Barely a day after entering ‘Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab 2.0’, Sofia Pablo has already stirred online buzz following her revelation about being bullied by a co-star for four straight years.
The 19-year-old Sparkle artist, introduced as the “Strong-Willed Sunshine ng Quezon City,” became emotional as she shared her story inside Bahay ni Kuya. According to Sofia, the bullying didn’t happen in school—but on set.
“Na-bully ako… hindi sa school, sa work. Four years straight ‘yon,” she said, without mentioning any names.
Her confession quickly became a hot topic among netizens, with some recalling past speculations involving Sofia’s former Prima Donnas co-star Jillian Ward. Social media users dug up old “receipts,” including a blind item from 2022 that Sofia allegedly liked—hinting at tension between her and a fellow young star.
The two actresses previously starred together in the hit GMA Network afternoon drama ‘Prima Donnas’, which ran for several years. Fans have long noticed their lack of interaction off-cam, fueling rumors that they were not on good terms.
Because of this, Sofia’s emotional statement inside ‘PBB’ has reignited old assumptions. One netizen commented, “Ang aga pa, Sofia! Kakapasok mo lang, may pa-drama na agad!” while another wrote, “Baka naman hindi si Jillian, pero timing lang talaga ‘yung statement niya.”
Despite the controversy, others came to Sofia’s defense, saying she was simply being honest and vulnerable about her experiences. One fan tweeted, “If she was bullied for years, let her speak her truth. Healing na rin ‘yon.”
Meanwhile, Sofia remains focused on her new journey as part of ‘PBB Celebrity Collab 2.0’, where Kapuso and Kapamilya stars are set to live together under one roof.
In her pre-entry interview, Sofia promised to show viewers both her strength and her softness: “I’m strong-willed, but I’m also very open about my feelings. I just want to inspire people to be kind and confident in who they are.”
Born to a multicultural family with Lebanese, Chinese, Spanish, and Filipino roots, Sofia grew up in Quezon City with her mom, with whom she shares a close bond. Despite her parents’ separation, she said their support shaped her resilience.
