I would say that the house mates are really interesting..
Housemate Rico Barrera from Olongapo City was not able to finish his studies but wants to have a better life so he joined the reality TV show.
Sexy Chix Alcala hails from Bicol. She said she is fond of spicy foods like a typical Bicolana. She said she keeps an open mind about sex.
Jayson Gainza from Batangas married early and is determined to last the 100-day reality show. Aside from his family, he said he draws his strength from his experiences as a former overseas Filipino worker in Saudi. "Ayokong makikitang nagugutom ang pamilya ko," he said.
Romblon-native Jennivev Tamayo never told her family that she would be joining Pinoy Big Brother. She said she has kept her secret until the show's launch Sunday. She credits her self-discipline to her training at the Philippine Military Academy. She wants to be the first woman general in the country.
Jun Bob de la Cruz from Marilao, Bulacan once joined the local political fray but lost. He said he wants to win this time, hoping he would be the grand winner. He said he wants to give her family a more comfortable life. "Maibibigay ko rin 'yung buhay na gusto [ng pamilya ko]," he said.
Sheryl Alonzo, who is fond of cheerleading, said boys and girlie stuff are not the only things that she thinks of. She describes herself as intelligent. A confessed romantic, Sheryl said she hopes she could fall in love with one of her housemates. "Sana may magpatibok ng puso ko para masaya."
One-time FHM model Cassandra Ponti has a no-holds barred take in life. Like most of the other contestants, Cassandra wants her family to have a good life. "Kahit anong sabihin ng tao, wala akong pakialam," she said.
Joseph Magsaysay of La Union is a city boy who got tired of the city and went back to the province. Joseph said he has always lived his life on the fast lane, trying out mundane things from girls to grass. "I want things to be faster." He is a grand nephew of president Ramon Magsaysay.
Teacher Racquel Reyes from Batangas hopes she could pursue a teaching career abroad. She was once maltreated as a domestic in Dubai, where she worked for long hours with no pay. Her outlook, however, remains hopeful. "Huwag dapat makakalimot sa 'Taas," she said.
Hunky Uma Khouny is half Israeli and Filipino. He seemed one tough cookie as one of the few housemates who was not teary-eyed while being interviewed for their VTR. Asked if he is up to the challenge of being a Pinoy Big Brother housemate, he said: "Handang-handa na!"
Single mother Jennifer Suico said she wants only the best for her child. She said she will do her best even if it hurts to be away from her baby.
The 12th housemate Franzen Fajardo said he is tired of eating canned sardines and wants to improve his lot. He joined the contest for his family. "Mahirap po maging mahirap."
|