JM Ibarra, pinasok ang iba’t ibang raket para matulungan ang kanyang pamilya noon
- JM Ibarra revealed he worked as an on-call driver for friends and acquaintances for nearly six months to earn extra income
- The actor served as a judge for local pageants and dance competitions in his hometown before moving to Manila
- He opened up about reaching a weight of 98 kilograms due to the immense stress caused by their family's financial struggles
- Despite his success as a pageant titleholder, he shifted his entire focus toward any available work that could provide immediate financial relief
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JM Ibarra opened up about a challenging chapter in his life when financial struggles forced him to find ways to support his family through various side jobs.
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“Nagkaroon kami ng financial struggle sa pamilya at doon na ako kapa nang kapa kung saan ako makakuha ng pera na kikitain,” he shared.
“Ayun, raket lang ako nang raket.”
During that time, JM said he accepted any opportunity that came his way. One of his main sources of income was working as an on-call driver, a job he did for several months while still living in the province. Aside from driving, he also took on judging roles in pageants and dance competitions whenever he was invited.
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His work setup back then had no stability, as most of his jobs were temporary and depended on demand. Despite this, JM embraced the situation and continued working wherever he could earn.
Interestingly, he also revealed that he used to join pageants before shifting his focus to earning money. However, as their family’s situation became more difficult, he had to prioritize practical needs over personal interests.
“Doon na ako lumobo eh, kasi sumabay na nagkaproblema kami sa pamilya, kaya kailangan ko ilipat yung focus ko sa trabaho,” he explained.
JM explained that he reached around 98 kilos during that period.
Looking back, JM doesn’t measure his journey by how far he has come, but by what he was able to overcome.
“Parang pag nakikita ko, ‘nakagawa ko pala yun,’” he said.
Today, JM carries those lessons with him, seeing them as reminders of his strength and determination during one of the toughest periods of his life.
JM Ibarra is an actor and former reality TV contestant who rose to prominence as a housemate on Pinoy Big Brother: Gen 11. Before his stint in the entertainment industry, he was a local pageant titleholder in his province and worked various odd jobs, including serving as an on-call driver, to support his family during financial crises. He is currently focused on his acting career and personal growth after transitioning from provincial life to the Manila spotlight.
In another report, JM Ibarra and Fyang Smith got candid on "Hot Takes" about dealing with online criticism following their rise from Pinoy Big Brother Gen 11. JM shared that bashing becomes more concerning when it starts affecting people outside the industry, while Fyang revealed she chose to step back from social media to safeguard her peace and privacy. The two also said that hiking, including trips to Mount Pulag and Mount Pinatubo, allows them to unplug and escape negativity.
Meanwhile, JM Ibarra and Fyang Smith opted for Mt. Pulag instead of traveling abroad for a rare getaway. According to PUSH Bets, the hike marked Fyang’s first trekking experience. JM admitted that one of their main reasons for the trip was to get away from signal and the noise of showbiz. The pair went through a long and sleepless climb, reaching multiple peaks within a single day.
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