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JM Ibarra, Fyang Smith share each other's 'green flags'

Published May 24, 2026 12:10 pm  |  Updated May 24, 2026 02:26 pm
Fyang Smith and JM Ibarra (Facebook/Star Magic)
Fyang Smith and JM Ibarra (Facebook/Star Magic)

Since their memorable run on "Pinoy Big Brother Gen 11" in 2024, where Fyang Smith emerged as the Big Winner and her tandem with JM Ibarra, known as “JMFyang,” began, the two have become one of the most popular young loveteams of their generation.

During the Star Magic Spotlight press conference on May 21, JMFyang opened up about each other’s green flags.

“Siguro yung green flag mo yung authenticity mo kasi that shows na wala kang secret na itinatago sa akin,” JM said.

Fyang, meanwhile, praised JM for his personality and treatment of others.

“Sobrang understanding niya and respectful niya. Nahihiya lang siya pero ayun talaga yung mga green flag niya,” she shared.

Showing their support for one another, JM said that the connection they built during their time inside the Pinoy Big Brother house helped strengthen their bond even more.

“Siguro ang laking factor na bestfriend kami sa loob [PBB house], na parang doon pa lang comfortable na kami sa isa’t isa at kilala na namin yung isa’t isa. So kung ano man yung ipakita niya sa akin na ayaw ng ibang tao, wala na akong pake doon, and vice versa. Ganun din ako sa kanya. Parang balewala sa aming dalawa kasi malaking factor iyon kung bakit mas naging strong pa yung bond namin,” he added.

Following the box-office success of their film "Almost Us," JMFyang now takes on new roles as Raya Verona and Ronnie Manalang in ABS-CBN Studios’ newest romance-drama series, "Love Is Never Gone."

According to the pair, working on the set has taught them valuable lessons about building relationships with co-workers and understanding the ethics given to their profession as actors.

Fyang also proudly shared her closeness with veteran actress Dina Bonnevie, revealing that she often visits the actress’ dressing room whenever they are not filming scenes.

“I can say na super close kami ni Mama (Dina). As in kaya ko nang mag-open sa kanya—gano’n yung point ng closeness namin. Nakakatuwa kasi at first, natatakot talaga ako kay Mama D. Parang first day pa lang ng taping namin, naging close na kami. Hindi ko alam paano, pero bigla kaming nag-click. Maingay din kasi si Mama D,” Fyang said.

The affection goes both ways, as Dina even gave Fyang the cute nickname “Little Shrimpy.”

Not because she thinks she looks like a shrimp. It is mainly because of her love for shrimp.

JM admitted that he did not expect Fyang and Dina to develop such a close connection despite working together for the first time.

“Isa rin ako sa mga hindi nag-expect no’n, so ramdam na ramdam ko kung gaano kalalim ang bond nila as ‘mag-ina,’ may script man o wala,” he said.

"Love Is Never Gone"  streams exclusively on Prime Video, with two fresh episodes dropping every Friday.

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