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Big Brother, one of the longest-running reality shows, is currently showing on CBS. Since premiering on July 17, 2024, various contestants have participated in the 26th edition of the show. These 16 contestants have been reduced to 11 houseguests.
Rubina Ann Bernabe is one of the remaining contestants of Big Brother season 26. Born on February 4, 1989, in Los Angeles, California, she is of Filipino descent and an American citizen. Her drive to represent her descent and unique personality inspired her to be in Big Brother season 26. She dropped out of college and experienced various job sectors, which she claims to be a crucial element that would help her in the show.
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Rubina is known for her roller-skating content on Instagram and TikTok, earning thousands of followers. On her Instagram, she announced that she would bring a fun and bubbly energy to this season.
A sneak peek into Big Brother season 26 contestant Rubina's Instagram
35-year-old Rubina Bernabe has established herself as an Instagram and Tik-Tok influencer with 113K Instagram followers. She introduces herself as fun-sized, having "big sis" energy, and a friendly neighborhood Filipina in her Instagram Bio.
Rubina has worked as a bartender in LA, Las Vegas, and Texas. As the pandemic hit, she returned to roller skating, garnering attention on social media. She paints herself as bubbly and joyous, and per her influencing career, she does many brand deals to further her Instagram career.
Rubina's Instagram Feed showcases a variety of fitness videos and lifestyle content, reflecting her burgeoning career as a lifestyle content creator on Instagram with the handle @withrubina.
Rubina on entering Big Brother season 26
Entering the show, Rubina stated in the pre-season interview that she is here to represent Filipinos and believes everyone needs a Filipino in their lives. From previous seasons she has seen, Rubina believes she belongs to this show and that the things she has been through have prepared her for the show. She stated that her wish to win was more than any obstacle in the house.
During the interview, she revealed her game plan for season 26, explaining that she aims to exude a nurturing "big sis energy" throughout the show. She emphasized her intention to rely on a robust social strategy, strike a balance between competitiveness and subtlety to avoid becoming a target and trust in the timing of her gameplay.
She made it her mission to make a lasting impression on the show by staying true to herself. She confidently expressed that there is no one else like her in the world and firmly believed she was destined to leave a significant mark.
Big Brother season 26 is currently airing on Sundays at 9 pm ET. The show airs on CBS on Wednesday and Thursday at 8 pm ET.
