Three days after Pinoy Big Brother Gen 11 will celebrate its second anniversary, ex-housemate Jarren Garcia opens a new chapter in his music journey with the upcoming release of LUVBOMB, a seven-track R&B and soul extended play album, on July 23, 2026.
The Charming Crooner of London in PBB Gen 11 turned singer, and Myx VJ blends smooth melodies with heartfelt storytelling in the upcoming EP that navigates the excitement, uncertainty, and heartbreak that come with falling in love.
The tracks in the upcoming EP are Tatapatin, APK (Ang Pahinga Ko), Pinili Kita Pero, the Taglish and English versions of Runaway, and two of the recently released songs, Gotchu and Pinaka Pretty, both of which released its respective music and visualizer videos in May and June 2026, with the Gotchu music video featured Gen 11 alums Dylan Yturralde, Jasmine Dudley-Scales, Binsoy Namoca, and Rain Celmar, as well as Niana Guerrero, Perlas, Devante, and Pauleen.
Before Jarren became a housemate in PBB Gen 11 (which was revealed on July 19, 2024, during the Star Hunt Audition Show), he first showcased his talent as a contestant on The Voice Kids UK Season 4 (ITV, 2020) when he was 13 years old, and became part of the top 36 artists under coach Danny Jones.
Post PBB Gen 11, he officially debuted as a recording artist in 2025 with his self-titled debut album, which has since garnered over 2.5 million streams and featured its tracks Make It Make Sense and Gimme, Gimme, Gimme.
The self-titled album was later headlined by him at a sold-out album launch and fan meet held at the SM North EDSA Skydome, further cementing his growing fanbase. He also continues to showcase his artistry through regular performances on ASAP XP, including its live performances at the Araneta Coliseum and Victorias City Coliseum.
The singer-songwriter, alongside fellow ex-housemate Kolette Madelo, will also appear as the featured vocalist in the upcoming theatrical play taking place at the PETA Theater, titled The Art of Breaking Up, with tickets now available for purchase via Ticketworld, as of July 15, 2026.
Based on the late George de Jesus III’s play Kung Paano Maghiwalay, the premise of the musical play traces the tender, messy, and at times funny unraveling of love. Through fleeting moments and intertwined lives, it follows couples as they fall apart, cling on, and slowly learn to let go, revealing the complexity of human connection in all its warmth, confusion, and heartbreak.
Also joining in the musical play were Dingdong Bahan (also a Gen 11 co-alum), Brent Manalo, Bibeth Orteza, Yen Santos, Jel Tarun, Analain Salvador, Ruby Ruiz, Yesh Burce, AJ Sison, Anna Luna, Jude Hinumdum, Meann Espinosa, JC Alcantara, Teroy Guzman, Jake Cuenca, Nikki Valdez, Carlitos Siguion-Reyna, and Janella Salvador.
The play is scheduled to run from November 6, 2026, to December 6, 2026, taking place at the PETA Theater Center, situated in Quezon City, Metro Manila.
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