Patricia Matias

Bianca de Vera Is The New Gen Star Cinema Leading Lady In A Wig

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<p><strong>Bianca de Vera&nbsp;</strong>stars in her first-ever lead film role in <strong><em>l</em></strong><strong><em>ove you so bad</em></strong>, alongside fellow <em>Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition</em> housemates <strong>Will Ashley</strong> and<strong>&nbsp;Dustin Yu</strong>. The film is an official entry to the <strong>2025 Metro Manila Film Festival</strong>, marking a major milestone in Bianca&rsquo;s career.</p><div><br></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DRjnqMvD5rc/embed/?cr=1&v=14&wp=540&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A4399719.200000048%2C%22ls%22%3A4399250.5%2C%22le%22%3A4399695.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="926" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DR4oiw6k6i1/embed/?cr=1&v=14&wp=540&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A4432541%2C%22ls%22%3A4399250.5%2C%22le%22%3A4399695.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="926" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br></div><p>A romantic comedy at its core, <em>love you so bad</em> follows <strong>Savannah</strong>, a college senior caught between two love interests, <strong>LA</strong> and <strong>Vic</strong>, portrayed by Dustin and Will, respectively. The story explores young love, choice, and emotional vulnerability, brought to life by a trio whose chemistry feels both natural and deeply familiar.</p><p>That connection traces back to their time inside the<em>&nbsp;Pinoy Big Brother&nbsp;</em>house during the milestone collaboration between <strong>ABS-CBN</strong> and <strong>GMA</strong>. It was a shared experience that eventually blossomed into a meaningful creative journey for the three actors. What began as a reality show dynamic has since evolved into a full-fledged big-screen partnership.</p><div><br></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DSJny4wEyK2/embed/?cr=1&v=14&wp=540&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A4466456.600000024%2C%22ls%22%3A4399250.5%2C%22le%22%3A4399695.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="566" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DSxNhu9k0KN/embed/?cr=1&v=14&wp=540&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A4526300.899999976%2C%22ls%22%3A4399250.5%2C%22le%22%3A4399695.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="922" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" scrolling="no" style="background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DSxNzQqE0Zr/embed/?cr=1&v=14&wp=540&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A4547886.399999976%2C%22ls%22%3A4399250.5%2C%22le%22%3A4399695.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="922" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" scrolling="no" style="background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br></div><p>At the recent <strong>MMFF Gabi ng Parangal</strong>, the trio&rsquo;s impact was unmistakable. Will and Dustin were named Male Stars of the Night, while Bianca took home the Female Star of the Night award, an affirming moment that underscored the film&rsquo;s buzz and Bianca&rsquo;s rise as a leading lady.</p><p>At the recent Star Magic Spotlight Presscon with Bianca, she spoke openly about growth, faith, and learning how to stay present in a life that moves quickly.</p><p>&ldquo;<em>Sa limang taon ko dito</em>, <em>ang dami ko na rin pala talagang napagdaanan</em>,&rdquo; she reflected, watching a VTR that traced her journey from <em><strong>Junior MasterChef Philippines&nbsp;</strong></em>to her <em>Pinoy Big Brother</em> stint. Gratitude anchored her reflections. &ldquo;Very grateful<em>&nbsp;ako sa&nbsp;</em>ABS-CBN and <strong>Star Magic&nbsp;</strong>for bringing me here,&rdquo; she said.</p><div><br></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-10" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DC09_ykyQjX/embed/?cr=1&v=14&wp=540&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A10%2C%22os%22%3A4647320.5%2C%22ls%22%3A4399250.5%2C%22le%22%3A4399695.