Carmella Ford

About Carmella Ford

Carmella "Lella" Ford Tenorio is a Filipino actress, reality television personality, and competitive volleyball player. She gained wider public recognition as a housemate and Kapamilya Big Winner of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0 (2025–2026).​

Ford formally entered the entertainment industry under ABS-CBN’s Star Magic talent agency, signing on July 25, 2025, accompanied by her mother. She has expressed interest in developing a career in acting, with a preference for action-oriented roles, and has participated in intensive workshops in acting, dancing, and singing.

Prior to and alongside her formal launch, Ford competed in volleyball as a member of the Star Magic Lady Spikers. She was named to the Mythical Six at the 2025 Star Magic All-Star Games.
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In late 2025, Ford entered Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0 as a Star Magic housemate. She won the Big Jump Challenge (securing a place in the finale), was never nominated for eviction, and was named one of the season’s Big Winners (alongside Caprice Cayetano) at the February 28, 2026, finale. She received a ₱1 million grand prize. She has described the experience as a personal turning point that helped build her confidence and independence from her family’s established profile in show business. Post-show appearances have included guest spots on programs such as It’s Showtime and Magandang Buhay.

Ford is the daughter of actress and television host Karla Estrada and the younger sister of actor-singer Daniel Padilla.