PBB Teen Edition Plus Josef

Nickname: Josef

Full Name: Marc Josef Elizalde
Nickname: Josef
Origin: Mandaluyong
Age: 16
Height: 5'8.5
School: De La Salle University
Birth date: Sept 8, 1991
Favorite cartoon character:Scooby Doo
Favorite subject in school:English
Least liked subject in school: Math
Favorite sport: Basketball
Favorite summer/vacation destination:Batangas
Hobbies:Playing sports, going to gimmicks
Ultimate celebrity crush:Anne Curtis

The Lethal Lassalite


Having a musician dad and a manager mom who works for Premiere Genesis Entertainment talents, Josef was definitely destined to be in showbiz.He has appeared in various print ads and TV commercials, though these have caused him feeling more frustrated than having a sense of achievement.On his first print ad, only his nape was shown, while his second project which was a TV commercial was only aired in the US.But now Josef is one of the faces seen on the recent Jack N Jill Chippy commercial.

At 16, Josef already has had five girlfriends. Blessed with mestizo good looks and charisma, it seems unlikely that one of his girlfriends didn't take the relationship with him seriously. Perhaps this could be blamed on the way he takes things on his own cool, casual style, typical of one who has everyone at his beck and call.

Josef is excited to meet the other housemates for he enjoys getting to know other people. Will Josef learn how to be a more responsible young man and find a sense of achievement from his fellow teens while inside the house of Big Brother?

PBB Teen Edition Plus Robi

Nickname: Robi

Full Name: Robert Marion Domingo
Nickname: Robi
Origin:Quezon City
Age: 18
Birth date: Sept 27, 1989
Height: 5'9
School: Ateneo De Manila University
Nationality: Filipino
Favorite cartoon character: Homer Simpson
Favorite subject in school: Religion, Social Studies, Tulong Dunong
Least liked subject in school: English and literature
Favorite sport: Baseball, track and field
Favorite summer/vacation destination: somewhere cold like in Baguio
Hobbies/Interests: Running; playing with younger bro, friends, and family
Ultimate celebrity crush: Elisha Cuthbert

The True Blue Atenean

Being a housemate, Robi has to forego his high school graduation – and the chance to receive his award for excellence personally. Living up to being a man for others, though, he considers the chance to be a housemate a worthy compromise, not because it may be a claim to fame but as an opportunity to be a good influence to others.Aiming high, he hopes to follow in his father’s footsteps and pursue a career in medicine. A member of the baseball varsity and the honor roll as well, it seems all is set for Robi. One thing he can’t seem to get the hang of, unfortunately, is his love life. He got dumped both times he tried courting a girl, though he’s really persistent in pursuing the second. Too bad they don’t teach Courtship (Anti-torpe) 101 in high school.

As he enters the PBB house, Robi has very positive thoughts on today’s youth. He perceives them to be well-rounded individuals, versatile and willing to try out a variety of things. He carries the same attitude towards his housemates, believing the best of them as he looks forward to hanging out with them despite the varied interests. Having the Atenean school spirit, will he still be able to think the same way when he lives in close quarters with someone from a rival school? Is he truly the good trophy boy that he seems to be? Will Kuya teach a summer course on courtship inside the yellow house? And will he have a summer love to boot?

PBB Teen Edition Plus Priscilla

Nickname: Priscilla

Full Name: Priscilla Navidad
Nickname: Mae, Priscy, Ate Wow
Origin:DavaoCity
Age: 17
Birth date: May 28, 1990
Height: 5'8
Nationality: Filipino
School: Ateneo De Manila University
Favorite cartoon character:Pink Panther
Favorite subject in school: English
Least liked subject in school: Math
Favorite sport:basketball, badminton
Favorite summer/vacation destination:Boracay
Hobbies:writing fictions and poetry, going to the mall
Ultimate celebrity crush:Piolo Pascual

The Deaf Dreamer


Priscilla faced great tragedies early in her life: her father was murdered when she was six, and she lost her hearing when she was 11.But instead of giving up, this young girl struggled to overcome these challenges to enjoy life like any regular teenager.Living with her disability taught her the skill to read other people's lips, enabling her to communicate with her family and friends more conveniently.Given her determination and optimism, she bagged the first runner up title in the Miss Teen International 2007, proving to all that imperfection is not part of her vocabulary.

