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EXCLUSIVE: Bianca Gonzalez feels overwhelmed after officially announcing ABS-CBN, GMA collab for PBB

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

<p>Kapamilya television personality Bianca Gonzalez expressed her excitement after the official announcement of the collaboration between ABS-CBN Studios and GMA Network for the 20th season of <em>Pinoy Big Brother.</em></p><p>Hosting the contract signing event on Tuesday, January 28, Bianca shared her overwhelming joy at this historic milestone for the longest-running reality show in the Philippines.</p><p>“Honestly, it’s still very surreal. I woke up na parang hindi ako makapaniwala na it’s really happening but now na finally it’s done, mas nagsink in na siya pero I am excited for what’s to come,” Bianca shared with PUSH.</p><div><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1738111240647ENT-OD2(5).jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></strong></div><p>“The show has been so familiar to us for so many years and now may pinakabonggang twist ever so I’m excited,” she added.</p><p>Bianca is particularly excited about the inclusion of ABS-CBN’s Star Magic talents and GMA’s Sparkle artists as the upcoming housemates. </p><p>“I think wala nang ibang mas lalaking pang pasabog than seeing GMA Stars being housemates in the house because of course the opportunity has always only be to open auditions atsaka kapag celebrity edition, Kapamilya stars so exciting siya,” she expressed.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFXUJcSNkGf/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=754&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A2586576%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="834" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>She is also thrilled to see the show for the first time being aired on the Kapuso network.</p><p>“Also on being aired on free TV on an entirely different network, GMA, sobrang bago noon sa amin,” she said.</p><p>As a former celebrity housemate and one of the members of “pamilya ni Kuya”, Bianca shared what upcoming celebrity housemates keep in mind during their stay inside the iconic yellow house.</p><p>“It’s for me to just have fun. Ayon naman, any edition, celebrity or not, it is to just have fun and make the most of the experience kasi literally it is once in a lifetime,” Bianca shared.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DFXhEvQSmku/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=754&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A2562187%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="541" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>After officially sealing the deal, ABS-CBN executive Cory Vidanes expressed her gratitude for the collaboration, which marks the third partnership between the two media giants.</p><p>“We are very, very happy to announce that on the 20th year of &#x27;Pinoy Big Brother,&#x27; we are doing this special collaboration with GMA. Thank you very, very much for welcoming us into this valuable partnership that will not only unite us but also bring together our Kapuso and Kapamilya fans, as well as our Sparkle and Star Magic artists. This is truly a historic moment,” Cory said.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFXTO0evEtc/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=754&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A2538195%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="834" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>She also assured the viewers that they will see a fresh and exciting edition for the special partnership.</p><p>“Rest assured to all our viewers and advertisers, we commit to giving you a very exciting, compelling, and enjoyable experience as we join forces with GMA and ABS-CBN. Maraming salamat, and we look forward to seeing you on GMA 7 soon,” Cory said.</p><p>GMA Senior Vice President for Programming, Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes, also shared her enthusiasm for the partnership.</p><p>“Our partnership with ABS-CBN has reached a new creative height — on TV, streaming, and in the movies, with the recently concluded record-breaking film &#x27;<em>Hello, Love, Again</em>.&#x27; The next chapter should be something we’ve never done before, and here we are,” she said.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/1/28/what-fans-can-expect-from-pinoy-big-brother-on-gma-network-1831" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: What fans can expect from &#x27;Pinoy Big Brother&#x27; on GMA Network</strong></a><strong><br/></strong></div><p>“We are very excited to collaborate with ABS-CBN to bring to the Filipino audience the country’s longest-running reality show,&#x27;<em>Pinoy Big Brother</em>,” she added, highlighting its 20th year and Sparkle’s 30th year anniversary.</p><p>“&#x27;<em>Pinoy Big Brother</em>&#x27; is a cultural phenomenon — it celebrates real, unfiltered life stories and serves as a launchpad for dreams. Thank you to our storytelling partners, ABS-CBN, for making this collaboration possible,” she said.</p><div> </div>

<p><i><b>Bianca Gonzalez is excited for 'Pinoy Big Brother' after collaboration of ABS-CBN with GMA.</b></i></p>

Bianca Gonzalez is excited for 'Pinoy Big Brother' after collaboration of ABS-CBN with GMA.

EXCLUSIVE: Bianca Gonzalez feels overwhelmed after officially announcing ABS-CBN, GMA collab for PBB

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EXCLUSIVE: Bianca Gonzalez feels overwhelmed after officially announcing ABS-CBN, GMA collab for PBB

Nikka Sabio

Published January 29, 2025 08:41 AM PHT

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