Tom Rodriguez, Beauty Gonzalez, and other Kapuso stars who were 'Pinoy Big Brother' housemates
On January 28, 2025, another historic event happened in the entertainment world when GMA Network and ABS-CBN Studios inked a deal for 'Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition Collab' at the PBB house in Quezon City.
For 20 years, Pinoy Big Brother has opened its door to people who want to compete in a reality show.
Tom Rodriguez, Beauty Gonzalez, and Megan Young are some of the Kapuso stars who once housemates in Pinoy Big Brother.
Get to know these Kapuso celebrities who were once part of 'Pinoy Big Brother.'
Tom Rodriguez
Since 2013, Tom Rodriguez has been a loyal Kapuso, portraying iconic characters like Vincent in 'My Husband's Lover,' Sergio Santibañez in 'Marimar,' and Stefano in 'Love of My Life.'
Double Up
The public got a first glimpse of Tom Rodriguez when he became a housemate in Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up in 2009. He was forced evicted on Day 42 since he needed to be rushed to the hospital after experiencing headache and nausea.
Beauty Gonzalez
In 2021, Beauty Gonzalez transferred to GMA Network where she starred in several series.
Teen Edition Plus
Then 16-year-old Beauty entered Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus in 2008, where she became the fourth big placer.
Megan Young
Megan Young was already a celebrity when she became an avenger in StarStruck Season 2 in 2004.
Celebrity Edition Season 2
Megan Young then transferred to ABS-CBN in 2007, where she became part of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition. Megan returned to GMA in 2015.
Sam Pinto
Sam Pinto worked with Mark Herras in an episode of 'Maynila' before entering the Big Brother house in 2009. Sam was recently part of 'Abot-Kamay Na Pangarap' as Dra. Denise Evangelista-Lobrin.
Double Up
Sam Pinto was one of the Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up housemates. She entered the house on Day 43 and was evicted on Day 98.
Jayson Gainza
Jayson Gainza, currently hosting 'TiktoClock,' became part of the GMA Network family in 2021 as one of the cast members of 'Happy ToGetHer.'
Season 1
Jayson Gainza was the first runner-up of the very first season of 'Pinoy Big Brother' in 2005, which was won by Nene Tamayo.
Luis Hontiveros
Luis Hontiveros is an actor and a model who appeared in several Kapuso series such as 'Asawa Ng Asawa Ko,' 'To Have and To Hold,' and 'Black Rider.'
Kazel Kinouchi
Kazel Kinouchi made a mark when she portrayed Dr. Zoey in 'Abot-Kamay Na Pangarap' in 2022.
Teen Clash 2010
Before transferring to the Kapuso network, Kazel Kinouchi first tasted the spotlight as a housemate in 'Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010.'
Zonia Mejia
Zonia Mejia currently plays Trixie in GMA Afternoon Prime's legal-drama series 'Lilet Matias, Attorney-At-Law.'
737
Zonia Mejia was only 13 years old when she entered 'Pinoy Big Brother: 737' as part of the teen batch of housemates.
Myrtle Sarrosa
Myrtle Sarrosa is an actress and a cosplayer and was last seen on TV via 'Makiling' as Portia.
Teen Edition 4
In 2012, Myrtle Sarrosa was declared the big winner of 'Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 4.' She transferred to GMA in 2020.
Lucky 7
Nikko Natividad was already known as a member of 'It's Showtime's all-male dance group Hashtags, before entering the Big Brother house with fellow member Mccoy de Leon.