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Who Is Brent Manalo? 10 Things About the PBB Collab Winner
BreKa—Brent and Mika Salamanca—is the first-ever PBB Big Winner Duo!
by Firas Abboud
Published on Jul 6, 2025
Pinoy Big Brother's 18th season—Celebrity Collab Edition—has come to a close and with that, history has been made with the reality show's first-ever Big Winner Duo.
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Garnering 33.03% of the total votes, Brent Manalo and Mika Salamanca both won the title of Big Winner and the one-million-peso cash prize (each, of course). They join the elite circle of Big Winners—Kim Chiu, Melai Cantiveros, and Fyang Smith to name a few.
Who Is Brent Manalo?
1. He is a Sagittarius
Born in Capas, Tarlac on December 6, 1997, Brent entered and won the competition at 27 years old. In addition, he's the oldest male housemate in this edition.
2. He is the eighth male Big Winner
After 18 seasons, the Big Winners comprise of eight men and 11 women. Brent joins the ranks of Ejay Falcon, James Reid, Slater Young, Daniel Matsunaga, Jimboy Martin, Yamyam Gucong, and Liofer Pinatacan.
3. He is an academic achiever
Brent has a series of academic achievements. He graduated valedictorian in high school. He obtained a degree in Advertising Management from De La Salle University, where he graduated cum laude and was a consistent dean's lister. He also received the Ninoy Aquino Leadership Award.
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Instagram/brentymanalo.
4. He has a YouTube channel
Brent has a YouTube channel (@brentmanalo1173), where he uploads vlogs about his personal life and career. The channel currently has 16 videos and 100k subscribers.
5. He can't live without accessories
In an interview, Brent revealed that one of the things he can't live without is an accessory, particularly a necklace. He shared that he isn't himself if he doesn't have a necklace on, which is why he always carries a bunch of necklaces with him.
6. He is a fashion influencer
Right after graduating college, Brent landed a campaign with an international fast fashion brand. Sharing his passion for fashion on his socials, Brent has worked with several fashion houses such as Celine and Louis Vuitton.
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Instagram/brentymanalo.
7. He is an actor
Brent made his acting debut in 2020, having been part of the iWant series Ampalaya Chronicles. The Star Magic actor also played a supporting role in the 2022 thriller series The Broken Marriage Vow. He also starred in Hayskul Crush, a series by his fellow housemate Esnyr Ranollo.
8. He has a birthday tradition
Brent started a birthday tradition on Instagram, where he uploads a photo of himself on his birthday with the caption "Brentday."
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Instagram/brentymanalo.
9. He has a crush on Anne Curtis
In several interviews, Brent expressed his admiration for Anne Curtis, who is a celebrity he dreams of working with. He even shared that the actress is and forever will be his celebrity crush.
10. He has a combined following of 3 million
Follow the Gentle-Linong Heartthrob ng Tarlac on Instagram (@brentymanalo) and TikTok (@isaiditsbrent).