Teen-ternational housemate James Reid defended himself against critics who believe he does not deserve to be the grand winner of "Big Brother Philippines : Teen Edition" because he is not a pure Filipino.
In an interview, the dashing dude from Australia, said he has proven his worth inside the country's most popular house, as did his fellow housemates.
"Yeah I went through a lot in the Pinoy Big Brother's house. The people who voted for me said I was deserving of the title and Big Brother helped me to believe that I'm deserving of the big title," Reid said.
Reid who hails from Sydney, Australia said he respects people's opinion especially that of the minority who are against him. "Everyone has his own opinion but give me a chance to prove myself and to show that I can be a true Filipino," he said.
Reid added he may not be a pure Filipino by blood, but stressed he is a Filipino at heart. "I have the morals, the values. I'm learning the culture, the language. I will be learning definitely," Reid said.
The 16-year-old grand winner bared he will be staying in the Philippines for maybe a year and a half to try showbiz.
Source : Yahoo News