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JM Ibarra looks forward to taking relationship with Fyang Smith to the next level

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Ganiel Krishnan

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17391750578010-02-06-a09beb807485132b98ebc4e3855cc90498ed4989731f9382db98742484d4ac07_4e350222e49f0a68.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="JM Ibarra. Ganiel Krishnan, ABS-CBN News"/><span class="fr-inner">JM Ibarra. Ganiel Krishnan, ABS-CBN News</span></span></span></div><p>&quot;Pinoy Big Brother: Gen 11 Edition&quot; housemate JM Ibarra is embracing a deeper connection with the reality show’s grand winner, Fyang Smith, as he looks forward to strengthening their bond outside the famous Bahay ni Kuya.</p><p>In a recent interview, Ibarra expressed his excitement about taking their friendship to the next level.</p><p>&quot;Oo naman, looking forward din naman ako doon. Gaya ng sabi ko, ayoko tapusin ang mga bagay na hindi naman ako satisfied. At siyempre, &#x27;yung sa part na &#x27;to, ayoko tapusin,&quot; he shared.</p><p>Ibarra also opened up about how their relationship has evolved since their time inside the &quot;PBB&quot; house.</p><p>&quot;Siguro mas closer siya sa puso ko ngayon compared sa pinagsamahan namin sa &#x27;PBB.&#x27; Mas kilala namin ang isa&#x27;t isa ngayon, at mas malapit na din kami sa mga pamilya namin,&quot; he said.</p><p>When asked if Smith has already met his family, he revealed: &quot;Palagi.&quot;</p><p>With Valentine’s Day approaching, Ibarra shared that he wants to spend the occasion with his family, friends, and loved ones.</p><p>&quot;Gusto ko i-celebrate &#x27;yung Valentine&#x27;s kasama pamilya, kaibigan, siyempre kasama mga mahal sa buhay,&quot; he said.</p><p>However, when asked if he had specific plans for Smith on Valentine&#x27;s Day, Ibarra playfully kept things under wraps, simply saying, &quot;Secret!&quot;</p><p>Ibarra and Smith first met as housemates in &quot;PBB: Gen 11 Edition,&quot; where their friendship grew in front of the cameras.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/1/13/fyang-smith-shares-most-memorable-pbb-moment-and-it-s-with-jm-ibarra-0110">Fyang Smith shares most memorable PBB moment—and it&#x27;s with JM Ibarra</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/1/16/fyang-jm-star-in-music-video-for-regine-s-wherever-you-are-1041">Fyang, JM star in music video for Regine&#x27;s &#x27;Wherever You Are&#x27;</a></div><div><strong>Related videos:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pFR2oEqkkLk?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WDxurBRV_78?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>"Pinoy Big Brother: Gen 11 Edition" housemate JM Ibarra is embracing a deeper connection with the reality show’s grand winner, Fyang Smith, as he looks forward to strengthening their bond outside the famous Bahay ni Kuya.</p>

"Pinoy Big Brother: Gen 11 Edition" housemate JM Ibarra is embracing a deeper connection with the reality show’s grand winner, Fyang Smith, as he looks forward to strengthening their bond outside the famous Bahay ni Kuya.