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Ruru bids goodbye to “PBB Collab 2.0” housemates, Krystal and Marco showcase acting chops in live production task

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Mary Ann Bardinas

<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1764395806038NEW THUMB (20).jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Just a couple of days after he entered the house, celebrity houseguest Ruru Madrid bade adieu to the housemates and Kuya, as seen in the November 28 episode of “<a href="http://pbb.abs-cbn.com"><strong><u>Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab 2.0</u></strong></a>.”  </p><p>As a way of showing their appreciation to him for helping them out in the first two live shows of their fifth weekly task titled “The PBB Network,” as well as of wishing him a “happy birthday” as he turns 28 on December 4, the housemates prepared a special birthday surprise for him, which served as their reward after successfully including him in their task. </p><div><iframe width="966" height="543" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uY4qJHBb974" title="Day 35: Ruru, nakatanggap rin ng special na cassette | PBB Collab 2.0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Like nominated housemates Carmelle Collado and Anton Vinzon, the Kapuso actor also received a heartwarming message from his loved one through a cassette tape. He was totally surprised upon hearing the voice of his beloved father, Mr. Bong Madrid, who expressed how proud and thankful he is of him for being such a huge blessing to their family and being the best son and brother that their family could ever ask for. Besides, Bong was also happy that the actor was able to fulfill one of his dreams to make it to “PBB.” </p><p>Apart from letting Ruru hear his father’s heartfelt message for him, the housemates were also able to provide him with a birthday cake, which made him more emotional as he delivered his wish and message for all of them. He then went on to have an adorable groufie with them.  </p><div><iframe width="966" height="543" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gTj-r-WYmoQ" title="Ruru&#x27;s early birthday celebration in Kuya&#x27;s house | PBB Collab 2.0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>“Iba ‘tong experience na naranasan ko rito,” Ruru told Kuya during their conversation inside the confession room. “Ito pong naging experience ko rito sa loob po ng bahay mo, ito po ang magsisilbing alaala sa akin na meron akong naaambag at meron po akong nagagawa.” </p><p>Then he added, “Magsisilbi po akong gabay, Kuya, sa kabataang Pinoy. I will do everything para po magsilbing inspirasyon sa kanila. Hindi po ako titigil sa mga pangarap ko.” </p><p>In turn, Kuya told Ruru how his short yet memorable visit to his house had certainly left a huge mark on the housemates, which was enough for the latter to get emotional again, as it served as a fulfillment of one of his goals in life: to be able to share himself and make an impact on other people. </p><p>For his parting message to the housemates before his departure, Ruru conveyed, “Hindi ko in-expect na magiging ganito ako ka-emotional. Akala ko ako ‘yong magtuturo sa inyo dahil ako ‘yong mas nakakatanda. Pero sa totoo lang, ako ‘yong natuto sa inyong lahat. Iba ‘yong pinakita n’yong teamwork. Nakaka-proud kayo. Itong naging experience n’yo rito sa loob ng bahay, sana dalhin n’yo habang buhay.” </p><p>For the continuation of the “PBB Collab 2.0” housemates’ fifth weekly task, in which each nominated housemate takes the lead on their own 20-minute live show to tell their story that people might not have known yet, former child stars Krystal Mejes and Marco Masa took their turn in imparting their story. </p><div><iframe width="966" height="543" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iaf9JbinUoU" title="Joaquin, naka-relate sa kuwento ni Marco | PBB Collab 2.0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>The second day of the live productions commenced with the housemates, particularly those who were part of Krystal and Marco’s narratives, preparing for the two shows that were about to be exhibited that day. While Krystal and her castmates were already rehearsing on the set located inside the house, Marco, Joaquin Arce and Iñigo Jose were throwing lines and having an insightful discussion regarding his story. </p><p>Joaquin related how he didn’t have to do a lot of character work depicting Marco’s father since they have the same mindset towards people with special needs as someone who’s a person with a disability himself. Marco, for his part, confessed that he was initially hesitant to impart the story of his older brother stricken with Down Syndrome since it’s considered a sensitive topic. Thus, he’s thankful that Joaquin and Iñigo were taking their portrayals to heart. </p><p>It was Krystal’s live show titled “Pangarap” that was shown first, which featured the struggles—and even the breakthroughs—that her family, especially her mom, had gone through after being abandoned by her father. Krystal played herself, Heath Jornales and Rave Victoria as her brothers, and Carmelle as her mom.  </p><div><iframe width="966" height="543" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xYDZitcWEpQ" title="Krystal aims to inspire with her PBB live show | PBB Collab 2.0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>“Whenever I act, Kuya, I feel free. I feel so passionate about it, like I really wanna do more, I wanna give more. Para akong lumilipad, like I have my own wings. And I’m very grateful that God gave me this talent,” Krystal told Big Brother inside the confession room. </p><p>Marco and his castmates went on to impress us with their dramatic performances in his live show titled “Kuya Justin,” which puts the spotlight on his older brother with Down Syndrome and his family’s experiences in raising and taking care of him. </p><p>The full episodes of the PBB Network live presentations can be viewed on the official YouTube channel of Pinoy Big Brother. </p><p>Show your love and support to the housemates of “<a href="http://pbb.abs-cbn.com"><strong><u>PBB Collab 2.0</u></strong></a>” by watching the online livestreams on the PBB YouTube Channel, Kapamilya Online Live (KOL), and <a href="https://app.iwanttfc.com/dFR6MWHAcVb"><strong><u>iWant</u></strong></a>.</p>

<p>“PBB Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0” housemates impress viewers with their dramatic performances via the live productions of Marco Masa and Krystal Mejes for the second day of their fifth weekly task titled “PBB Network”.</p>

“PBB Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0” housemates impress viewers with their dramatic performances via the live productions of Marco Masa and Krystal Mejes for the second day of their fifth weekly task titled “PBB Network”.