Teenage ‘PBB’ dreamer Maymay seizes the spotlight

Maymay Entrata (third from left) with hosts Bianca Gonzalez, Toni Gonzaga and Robi Domingo

Maymay Entrata, a teener from Cagayan de Oro, was declared the grand winner of “Pinoy Big Brother, Lucky Season 7” during the reality tilt’s Big Night held on Sunday at the Alonte Sports Arena in Biñan, Laguna.

Maymay, who garnered 42.71 percent of the votes, also brought home a cash prize of

P1 million, a house and lot from Camella and an Asian tour package for two from Von Dutch.

Housemates Kisses Delavin, who finished second (with 31.27 percent of votes), won P500,000. Yong Muhajil placed third (21. 52 percent) and won P300,000. Edward Barber placed fourth (4.49 percent), with a cash prize of P200,000.

At the awards show, Maymay told her supporters to not be afraid to pursue their dreams. “Be true to yourself. Don’t ever forget where you came from and the people who helped you in your journey,” she added. “If your dream is within reach and you stumble along the way, get back on your feet and reach for it. Remember why you made it that far.”

Placing fifth, sixth and seventh were housemates Tanner Mata, two-in-one Hashtags members McCoy de Leon and Nikko Natividad, and Cora Waddell, respectively. Each of them bagged P100,000 in cash. —MARINEL R. CRUZ

From left: Cora Waddell, Tanner Mata, McCoy de Leon and Nikko Natividad