Reuben Gonzaga PBB footage

The comedian from Davao garnered 506,402 text votes or 32.17%, making him PBB Celebrity Edition Season 2’s Big Winner, followed by beauty queen Riza Santos (430,135 text votes or 27.33%) on second place, car racer Gaby dela Merced (406,892 text votes or 25.5%) on third place, and finally by model Will Devaughn (230,509 text votes or 14.65%) on fourth.

This makes Ruben Gonzaga the first male winner of the Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) reality show. All winners thus far have been women: Nene Tamayo (Season 1), Keanna Reeves (Celebrity Edition Season 1), Kim Chiu (Teen Edition), and Beatriz Saw (Season 2).

For a detailed coverage and more photos check out this article from the official website.

Ruben Gonzaga is of pure heart and I was personally banking him to win. I am very happy that he did, although Riza, Gaby, and Will are all winners to me. Congratulations Ruben, Riza, Gaby, and Will!

Update: now with videos!

Riza Santos and Ruben Gonzaga’s winning moment:

Ruben Gonzaga’s next-day interview on The Buzz:

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