Priscilla is optimistic that the other housemates will enjoy her company and she’d probably share her interest in writing fiction and poems. She’d openly reveal her passion for dancing, her craze over Lobo, even her dream of owning a house in Manila but the other HMs will definitely have to use force to make her say a word about her love life.

Will Priscilla survive the chaotic world of PBB Teen Edition Plus?

PBB Teen Edition Plus Valerie

Nickname: Valerie

Full Name: Valerie Weignmann
Nickname:Valie
Origin:Weisbaden, Germany
Age: 18
Birthdate:Novemeber 22, 1989
Nationality: Fil-German
School:Sophie-hans, Germany
Height: 5'9
Interests: Dancing hiphop
Favorite cartoon character:Hello Kitty and Tweety Bird
Favorite subject in school:English and German
Least liked subject in school: Math
Favorite sport: Badminton
Favorite summer/vacation destination:The Philippines
Ultimate celebrity crush:Piolo Pascual and Sam Milby

The Dazzling Doll

Born to a German chief cook father and a Filipina kitchen assistant mother, Valerie describes herself as the European Girl with a Filipina heart. Valerie confesses that she gets hurt whenever she hears people speak awful things about Filipinos and half-Pinoys like her and because of this, she is more comfortable hanging out with half-Pinays like her in Weisbaden. Although loves spending time with her friends, she also confesses that she enjoys the solace of her room where she would often watch Maging Sino Ka Man and Lobo on The Filipino Channel.

Valerie's lowest time in her life came when her beloved father passed away. She found it hard to move on and eventually went into a depression and neglected her studies.With Pinoy Big Brother giving her a new chance at life, this Barbie Doll hopes to find a new home in the Philippines and jumpstart her career as a successful actress who can speak very good Tagalog.

PBB Teen Edition Plus Jolas

Nickname: Jolas

Full Name: Elyzar P. Paguia
Nickname: Jolas
Origin: Bulacan
Age: 18
Birth date: April 24, 1989
Height: 6’4”
School: FEU
Nationality: Filipino
Favorite cartoon character: Marvin the Martian
Favorite subject in school: Biology
Least liked subject in school: Chemistry
Favorite sport: basketball
Favorite summer/vacation destination: house
Hobbies/Interests: computer, NBA Live, Dota
Ultimate celebrity crush: Angel Locsin

The Gentle Giant


This 6'4 teenage hunk learned to play ball when he was in the second grade with kids older than him in a half court near his home. Playing basketball was a natural thing for him to get into since his dad was also a basketball player in his youth. Growing faster than most of his peers, he was already playing for the baranggay teams at 12. And at age 16, he was already 6 feet tall. But despite his success in the court, Jolas had several setbacks in school and took his sophomore year thrice. The first two times, computer games got in the way of school; the third time was a special requirement for his scholarship as a varsity player at the FEUHigh School. Yet, Jolas never gave up and learned his lesson well. As Captain Ball of the FEU Team in his senior year, he brought his team all the way to the championship Finals. He also now has concrete plans for the future: Jolas is aiming for a scholarship in a university and finish a degree in Sports Science. After pursuing a basketball career (or even simultaneously), maybe he could try out for a modeling or acting career.

Far from being a delinquent, Jolas keeps in mind some tidbits of wisdom: Think twice, ‘wag basta-basta, kailangan matiyaga. Will he be able to hang on to these life lessons in dealing with Kuya’s tasks? Will his being a joker help him in establishing closer relationships with the other housemates?

