For Reich Alim, visibility has taken on a different meaning. While stepping into a new chapter of her career has brought greater recognition, what matters most is knowing that people are beginning to see her for her work, not just her appearance. “I just want them to know me as me,” she says, choosing authenticity over carefully crafted personas.
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Her time inside the Pinoy Big Brother house became a turning point. Living without phones, she discovered the joy of genuine conversations and meaningful friendships. “It was so freeing,” she recalls. “You have to talk to people, or else you’ll be bored.” Those connections have endured long after her time in the house ended.
As more people discover who she is, sharing herself as she is and allowing audiences to connect with the real person behind the screen is what she is choosing to do.
Off camera, she fiercely protects the part of herself that refuses to grow up. Whether through books, plush toys, or art, nurturing her inner child keeps her grounded amid an ever-changing industry.
Looking ahead, Alim dreams of becoming a scream queen in horror films. Yet beyond any future role, she hopes people remember her for perseverance. “I want them to remember me as someone who’s trying every time,” she says.
Photographed by PAOLO PINEDA. Creative Direction by PATRICK TY. Art Direction by CLARE MAGNO. Multimedia Artist TROY NONATO. Styled by KRISSIE TERUEL. Produced by THESSMAR LECTURA. Beauty Direction by AGOO AZCUNA-BENGZON assisted by MARA GO. Hair by KIM-ANDRE C. PIEDAD. Makeup by NADYNNE ESGUERRA assisted by ZYRELL LAMADRID. Photography Assistant JULES DIOQUINO, JERUEL TAGLE, and CESAR SALVE. Special thanks to THESS GUBI of STAR MAGIC
Frequently Asked Questions
Reich Alim is an actress and personality featured in MEGA’s Faces to Watch 2026 list, known for her time on Pinoy Big Brother and her focus on authenticity as her career grows.
Reich Alim says her time inside the Pinoy Big Brother house, without access to phones, taught her to value genuine conversations and form meaningful friendships that have lasted beyond the show.
Reich Alim says she dreams of becoming a scream queen in horror films as her career progresses.
Reich Alim says she protects her inner child through books, plush toys, and art, which helps her stay grounded amid the constantly changing entertainment industry.
Beyond any specific role, Reich Alim hopes to be remembered as someone who perseveres and keeps trying, rather than solely for her appearance or a single project.
