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FYANG SMITH AND JM IBARRA FIRST CAPTURED the hearts of the audiences with their strong chemistry and genuine bond inside the "Pinoy Big Brother" house during the "Gen 11" edition of the show. Their newly minted loveteam gained a cult following. But what's the real score between the two?

- By CHARMIE JOY PAGULONG

Fyang and JM expressed at the recent "Star Magic Spotlight" press conference held at the Coffee Project, Wil Tower, Quezon City that they respect and value each other.

"Our focus right now is our career, work. As long as may pagpapahalaga, we have respect for each other. That's all that matters to us for now," stated JM.

Fyang echoed what JM said and added that they feel contented whenever they are together.

Teased about other suitors of Fyang, JM interjected, "Yun ay kung makakasingit." Fyang then reacted, "Wala ng makakasingit. Bawal."

Now that their careers have taken off following their "PBB" stint, the newbie actors are inspired to carve their own names in the entertainment business.

JM and Fyang made a special cameo appearance in Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino's romantic comedy movie, "My Love Will Make You Disappear." They also lent their voice to the Tagalog-dubbed version of the 2024 South Korean drama film "Picnic," produced by Lotte Entertainment and brought to local audiences by Nathan Studio, which will premiere in cinemas nationwide next month.