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Who is Mika Salamanca? 5 fun facts about one half of 'PBB' Big Winner BreKa

Who is Mika Salamanca? 5 fun facts about one half of 'PBB' Big Winner BreKa

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Mika Salamanca and Brent Manalo, the duo famously dubbed BreKa, were crowned Big Winners of the first-ever 'Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition' on Saturday night.
But long before she charmed viewers inside the "PBB" house, Mika was already a well-known face online.
If you're only discovering her now, here are five things to know about the Controversial Ca-Babe-Len ng Pampanga.
She is a vlogger
Mika built her career on YouTube, where she shares day-in-the-life vlogs, makeup routines, unboxing hauls, and more with her 4.52 million subscribers.
She's also very active on Instagram and TikTok, where she's racked up over 13 million combined followers.
She does song covers
Before she became a viral vlogger, Mika was already drawing attention for her sweet singing voice.
She did song covers of 'Binibini' by Zack Tabudlo and 'You Broke Me First' by Tate McRae, among others.
She likes making art
In her free time, Mika finds joy in creating art, which she often shares on her social media accounts.
Before entering the 'Pinoy Big Brother' house, she worked on an abstract piece at home.
She likes to travel
One scroll through Mika's feed and you'll see she's a certified travel girl. From café-hopping abroad to beach getaways, she documents her adventures in her signature aesthetic style.
She stars in Sang'gre
Mika's latest acting stint is in 'Sang'gre,' where she made her first appearance as Anaca, Mitena's majestic white owl who transforms into a humanoid version.
—Hermes Joy Tunac/KG, GMA Integrated News
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