The iconic Pinoy Big Brother house has opened its doors to 16 new housemates for Pinoy Big Brother Collab 3.0, which premiered on October 24. Bringing together personalities from GMA Network and ABS-CBN, the latest season promises new friendships, exciting challenges, and unexpected twists.
Leading the hosting lineup are Bianca Gonzalez, Robi Domingo, Gabbi Garcia, Enchong Dee, Melai Cantiveros Francisco, and Alexa Ilacad. Sparkle rising star Michael Sager also joins the team as the “Kapuso Wonder Boy ni Kuya” on PBB Onlineverse.
Among the new residents are eight Kapuso personalities with different backgrounds, talents, and life experiences to share.
Anthony Constantino, introduced as the “Total Dream Heartthrob ng USA,” is a Sparkle artist and model raised in Los Angeles. He has modeled for brands such as Louis Vuitton and Francis Libiran and appeared in Huwag Kang Titingin and From Vlog to Love. He also gained public attention for his courtship of fellow Sparkle artist and former housemate Shuvee Etrata.
Bela Arcal, dubbed the “Overseas Factory Senpai ng Cavite,” brings a story of determination and perseverance. From working as a sales clerk at a local mall to becoming a factory worker in Japan in pursuit of a better future, Bela enters the house ready to share her experiences.
Filipino-Pakistani model and actor Raheel Bhyria, known as the “Brusko Boksingero ng Las Piñas,” first gained recognition as part of Sparkada’s 2022 batch. An amateur boxer with a passion for sports, he has appeared in Luv Is: Caught in His Arms, Zero Kilometers Away, Abot-Kamay na Pangarap, Mga Batang Riles, and Kamao.
Nicole Fortuna, introduced as the “Pretty Dependable Ate ng Bohol,” is a Status by Sparkle artist who has built an online following through her TikTok content about island life, beauty, fashion, and travel.
Mikee Quintos enters the house as the “Ang Independent Archi-tista ng Manila,” She rose to prominence as Lira in the 2016 fantasy series Encantadia and went on to star in Onanay, The Gift, The Lost Recipe, and Apoy sa Dugo. A 2025 University of Santo Tomas architecture graduate, Mikee is also a recording artist.
Winwyn Marquez, introduced as the “Reyna Mama ng Parañaque,” brings years of showbiz experience to the competition. She made history as the first Filipina to win Reina Hispanoamericana in 2017 and later placed first runner-up at Miss Universe Philippines 2025. Her acting credits include Mulawin vs. Ravena, Nelia, Never Say Die, and Mommy Dearest.
Ethan Benares, previously seen as the “Morenong Beach Boy” in Sparkle Campus Cuties, enters as the “Sporty Palangga ng Bacolod.” A La Salle student-athlete pursuing psychology, Ethan brings his team-oriented mindset and interests in camping and water sports to the house.
Completing the Kapuso lineup is 24-year-old Lans Nagal, the “VetMed Content Creator ng Cavite.” Known for educational TikTok videos about science and animal behavior, she has built a substantial social media following with accessible content featuring animals, including roosters and stray dogs.
Joining the eight Kapuso housemates are eight Kapamilya personalities including Cianne Dominguez, Primo Alterado, Shea Valerio, Robbie Jaworski, Jeo Ong, Gehlee Dangca, Calix Esguerra, and Nathan Garcia.
Pinoy Big Brother Collab 3.0 airs on GMA Network from Monday to Friday at 9:35 p.m., Saturday at 6:15 p.m., and Sunday at 4:55 p.m. On Kapamilya Online Live, it airs from Monday to Friday at 10:15 p.m., Saturday at 8:30 p.m., and Sunday at 9:45 p.m. Episodes are also available on Kapuso Stream, the ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube channel, and iWant, with the All-Access Livestream running daily from 8 a.m. to 12 midnight.
