Jeo Ong and Gehlee Dangca Bond Over Their Shared Passions in the ‘Pinoy Big Brother’ House

Let’s admit it: two housemates have been taking over our feeds in recent weeks since the premiere of Pinoy Big Brother: Collab 3.0—Jeo Ong and Gehlee Dangca.

While some viewers may be curious about the possibility of romance between the two, what has truly caught the attention of fans and casual viewers alike is the genuine friendship they have been building inside the PBB house.

Part of what makes their growing bond interesting is their contrasting backgrounds. Gehlee recently returned to the Philippines following her stint as a K-pop idol, while Jeo has spent most of his life in the country, often sharing glimpses of his everyday experiences with other members of the Ong family.

Just last night, the two housemates had one of their most talked-about interactions yet. Jeo and Gehlee spent nearly 10 minutes chatting about various random topics, and their conversation quickly caught the attention of viewers outside the house, making waves online.

Among the topics they discussed, one particular discovery stood out: their shared interest in playing musical instruments. As they exchanged stories about their musical interests and experiences, this common passion became one of the highlights of their conversation.

The conversation began with Gehlee admitting that she sometimes envies people with naturally high-pitched voices, as she considers her own voice to be on the lower register.

“Pero kaya mo ‘yung mga matataas, narinig ko naman e,” Jeo replied. Gehlee clarified that while hitting high notes is not necessarily her strongest suit, she still makes an effort to do so. The two then went on to talk about their fellow Kapamilya housemate Cianne, whom they both recognized for her notably high-pitched voice.

Jeo then shared a story about one of his relatives who has a beautiful singing voice and whose boyfriend is also musically inclined, playing the guitar.

“Gumagawa sila ng kanta. Ngayon, isipin mo ‘yung ‘I Give My All,’ nilalaro niya ‘yun. Tapos ‘yung boyfriend niyang nag-gi-gitara, kaya niyang sabayan ‘yung tone, nag-fi-finger style siya sa gitara, ang galing. Tapos sinasama namin minsan sila sa taping, tapos ako ‘yung nagbi-beatbox,” he revealed.

Aside from beatboxing, Jeo also shared that he knows how to play the drums and guitar. This prompted Gehlee to ask whether he could also play the piano, to which he simply answered, “No.”

Gehlee, meanwhile, revealed that the only musical instruments she knows how to play are the ukulele and guitar. However, she admitted that she has become a little rusty at playing the ukulele because she rarely gets the chance to practice.

“Wala akong naaalala. Like, parang pa minsan-minsan lang ako naga-ganun. Tapos nakakalimutan,” she added.

The conversation also touched on another instrument Gehlee owns: a violin gifted to her by a fan during her time as a member of UNIS. Despite receiving the thoughtful present, she honestly admitted that she has yet to learn how to play it.

Jeo then shared that he has an uncle who knows how to play the violin. Interestingly, he described him as someone whose playful personality would make you least expect him to be skilled at playing the instrument.

Their exchange eventually turned into laughter when Jeo began imitating an instrument’s sound, initially mistaking it for a saxophone. Gehlee was quick to correct him, asking, “Hindi ba trumpet ‘yun?”

The two continued sharing stories, including Jeo’s revelation that his father is a rapper and other anecdotes about their personal lives. Their nearly 10-minute conversation eventually came to an end when the livestream concluded.

Screenshots from iWant/PBB