(updated) Pinoy Big Brother Double-up Housemate MELAI is from GenSan!
For those who regularly follow ABS-CBN’s programs, you should have known by now that another general, or for the unitiated, a “native of General Santos City” has started filtering into the consciousness of the country after her identity was revealed at the initial telecast of the new season of the reality TV show, Pinoy Big Brother, which has been dubbed PBB Double-Up.
This PBB Grand Winner hopeful’s name is Melissa Cantiveros, a student of the Mindanao State University in Tambler, GenSan whom they have tagged as “Inday Kengkay“. Her nickname is MELAI.
MELAI hails from Barangay Calumpang and wants to be a teacher. She majors in English at the MSU and is as funny in person as she is from the first few times we see her inside Kuya’s new house.
Bariles was personally present when it was MELAI‘s group of 20 auditioners’ turn to be presented to PBB Resident Director Laurenti Dyogi during auditions at the GenSan Gym in Barangay Lagao last April 26, 2009.
It was a long day for everyone and only about a 3rd of the more than 10,000 hopefuls from Soccsksargen and as far as Zamboanga and Cebu have already been given the look-see by Direk Dyogi.
Melissa, a tiny wisp of a girl wasn’t noticeable the first time Bariles saw her lined up against the wall with other Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson-wanna-bees while facing the unsmiling director inside the screening room of the gym But when she started giggling and quipped funny answers to the director’s questions, mixing her Tagalog and English with a smattering of Cebuano, she came across as a natural comedienne.
When the director pushed her for more answers, Bariles knew then that she’d make it to the first screening
"That's Melissa and other 2nd Screening Passers, while waiting for their turn during PBB Auditions at the GenSan Gym.:
Melai did survive the first screening and stayed on, to pass the 2nd screening, where they were whittled down to 30 a few hours after. Finally, before midnight came, she landed among the top 10!
Melai bested so many taller and prettier girls and if you see her up front, you wouldn’t immediately notice the qualities that made ABS-CBN choose her from more than 10,000 young men and women who auditioned in GenSan or for that matter, more than 70,000 from all over the Philippines. But now that you see her on TV, you will gradually find out that she really got what it takes to have made it this far and maybe become GenSan’s first PBB Grand Winner.
If she plays her cards right and never forgets that her stint inside Big Brother’s House is still a GAME first and foremost; and, eventually make it into the finals, then it is our turn as her fellow GENERALS to take out our CELLPHONES and start voting for her eventual VICTORY!
Meanwhile, here are other pictures during the PBB Auditions in General Santos City.
"The kilometric line leading to the gate and main entrance of GenSan Gym."
"PBB hopefuls wait patiently for their turn to enter GenSan Gym."
"Pinoy Dream Academy's Teacher Monet Silvestre and Pinoy Big Brother Director Laurenti Dyogi greet the 10,000 young hopefuls at the GenSan Gym."
"With thousands more still outside, Director Laurenti Dyogi gives instructions to the first batch of auditioners inside the GenSan Gym. The screening is about to begin."
"Just a few of the young generals wanting to gain entry into the house of Big Brother."
"Some more PBB hopefuls."
"Some of the young generals who passed the first 3 screenings."
But there can only be one……
"Melissa, with the other girl finalists of the PBB Audition in GenSan while waiting for their turn to be screened again by Direk Laurenti."
And so, from us here at GenSan News Online Mag, CONGRATULATIONS to Inday Kengkay Melissa and GOOD LUCK! We promise to support you all the way!
Mabuhay ka!!!
And one more pahabol picture….
"Bariles with ABS-CBN Socsksargen News Bureau Chief Myric Kapunan and her staff inside the PBB Screening Room."
October 8, 2009. Here is the exclusive ABS-CBN Socsargen Report. Thanks to Rammyboi for the link. More updates coming up soon!
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Bariles is a Filipino word for “Tuna”, the primary source of income of the people of General Santos City which hosts 6 of the Philippines’ 8 tuna canneries and more than 80% of its tuna processing plants.
Gay Says:
One of the reasons for us to look forward to PBB each night! Galing!
.-= Gay´s last blog ..Philippine Blog Awards 2009 – Yey, I’m a finalist! =-.
Posted on October 6th, 2009 at 5:23 PM
Incognito Ainur Says:
Hear, hear!
Support Inday Kengkay jud
Woohoo!