PBB Teen Edition Plus Beauty

Nickname: Beauty

Full Name: Christine Marie Gonzalez
Nickname: Beauty
Origin: Dumaguete
Age: 16
Birth date: May 28, 1991
Height: 5'8
Nationality: Fil-Spanish
School:SilimanUniversity
Favorite cartoon character:Taz
Favorite subject in school:Physical Education
Least liked subject in school: Math
Favorite sport:basketball, boxing, soccer
Favorite summer/vacation destination:Palawan
Hobbies:Watching TV, texting, listening to music
Ultimate celebrity crush:Piolo Pascual

The Rebellious Beauty

Beauty is a known sugarcane princess, coming from a family of landed hacienderos in Negros. With doting parents and nannies to do everything for her, she is pretty much used to people around her giving in to all her whims.But despite of this, Beauty learned early in life the value of having principles, and this belief of hers has already gotten her into catfights in school.After a controversial brawl in defense of her own reputation, Beauty was prevented from joining her graduation march as imposed by the officers of her school.

Beauty admits to being vain and is very conscious of her looks even at a very young age. But she hopes that the other housemates would look beyond this characteristic of hers for she is also very friendly, a “loka-loka” and easy to get along with.

PBB Teen Edition Plus Jieriel

Nickname: Jieriel

Full Name: Jieriel Papa
Nickname: Jing Jing
Origin:DavaoCity
Age: 16
Birth date: August 30, 1991
Height: 5'
School: Lamb of God Sped Center, DavaoCity
Nationality: Filipino
Favorite cartoon character: Piglet, Superman
Favorite subject in school: Filipino, MAPE
Least liked subject in school: Math
Favorite sport: volleyball
Favorite summer/vacation destination: Kapatagan, near Mt.Apo
Hobbies/Interests: eating, sleeping, texting, lakwatsa
Ultimate celebrity crush: Matt Evans

The Bubbly Girl

Forever the bubbly girl, Jieriel is the life of any party. She loves to laugh with people and have fun. She alternates between dreaming to be a fairy and being Superwoman in the same way that she balances childhood and adolescence. She is optimistic about forging relationships with the other housemates, flexible and eager to get to know those around her. Her strong personality allows her to surpass the initial awkwardness and makes her take that first step. This sense of security and sense of self can be credited to her father Gerry, who took care of her while her mom was working in the Middle East as a nurse. A Papa's Girl, she disregards the fact that he isn’t her biological father, proving that familial bonds are indeed not limited to genetics. Jieriel's good nature is expected to bring cheer to her teen housemates, yet will she be able to keep her good nature when her Papa is not around to boost her spirits?

PBB Teen Edition Plus Rona

Nickname: Rona

Full Name: Rona Marie Libby
Nickname: Rona
Origin:DumagueteCity
Age: 16
Birthdate: November 7, 1991
Place of Birth:DumagueteCity
Height: 5'3
Nationality: Filipino
School:RegionalDumagueteScienceHigh School
Interests: Billiards, debate/extemporaneous speaking
Favorite cartoon character: Taz
Favorite subject in school: Math
Least liked subject in school: Filipino
Favorite sport: Billiards
Favorite summer/vacation destination: Just at home or doing community service at our church
Hobbies: Playing billiards
Ultimate celebrity crush: Daniel Radcliffe

The Prisoner's Daughter

A beauty titlist and a debate champion, Rona is indeed the ultimate “beauty and brain” package. But behind the face of an achiever lies a sad story: Rona's father is in prison and is still awaiting the court's decision over his case. Rona however doesn't let this problem stop her from living a happy life. With the help of her loving mother and sisters, this young lady continues to work hard to achieve her goal of becoming a lawyer someday.

Rona knows she’ll get along just fine with the other housemates for she believes that she’s an open minded sort of kid. In fact her friends call her a social butterfly for she easily gets along with anyone in her school. Rona knows too, that at her young age, she can already make a difference in today’s world by doing simple things like making wise decisions and doing what is right. As Rona gets locked up inside Kuya's house, she aims to prove her worth to the country and to the world.

