The Pinoy Big Brother (PBB)-Otso
episodes were packed with a lot of events. Last week, it showcased the first
nomination night, first eviction and the first Star Dreamer who was voted in by
the public to become a new housemate.
When Criza left Camp Star
Hunt, a new teenager was introduced: Kurt Gerona, an 18-year-old half-Spanish,
half-Filipino lad from Bohol.
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| Kurt
Gerona, an 18-year-old half-Spanish, half-Filipino lad from Bohol, enters PBB-Otso. Photo courtesy: The Art Nouveau |
Kurt, who earns the
moniker, “Pilyo Gwapito ng Bohol,” is now in Camp Star Hunt and will compete
with seven other Star Dreamers to become an official teen housemate.
“It was really unexpected.
I auditioned for Starhunt then I got a VTR two days after. I had surpassed the
5th levels of auditions,” he told VRS before he went to Bahay ni Kuya.
He was told by the show
producers for another level of procedures and interviews again.
“It wasn’t in my mind
because who have thought I would have this chance,” he said.
He said he was unprepared
when the show producers called him during his birthday. (He turned 18 last Nov.
19. He described himself as "Sweet 18!”)
“I was a bit nervous but
still eager to face everything there. I underwent lots of examinations, panel
interviews and photo shoots,” Kurt said.
Kurt , who hails from
Dauis town, is a Grade 12 student at Holy Name University. He was Mr. HNU Intramurals 2017 and 4th runner-up in Alturas Campus Icon 2017. He
loves taekwando and online games.
It was Khim (Roger Ryan
Laway Magtagad in real life) who discovered him. His classmates- The Art
Nouveau (TAN) models Danica Mahumot, Dianne Ingles and Kyla Recio- persuaded
him to join the talent agency. His mother Maria Fe Bolotaulo approved his
decision.
“I was approached if I was
interested to be part of TAN. I gladly accepted it because I want to explore
myself,” said Kurt who considered Khim as his guardian.
Khim also persuaded him to
audition for ABSCBN’s Starhaunt.
Kurt said he was surprised
for the “Pilyo Guwapito” tag.
“I was surprised sa tag
name "Pilyo Gwapito Ng Bohol" because in real life sa tinuod ka
pagkatawo tahimik ko at mapagmahal. Pero sabi nila they based it daw sa
physical appearance ko kaya okey na rin,” he said.
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| Kurt Gerona (2nd row,
left) with manager Khim (center) and fellow TAN models. Photo courtesy: The Art Nouveau |
He added, “Guwapo for me is
not only the physical features of the man. It will also best to say that guwapo
ka if you have a good heart. And you
know how to deal with others.”
He confessed that he is a
“mama’s boy.”
Khim said Kurt like other TAN
“is good, kind and generous.”
“He is a silent type
person,” said Khim. “I love his style and fashion taste.”
What is his ultimate
dream?
“If given the chance I
want to be an actor. Maging member ng
HASHTAGs. It’s my dream that’s why I
joined Starhunt,” he said.
Will it be easy for Kurt
to get along with his fellow Star Dreamers? Let’s find out by not missing an
episode of PBB Otso, weeknights after Halik on
Primetime Bida and weekends at 7:30 pm.
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