.-= Incognito Ainur´s last blog ..What Really Matters In Life =-.
Posted on October 6th, 2009 at 5:27 PM
Blogie Says:
Sayang di natuloy si Tito sa PBB… Pero sa bagay, OK na rin yun, otherwise lonely si Lola…
.-= Blogie´s last blog ..First time in Mati =-.
Posted on October 6th, 2009 at 5:37 PM
bariles Says:
@Blogie, hahahahaha! You’re so kaka!!!
Posted on October 6th, 2009 at 5:42 PM
fahdingding Says:
Sikat na Sikat na talaga ang GENSAN… kahit saang larangan meron talagang isang GENERAL na nagsa – SHINE! GO GO GO… Text Brigade na ‘to! Magandang GENSAN ever!
Posted on October 6th, 2009 at 6:28 PM
Zang Says:
haha. it’s funny to reminisce that I too made for an audition for PBB. I auditioned in Angeles. What a shame! Congrats to Inday Kengkay. I too am a proud Mindanaoan!
Posted on October 6th, 2009 at 10:44 PM
GM Says:
sana nag try kana rin audition sa PDA,vel… malay mo!
Posted on October 6th, 2009 at 11:08 PM
Toinks Says:
You’ll never know jud kung kinsa’y makuha noh? amazing!:) gogo Melissa!
Posted on October 6th, 2009 at 11:13 PM
Toinks Says:
sa celebrity edition na yan pasok si sir avel!
Posted on October 7th, 2009 at 1:06 AM
orman Says:
ngayon ko lang nakita ang mga pictures na ito… hehehehe… so many familiar faces in those long line of hopefuls. hindi pa masyadong nagsi-sink in sa akin na si melissa ang napili from gensan… oh well, i will just be inspired by the story of pokwang so, melissa, go go go! make gensan proud!
.-= orman´s last blog ..I’m Attending the 3rd Mindanao Bloggers’ Summit =-.
Posted on October 7th, 2009 at 7:20 AM
fahdingding Says:
Suportahan ang SARILING ATIN! hahaha!
Posted on October 7th, 2009 at 8:12 AM
Rea Says:
bungga gyud ni ha. di jud papildi ang gensan. weee. im an avid fan of PBB since season 1. sadly, wala nakoy tv karon diri so di nako kafollow. plus graveyard shift pajud ko. wahhhh. balitaan nyo nalang ako. hehehe
.-= Rea´s last blog ..Wannabe! =-.
Posted on October 7th, 2009 at 8:33 AM
jinky Says:
I hope she’ll do good sa loob. . . mukhang ok naman rapport niya with other housemates. . . another feather in the cap of the generals naman ito, if ever. . .
.-= jinky´s last blog ..Feasting at PiYESta KTV & Resto Bar =-.
Posted on October 7th, 2009 at 9:11 AM
jinky Says:
another thing, at least in melissa’s case, proven na ngayon na hindi moro moro lang ang PBB auditions. . .
.-= jinky´s last blog ..Feasting at PiYESta KTV & Resto Bar =-.
Posted on October 7th, 2009 at 9:13 AM
MSUan Says:
Nagkaka “melissa syndrome” na ang buong MSU Dormitory, hehehe..
ur the best melai. D “Helen of Socsksargen”, d face that sinks a thousand ships, hahaha. We’ll support u all the way. Ubosan ng load na ito. keep it up!
Posted on October 7th, 2009 at 3:19 PM
MSUan Says:
To all Generals:
Lets show our ALL OUT SUPPORT to our kababayan. Sya po ang nawawalang anak ni Pokwang at ang long lost apo ni Aling Dionisia, hahaha, just kidding. Go melissa!!! Show them what u’ve got… Pang “BIG WINNER” material ka talaga, no doubt. Ur a Gem, a real one.
Posted on October 7th, 2009 at 4:22 PM
elmerceq Says:
a big reason for us to rejoice. i’m from calumpang and i know that melissa graduated from gsc high school a few years back. she was kengkay na talaga noon pa. one time nagkasabay kami sa yellow multi-cab papuntang kcc. grabe talagang kengkay yan!
.-= elmerceq´s last blog ..Venue of examination of GSC Junior Officials =-.
Posted on October 7th, 2009 at 4:57 PM
nice A Says:
so di na pala solo ni mommy dionisia ang throne ng comedienne general nito! we OFWs love reading all the pacman-mommy dionisia jokes that circulate through emails!