PBB Teen Edition Plus Alex

Nickname: Alex

Full Name: Alex Esmoso Anselmuccio
Nickname: Alex
Origin:Italy
Age: 18
Birth date: March 4, 1990
Height: 5'8
School: Ipsia Marcora, Milan, Italy
Nationality: Italian
Favorite subject in school: PE
Least liked subject in school: Italian
Favorite sport: soccer
Favorite summer/vacation destination:London
Hobbies/Interests: going out with friends, playing soccer

Italianong Valentino


Though his mother has brought him home to the Philippines only once – and that was way back when he was four years old – Alex is no stranger to the ways and culture of the Filipino. Aside from knowing basic Filipino, an example of this is his great regard for family. He looks up to his brother John and has a tight bond with his mom, Minda. He is also eager to go back to his roots and surprise his maternal lola and other relatives in Lucena. Alex is affectionate, caring and funny towards his family. Truly Filipino, he will move heaven and earth for his family and he hopes to give them a better life someday. And yet, despite the fact that Italian is not his best subject, one cannot take the Italian out of Alex. He has made quite a name for himself as a soccer player who has been written about in local papers. As he enters the PBB house, will Alex be able to overcome the language barrier and be able to communicate with the rest of the housemates? With him being naturally reserved towards strangers, will he be able to warm up to them soon enough and give them a glimpse of his funny side?

PBB Teen Edition Plus Arnan

Nickname: Arnan

Full Name: Arnann Jay Clenuar
Nickname:Nan
Origin:Davao
Age: 17
Birth date: July 03, 1990
Height: 5'6”
School: DMMA College of Southern Philippines
Nationality: Filipino
Favorite cartoon character: Donald Duck
Favorite subject in school: Math
Least liked subject in school: English, Physics
Favorite sport: basketball
Favorite summer/vacation destination: beach
Hobbies/Interests: billiards, watching TV, soundtrip, tambay
Ultimate celebrity crush: Maja Salvador

Junior Kengkoy

Nan is the happy boy who seemingly refuses to grow old. This happy-go-lucky outlook comes with a lot of downsides, though. His normal day would mean lazy time in school, hanging out with friends and playing billiards in their small town billiard hall. At home he wouldn't lift a finger; in fact he barely knows any household chore. Being the eldest in the family, he is expected to help his mother especially during these times that his seaman father is aboard the ship working out of the country. However, to get Nan to work, his mother would either hit him with a slipper or chase him until he runs out of the house.

What Nan lacks in doing household chores and getting good grades, he makes up with care and affection for his family. Nan hopes to follow the footsteps of his father and become a seaman someday. Entering PBB is a step towards reaching that dream. Nan would like to be positive about the other housemates, banking on his being friendly. He anticipates the chaos and disorder, though, chalking it up to being teens and as such, “maraming trip”. How will Junior Kengkoy fair in the yellow house? Will he try the patience of the other housemates and Kuya? Or, will he emerge a man better equipped to reach his big dream?

PBB Teen Edition Plus Linda

Nickname: Linda

Full Name: Linda Backlund
Nickname: Linda
Origin:IrigaCity
Age: 16
Birthdate: Nov 21, 1991
Height: 5'7”
Nationality: Filipino
School:University of St. Anthony (3rd yr HS)
Favorite cartoon character:Tweety Bird
Hobbies: Eating, riding my motorbike

The Bikini Babe


Linda grew up as daddy's little girl, but she took it as her biggest failure when she failed to persuade her Swedish father to stay longer in the Philippines. However, all hope for her is not lost because she still communicates with her dad regularly through chat and phone calls.


Her Filipino-Swedish beauty has been her golden ticket into winning several pageants.Linda has joined several bikini contests including the prestigious Bikini Open, and she has recently been crowned Ms. Camarines Sur.For her, beauty pageants are like child's play, and with her height and charm, she easily catches the approving eyes of the judges and the audience. Although she will miss turning over her Ms. Cam Sur crown this summer, Linda is raring to go and prove her worth inside the Big Brother house.

