Ralph de Leon, the charismatic second placer of Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition, has undeniably captured the hearts of many netizens with his irresistible charm and lovable personality. But what does the rising star think about the online “fantasies” swirling around him?

During the Star Magic Spotlight press conference on Monday, July 14, the 24-year-old actor candidly shared his thoughts on the matter. “Actually, I saw the edits, the posts about my body and the bodies of the other housemates. And I think we all can take it with a grain of salt,” he remarked, adding a crucial caveat: “Of course, there are boundaries to everything.”

De Leon emphasized the importance of respect. “As long as it’s done with respect, of course, I appreciate it also,” he stated, acknowledging the support while setting clear expectations.

Beyond the online buzz, Ralph also revealed his readiness to explore new horizons in his acting career, including accepting mature roles in the future. “With regards to the project, if it’s a good project, if it’s something that I really want to do and it requires also for me to show some skin, then why not?” he confidently shared.

Now back in the outside world, Ralph is determined to hone his acting skills to become the “best version of himself on screen.” He acknowledged the hard work ahead: “Of course, it’s going to be a lot of work. I’m going to keep doing workshops, keep improving my craft. And I feel like, if ever I get a project, whether it’s a series or a movie, I really will prepare.”

For de Leon, it’s paramount to reciprocate the trust placed in him by others. “Whoever trusts me, I will make sure not to let them down. And I feel like I will do the same with anything else I do in my life whether it’s work or relationships,” he affirmed.

Reflecting on his PBB experience, the actor sees his victory on the reality show as a testament to “God’s perfect timing.” He shared how his faith grew stronger within the house: “The biggest lesson I learned was to trust in God’s perfect timing. I really grew closer to my faith here in the house because when I can’t run to anyone else with my problems or my thoughts, who else better to go to than Him?”

He further attributed his journey and success to divine timing. “The journey here was really intense, I was even evicted and then I came back and then I got into the Big 4, all of that I feel like it’s because of Him also. All of that is because of Him. In His timing, everything will truly fall into place,” he concluded.