Mika Salamanca, Will Ashley, Vince Maristela give tips for new 'PBB: Collab Edition 3.0' housemates

Former “Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 1.0” housemates Mika Salamanca, Will Ashley, and Vince Maristela have some words of advice for the new housemates entering the “Pinoy Big Brother: Collab Edition 3.0” house.

In Nelson Canlas’ report on “24 Oras” on Friday, the former housemates shared how their experiences inside the iconic yellow house changed their lives.

Vince said joining “Pinoy Big Brother” had a significant impact on his life, emphasizing that the real challenge begins after leaving the house.

“It really changed my life. Everyone says that the real battle is outside the Bahay ni Kuya, and that is absolutely true,” he said in Filipino.

“When you enter the Bahay ni Kuya, I think you need to immerse yourself in the experience and show who you really are. Don't think about whether people might dislike you for being this way or that way,” he added.

Meanwhile, Mika encouraged the incoming housemates to make the most of their time inside the house, knowing that they would eventually have to face life outside.

“Enjoy your time inside first because once you get out, all you can do is face the outside world,” she said in Filipino.

“As long as you have Bahay ni Kuya as your shield, live there, enjoy it, and love it, because you don't hav e a choice. Once you leave, that is no longer what you will see,” she added.

Will, for his part, advised the new housemates not to overthink or plan too much, saying that doing so could prevent them from showing their authentic selves.

“Don't plan, because the more you plan, the less your true personality comes out,” he said in Filipino.

“Just enjoy everything inside the house, especially since they will be entering a new house this time. It's a whole new experience,” Will said.

"PBB Collab 3.0" will premiere on October 24 at 6 p.m. on GMA Network. It will give ordinary Filipinos a chance to enter the iconic Bahay ni Kuya.

Mika and her Kapamilya duo Brent Manalo were hailed as the Big Winner duo of the inaugural "PBB: Celebrity Collab Edition."

In February, Caprice Cayetano and Lella Ford emerged as the Kapuso and Kapamilya Big Winners of "PBB: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0."

—Jade Veronique Yap/CDC, GMA News