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EXCLUSIVE: JM Ibarra and Fyang Smith open up about their longest time apart

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Jemuel Tandoc

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<p>The JMFyang love team of JM Ibarra and Fyang Smith has been making waves in television, film, and even on the runway.</p><p>During Bench Fashion Week,<strong> PUSH ABS-CBN</strong> had the chance to catch up with the two as they shared their experience at the big fashion event.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1758941977945NEW THUMB - 2025-09-27T105946.427.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>“Pinaka-excited ako siyempre rumampa at makakita ng mga tao na madami sa labas. Kasi balita ko sobrang dami ng tao sa labas. Excited akong makita yung JMFyang fandom sa labas,” Fyang shared.</p><p>JM also shared how excited he was to walk the runway once again alongside Fyang: “Excited akong rumampa with her.”</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DO1M1gTj70x/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A87569.59999990463%2C%22ls%22%3A22221.699999809265%2C%22le%22%3A22795.199999809265%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="865" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>When asked about their preparations, JM quickly joked, “Nag-gym ako. Nagbasa ako ng libro,” to which Fyang playfully replied, “Sinungaling.” She added that they also rehearsed for the runway.</p><p>“Nag-rehearsal kasi kanina lang naman din yung rehearsal ng Fashion Week. So, ayan rehearsal lang,” she mentioned.</p><p>Meanwhile, JM is set to star in the Cinemalaya film <em>Child No. 82</em>, and Fyang shared how proud she is of her love team partner even if she is not part of it.</p><p>“Very nakaka-proud siya kasi makikita mo sa kanya na sobrang desidido na talagang gawin yung movie. At same time, sobrang happy ako sa kanya. Ako yung unang papalakpak sa kanya pag pinalabas na yung <em>Child No. 82</em>,” Fyang said.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOdSe1Rgf-Y/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A47281.90000009537%2C%22ls%22%3A22221.699999809265%2C%22le%22%3A22795.199999809265%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="524" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>She also admitted that it was difficult to be apart from JM during his weeks-long lock-in taping in Ilocos Norte.</p><p>“Sa buong 2 weeks namin hindi magkasama, nahirapan ako. First time namin maghiwalay noon na ganun katagal. And siguro sa akin, yun yung pinakamahirap sa aking moment sa tala ng buhay ko,” Fyang expressed.</p><p>Fyang also revealed how JM worked hard for the upcoming film: “Nakaka-proud kasi sa buong two weeks na puyat, pagod, at iyak siya nang iyak dahil sa eksena.”</p><p>JM candidly joked that during his emotional scenes, he wasn’t really crying for the character because of Fyang: “Anong sa eksena? Sa’yo!”</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DL4gTz4SElQ/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A22806.800000190735%2C%22ls%22%3A22221.699999809265%2C%22le%22%3A22795.199999809265%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="847" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>The breakthrough love team also shared their gratitude to all the fans who supported their digital series<em> Ghosting.</em></p><p>“Na-appreciate namin siyempre yung feedback nila sa buong production ng<em> Ghosting</em>. Grateful kami na sinubaybayan nila mula noon until now sa finale,” JM said.</p><p>Fyang revealed that a part two is already in the works, made possible by all the support and feedback from their fans.</p><p>“Super grateful at super overwhelmed kami kung paano nila tinanggap yung <em>Ghosting</em>. Masayang-masaya kami na magkaka-Part 2 yung <em>Ghosting</em>. Di rin naman mangyayari yon kung di dahil sa kanila,” she expressed.</p><p>The reality show alumni also opened up about the biggest lessons they learned about each other while working on <em>Ghosting.</em></p><p>“Para siyang sponge mabilis siya mag-adapt. Mahaba rin pasensya niya eh. Kahit nakikita mong pagod na antok na siya, di siya titigil hanggang di niya naa-achieve yung gusto niya,” JM recalled.</p><p>Fyang, for her part, also had nothing but good words to say about JM.</p><p>“Everytime na may work siya hindi siya basta work lang. Talagang isinasapuso niya. Everytime may taping kami makikita mo kung gaano siya kadesidido na gawin trabaho niya. Yung pagka-professional siguro yung na-adapt ko sa kanya,” Fyang mentioned.</p><p>Aside from <em>Ghosting Part 2,</em> JMFyang fans can also look forward to seeing them in the upcoming<em> Shake, Rattle, &amp; Roll</em> installment at the Metro Manila Film Festival. JM even teased that there’s still more in store.</p><p>“Abangan din natin ang mga susunod na proyekto na hindi pa pwedeng ianunsyo,” he teased.</p>

<p>JM Ibarra and Fyang Smith open up about what it’s like to be apart for a long time because of JM’s lock-in shoot for his Cinemalaya entry. The two also express their gratitude to supporters of their successful digital series 'Ghosting.'</p>

JM Ibarra and Fyang Smith open up about what it’s like to be apart for a long time because of JM’s lock-in shoot for his Cinemalaya entry. The two also express their gratitude to supporters of their successful digital series 'Ghosting.'