PBB housemate Esnyr emotional as he bares family drama, estrangement from dad (2025)

Esnyr. Image: Screengrab from YouTube/Pinoy Big Brother

Content creator Esnyr John Ranollo, popular known as Esnyr, could not help but burst into tears as he opened up about his emotional struggles involving his seemingly overwhelming responsibilities at home, including paying off huge family’s debts and his strained relationship with his father.

Esnyr is among the first 15 housemates allowed to enter the “Bahay ni Kuya” (Big Brother’s House) vying to win the cash prize of P2 million at the end of this year’s edition of“Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab”

As soon as this edition started, Esnyr already showed his determination to stay inside the Big Brother house, even as he was struggling emotionally. His storytelling of their family’s drama earned the sympathy of viewers as it unfolded on national television.

Esnyr got candid during the April 1 episode,recalling a time when his father called him up from the province asking him to pay off his debts or else he would go to jail.

“Since medyo malaki ‘yong binayaran ko para lang hindi makulong ang father ko, kumayod ako. Tinanggap ko lahat ng brands. Everyday gumagawa ako ng script, mag-eedit ako, magsho-shoot ako,” he shared.

(Since I paid a pretty big amount just to keep my father out of jail, I work really hard. I accepted all the brands. Every day I write scripts, I edit, I shoot.)

Despite his efforts, the 23-year-old social media personality said his father even accused him of prioritizing personal enjoyment over helping with the family’s financial struggles.

“Sobrang busy ko that time na nagme-message sila papa sa akin, monthly sila nagme-message, ‘Saan na ‘yong pera’. Tapos hindi ako nakapag-reply, doon ko unang natanggap ‘yong unang message ng papa ko sa akin na ‘Grabe ka magpasarap sa buhay mo d’yan. Kaya mo makita ‘yong parents mo na naghirap. Pero sige lang, gusto kong malaman mo na mabubuhay kami kahit wala ka,’” he narrated in tears.

(I was so busy at that time that my dad was messaging me, they were messaging me monthly, ‘Where’s the money?’ When I couldn’t reply, I first received my dad’s message to me saying, ‘You’re enjoying your life extravagantly. You can see your parents suffering. But it’s okay, I want you to know that we can live without you.’)

Esnyr underscored that he’s afraid of calling himself a breadwinner despite being the one who provides for his family as much as he can.

“Sobrang sakit kasi ginawa ko ‘to para sa kanila. Hindi ako humihingi ng mga bagay sa kanila, ako ‘yong bigay nang bigay. Natatakot nga kong tawagin sarili ko na breadwinner kasi sinabi sa akin ni papa na ‘Huwag mo naman i-take credit lahat kasi nagwo-work ka,’” he said.

(It hurts so much because I did this for them. I don’t ask for things from them, I’m the one who gives them. I’m afraid to call myself a breadwinner because my father told me, ‘Don’t take all the credit just because you’re working.’)

“Gets ko naman ‘yon kaya hindi ko tinatawag sarili ko na breadwinner. Every month, nagme-message siya sa akin na ‘Hello, John, Kumusta.’ Tapos magre-reply ako. After no’n always na nanghihingi. Never ako na-chat na kumusta, na kumusta lang,’” continued the content creator.

(I get that, so I don’t call myself a breadwinner. Every month, he messages me, ‘Hello, John, how are you?’ Then I reply. After that, he always asks for money. They never chatted to say hello, just to say hello.)

The vlogger shared that never in his life had he experienced saying I love you to his father and having his father say it back to him, or even the words that he’s proud of his son.

Esnyr extended a message to his father as he emphasized that their estranged relationship is something that has been bugging him for a long time now.

“Pa, sobrang mahal kita, Pa. I’m doing everything for you. Kahit wala man itong PBB o meron, gusto ko lang na magiging okay kami ng papa ko kasi parang buong buhay ko na ito binibitbit,” he expressed.

(Pa, I love you so much, Pa. I’m doing everything for you. Whether it’s PBB or not, I just want my dad and I to be okay because it feels like I’ve been carrying this my whole life.)

Prior to his appearance on “PBB,” Esnyr rose to fame for his viral content on TikTok, where he does relatable videos on the experience of high school students and the like. He made his acting debut in the 2021 film “Love Is Color Blind,” top-billed by Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano.

Esnyr also starred in the award-winning movie “Balota,” topbilled by Marian Rivera. He is currently a talent of Star Cinema.