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-10" scrolling="no" style="background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br></div><p>Bianca shared that joining <em>PBB</em> was never about fame or momentum; it was about survival and self-discovery. &ldquo;<em>Pumasok ako sa PBB&nbsp;</em>with no expectations at all,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;All I knew was that I really wanted to get in, in order to find myself, in order to grow.<em>&nbsp;Parang kailangan ko talagang buuin ulit &rsquo;yung sarili ko</em>.&rdquo;</p><p>That search, she revealed, changed how she views success. &ldquo;&rsquo;<em>Yung buhay ko ngayon,</em> <em>ito &rsquo;yung mga&nbsp;</em>moments <em>na pinagdarasal ko lang noon</em>,&rdquo; Bianca said. &ldquo;<em>Dati pangarap ko lang &rsquo;to</em>. <em>Ngayon, nabubuhay ko na siya</em>.&rdquo;</p><div><br></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-12" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLrdCVyPjGC/embed/?cr=1&v=14&wp=540&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A12%2C%22os%22%3A4687418.299999952%2C%22ls%22%3A4399250.5%2C%22le%22%3A4399695.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="926" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-12" scrolling="no" style="background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br></div><p>Yet, even while living that dream, she admitted she is learning to slow down. &ldquo;<em>Dati gusto ko sobrang</em> fast-paced <em>ng buhay ko</em>,&rdquo; Bianca pondered. &ldquo;<em>Nandito pa lang ako</em>,<em>&nbsp;iniisip ko na agad kung ano &rsquo;yung</em> next. <em>Ngayon, tinuturuan ko na &rsquo;yung sarili ko na mag</em>-stay <em>sa</em> moment <em>at i</em>-enjoy <em>kung nasaan ako</em>.&rdquo;</p><p>Bianca was quick to dismantle the idea that growth comes with certainty. &ldquo;<em>Hindi ko masasabi na nahanap ko na &rsquo;yung sarili ko</em> completely,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;Life is a journey. <em>Hindi ka magiging&nbsp;</em>perfect ever. <em>Tao ka lang rin naman</em>.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p><p>She added, &ldquo;<em>Hindi ako&nbsp;</em>perfect, <em>pero masaya ako kung nasaan ako ngayon</em>&hellip; <em>masaya ako sa&nbsp;</em>career<em>&nbsp;ko at masaya ako sa&nbsp;</em>mental state <em>ko</em>.&rdquo;</p><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-14" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSBczTQkn6p/embed/?cr=1&v=14&wp=540&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A14%2C%22os%22%3A4742849.299999952%2C%22ls%22%3A4399250.5%2C%22le%22%3A4399695.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="510" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-14" scrolling="no" style="background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br></div><p>When Bianca spoke about landing her first MMFF lead role in <em>love you so bad</em>, she turned emotional. &ldquo;I remember breaking down to tears,&rdquo; she shared. &ldquo;<em>Matagal ko talagang hinintay &rsquo;tong&nbsp;</em>moment<em>&nbsp;na &rsquo;to</em>.&rdquo; She was even proud to now be called a leading lady while wearing a wig that&rsquo;s iconic to the Star Cinema leading ladies through the years. She said, &ldquo;<em>Pangarap ko lang maging</em> Star Cinema leading lady <em>noon</em>. And now, I get the chance to be able to be one. <em>At naka</em>-wig <em>pa</em>!&rdquo;</p><p>Despite this precious opportunity, she remains humble, saying, &ldquo;<em>Ina</em>-acknowledge<em>&nbsp;ko &rsquo;yung</em> blessings, <em>pero ayokong umakyat sa ulo ko,</em>&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;<em>Nasa proseso pa rin ako</em>. <em>Kailangan ko pang patunayan &rsquo;yung sarili ko</em>&mdash;<em>lalo na sa sarili ko</em>.&rdquo;</p><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-16" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSj6AXhDyEI/embed/?cr=1&v=14&wp=540&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A16%2C%22os%22%3A4774797.899999976%2C%22ls%22%3A4399250.5%2C%22le%22%3A4399695.