Ivana Alawi’s heartfelt departure from the ‘Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) Celebrity Collab Edition’ has left fans emotional, with many now calling for her return as an official housemate.
The actress and content creator, dubbed the ‘Phenomenal Content Queen of Quezon City,’ bid farewell to Bahay ni Kuya after successfully completing her role as a guest housemate. Her exit surprised many, as some housemates and viewers initially believed she was an official contestant.
Throughout her brief stay, Ivana endeared herself to the housemates, offering them advice, encouragement, and a comforting presence—especially to the younger contestants. Many saw her as the big sister figure of the house, guiding the other housemates through their emotional struggles and challenges.
Even ‘PBB Season 11’ Big Winner Fyang Smith recognized Ivana’s dedication to the game. Before entering the house, Ivana sought advice from Fyang, asking: “Anong maipapayo mo sa mga bagong pasok sa PBB?”
Fyang’s advice? “Huwag kayong matakot ipakita ‘yung sariling ugali n’yo talaga… Even if some people won’t like you, it’s okay. Mas maraming magmamahal sa’yo kapag totoo ka.”
Ivana took this advice to heart, proving that she could connect with people beyond her online persona.
One of the biggest talking points about Ivana’s stay was her growing closeness with housemate Dustin Yu. Fans quickly formed the ‘DustVana’ ship, speculating about the real score between them.
Dustin was noticeably drawn to Ivana, often engaging in meaningful conversations and spending time with her inside the house. Now that she’s gone, many are wondering if their connection will continue once Dustin exits Bahay ni Kuya.
Ivana’s farewell was tearful, as she hugged her fellow housemates goodbye. Upon exiting, she was immediately greeted by her younger sister Mona Alawi, who admitted she struggled with not being able to talk to Ivana while she was inside PBB.
Fans took to social media to express their sadness over her departure:
omg dustin and ivana layag! thank you, pbb collab, para sa isang malaking pagkain!
IT’S SO NICE TO SEE DUSTIN SMILING UGH#PBBCollabJowaOTropa #DustinYu #IvanaAlawi pic.twitter.com/Tp2ctHmT3g
— ًBINIriver (@bini_gwasann) March 16, 2025
please lang, the way dustin looks at ivana is so precious!
final na? lalabas ka na talaga later? pwede bang mag-text ako ng “EXTEND IVANA 2 MONTHS” sa 2366? #PBBCollabSalamatIvana #DustinYu #IvanaAlawi pic.twitter.com/oZ8BqxvIH9
— ًBINIriver (@bini_gwasann) March 15, 2025
dustin being so careful around ivana is so cute huhu like crush na crush talaga siya ni kumpare!
DUSTIN AND IVANA ENDGAME? #IvanaAlawi #DustinYu #PBBCollabSalamatIvana pic.twitter.com/ER4HzYlcHz
— ًBINIriver (@bini_gwasann) March 15, 2025
Dustin Yu, umiyak sa pag-alis ni Houseguest Ivana
PBB Celebrity Collab Edition, 2025 (T)#PBBCollabSalamatIvana #IvanaAlawi #DustinYu pic.twitter.com/n02TtXlMB0
— Famous Lines (@famouslinesofc) March 15, 2025
For now, Ivana remains grateful for the experience, taking pride in raising ₱60,000 for charity through her tasks inside the house. Whether she returns or not, one thing is certain: she has left a lasting impact inside Bahay ni Kuya.