.-= nice A´s last blog ..What can every individual do to prevent climate change and flood? =-.
Posted on October 7th, 2009 at 5:20 PM
harlem jude ferolino Says:
wohoo!!! hahaha…grabe, galing nya sa pbb house, wise maxado.. kahit ganun ka kengkay, marunong dumiskarte!haha, sa cityhigh ako nagskul where she graduated mga ilang years lang, and hindi ko talaga xa maalala, hindi kasi ako nakaka-attend maxado sa mga events hosted by our SSG noon eh, “di laagan”,..sabi pa nila, iba daw mukha ni melissa sa personal tsaka sa tv,hehehe, basta ..
GO GO GO MELAY!!! (–,) galing mo!
we’ll support you!!!
.-= harlem jude ferolino´s last blog ..harlem jude ferolino added a video =-.
Posted on October 7th, 2009 at 8:20 PM
mjforones Says:
kasi nga “
Posted on October 7th, 2009 at 9:39 PM
arami Says:
PBB is so boring and so eeww! need i say more?
one thing good though about it is that its commercial free, tuloy tuloy ang show without any interruption dahil walang commercial load …in short no multinational companys putting in money on the show…kaya you guys watch na kayo and then mag text kayo ng magtxt at ubusin nyo load nyo ha, wawa naman ang bahay ni kuya anu pakain nya sa mga tenant dun so with your text load tatakbo to ng entire run nya…so please magtext kayo lahat okay? hahaha
Posted on October 8th, 2009 at 9:26 AM
Atlantis_Dubai Says:
For ARAMI
for sure your not from Gensan I also read your comment about Robinsson & I believe you feel jealous of what gensan is now….Taga bundok ka ba or nasa itaas ka ba ng tboli or remote areas. Mamatay ka sa inggit dahil umpisa pa lang to. Bakit hindi ka masaya gusto mo bilhin ng gensan ang lugar mo para lumago din…..
Posted on October 8th, 2009 at 3:53 PM
tony jr Says:
please, more info about Inday Kengkay. I love the way she sells herself on pbb
Posted on October 8th, 2009 at 4:40 PM
tony jr Says:
I’m looking info about melissa cantiveros. I found her interesting when I saw her in pbb. I saw in your site news about her and I hope you will feature more news about this very funny girl. Please research more about her family, her hobbies, lifestyles, etc. Ty
Posted on October 8th, 2009 at 4:44 PM
Moonbeam Says:
hahha.classmate ko na c ate melissa! magsakit gid na inyong tiyan cgeg ktawa!lol.
infaireness,wala xa ngbago pgabot niya sa sulod,mura lng gyapon cyag naa sa klasrum! i got more info bout her!;)
Posted on October 8th, 2009 at 5:09 PM
dimple Says:
i am so loving melissa…
.-= dimple´s last blog ..2nd APOPONG URBAN RACE =-.
Posted on October 8th, 2009 at 5:34 PM
arami Says:
for Atlantis_Dubai
you are so funny and so eewww!! jealous? inggit? thats never on my vocabulary honey! of what? hahaha…
again, may i reinforce this..you are so funny you made my day…and oh i am from gensan dear!
Posted on October 8th, 2009 at 10:38 PM
Atlantis_Dubai Says:
For Arami
which part of gensan upper labay or batomelong? maybe squater area, u need energy? why dont u leave this city and go to the jungle & live with the lions….funny hope this comments made u laugh for the whole day. In every laugh u feel is also the way putting u down……
Posted on October 9th, 2009 at 5:18 PM
BrAvO SiX Says:
@atlantis_dubai: your username is a nice place in Dubai…doon ka ba nagwo-work?
@ arami: alaskador ka din… hahahahahaha!
anyway, have fun sa batuhan nyo ng mga messages…i’ll just keep on reading your comments
Posted on October 10th, 2009 at 6:48 PM
BrAvO SiX Says:
@ atlantis _dubai: ang mahal ng entrance fee ng Aquaventure nyo at Dolphin Bay…pero it’s worth so much fun…wala discount para sa mga generals? hehehehhe!
Posted on October 10th, 2009 at 6:54 PM
orman Says:
suportahan ko na lang talaga si kenkay mel… hope she wins everyone’s heart too!
