Pinoy Big Brother is a Philippine television reality competition show broadcast by ABS-CBN and Kapamilya Channel. The series is based on the Big Brother reality game show franchise. Originally hosted by Willie Revillame, Toni Gonzaga and Mariel Rodriguez, it premiered on August 21, 2005 on the network's weekend line-up. The show has aired 17 seasons. Bianca Gonzalez, Robi Domingo, Kim Chiu, Melai Cantiveros, Enchong Dee, and Alexa Ilacad served as the hosts for the show's most recent season.
Gerald Randolph Opsima Anderson Jr. is a Filipino actor and basketball player. He is managed and under contract to Star Magic, ABS-CBN's home based talent agency.
Kimberly "Kim" Sue Yap Chiu is a Filipino actress and singer. Known for her performances in a range of genres across film and television, she rose to fame after winning the first teen edition of Pinoy Big Brother. Chiu's films have grossed over ₱1.36 billion at the box-office, making her one of the highest grossing box office stars of all time. Forbes Asia named her one of Asia Pacific's most influential Filipino personalities in 2020.
Erika Chryselle Gonzales Gancayco-Lorenzo, better known by her stage name Erich Gonzales, is a Filipino actress. She is a contract artist of ABS-CBN's Star Magic. She started her showbiz career at the age of 14, as a contestant of the reality talent search Star Circle Quest. She came to prominence in her lead role Katorse.
Antonello Joseph Sarte Perez was a Filipino actor. He was a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic in Batch 13. He portrayed one of the lead characters in the 2009 miniseries Your Song Presents: Underage. In 2010, he played his first main role on primetime in the television series, Sabel. He died aged 18, in a vehicular accident in Moncada, Tarlac, on midnight of April 17, 2011.
Jessica Mendiola Tawile-Manzano, known by her screen name Jessy Mendiola, is a Filipino actress, model, endorser and presenter.
Timothy Mark Pimentel Eigenmann, known professionally as Sid Lucero, is a Filipino actor and model. He won the 31st Gawad Urian Best Actor award for his role in Selda.
Martin Miguel Mangay del Rosario is a Filipino actor and model who is known for his portrayal of Norberto Matias in the 2011 drama series Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin, as Severino Monzon in the TV adaptation of Pintada in 2012, as Nico in the 2016 film Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B, and as Prince Zardoz in Voltes V: Legacy.
Mary Jane Santa Ana Guck, known professionally as Jaclyn Jose, was a Filipino actress. Known for her penetrating eyes and antagonistic roles in film and soap operas, she was a recipient of various accolades, including five Gawad Urians, two Luna Awards, and a FAMAS Award, in addition to an Asian Film Awards nomination. She is the only Filipino to win the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress for the movie Ma' Rosa (2016). She was also described as the "Queen of Underacting" for her ability to deliver restrained and subtle performances.
Alexander Xian Cruz Lim-Uy is a Filipino actor. He is currently an exclusive actor of GMA Network.
Raphael John Gil Eigenmann, known professionally as Mark Gil, was a Filipino actor. Gil was often cast as a main villain in Philippine action films that was popular during the late '80s to the early 2000s.
Agua Bendita is a 2010 Philippine fantasy drama television series based on the Liwayway Komiks comic book series of the same name created by Rod Santiago and directed by Malu L. Sevilla, Claudio "Tots" Sanchez-Mariscal IV, Don M. Cuaresma and Jojo A. Saguin. The series stars Andi Eigenmann in her dual role as twin sisters Agua and Bendita Cristi, together with leading men Matteo Guidicelli and Jason Abalos, with an ensemble cast consisting of Vina Morales, John Estrada, Pilar Pilapil, Alessandra De Rossi, Dimples Romana, Carlos Agassi, Pen Medina, Malou Crisologo, Jason Gainza, Malou de Guzman, Bing Loyzaga, Zaijian Jaranilla, and Zoren Legaspi in their supporting roles. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida nighttime block in February 8, 2010 replacing May Bukas Pa and was replaced by Noah on July 2010 and 1DOL on September 6, 2010 three days after the show's end on September 3.
Andrea Nicole Guck "Andi" Eigenmann is a Filipino former actress, model, and social media influencer.
Angeline Quinto is a Filipino singer, actress, and television personality. Known for her vocal range and soulful singing style, Quinto's music has garnered critical praise for its lyrical content and themes of love, heartbreak, and empowerment. It has been featured in the soundtracks of films and television series in the Philippines.
Ina, Kapatid, Anak is a 2012 Philippine family drama television series directed by Don M. Cuaresma and Jojo A. Saguin, starring Kim Chiu and Maja Salvador, together with an ensemble cast. The series was aired on ABS-CBN and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from October 8, 2012 to June 14, 2013, replacing Lorenzo's Time and was replaced by Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala. The show is now airing in Tanzania on Star TV and Kenya on KTN in Africa.
Kahit Puso'y Masugatan is a 2012 Philippine melodrama television series directed by Wenn V. Deramas, starring Iza Calzado, Andi Eigenmann, Jake Cuenca and Gabby Concepcion. The series was aired on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida evening block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from July 9, 2012 to February 1, 2013.
Eduardo de Mesa Eigenmann, better known by his stage name Eddie Mesa, is a Filipino retired actor and singer. He was discovered by talent agents when he sang a Sammy Davis song. Afterwards he changed his surname to his mother's maiden name as Eddie Mesa, lead singer of Eddie Mesa And The Trippers. He was nicknamed Elvis Presley of the Philippines during his time as an impersonator of Elvis. He has acted in movies with the late Susan Roces and the late Fernando Poe Jr. Today he lives with his wife in the United States, where he has become a pastor who sings for God. He is the father of Michael de Mesa, Mark Gil and Cherie Gil and grandfather of Andi Eigenmann.
The Greatest Love is a 2016 Philippine family melodrama television series directed by Dado C. Lumibao, Jeffrey R. Jeturian and Mervyn Brondial, starring Sylvia Sanchez, Nonie Buencamino, Andi Eigenmann, Dimples Romana, Arron Villaflor, Matt Evans, Joshua Garcia, and Ruby Ruiz. The series premiered on September 5, 2016 to April 21, 2017, and worldwide on The Filipino Channel replacing Tubig at Langis and was replaced by Pusong Ligaw.
Tawag ng Tanghalan is a 1953 Philippine amateur singing competition currently airing as a segment of the noon time program, It's Showtime on ABS-CBN. It airs on the Kapamilya Channel, a simulcast on A2Z, All TV, GMA Network and its sister channel, GTV as well as on online streaming platforms such as Facebook and YouTube via Showtime Online Ü, Kapamilya Online Live and Kapuso Stream every Monday to Saturday. Dubbed as "Your All-Time Favorite Search for Outstanding Amateur Talents", the competition is open to Filipino contestants from Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao and overseas.
