Search for ‘PBB Kumunity Season 10’ housemates is on

Ejay Falcon, Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson, Robi Domingo, Melai Cantiveros, Sam Milby – these are just some of the celebrity “graduates” from the Pinoy Big Brother house who are now big names in the entertainment field. And the search continues.

ABS-CBN’s “Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) Kumunity Season 10” begins its search for new housemates as it gears up for another season that will show to the world the excellence, strength, resourcefulness, and goodness of Filipinos.

After last week’s big announcement on the return of the popular reality show, auditions for the Adult Edition officially open today and will end on Sept. 30 via the Pinoy community platform Kumu. The upcoming 10th regular season of “PBB” will also feature Celebrity and Teen Editions.

“We wanted to give viewers something new. Matagal na rin kasi na wala tayong celebrity housemates na group. The last one was Lucky Season 7 pa. Ngayon sila ‘yung magsisimula ng season then followed by adults and teens then sa dulo may mangyayaring twist na dapat abangan,” said “PBB” creative head Marcus Vinuya in Monday’s virtual media conference.

Also present in the event were ABS-CBN entertainment production head and Star Magic head Lauren Dyogi, along with hosts Toni Gonzaga, Bianca Gonzalez, and Robi Domingo, who expressed excitement for the program’s return.

“Doing ‘PBB’ is like a part of our lives already. This is our second home,” said Toni, who has been a part of “PBB” since it started in 2005. “It’s always a big blessing when we are given an opportunity to do another season.”

According to Bianca, who was part of “PBB Celebrity Edition 1,” the “PBB” family is grateful to be together again to bring joy to viewers during this pandemic.

“Kita mo ‘yung saya nung tao…‘yung fans na sobrang excited na sumaya, ma-inspire. Kasi in the middle of everything na pinagdaraanan natin grabe ‘yung joy, inspiration, and hope na nabigay nung last season sa napakaraming manonood,” she said.

Robi revealed that they have been wishing for another season as early as the “PBB” Season 9 Big Night.

“Just like the theme, ‘yung pangarap pwedeng magkakatoo. Saktong-sakto few months after the Big Night eto na we’re gonna have the auditions for the 10th season,” said the runner-up of “PBB Teen Edition Plus” who is now one of the country’s most in-demand hosts and respected youth advocates.

Direk Lauren expressed his joy of seeing the trio together again for another season, as well as other ex-housemates who have remained part of the show in one way or another.

“Every time I see ex-housemates also getting their lives better, it gives us the motivation and the drive to continue with ‘PBB.’ Kasi ito talaga ‘yung patuloy na kahit papano nagbabago ng buhay. That experience alone, of auditioning and being a housemate, talagang may maidudulot itong mabuti sa inyo. On behalf of ABS-CBN management, we would like to thank Kumu for partnering again with us for this new season,” he said.

Ex-housemates shared their memorable experiences and lessons learned inside the “PBB” house and also gave tips to aspirants during the “PBB Kumunity Season 10” party last Friday (Aug. 30) on Kumu.

To audition for “PBB Kumunity Season 10,” hopefuls need to download the Kumu app, create an account, and upload a one-minute Kumu clip where they will introduce themselves and state why they deserve to become a housemate using the hashtag “PBBKumuAdults.”

Auditions for the Adult Edition (20-40 years old) will be until Sept. 30, while auditions for the Teen Edition (15-19 years old) will run from Dec. 1-Dec. 31 with the hashtag “PBBKumuTeens.”