You guys, the housemate reveals for the PBB Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0 are coming in like a storm! Just two sleeps left until the grand premiere, and we’ve got two more dynamic Gen Z talents officially announced, completing another epic Kapuso/Kapamilya pair: former child star Krystal Mejes and Sang’gre actor Heath Jornales!

I love this combination: a famously private Kapamilya actress and a soft-spoken, yet proud, Kapuso “Fighting Prince.” This season is going to be the ultimate test of boundaries and personalities!

The Gen Z Invasion Continues: Kapuso x Kapamilya

The inclusion of these two young stars (17-year-old Krystal and 16-year-old Heath) further solidifies the season’s focus on the “Generation 2005” theme.

• Krystal Mejes is best known as the sweet but palaban ex-child star from Doble Kara.
• Heath Jornales, the “Fighting Prince of Taguig”, is a Sparkle teen artist from shows like Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre.

They are trading their scripts for a chance to show us who they really are—and their reasons for joining are deeply personal.

Krystal Mejes: Trading a Private Life for a Story to Inspire

Krystal’s decision was an emotional one. She admitted that she is a very private person who deeply values her solitude. So why join the most public social experiment? She felt God was “nodging” her to tell her story in hopes of inspiring other people.

She didn’t wait for a sign, she just felt “peace and excitement” before the audition, which she took as her cue that this opportunity was meant for her. It takes guts to break down those personal borders, and I am completely rooting for her brave decision!

Her secret weapon? Waray Pride! She believes being Waray is a perk because they are “matatapang” (brave) and “hindi sila madali matinag” (not easily defeated).

Heath Jornales: The ‘Fighting Prince’ Who Needs to Learn How to Sweep

While Krystal is fighting her private nature, Heath is fighting for his chance to be known. Though soft-spoken, he wants the public to see the real Heath: helpful, athletic, kind, and caring—a true “Action Star” at heart.

But here’s the most humanizing detail: His mom is making him practice household chores! He’s learning to cook adobo and is working on the proper form for sweeping because his mom told him his current form is “pangit” (bad). Love that!

From Gadget Junkie to Adobo Chef: Their Unique PBB Prep

These two are going in with unique preparations for life without the internet:

• Krystal is a self-confessed gadget junkie who is already struggling with her social media detox.
• Heath is preparing by getting his chores right, and he hopes to bring his guitar inside, as music is his way to relax and find “peace of mind”.

Krystal’s private life versus Heath’s desire to showcase his authentic self—this pair guarantees a season full of heart, personal growth, and maybe some hilariously bad sweeping. Who are you rooting for?

Watch the reveal here:

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