Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition housemates Bianca De Vera and Ralph De Leon are grateful as they continue to build their careers after their successful PBB stint, the sold-out ColLove fan concert, and their new projects.
In an exclusive interview with PUSH ABS-CBN, Ralph shared how surreal it felt to perform in front of a packed crowd.
“Super grateful talaga kasi sold out yung ColLove concert namin and I feel like the people really actually enjoyed yung pinakita namin doon, sa lahat ng productions kasi may sumisigaw talaga. As the artist performing, gaganahan pa namin lalo na ibigay yung best namin in whatever work we have afterwards so we are so happy and grateful,” Ralph said.
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Bianca echoed the same sentiment, saying the journey has been exhausting yet rewarding.
“Honestly, we are all so overwhelmed by everything that’s happening, but I feel like lahat naman kami hindi nagrereklamo kasi we’ve been waiting for this movement for a very very long time. Constant pagod but it’s really fulfilling. We are really really grateful,” she expressed.
Bianca is currently part of the local adaptation of the Korean drama It’s Okay to Not Be Okay.
“Ang saya, I’m so happy. Honestly, ang alam ko nga na ume-ere na siya while I was inside PBB pero sakto paglabas ko in-ere pa lang siya so I’m happy to be here for all the promo and napapanood din siya ng family namin and again, I’m, very, very proud of the teleserye and of course to be able to work alongside such veteran actors. It was a big opportunity for me, so I’m very, very grateful,” she expressed.
Bianca’s role as Bella, a young woman confined in OK Hospital as she undergoes treatment for depression and PTSD caused by a toxic relationship, challenged her to step out of her comfort zone.
“It’s very different from the characters I’ve played before. Usually, kasi ang nagagwa ko is on the bubblier side, ‘yung makulit na side, so for this role, I really had to step out of my comfort zone and really let go of the ‘Bianca’ that I am,” Bianca told PUSH ABS-CBN.
“Dito kasi mas makikita niyo talaga na she’s always crying and natatahak niya kasi talaga ‘yung mental health—this teleserye. So I’m very, very happy to be able to do that and mailawak ‘yung kakayahan ko bilang isang aktres. So ayun, I’m very grateful,” she continued.
Aside from acting, Bianca is also exploring her passion for music, which she showcased during their fan concert.
“Oo naman! Nage-enjoy ako sa pagkanta. Sabi ko nga, 'i-go na natin ‘to!' Again, we have the passion but definitely not the talent but let’s go for it!” she joked.
She added that it’s her dream to collaborate with OPM icon Kitchie Nadal, even giving her own rendition of the hit “Wag Na Wag Mong Sasabihin.”
Meanwhile, Ralph teased that he has an exciting project lined up, though he could not disclose details yet.
“Sunod-sunod pa rin schedule namin ngayon pero there is a project in the works. We really can’t talk about it too much yet! Nag-sign na po kami ng NDA. Katulad nga noong sabi ni Bianca, ako rin po mapi-principal’s office kung may sabihin ako about sa project ko. I’m so excited, really, for what’s to come, you guys are—we will not let you down, I promise!” Ralph teased
Bianca and Ralph have also been traveling across provinces and festivals to meet and perform for fans. Bianca has an upcoming movie with Will Ashley and Dustin Yu under Star Cinema, Regal, and GMA, while Ralph recently flew to Japan for a brand commitment.