Among all the housemates of PBB Collab 2.0, Lella Ford had one of the biggest celebrity influences behind her, given who her family is. But instead of coasting on her heritage, the 20-year-old rookie actress made it a point to define herself on her own terms, separate from the expectations of her background, during her stay in the famous house.
It was a mission that had a rough start as she was pushed outside her comfort zone, and, at one point, had the most violations among the housemates. But over time, she learned from her mistakes, adapted, and endeared herself to many by being herself. The ‘Blooming Bunso ng Tacloban’ had something to prove, and that’s what she did in how she redeemed herself by showing viewers who she is while discovering more of herself along the way.
It culminated in Lella being named the Kapamilya Big Winner of the season with 53.63% of the total Kapamilya votes. She not only succeeded in her goal in joining the show but also opened the doors for a potentially bright future ahead of her. Get to know more of this young rising star below.
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She’s an Aquarius
Lella Ford, whose real name is Carmella Ford, was born on February 8, 2006, making her an Aquarius. When she entered the show at 19, she was one of the older housemates and celebrated her 20th birthday inside the house. She’s originally from Tacloban, hence why it’s in her PBB moniker, but spent most of her childhood in Quezon City because of her family’s work.
She Comes From a Famous Family
It’s one thing to have a famous parent, but it’s another to have that and a famous brother who so happens to be one of the defining leading men of Philippine entertainment in the 2010s. That’s what Lella has, as she’s the daughter of Karla Estrada. The youngest of four siblings, Lella can count Daniel Padilla and Magui Ford as her older siblings. Understandably, Lella was exposed to the showbiz industry at an early age, occasionally visiting sets with her brother and even appearing in a commercial with her mom when she was just ten years old.
During her time on PBB, Lella admitted that the pressures of her family background and legacy, from her mother and brother’s fame to how her older sister Magui earned a degree abroad, affected how she saw herself. But it’s clear she’s now finding her own path in life.
She Recently Entered Showbiz
Less than a year after turning 18 years old, Lella followed in her family’s footsteps by officially entering the showbiz industry in 2025. She signed with Star Magic in July of that year as one of the management’s new artists. Just a few months later, in October, Lella would become a housemate on PBB’s 19th season. Given how she won the show, Lella’s having a pretty memorable start to her career. Lella has yet to make her proper acting debut, so it will be exciting to see what she does next as she carves her own path in showbiz.
She’s a Talented Volleyball Player
Outside of showbiz, Lella lives an active lifestyle, as evidenced by how she frequently posts about her outdoor trips and adventures on social media. She’s also into sports, particularly volleyball, a sport she’s been playing since she was a kid. It’s a skill she’s flexed multiple times, such as how she’s participated in the Star Magic All-Star Games, most recently as part of the Lady Spikers volleyball team at the 2025 Star Magic All-Star Games. She was even named as part of the Mythical Six during the competition.
She Holds a Special Distinction in Her Season of PBB
Lella can proudly look back on her time on the show. But aside from being named the Kapamilya Big Winner, Lella can also hold her head high knowing that throughout her entire stay in the house, she was the only housemate of the season to have never been nominated for eviction, proving how well-liked she was among her fellow housemates. Also, this isn’t the first time Lella has been inside the house, as she also entered it in 2015 to pick up her mom, who was a houseguest at the time. From guest to Big Winner, it’s a full-circle moment for the young personality.
Photos: LELLA FORD (via Instagram)
Frequently Asked Questions
Lella Ford is a Filipino actress and reality television star who gained widespread recognition as the Kapamilya Big Winner of Pinoy Big Brother Collab 2.0.
Lella Ford is the daughter of actress Karla Estrada and the youngest sibling of prominent Filipino leading man Daniel Padilla and digital personality Magui Ford.
Lella Ford officially entered the entertainment industry in July 2025 by signing an exclusive artist management contract with ABS-CBN’s talent agency, Star Magic.
Lella Ford holds the distinct milestone of being the only housemate during her entire season of Pinoy Big Brother to never receive a single eviction nomination.
Lella Ford is an accomplished volleyball player who competed with the Lady Spikers and secured a spot in the Mythical Six at the 2025 Star Magic All-Star Games.
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