Pinoy Big Bro

There’s certainly much curiosity still playing in the minds of televiewers about ABS-CBN’s newest reality-based TV show "Pinoy Big Brother," now on its second week.

So know more about the show through the following frequently asked questions, answered by the network’s PR department:
1. What is "Pinoy Big Brother?"
"Pinoy Big Brother" is based on an internationally known reality television format wherein a number of contestants (typically 10 or 12) try to avoid being evicted from a communal house to win. The 12 contestants in "Pinoy Big Brother" are called "housemates."
2. What is unique about "Pinoy Big Brother?"
Controversial. That is what "Big Brother" and "Pinoy Big Brother" is all about. Never have people been put to the test in this manner. The show has all the ingredients of intense television. It is innovative, exciting and dramatic. But at the same time human, recognizable and touching. For approximately 100 days, the viewer will sympathize with the 12 housemates — crying, laughing and fallin in love with them.
3. How many auditioned for the housemates?
The nationwide auditions for the housemates of "Pinoy Big Brother" began in May with an overwhelming 25,00 turn-out of "housemate hopefuls."
4. What is the difference between our local "Big Brother" and the international version?
"Pinoy Big Brother" is different from international versions. There will be no "strip to bare back necessities in which they live. "Pinoy Big Brother" will have "daily tasks" and "weekly assignments" during their stay in the "Pinoy Big Brother" house and the "dairy room" is now called the "confession room" wherein the housemates are required to use everyday for five minute just to air their sentiments, grievances or whatever emotion they have. The "Pinoy Big Brother" house is also the only "Big Brother" house with an altar in a corner of the house.
5. Do you anticipate any MTRCB problems because of possible nude scenes?
"Pinoy Big Brother" is molded within Filipino norms so nudity will not be permitted. ABS-CBN will not air sensitive or even obscene footage, upholding self-regulation to abide by the rules of the MTRCB. Even if there are cameras inside the bathrooms, the footage will not be recorded or aired on TV, cable or internet. The housemates are informed of the presence of cameras inside the bathrooms and are advised to protect themselves from exploitation.
6. What happens inside the "Pinoy Big Brother" house? What is the role of the Big Brother (Kuya)?
Big Brother is the only one to directly communicate with the housemates (except for unavoidable events such as medical attention). Inside the house is a "confession room," where housemates could communicate with Big Brother and express their feelings toward their fellow housemates or the circumstances they are in. The conversation will be strictly confidential from the other housemates.
7. Other than ABS-CBN 2, where else can we view "Pinoy Big Brother?"
There is a daily primetime telecast on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida, after "Kampanerang Kuba," with Toni Gonzaga as host. There is a Saturday live eviction aired after "TV Patrol World" hosted by Willie Revillame. Daily Big Brother updates will then be presented by Mariel Rodriguez, three times a day — before "Homeboy," after "Wowowee" and before "Meteor Garden." Mariel also hosts the Big Brother Up Late at midnight.
On Studio 23, Pinoy Big Brother airs every Monday to Thursday, 6:30 p.m. with Asia Agcaoili. There are also Saturday shows that present highlights of the "Pinoy Big Brother" episodes for the week.
"Pinoy Big Brother" can also be viewed 24/7 for the whole season via a 24-hour cable channel for only R1,500,or $40 for the whole season.
"Pinoy Big Brother" can also be watched the whole day for one season via a 24-hour cable channel for only R1,500.This can be seen on Channel 53.
8. What compensation will the 12 housemates get after devoting their 100 days solely for the show?
The housemates are given a weekly allowance for the whole 100 days.
9. How does the eviction process work?
There are two processes: The 12 housemates will go inside the confession room after being called by Big Brother to"vote out a housemate." After tallying, the two housemates with the most number of votes will presented as the "nominees for eviction." The viewers will then choose the two nominees and will have to "text to stay" to save the housemate they wish to remain inside the "Pinoy Big Brother" house.
10. Will the housemate get anything after being evicted?
Evicted housemates will get consolation prizes — a TV set from Promac, karaoke and electric fan plus each housemate, including the Big Winner, will get a Norkis Yamaha motorcycle. The Big Winner also gets an entertainment showcase from Promac.
Source: Manila Bulletin