Bianca de Vera reveals unique living setup with separated parents

Bianca: “We live under one roof, pero my parents are no longer together.”

Bianca de Vera on living together with her separated parents: “We have four floors. My dad is on the second floor, ako po sa third, and si Mommy sa fourth. Sandwich po kami. We live under one roof, pero my parents are no longer together.”
PHOTO/S: Screengrab ABS-CBN News on YouTube

Kapamilya actress Bianca de Vera, 23, may have been born into an affluent family, but her life hasn’t always been easy.

In her sit-down interview with broadcast journalist Bernadette Sembrano for Tao Po last August 23, 2025, the former Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition housemate bravely opened up about growing up in an unconventional family setup.

Photo/s: Screengrab ABS-CBN News on YouTube

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Bianca revealed that although her family lives under one roof, her parents have long been separated.

“We have four floors. My dad is on the second floor, ako po sa third, and si Mommy sa fourth. Sandwich po kami.

“We live under one roof, pero my parents are no longer together,” she said.

The Kapamilya actress admitted that such a family dynamic was difficult and painful for her as a child.

“Growing up, it was really painful for me because my mindset back then was that hopefully the pain would just be a setback.”

“But I feel like I see that kind of dynamic every day, so I get hurt every day.”

Bianca fOUND comfort in her pet dog

Amid the struggles at home, Bianca found solace in her pet dog, Peach, whom she considered her safe space long before entering the PBB house.

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“Because with dogs, I feel like they’re the ones who really see us at our most vulnerable states—during our lowest, behind closed doors.”

“Kumbaga [si Peach] was really my safe space before PBB.”

Sadly, Peach passed away while Bianca was inside the PBB house.

At that time, Big Brother allowed her to temporarily step out to say her final goodbye.

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That emotional moment also gave her something she had longed for—a rare reunion with her parents.

Bianca’s mom and dad hug her tightly as she says goodbye to Peach. 
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Bianca said: “I am grateful to Kuya because he allowed me to leave the house to see her for one last time.

“And nung time na yon, nakita ko rin po yung parents ko together in one room, hugging, all three of us hugging for the first time in many, many years.

“So ayun, thankful rin ako kay Peach because in a way that was the moment I had been longing for, for a very, very long time.”

Bianca still in the process of healing

Asked if she has fully moved on from the loss, Bianca admitted she’s still in the process of healing.

The actress said: “I wouldn’t say I’m completely okay, especially since I’m back home.

“Then of course, I can now see the corners of my room in which she used to fill in.”

She added: “There will be times na madadapa ka, masasugatan ka, pero talagang you have to get back up and heal again and again and again.

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“I mean, that’s life, as hard as it sounds.”

PBB and her newfound family

Bianca, on the other hand, also credited her PBB journey and her co-housemates for helping her heal and rediscover happiness.

“I wasn’t acting. I was really Bianca.

“And then as time went on, I started gaining weight, I looked happier, and until I came out, I was really happy.

“Now, I just want my world to slow down. I think it’s the growth from  PBB .”

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Being an only child, Bianca said she felt blessed to have found siblings in her 19 PBB co-housemates.

“As an only child, it is so heartwarming to find 19 other siblings. When we come out, the love we have for each other is truly unconditional.”

Meanwhile, at the end of the interview, Bianca admitted that she’s slowly learning to accept their unconventional family setup.

She also left a heartfelt message for those who might be going through the same family struggles.

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Her message: “Take it slow. Don’t compare your pacing to others who you feel are faster.

“Because we all have a different pacing in life. You’ll get there. Be patient with yourself.”