His moniker “Gentle-Linong Heartthrob” is a witty mash-up of gentle, matalino, and heartthrob. Brent Manalo lives up to all three.
One look at him and you’ll instantly get the 'gentleman' part, thanks to his bashful smile and the way he treated everyone with respect and kindness inside Bahay Ni Kuya. When it comes to being 'matalino,' we’ve got solid proof—he graduated cum laude with a degree in Advertising Management from De La Salle University. As for the 'heartthrob' title—well, that one speaks for itself. Especially after showing authenticity in “Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition,” Brent has only become an even bigger heartthrob.
We know he’s one of the quietest, most introverted housemates this season, so we’re not letting this rare moment pass. Here's our chance to get to know Brent a little more as he shares more of his favorites, quirks, and thoughts as he answers "10 Random Questions."
Brent revealed that he's more of a night owl than a morning person.
When asked about his latest LSS, he answered “Cry” by Cigarettes After Sex. And it kind of checks out for someone as soft and introspective as him.
His most-used emojis are the praying hands and heart-hand emoji—very wholesome guy energy, if you ask us. Asked where he'd go if he could time travel, he thought of visiting the 1900s era or maybe seeing what the world looks like 200 years from now.
When he said his biggest pet peeves are backstabbers, we sensed a man who values loyalty.
If he could pick a celebrity to be his BFF, Brent said he’d want to be friends with comedienne Rufa Mae Quinto. "Para go go go!" he quipped. Doesn't he look even cuter when he cracks a joke?
Brent laughed when asked about his ‘jejemon’ fashion era back in the day. "’Yung mga skinny jeans na iba't ibang kulay," he mentioned when asked about the tackiest trend he ever followed.
Brent got used to helping with the chores in Bahay Ni Kuya, but there's one he's not a fan of, which is "pagwawalis" or sweeping the floor. He said, “Kasi minsan kakawalis mo lang, tapos meron na [namang kalat].”
Brent also disclosed his love languages are quality time and acts of service. So, girls, now you know the move. And finally, the most beautiful place he’s ever been to is Zambales, where his family goes at least once a year.
Prior to joining "PBB Collab" and eventually earning the title "Big Winner Duo" with Kapuso star Mika Salamanca, Brent first entered the limelight as a model. After landing a global fashion brand campaign, Star Magic took notice and quickly signed him up. This opened doors to his ‘actor’ era. He appeared in "Ampalaya Chronicles,” in the Kapamilya teleserye "The Broken Marriage Vow," and in the digital series "Beach Bros" with Kira Balinger, who was also his co-housemate in "PBB Collab."
Beyond acting, Brent ventured into vlogging and has since built a million-strong following across social media. His niche is fashion, which comes as no surprise, given his modeling roots. And If you're someone who loves falling into the rabbit holes of the internet, chances are you’ve seen Brent in the popular high school content series of Esnyr, another "PBB Collab" ex-housemate who finished as 3rd Big Placer alongside Sparkle artist Charlie Fleming.