Fans can't stop talking about the emotional reunion of Karla Estrada and her daughter, Lella Ford, on Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0.
During the episode, the Kapamilya housemate was given a few minutes to speak with her mother through a phone call. Unbeknownst to her, Karla was also inside the PBB house at the time, watching her daughter's reactions on a screen.
While the moment touched many viewers, the reunion itself didn't become the biggest talking point online. Instead, netizens shifted their attention to Karla's appearance, with some claiming she looked noticeably different. This quickly sparked rumors that the actress had undergone plastic surgery or beauty enhancements.
Addressing the speculation, Karla took to Facebook Live to set the record straight.
"Ano ba 'yun, hindi ko maintindihan, guys. Ano ba 'yung nagbago?" she said. "Kasi kung nasaan ako nakaupo sa loob ng PBB house, meron siyang CCTV lang 'yung camera. Siguro 'yung shot parang naka ganun tapos nakalugay ako so parang nagtaka ang netizens parang 'di nila ako nakilala."
The actress jokingly shared that she was even momentarily alarmed after reading the comments. "Tuloy natakot ako. Natakot ako na hindi ako nakilala ng netizens. Parang nag-alala ako na, 'Huh? Bakit, ano bang nangyari? Ano bang kaguluhan?' ganoon."
Karla then firmly denied the rumors, stressing that she has not undergone any cosmetic procedures.
"Guys wala. Best in Pickle ball lang ako ngayon so siguro nagbawas ako,"she stated. "'Wag kayong mag-alala walang nagbago. Ang nagbago lang ay 'yung habit of eating. Kasi nagbawas akong kumain dahil nga mahirap lumaban sa pickle ball na mabigat ka."
The actress ended by reminding viewers to focus on the meaningful stories being shared inside the PBB house, rather than engaging in unfounded speculation.
Karla entered the house as a special gift for Lella, after voted as one of the kindest housemates in their batch.
Besides Lella, Karla is also the mother of Kapamilya actor Daniel Padilla and two more.
Meanwhile, catch Lella and other housemates in Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0 weeknights at 9:40 pm, Saturdays at 6:15 pm, and Sundays at 10:05 pm.
Don't forget as well to vote for your favorite PBB housemates in the GMANetwork.com Awards 2025.
Log on to www.gmanetwork.com/polls to cast your votes.
Voting is open until December 28 only. Winners will be announced during the Kapuso New Year Countdown to 2026 on December 31.
Check out these celebrities who shun plastic surgery and are proud of their god-given beauty.
Kapuso fashionista Heart Evangelista
In an Instagram video posted on November 2016, Heart proved to her followers on the social media site that she has never undergone any cosmetic procedure to enhance her face.
Former Marimar star Alice Dixson
In an interview with a popular broadsheet, Alice stated that she doesn't believe in cosmetic surgery as we age. It is no suprise that people idolize Alice for her au naturel beauty.
'Kakambal ni Eliana' lead actress Kim Rodriguez
Kim denied reports in January 2014 that she had her nose done. She stressed that there is no need for any plastic surgery, because she is satisfied on how she looks.
Former dabarkad and Bubble Gang star Toni Gonzaga
Toni denied reports that her nose and boobs were cosmetically enhanced in March 2008.
Filipina-Chinese actress Kim Chiu
Kim took to Instagram on February 2016 to finally put an end to speculations about being "retokada." She shared a story that happened in 2014, wherein she got into a minor car accident. She said, “Last 2014, I got into a car accident and my nose got hit sa [steel part of the] car. It was bleeding so hard na ayaw tumigil that I was so scared kaya nagpa-check up ako and pina-X-ray. When I got the result, the nurse told me "Ay ma'am Kim, tunay pala ilong mo?" [The comment of the nurse was off] but i just walked away. #2014photo #justwannashare”
Sexy Pinay and Kapuso primetime star Andrea Torres
In an interview with an entertainment website last June 2013, Andrea stressed that her body is all natural. The 'Alyas Robin Hood' actress said that she can't imagine undergoing a cosmetic procedure because she is afraid of injections, blood, and pain.