‘Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition’ 3rd Big Placer Esnyr Ranollo described Kapamilya actor-host Donny Pangilinan as the “most genuine and real” person he has met in the entertainment industry.
In the latest episode of Kapamilya broadcast journalist Karen Davila’s YouTube vlog, Esnyr opened up about how their friendship began.
“Si Donny po ‘yung pinaka-genuine and pinakatotoong tao na nakilala ko po rito sa showbiz,” Esnyr said. “Nu’ng una ko pong movie ay kasama ko sila, at nu’ng pack-up na po ako, ‘di ko na alam kung saan po ako pupunta, meron po akong money na taping money, tapos sabi ko, ‘Donny, baka puwede mo akong i-help.’ Ayaw n’ya na gastusin ko po ‘yung pera ko, gusto n’ya na sa bahay na lang po nila mag-stay ako.”
According to Esnyr, Donny even helped him find a place to stay in Manila and looked after him for an entire month. “Nagpapadala s’ya ng food… Akala ko po, first year lang po s’ya ganu’n sa akin, hanggang sa sobrang consistent n’ya po talaga sa ‘kin,” he shared.
He added that Donny has never failed to congratulate him for every achievement, big or small, and that his support has been unwavering since they met during the filming of ‘Love Is Color Blind’ in 2021.
When Karen asked if he had truly found a friend in Donny, Esnyr quickly replied, “Yes. I found a friend in him. At more than just a friend po, like family na po talaga. Kasi pati sa mga finances ko, tutok din po s’ya. Kumbaga feeling ko, kuya ko s’ya. I’m super lucky to have him as a friend.”
Esnyr also took the opportunity to send a playful yet heartfelt message to Donny: “Donny, I think it’s time, umamin na tayo. Tayo talaga!” he joked, before adding more seriously, “Donny, thank you. Love you. Alam mo naman na ‘yan at babawi ako soon. Wait ka lang d’yan.”
He then reassured DonBelle fans, “As a friend lang ‘to. ‘Wag ninyo akong ratratin d’yan.”
