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PBB's 'Kuya' gives first interview in 20 years
Manila Bulletin
|July 7, 2025
Award-winning broadcast journalist Rico Hizon got a scoop when he interviewed the man behind the voice straight from the heart of the most famous house in the country: the iconic Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) home in Quezon City.
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It was the first time the famous brother granted a one-on-one interview since the show debuted in August 2005. Kuya opened the door to the Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition with Rico on the show 'Beyond the Exchange' on ABS-CBN.
Rico described his moment in the PBB confession room as surreal while speaking to Kuya. 'I hear your voice, and you say my name inside the confession room. I have been watching your show for the past 20 years, and now I'm here inside your house.'
The new season of PBB premiered on March 9, marking another groundbreaking collaboration between GMA Network and ABS-CBN Studios. The special edition promised a season filled with exciting surprises and unforgettable moments as PBB celebrated its 20th anniversary.
Explore the captivating highlights of an interview with the legendary Kuya, who opened up about his most unforgettable housemates and the legacy he aspires to leave behind for the show.
Rico: Have you had a rest, brother?
Kuya: I am constantly checking on my housemates.
Rico: Who are your most memorable housemates?
This story is from the July 7, 2025 edition of Manila Bulletin.
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