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Maymay’s new house reminds her of PinoyBigBr­other

- Kapamilya day Kane errol choa

Maymay Entrata admits she finds it difficult to watch herself in Pinoy Big Brother Lucky Season 7, currently being shown on the Kapamilya Channel.

“Natawa ako sa sobrang kalansay ko tignan. Yung tipong isang ubo lang ay goodbye Philippine­s ka na,” she said.

Maymay recently received her choice home in a SpanishMed­iterranean themed township in Camella Cielo, Bulacan with amenities like swimming pools, clubhouses, play parks and basketball courts.

Growing up in the province, Maymay said she chose the property that is away from the city. In what ways does it remind her of PBB house? “Siguro yung feeling na hindi ka makapaniwa­lang nakapasok ka sa ganung kaganda na bahay,” she said.

It also reminds Maymay of her memorable moments living in the PBB house.

“Unforgetta­ble yung nakausap ko si Kuya, yung nakilala ko ang mga kasama kong housemates, yung una kong ligo sa pool ni Kuya. At siempre, mawawala ba yung date namin ni sir Enrique (Gil)? The best yun talaga, kasi doon ko nasabi na ‘nothing is impossible,’” she shared.

It was a dream come true for Maymay to be part of the hit Kapamilya reality-TV show, stay in the famous PBB house and interact with Kuya who guides and mentors the official housemates.

To this day, she remembers the valuable lessons from the lifechangi­ng experience. “I learned to enjoy the process despite the roller coaster of events in my life during my stay in the Kuya’s house. I could not stop crying when I learned about the death of my papa Joe. That was the most pain - ful thing I’ve ever experience­d in my whole life. But that is also the reason why I have become stronger in facing the challenges that come my way,” she said.

While inside the PBB house, Maymay said she learned “to surrender to God” when she had doubts about herself, felt pressured or overthough­t whether she had won or lost.

“And very thankful po ako kasi hanggang ngayon ay na a- apply ko sya lalo na sa mga oras na pasuko na ko. Bumabalik ako doon sa kung anong natutunan ko sa PBB, lalo na yung faith ko kay God na kung saan I learned to believe doon sa mga bagay na hindi ko pa nakikita o hindi pa nangyayari. Pero naniniwala akong kaya kong abutin iyon. At iyon yung pangarap ko,” she said.

Nowadays, she is busy with Star Cinema’s visual podcast, Listen to

Love, where she is the official narrator. She is also set to make a movie with fellow PBB housemate Edward Barber.

“I am very excited to shoot as a narrator for the next chapter of Listen to Love,” she shared. “The shooting for an upcoming movie with Edward will start soon.”

Indeed, Maymay has come a long way from the night she was declared PBB Lucky Season 7 Big Winner. She has appeared in TV shows, films, concerts, events and commercial­s.

Through hard work and perseveran­ce, Maymay is achieving her dreams. What is her advice to young people who also dream of having a house for their families?

“I was lucky. I won it as a prize from Pinoy Big Brother,” she said. “It’s important to finish your studies. When you are already stable in life, set your priorities. Owning a home will be a good priority because it is an investment.”

And how does she spend her time during this pandemic?

“Hindi ko nilalagyan ng limitasyon yung sarili ko na gawin yung mga bagay na di ko pa nagagawa like a workout, painting, editing and studying,” she said.

 ??  ?? Maymay Entrata owns a brandnew Camella house in her chosen location as part of her prize for winning PBB in 2017.
Maymay Entrata owns a brandnew Camella house in her chosen location as part of her prize for winning PBB in 2017.
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