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-16" scrolling="no" style="background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br></div><p>With rising popularity came increased scrutiny and unwarranted criticism. Bianca shared, &ldquo;After <em>PBB</em>, <em>doon ko talaga naranasan &rsquo;yung&nbsp;</em>pressure. <em>Bawat galaw mo, may masasabi sila</em>.&rdquo; So, she fought it with strength and faith. &ldquo;I really surrender it all to God,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;<em>Sa industriyang &rsquo;to</em>, <em>palakasan talaga ng sikmura at dasal</em>.&rdquo;</p><p>She recalled earlier disappointments, projects that didn&rsquo;t push through, moments that once felt like failures. &ldquo;<em>Akala ko noon hindi ako</em> ready<em>&nbsp;o kulang ako</em>,&rdquo; she admitted. &ldquo;<em>Pero ngayon ko lang na</em>-realize <em>na hindi pa pala&nbsp;</em>t<em></em>ime <em>ni&nbsp;</em>God <em>noon</em>. <em>May sarili talaga Siyang</em> timing, <em>at sobrang</em> perfect.&rdquo;</p><div><br></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-18" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DSeU259D8KR/embed/?cr=1&v=14&wp=540&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A18%2C%22os%22%3A4803367.200000048%2C%22ls%22%3A4399250.5%2C%22le%22%3A4399695.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="609" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-18" scrolling="no" style="background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br></div><p>In <em>love you so bad</em>, Bianca plays Savannah, a character who loves fiercely and without safety nets. &ldquo;<em>Ang hirap maging&nbsp;</em>Savannah&hellip; <em>ang daming nangyayari sa utak at puso niya</em>.&rdquo; She said that the role demanded emotional honesty. &ldquo;<em>Si</em> Savannah <em>ay parte ng sarili ko na matagal kong iniiwasan</em>,&rdquo; Bianca revealed. &ldquo;<em>Kailangan kong harapin &lsquo;yung mga sugat na tinatakpan ko lang dati ng</em> Band-Aid.&rdquo;</p><p>Still, she found healing in the process. &ldquo;Challenging <em>siya</em>,<em>&nbsp;pero sobrang</em> rewarding,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;<em>Si</em> Savannah, <em>sobrang tapang niya.</em><em>&nbsp;Kapag nagmahal siya</em>, <em>ibang klase</em>, <em>buong-buo</em>.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p><p>That depth mirrors Bianca&rsquo;s real-life approach to love. &ldquo;<em>Kapag nagmahal ako,</em> <em>binibigay ko talaga &#39;yung</em> 100% <em>ko</em>,&rdquo; Bianca opned up. &ldquo;<em>Kahit minsan masakit, kahit hindi sigurado &rsquo;yung</em> outcome.&rdquo;</p><p>Though her film explores modern relationships, Bianca admitted she leans old-school. &ldquo;<em>Gusto ko pa rin &lsquo;yung ligaw na may</em> handwritten letters, flowers, <em>at nagpapaalam sa magulang</em>,&rdquo; she said with a smile. &ldquo;<em>Lumaki akong&nbsp;</em>Star Cinema kid&mdash;<em>gusto ko</em> romantic.&rdquo;</p><div><br></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-20" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DSo1SnnD0az/embed/?cr=1&v=14&wp=540&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A20%2C%22os%22%3A4842994%2C%22ls%22%3A4399250.5%2C%22le%22%3A4399695.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="611" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-20" scrolling="no" style="background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br></div><p>For now, though, her priorities are clear. &ldquo;<em>Pinipili ko muna &rsquo;yung&nbsp;</em>career <em>ko</em>,&rdquo; Bianca said. &ldquo;Love will come. <em>Darating din &rsquo;yan</em>.&rdquo;</p><p>Young leading lady Bianca de Vera is choosing faith over fear, presence over pressure, and honesty over perfection&mdash;one moment, one prayer, and one step at a time.</p><div><br></div><p>Lead photos from <strong>@biancadeveraa @starcinema</strong></p>

<p>Bianca De Vera claims her place as Star Cinema’s new leading lady—wig, faith, and all.</p>

Bianca De Vera claims her place as Star Cinema’s new leading lady—wig, faith, and all.

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