Who Is Ethan Benares? 8 Things to Know About the ‘Sporty’ Housemate in ‘PBB: Collab 3.0’

Still deciding on your Pinoy Big Brother: Collab 3.0 favorite?

One housemate who has been making waves on social media since entering the iconic Bahay ni Kuya is none other than Ethan Benares, fondly known as the “Ang Sporty Palangga ng Bacolod.”

The young Sparkle star is winning viewers over with his relatable personality, calm demeanor, and unmistakable green-flag energy. These qualities have also become highlights of his growing career beyond the PBB house.

From his TikTok videos and favorite music artists to the beginnings of his showbiz journey, here are some things to know about Ethan Benares that might just make him your next favorite housemate in this edition of Pinoy Big Brother: Collab 3.0.

Born and raised in Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Ethan Benares celebrates his birthday every May 2. Born in 2006, the young Sparkle star is now 20 years old.

Even before entering the Pinoy Big Brother house and gaining wider recognition through the reality show, Ethan had already been active on social media.

He regularly shares glimpses of his life and interests through his Instagram and TikTok accounts, @ethan.benares and @breiben10, respectively.

One of the things that fans find endearing about Ethan Benares is his dedication to his studies.

The young housemate is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of St. La Salle.

Ethan Benares is still at the beginning of his showbiz journey, having only entered the industry in July this year as one of the Top 20 finalists of Sparkle’s Campus Cutie Season 2.

The talent search brings together attractive and charismatic students from high schools, colleges, and universities, giving them the opportunity to develop their skills and become part of the next generation of Kapuso stars, including future leading men and leading ladies.

Interestingly, despite taking up Psychology, Ethan Benares revealed during Sparkle Campus Cutie that his favorite subject is actually Math. 

He shared that he finds the subject therapeutic, explaining, “Once you start understanding the formulas, you start solving them easily. And that is why I love Math.”

Since the beginning of his showbiz journey, Ethan Benares has been open about his love for outdoor adventures and activities.

Aside from camping, the young star enjoys just about any activity that involves being in the water, including fishing, boating, and jet skiing. As he puts it, “Basta dagat, G ako.”

His fondness for the outdoors is also reflected in his Instagram feed, where he shares glimpses of his adventures, including late-night swimming sessions.

Alongside his love for outdoor adventures and water activities, Ethan Benares also makes it a point to stay active and maintain his fitness through regular gym sessions.

In one of his “day in my life” vlogs, the young housemate gave viewers a glimpse of his workout routine through a dedicated “gym time” video, where he shared that he focuses on training his chest and back.

Known as the “Sporty Palangga ng Bacolod,” Ethan Benares is just as passionate about basketball as he is about water sports and outdoor adventures. The young housemate also played basketball for his alma mater, as seen in photos shared on his social media accounts.

He further showcased his athletic side during his stint in Sparkle’s Campus Cutie Season 2, where he also took part in a basketball event.

In one of his memorable moments inside the PBB house, Ethan Benares was caught singing along with fellow housemate Gehlee Dangca to “Bags” by American singer-songwriter Clairo. He was also spotted humming “honeybee,” one of Olivia Rodrigo’s latest releases.

Interestingly, singing or even humming songs for an extended period is restricted inside the Pinoy Big Brother house due to copyright and music licensing rules.

Still, Ethan couldn’t help but let his love for music show, making these moments all the more relatable to viewers who also find themselves randomly breaking into song whenever their favorite tracks come on.

Lead photos from @ethan.benares