When Brent Manalo and Mika Salamanca stepped back into the house of Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition, it wasn’t just a visit—it was a full-circle moment.

Now returning as house guests for the show’s latest chapter, the fan-favorite duo known as BreKa found themselves once again face-to-face with Kuya, reliving the place where their dreams first took shape.

Inside the confession room, emotions quickly surfaced.

“Okay na okay, Kuya. Sobrang okay,” Brent said, smiling as he reflected on life after winning.

“After naming lumabas ng bahay, sobrang nagbago ang buhay namin,” Mika added softly.

From housemates to dream chasers

Winning the competition opened doors the pair once only imagined. From endorsements and performances to creative projects, their schedules have been filled with new challenges—and new responsibilities.

“You molded us, Kuya,” Mika shared.

“Inihanda mo kami para sa haharapin namin sa labas,” Brent added.

Mika revealed how she has explored songwriting and even released a children’s book, while Brent focused on sharpening his craft in acting and hosting. Together, they have embraced opportunities that stretch far beyond the walls of the house.

Big screens, small screens, bigger dreams

BreKa’s journey has also taken them into major film and television projects. They recently starred in the movie Call Me Mother alongside Vice Ganda and Nadine Lustre.

They are also currently filming the upcoming series The Secrets of Hotel 88, marking their first major project as a tandem.

“May sarili na po kaming teleserye, Kuya,” Mika said, her voice trembling with pride.

A song that woke up a dream

One of the most touching moments came when Mika talked about her music—specifically the time her own song was used to wake up housemates.

“Kuya, may bago rin akong kanta. Pangarap ko lang dati na sana one day, kanta ko ang gigising sa housemates,” she said.

“Today, ginising sila ng kanta ko.”

For Mika, it was proof that dreams whispered inside the house can one day echo far beyond it.

Missing the safe haven

Despite their success, returning to Kuya’s home reminded them of simpler days—when life felt protected and hopeful.

“Sabi ko hindi ako iiyak, Kuya, pero sobra kitang na-miss at ’yung bahay mo,” Mika confessed.

“I miss the comfort of your house… protektado kami ng gate mo. Ngayon, nakikipaglaban na kami sa labas,” she added, fighting back tears.

The house, once their training ground, remains their emotional anchor.

Making Kuya proud

Brent summed up their journey with quiet sincerity.

“Lahat ng ginawa namin is also to make you proud, Kuya.”

It was a simple line, but one that captured everything BreKa stands for—gratitude, growth, and grounded ambition.

A journey still unfolding

Their return was more than nostalgia. It was a reminder of how far they’ve come—from hopeful housemates to artists carving their own paths in showbiz.

As they reunited with new housemates and shared their story, Brent and Mika proved that while fame may change lives, humility and heart keep them rooted.

And inside Kuya’s house, where it all began, BreKa once again showed that some journeys never truly leave home—they only grow stronger with every step forward.