Posted on October 11th, 2009 at 2:22 PM
sally Says:
ok lang xa… a typical gensan beauty jud..jijiji
go go go!!! we’LL support u all d way!!!!
Posted on October 12th, 2009 at 2:54 PM
sally Says:
go kulot!!!jaja
Posted on October 12th, 2009 at 3:14 PM
Nate Marx Says:
ngayon ko lang nalaman na may sumali pala na magician sa audition dito nun…hehehe.. Lets support inday kengkay…
Posted on October 13th, 2009 at 12:23 AM
orman Says:
@sally — natawa naman ako sa line mong “a typical gensan beauty”
you’re so cruel…. hahahahaha!
.-= orman´s last blog ..SoCSKSarGen Bloggers Grand Eye Ball Party =-.
Posted on October 13th, 2009 at 5:35 AM
carmz Says:
………nakkalerke tlga messges nyo.heheheheh………khit sa tv q lang nkikita c melai.aba she mkes my day cmplete jud…tnx huh…..ur so funny tlga i like the way you….speak tgalog mura gyud kag aq day.heheheheh.au2 nlang dnha.hope kaw ang m daog.m hilak gyud kog dugo.bsta.mg succes kaw.mwaaaaah………..ingatzzzzzzzzzz………
Posted on October 18th, 2009 at 11:22 PM
carmz Says:
””””’haizzzzt i feeel sooo sleeepy n tlaga.class p gyud nmo 2morow……hai.ms. kenkay.auha bya day huh…i like ur hair lging mhangin sa lbas..hahahahahaha……joke…………..
Posted on October 18th, 2009 at 11:25 PM
alfame2001 Says:
Barkada ko yan,,yan tlaga ang pokwang sa barkada namin,,hanggang ngayon alang pagbabago,,kasi sabi nya bgo pumasok sa PBB House kahit matanggal xa agad,,bsta mkapasok lng xa sa PBB house,,yan lng ang pinapangarap nya,at hanggang ngayon nasa luob parin..Pang BIG WINNER tlaga barkada namin,sana nga xa na ang ma Big Winner para proud naman ang mnga tga Generals….Love you my bestfriend..PREBUGAL CLUB 4-EVER>>>>>PIKIWICURLKAB…HAHAHAHAHAHAH…LOVE YOU>>>
Posted on October 21st, 2009 at 7:10 PM
alfame2001 Says:
Sana Suportahan natin ang taga gensan …para manalo..boto palagi kayo,,,..
Posted on October 21st, 2009 at 7:14 PM
rsl Says:
for arami:
sour graping!!!! i bet isa ka sa mga talunan sa PPB audition dito sa gensan, making it
very hard for you to enjoy PBB. unsolicited advice lng po, y u dont just be happy for other’s fortune. otherwise, keep ur mouth shut. ok? pathetic.
Posted on November 11th, 2009 at 9:16 AM
Chicago Interpreter Says:
Bisi po ako plagi sa trabaho pero dahil kay Melay at Jason ay humihinto ako sa pagtatype ko sa computer para lamang makapanood ng PBB at mapatawa naman ako ng mga kakulitan nila Melay at Jason. Sana sila ang manalo.
Posted on November 28th, 2009 at 12:30 AM
gloria mae forster Says:
.,.hAAaiiiiEE,,Ano bA ang friendstEr AccOunt mO??di ko tAlaga makita…pwede hingi!!I;m one of ur fan!!
Posted on December 18th, 2009 at 7:00 PM
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anna Says:
hi. fan din ako ni melai at jayson. sana kasali sila s big 4
Posted on January 24th, 2010 at 2:05 PM
abigailskie Says:
hi fan din ako ng malason sana makasali sila sa big 4
Posted on January 30th, 2010 at 5:06 PM
abigailskie Says:
kimerald sana pumasok uli kayo sa house ni kuya
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remelyn Says:
sana melai makita ko na kayo ni jason kasi idol na idol ko kayo sana may palabas kayo ni jason sa primetime
Posted on February 17th, 2010 at 5:22 PM
Danzkie Says:
waaaaaa !! ang ganda ng report ni melai !!
haha nakakatawa tlgah si melai ..!!
waa !!
Posted on February 21st, 2010 at 7:01 PM
clarissa Says:
hi,,,, ang cute tlga ni melason,,…. we love yaaahhhhhh,,,
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