Why Selin's victory on Big Brother would be a victory for Gen Z and all of society
2026-04-18 16:11:52
TiranaPost
Big Brother, today on its 120th day, will also announce the winner of this reality show.
In the finals there are 3 men: Miri, Mateo, Rogert and a girl, Selin.
While we are used to the finals or victories of men in Big Brother, this year the surprise was Selin, a professional dancer, Gen Z, only 23 years old.
Selin represents precisely this generation.
A generation that is not afraid to be direct. That does not hide emotion. That does not seek to appear perfect, but real. Throughout her journey, Selin did not build a character for the cameras, she was herself. With mistakes, with reflections, with ups and downs. She made mistakes and apologized. She was emotionally involved, as in the love story with Dj Gimbo, from Kosovo, and showed respect, despite the pressure and distrust of the residents in her feelings.
This is Gen Z: imperfect, but authentic.
In a game where those who know how to manipulate their image best often win, Selin chose not to be filtered. This is precisely what made her stronger.
Her authenticity, argumentative strength, being combative and yet gentle-hearted is no coincidence.
Raised by grandparents, as she herself has confessed throughout her journey, Selin carries an interesting combination: the energy of a new generation and a foundation of valuable, ingrained values. This explains why, even in the most difficult moments, she did not break or lose her balance.
And there have been many difficult moments.
Selin has faced moral denigration, bullying and constant pressure in a closed environment with 39 residents and under surveillance for 33 primes. Instead of retreating when her mother told her to leave the competition, she stayed. She didn't hide. She didn't soften to be liked.
This is another trait of Gen Z: the refusal to be someone else just to get approval.
In terms of the game, Selin has not been a passive figure. She has been a protagonist in many of the main dynamics, has opened debates, has challenged taboos and has kept the rhythm of the spectacle alive. A winner must have really influenced the course of the game and Selin has done this consistently.
But beyond the game, there is a deeper dimension. Her personal story, her desire to move forward and reunite her family, to bring her father back home from emigration, make her journey more than a race for a prize.
Gen Z, an often prejudiced generation, doesn't seek perfection. It seeks truth, the courage to be itself, and the strength not to give up.
If Big Brother were to reward these values, then Selin's victory would not be hers alone.
It would be a victory for an entire generation and even for the entire voting society.
