Actress Gabbi Garcia has established herself as a multi-faceted artist in showbiz. She’s able to act, sing, and connect with audiences in ways that extend beyond the screen.
This year, she’s adding another title to her name. The 26-year-old has been named as a new host for the hit reality TV series Pinoy Big Brother (PBB).
But before she could take on this new role, Garcia had to focus on a different kind of challenge—her health.
In an interview with the press, the young star revealed that her health took a dive in 2024.
“Last year, I started having problems with my hormones. I had hormonal imbalances,” she said.
The diagnosis was a wake-up call for Gabbi, leading her to reassess her lifestyle.
“I really needed to work out, and I had to monitor what I ate. I had to take supplements. I had to watch my diet also,” she shared.
This renewed outlook on health stuck with Gabbi and became non-negotiable. After all, in an industry with long hours and unpredictable schedules, staying healthy meant keeping up.
“In the line of job, you always need to be healthy. Because the schedule is also very hectic. So for me, it’s not just about being sexy or losing weight. It’s really about being healthy. You need to be healthy,” she emphasized.
This strengthened commitment to a healthier lifestyle didn’t go unnoticed as Gabbi was recently launched as the newest endorser for Habit, a line of health supplements from Watsons Philippines.
“I started investing in my health last year, and the introduction of the Habit Health Supplement is a really perfect timing because it’s also a way for me not just to advocate my healthy lifestyle to my family but also to everybody, my followers, my fans, so that they can also be encouraged to live a healthy lifestyle,” she said.
Now, Garcia is channeling that same discipline into her latest project.
Taking on a hosting role for PBB Celebrity Collab Edition comes with a different kind of pressure, but instead of being intimidated, she is eager to learn.
“I’m super excited. I’ve worked with Robi [Domingo] several times in different hosting gigs. Ate Bianca [Gonzalez], I know her also. And I’m very much open to learning and taking notes from them. But also, I’m doing my research also,” she said.
Garcia is fully aware of the challenge ahead, but rather than going in blindly, she has sought guidance from some of the best in the industry.
“Tito Boy actually called me last night congratulating me. And let me know that we have to work on something once I get the materials from PBB. So we can start reviewing, we can start assessing where I am,” she said, referring to veteran talk show host Boy Abunda.
While the expectations are high, Garcia isn’t letting nerves get in the way.
“Actually, no. It’s really normal. I’m super excited,” she said when asked whether she was feeling any pressure.
