Bruce, a 25-year old guy from Cainta, used to play for the University of the Philippines and the Philippine Basketball League.

As a child, Bruce Angelo Quebral was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. He had everything that any boy of his age can only dream of. Bruce went to an exclusive school, rode an expensive car, had a personal driver, a uniformed nanny, and other five maids. He was living a luxurious life, until a tragedy struck their family and turned things around.

Bruce’s father was diagnosed with cancer. His old man was brought in and out of the hospital for treatment. The expensive hospital bills took a major strike on their finances and drove the whole family to debt. But all the family’s effort ended up futile as his father succumbed to the disease not long after.

His family faced with money problems, Bruce took on his father’s role of provider. He and his family had to let go of the wealthy lifestyle that they have gotten themselves used to. Bruce admits to forcing himself to mature immediately so he can support his family.

Bruce also had to give up his dream. After playing basketball for the UP Fighting Maroons, Bruce thought he was on his way to becoming a professional basketball player when we got the chance to play for the Granny Goose team in the PBL. Unfortunately, the game was over before it even fully began as Bruce’s PBL career was cut short by a serious injury.

Unable to go back to the court, Bruce decided to work as a model to make a living. Being the eldest child, Bruce supported his brother and sister and paid for the medical expenses of his ailing mother.

This time in PBB, Bruce was given the opportunity to revive his passion for basketball. To mark his debut in the House, Bruce was tasked by Big Brother to officiate the basketball league involving the other housemates. Big Brother was confident that Bruce will be able to accomplish this task given the new housemate’s basketball expertise.

from www.pinoybigbrother.com

Additional Info: Bruce Quebral was a La Salle Greenhills graduate and has been part of the Maroons team in the UAAP when he was still a student of University of the Philippines. He represented the Philippines in Manhunt International in 2002. He worked as a part-time model and has appeared in a Revicon commercial before.