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Never underestimate an island girl; she’s a force to be reckoned with. Shuvee Etrata, &quot;Ang Island Ate ng Cebu,&quot; is lighthearted yet headstrong, a kind of personality that earned her many supporters during her stint on Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition.Shuvee began as a candidate in Hiyas ng Pilipinas 2022, representing Bantayan Island. In the following year, her TikTok uploads introduced her to audiences, setting the stage for her first television appearance in Hearts on Ice, alongside her best friend and co-housemate, Ashley Ortega. Years later, she started energizing our half-awakened minds with her lively hosting on the long-running morning show, Unang Hirit. These appearances propelled her career upwards, eventually landing her a spot as a housemate in this season’s PBB. Shuvee’s audition on PBB wasn’t just about advancing her career—it was also about fulfilling the dreams she holds for herself and her family.“What motivated me? My dreams. Especially the dreams I have for my family. It has been a long time. Siguro, childhood dream ko maging housemate. So, when the opportunity came na maging housemate, I grabbed it talaga. Para mapanalunan sana &#x27;yung money. ‘Yun sana talaga &#x27;yung gusto kong makuha,” Shuvee bluntly shared. <div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1755646076703metro exclusive pbb celeb collabs huvee etrata embed 1.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Shuvee Etrata, as photographed by Dix Perez</div><div> </div>Growing up on Bantayan Island and then suddenly moving to an unfamiliar space, like the city, came with challenges. As she made this transition, Shuvee learned not to trust anyone right away, something that factored into her PBB journey. “Siguro, for someone who has really high walls, I would say talaga na it was really hard for me to lower my trust. Alam mo ‘yun ‘yung parang lower down my walls for me to be able to trust them. ‘Yun &#x27;yung parang struggles ko—to really value the relationship and really be genuine with what I feel,” Shuvee opened up.These also became her hurdle upon entering, jumping into conclusions, “Kasi nahirapan lang ako. Baka maano nila ako ba? Baka tawag niyan, i-judge. Marami akong struggles na baka hindi nila ako matanggap. May mga ganun akong nararamdaman. So, &#x27;yun &#x27;yung mga nararamdaman ko talaga sa loob pagpasok ko,” Shuvee added.One major contribution PBB and Big Brother had in Shuvee’s life was the discovery of integrity at her core, considering it the most rewarding moment. “I would say, when I found the strength to be able to stay true to myself. When I found the strength to really, you know, to not think about what other people will say. And then when I found strength, and then I was able to be myself inside the house, that, for me, was so rewarding. Kasi, I don&#x27;t find it hard. I mean, I don&#x27;t find it hard na to, you know, be myself. So, mas naging let loose na ako. So, mas naging totoo ako. Mas guminhawa ‘yung buhay ko sa loob ng bahay,” Shuvee told Metro.Style. Recalling all the tasks that tested her resilience, Shuvee cited one she found the hardest, sharing blissfully, “Sobrang dami, &#x27;yung pina-tahimik niya ako. Grabe ‘yun, Kuya. Three days pa lang ako sa bahay ni Kuya—grabe na ‘yung &#x27;OA&#x27; nangyari. Basta pinakamahirap siya na task. Kasi it was the time na kinailangan ko silang pakisamahan. Kinailangan ko magpakilala. Hindi ako kilala ng lahat. And then suddenly, the task was to shut up. Sige nga, paano ako magpapakilala nang hindi nagsasalita?” <div> </div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1755651026289metro exclusive pbb celeb collab shuvee etrata embed 2.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>On Shuvee: Mini-dress by Urban Revivo and lace wrap skirt by 8seconds</div><div style="text-align:center"> </div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1756037314586shukla pbb celeb collab.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>ShuKla: Shuvee Etrata and Klarisse de Guzman</div><div style="text-align:center"> </div>Shuvee’s sunny demeanor helped her connect better inside Big Brother&#x27;s house. She even became a part of a group called Pamilya de Guzman, with Mika Salamanca as the eldest daughter, Shuvee and Esnyr as the twins, and Will Ashley as the youngest. The group has a special place in her heart, but one housemate made the biggest impact on her: “Si Mowm (Klarisse). Hindi ko nga alam kung ano&#x27;ng pagmamahal meron ako kay Mowm. First love ko ata si Mowm doon. Kasi si Mowm, si Mowm lang siya. Kung paano niyo siya nakilala, sa loob, parang siyang haligi at ilaw namin. Aside sa ginagawa niya talagang pagluluto, palagi ko itong sinasabi kay Mowm, because of her, maraming nai-inspire na magpakatotoo lang sa sarili nila. Kasi ganu&#x27;n lang siya e. Kapag may nakikita ka sa surrounding mo na totoo, mas madaling maging totoo. So &#x27;yun &#x27;yung nakuha ko kay Mowm. Totoo siya, so mas naging mabilis sa akin magpakatotoo,” Shuvee shared.The true battle begins in the outside world. And Shuvee is already basking in the fruits of her labor with multiple endorsements, guestings, and trending reels. Apart from banger uploads, fans have a lot to look forward to. She teased, “Marami po kayong aasahan dahil ngayon pa lang po nagsisimula ang tunay na laban. And for sure naman, ang laban dito sa outside world ay alam kong magiging mahirap pero very worth it kasi I&#x27;m doing it for all of you. For all the people who love me. For all the people who believe in me. Kayo po ang dahilan kung bakit patuloy na lalaban,” Shuvee stated.Shuvee might not have made it to the Big 4, but the support she receives from the outside world is enough to make her feel like a winner—not competing with anyone but living her best life on her own accord. With a grateful heart, Shuvee thanked everyone who put their faith in her. “Marami pong brands na nagtitiwala sa akin. Kaya naman, malapit ko na po talaga maabot &#x27;yung mga pangarap ko para sa akin at sa pamilya ko. And that&#x27;s because of you guys who are believing in me and especially the fans. Kaya marami po silang aabangan kasi for sure, hindi po ako titigil,” she excitedly concluded.<div> </div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1755667801243metro exclusive pbb celeb collab shuvee etrata embed 3.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div> </div>Photography by Dix PerezMetro head: Christina LopezSittings editors: Geolette Esguerra, Kate Paras-Santiago, Randz Manucom, and Grace Libero-CruzCreative director: Chookie CruzStylist: Edlene Cabral, assisted by Bullet ReyesMakeup artist and hairstylist: Denise Go-Ochoa and Jay WeeFashion associate: Carla BuyoEditorial assistants: Iya Baring and Krystel MatiasVideo producers: Giselle Interior and Tricia MatiasVideographer: NicePrint PhotoArt director: Alfred AmadoShoot assistants: Danni Lagdameo, Mariana Xerez-Burgos, Sophia Ancheta, and Katrice CuasonFood sponsors: Chowking, Bon Chon, and Illo&#x27;s Party TraysSpecial thanks to Pinoy Big Brother, Marcus Vinuya, Patch Bungubung, Charina Fernandez, Pia Laurel, and Sparkle GMA Artist Center

Never underestimate an island girl; she’s a force to be reckoned with. Shuvee Etrata might not have made it to the Big 4, but the support she receives from the outside world is enough to make her feel like a winner.

Never underestimate an island girl; she’s a force to be reckoned with. Shuvee Etrata might not have made it to the Big 4, but the support she receives from the outside world is enough to make her feel like a winner.

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Metro Exclusive: Island Girl with a Purpose—Shuvee Etrata Turns Struggles Into Strength

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Published Aug 26, 2025 07:00 PM PHT

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