Brazilian-Japanese model and "Pinoy Big Brother" winner Daniel Matsunaga will become a permanent resident of the Philippines in December.
Matsunaga shared the news in the episode of "Kris TV" aired on Monday, saying he is petitioning next to become a naturalized Filipino.
In an earlier interview, Matsunaga said his family has decided to move to the country after he was named the "Big Winner" of the hit ABS-CBN reality show.
"I'm planning to bring my whole family here. I want to stay here for the rest of my life," said Matsunaga, who has been staying in the Philippines for five years. "I'm just waiting for my father to retire from his job. He said maybe after two years."
Matsunaga's Japanese father is still based in Brazil for work. His sister, model Vanessa, and Brazilian mother recently flew in to the Philippines to stay with the upcoming actor.
Despite not being a Filipino citizen yet on paper, Matsunaga said he considers himself a "true Filipino," having identified with the culture in the country.
"We can't choose where we are born, but we choose where we belong. I've been living here for five years. I'm a Filipino," he said in an interview last month.
Matsunaga added: "If it's needed for me to have a drop of Filipino blood, I am willing to get it from Makati Med! My heart really belongs here."
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