauty believed them to be angry fans.

The teens also noticed how ironically light the setup was despite the eerie and dark environment. Ejay felt that everyone was trying their best to keep a straight face. He in fact caught Jolas in his futile attempt to stifle a giggle. Nicole also saw Priscilla and Rona crack up at Josef’s question about her missing him. Robi, on the other hand, wondered why Linda was the only one who didn’t question him. He also noticed that Alex’s interpreter was quite nervous probably due to the pressure of the crowd circulating him. For the True Blue Atenean, Jieriel seemed to be the most changed. He actually didn’t recognize her at first glance.

Meanwhile, Beauty and Alex worried much about the eviction to be held tonight. The Rebellious Girl strongly felt that she would be the one to exit tonight. Alex argued that he knew that he was going to leave tonight but Beauty pointed out that Mommy Minda was the 2nd placer for the guardians, which meant that they had fans.

On Uber: Dart and Consequence

The teens would have to pop balloons and do various consequences on Uber today. Darts were scattered at the bottom of the pool which they must use to pop the balloons which contained strips of paper indicating their consequence.

The consequences ranged from physical challenges to trivial questions. Alex dove under first and after three tries, he finally hit a balloon. The consequence for the Italian Valentino was to kiss the most important housemate for him. He shyly walked over to Beauty and gave her a huge smack on the cheek. Beauty and Nikki on the other hand had physical challenges as a consequence. The Rebellious Girl had to do a wheelbarrow walk while Nikki had to do 20 pushups.

Robi and Ejay both got questions which they must answer. Robi had to answer who was the friendliest housemate while Ejay had to choose who the smartest housemate was. Alex was regarded by Robi as Mr. Congeniality and Ejay awarded the Atenean the smartest housemate title.

Meanwhile, Kuya finally revealed to the teens that the automatic and face-to-face nominations plus the burning of clothes were all just tests of character. The housemates were all able to breathe a huge sigh of relief and danced the night away. Kuya also rewarded them with pizza for a job well-done on his tasks.