Fyang Smith, ibinahagi ang bagong karanasan matapos magkanya-kanya sila ni JM

• Fyang Smith discussed her experience working independently from love team partner JM Ibarra in the upcoming film Haunted Carnival
• The actress discovered a new side of her acting abilities after taking on a full-length serious horror project without JM
• Fyang praised JM's dedication after watching his performance in his upcoming solo film, One For The Road
• Both actors have been busy with separate projects, allowing them to explore different roles and showcase their individual abilities

Fyang Smith has opened up about working independently from her love team partner JM Ibarra, revealing how taking on a project without him allowed her to discover a new side of herself as an actress.

During a pocket press conference on November 11, the 20-year-old actress discussed her experience filming Haunted Carnival, her upcoming entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2026. After previously appearing in projects such as Shake, Rattle, & Roll: Evil Origins and Almost Us with JM, Fyang welcomed the opportunity to take on a different challenge on her own.

She admitted that her latest project helped her realize that she could handle a full-length serious horror film, something she had not previously imagined herself doing.

“Kaya ko pala mag-serious horror na full length. Kasi akala ko dati hindi ko siya magagawa and dito ko napatunayan sa Haunted Carnival na kaya ko naman yung serious horror na sobrang nakaka-trauma yung movie. Pinush ko rin yung limit ko dito,” she said.

Fyang also shared that she and JM have been occupied with their respective projects this year. While she is preparing for the release of Haunted Carnival next month, JM has been working on his own film, One For The Road, which is scheduled for release early next year.

The actor is also currently filming a comedy-drama series alongside Elijah Canlas, Gian Bernadino, and Emilio Daez.

Despite working on separate projects, Fyang expressed admiration for JM's dedication and the different performance he delivered in his solo movie. She said watching him take on a new role allowed her to appreciate his abilities as an actor beyond their usual partnership.

“Si JM may movie siyang solo, yung One For The Road. Iba rin yung pinakita niya dun. Grabe din kasi yung dedication niya. I mean, kami grabe yung dedication namin sa mga ginagawa naming trabaho. And nakita ko yun dun sa kanya na pagdating sa work niya, very dedicated talaga siya and iba din talaga yun ipinakita niya. As in bagong bago yung pinakita niya sa One For The Road. Nakita ko siya bilang aktor dun eh, hindi bilang JM.”

Fyang's experience with Haunted Carnival also highlights her willingness to explore roles outside the projects she has previously done with her love team partner. Rather than limiting herself to their on-screen partnership, she has been given the opportunity to demonstrate her individual capabilities through a different genre.

Her upcoming MMFF film will give audiences another opportunity to see her in a different acting role, particularly as she takes on the demands of serious horror.

Meanwhile, JM is also preparing to showcase another side of his acting through One For The Road. With both actors pursuing separate projects, they are getting opportunities to develop their careers individually while continuing to explore different roles in the entertainment industry.

Fyang Smith, whose real name is Ashley Sofia Dansico Smith, is a Filipino-American actress, content creator, and influencer from Mandaluyong, raised primarily by her mother, Myrna Smith, who worked as an OFW, while she grew up estranged from her American father, Joshua Smith. She first gained popularity through her outspoken personality and viral social media content before becoming the Big Winner of Pinoy Big Brother: Gen 11 in 2024; she later formed the popular JMFyang loveteam with JM Ibarra, with whom she has been romantically linked, although their relationship status has remained a subject of public curiosity.

In another report, JM Ibarra revealed that he confronted a director after learning about an alleged inappropriate remark made toward Fyang Smith. Fyang recalled feeling uncomfortable during a content shoot because of the director’s comments, prompting JM to check on her and later approach the director alongside the makeup artist’s assistant. JM and Fyang, who are known as the JMFyang loveteam, grew close after meeting on Pinoy Big Brother: Gen 11.

Meanwhile, JM Ibarra and Fyang Smith shared another unexpected story during their guest appearance on Gandang Gabi Vice. Fyang revealed that an older actress once invited JM to visit her room during a Star Magic event. JM said he turned down the invitation and later told Fyang about the encounter. Fyang added that she was not threatened by the incident because she trusted JM to refuse the offer.

Source: KAMI.com.gh