Pinoy Big Brother, more popularly known by its abbreviated title PBB, is the Philippine version of the Big Brother reality game show franchise. The word Pinoy in the title is a colloquial term for the Filipino people. The show first aired on August 21, 2005 on ABS-CBN, Studio 23, and its international channel, TFC in various countries worldwide. The uncut 24/7 version of the series can also be seen on the internet through paid-online streaming video subscription via TFCNow, and through cable network SkyCable. The original hosts of the show were Willie Revillame, Toni Gonzaga, and Mariel Rodriguez. Gonzaga is the only host to be in the show since the beginning. Currently, she hosts the show with Bianca Gonzalez and Robi Domingo. Other essential elements of the Big Brother franchise are present, such as weekly and daily challenges, the confession room, and the voice known only as "Big Brother," sometimes referred to as "Kuya".
Genre | Reality competition |
Directed by | Jon Raymond Moll |
Presented by | See Hosts |
Starring | Pinoy Big Brother housemates |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language(s) | English, Filipino |
No. of seasons | 15 |
Executive producer(s) | Gabriel Amaro, Joanna Almario, Oliver Torres |
Location(s) | Eugenio Lopez Drive, Quezon City |
Camera setup | Multi-camera |
Running time | 30–45 minutes |
Original network | ABS-CBN (2005–2020), Kapamilya Channel (2020–2021), A2Z (2020–2021), TV5 (2021) |
Picture format | 480i (SDTV) (2005–2017), 1080i (HDTV) (Since 2018) |
Related shows | Big Brother |
About Pinoy Big Brother
The Big Brother reality series, set in the Philippines. The contestants are set against challenges, each other, and the overwatching Big Brother.
Achievement of Pinoy Big Brother
Toni Gonzaga-Soriano started hosting the show in 2005. The show's hosts won Best Reality Show Host/s at the PMPC Star Awards for TV in 2014.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Pinoy Big Brother
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Latest information about Pinoy Big Brother updated on July 28 2021.