PBB Teen Edition Plus Nicole

Nickname: Nicole

Full Name: Nicole Kim Uysiuseng
Nickname: Nikki/ Kim
Origin:Quezon City
Age: 17
Birth date: August 18, 1990
Height: 5'5”
School:ParefSouthcrestSchool, CebuCity
Nationality: Chinese Filipino
Favorite cartoon character: Tweety Bird
Favorite subject in school: PE
Least liked subject in school: Science
Favorite sport: Volleyball
Favorite summer/vacation destination: Dumaguete
Hobbies/Interests: going to the gym; shopping
Ultimate celebrity crush: Shia LaBeouf

The In-Chick

Nikki is not your typical hyper-active and expressive teen. At a young age, she has learned to take hold of her emotions and control her actions (read: prim and proper). Very in character for the daughter of a Chinese businessman, who has led a sheltered and comfortable life thus far. The biggest problem she’s had was the initial disapproval of her family towards her chosen guy, but even that is now resolved and all is right in her world. Everything is quite perfect for this little miss: a good life, a supportive family, and a blooming love life. Nikki thinks she’ll be able to get along quite well with the other housemates, as long as there are no plastic people in the group. Once you get past her shy and quiet demeanor, Nikki is friendly and ready to take on tasks and adventures. It is interesting to see how Nikki will be able to deal with the diverse personalities of the housemates. Will she still be able to keep her cool? How will Nikki cope with the simpler life in Kuya’s house? Moreover, will her young love stand the test of time and distance, especially with a number of cute boys in close proximity?

PBB Teen Edition Plus Kevin

Nickname: Kevin

Full Name: Kevin Brendan Garcia Flood
Nickname: Kev/Kevin
Origin:Madrid, Spain
Age: 18
Birth date: Feb 21, 1990
Height: 6'2”
Nationality: Spanish
School: Ies Marquez de Santiccana
Favorite Cartoon Character: Bugs Bunny
Favorite Subject: Sports
Favorite sport: horse riding
Favorite summer/vacation destination: Alicante, Spain
Hobbies/Interests: Soccer, horse riding

The Spanish Stallion
Kevin lives up to PBB’s “Dream Big” tagline. Unlike other teens his age, Kevin spends more time with horses than going out with friends. This is because he has his eyes set on making it big in the Olympics, and has been preparing for it for a long time now. He looks up to Brazilian equestrian Rodrigo Pessoa, the youngest show jumping world champion and winner of both the Olympics and World Cup, and Kevin dreams to follow in his idol’s footsteps. Although his parents are separated, he still manages to make the most of what is given him as they make ends meet to support his dream. He lives with his mom and two brothers and squeezes time with his dad’s family on weekends. His dad trained him on horses, and it is this passion that remains their strongest bond.
Kevin looks forward to meeting his paternal relatives in Iloilo soon, and to continue exploring what Manila has to offer. To show how in tune he is with his roots, his future horse already has a name: Manila. So far, he has visited Intramuros and shopped in Greenhills but for the meantime, though, these big plans are on temporary hold as he enters the PBB house. He looks forward to meeting the other housemates and, as he generally gets along with different people, has no qualms about the variety of personalities. Will his athletic background serve him well in performing Kuya’s tasks? What other opportunities will offer themselves to this mestizo equestrian?

PBB Teen Edition Plus EJay

Nickname: EJay

Full Name: Ejay Falcon
Nickname: E-J
Origin: Oriental Mindoro
Age: 18
Birthdate: November 21, 1989
Height: 6'0
Nationality: Filipino
School:University of Manila
Favorite cartoon character: Naruto
Favorite subject in school: Math
Hated subject in school: English
Favorite sport: Basketball, billiards
Favorite summer/vacation destination: Pola, Oriental Mindoro
Hobbies: Texting
Ultimate celebrity crush: Maja Salvador

The Promdie Hottie
At first glance, Ejay doesn't look the typical promdi for he moves in a smooth and urbane manner. But as one gets to know him, the truth about his hometown begins to show, not that he tries to hide it. This shy lad from Oriental Mindoro speaks with straight and clear Tagalog, with a taint of Mindorenyo and a Visayan accent. Ejay grew up in the island of Pola where there is a scarcity of water and electricity, and watching TV Patrol and primetime teleseryes from the community TV, the only form of entertainment for the residents. Despite his timid ways acquired from his rural origins and strict Christian upbringing, Ejay is courageous and determined, ready to take on anything just to free his family from the poverty that ruined his parents's marriage. He dreams big for his family that even if he is granted one wish, he’d not ask for fame but for his family to be together again. He is hopeful that Pinoy Big Brother is the first big step to realizing this dream.