'Badjao Girl,' 'Yakult Girl' join PBB Lucky Season 7

MANILA, Philippines - Online sensation Rita Gabiola known as 'Badjao Girl' and Kristine Hammond popularly known as 'Yakult Girl' were revealed as official teen housemates for Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) Season 7 on Thursday, August 4, 2016.

'Badjao Girl,' 'Yakult Girl' join PBB Lucky Season 7
Viral sensations join Pinoy Big Brother Lucky Season 7. Photo Credit: ABS-CBN
Dubbed as the "Badjao Girl ng Lucena," Gabiola is expected to show her charm on national television. In May, she captured attention of netizens after her photo begging for spare change during Pahiyas Festival went viral online.

The viral photo of 'Badjao Girl' Rita Gabiola.
The viral photo of 'Badjao Girl' Rita Gabiola. Credit: Topher Quinto Burgos
During her interview with ABS-CBN's MJ Felipe, the 13-year old Badjao said she has a dream of joining the showbiz that's why she patiently auditioned for 'PBB.'

Another viral sensation, Hammond dubbed as "Sporty Spice ng Biñan" will join Gabiola inside the Big Brother house. Due to her love on sports, she was once known as "one of the boys" but netizens recently called her as "one of the prettiest" after her photo selling probiotic drink in public market in Talisay, Batangas, went viral online.

'Yakult Girl' Kristine Hammond.
'Yakult Girl' Kristine Hammond. Photo Credit: Facebook/Kenneth Perry
The 16-year old half British and half Filipino said the viewers can expect her tough side as a housemate of 'PBB.'

Teen housemates of PBB Season 7 will enter the yellow house on Saturday, August 6.


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