Darren Espanto, Julie Anne San Jose sing new version of ‘PBB’ theme song
Darren Espanto and Julie Anne San Jose join forces for ‘PBB’ revived theme song. | Image: INQUIRER.net/Jessica Ann Evangelista
Darren Espanto and Julie Anne San Jose are set to give audiences a fresh take on the “Pinoy Big Brother” (PBB) theme song “Sikat ang Pinoy” for the upcoming celebrity edition of the reality show.
The pair’s collaboration for the soundtrack was revealed during a recent media conference for the “PBB Celebrity Collab,” the latest partnership between GMA Network and ABS-CBN.
In a video shown at the event, Espanto and San Jose expressed how honored they felt to be chosen to sing a new rendition of the iconic theme song almost 20 years after its original release.
“Ate Julie and I are so honored to be part of this,” said Espanto. “Iba ‘yung pakiramdam na ito na. ‘Yung bagong henerasyon na ‘yung makakarinig sa kantang ito na ni-release 19 years ago pa.”
San Jose added that it was a “dream come true for everybody.”
“Siguro sa part din ng artists because we have been waiting for this moment na talagang mag-collaborate ang GMA artists and ABS-CBN artists,” she continued.
For the first time in its two decades, “PBB” will start airing on the Kapuso network starting March 9 as the new edition is set to welcome talents from both Sparkle Artist Center and Star Magic to live under the same roof.
Original hosts Bianca Gonzalez, Robi Domingo, Kim Chiu, Enchong Dee, Melai Cantiveros-Francisco and Alexa Ilacad have also welcomed latest additions to their family, Gabbi Garcia and Mavy Legaspi.
“This is the first time in history it will air on GMA. 50 percent excited, 50 percent nervous. It is an entirely different audience. Paano kami tatanggapin ng Kapuso loyal fans, will they like the format or storytelling? That is why we appreciate Mavy and Gabbi joining us, pamilyar sa kanila ang Kapuso fans,” stated Gonzalez.
Garcia, who previously revealed that she auditioned for “PBB” many years ago, described landing the hosting mantle as a “full-circle moment.”
“I’ve been such a fan of ‘PBB.’ I grew up watching ‘PBB,’” the actress-host said. “I remember 5,000 auditionees that day. I was number 3,900-something. I lined up from 9 a.m. to 5 a.m. the next day. Yes, ganun siya ka-intense.”
“Pero kasi I really wanted talaga. I was so curious as a kid to see what’s really going on inside the house. Today, it’s such a full circle moment for me after [auditioning many years ago]. And then right now, I’m standing in front of you as a host. I’m so humbled, and I’m so grateful for this opportunity,” she added.
