'FYANG-tastic' Highlights: What Went on at Fyang Smith's 'Forever Fyang' Album Launch

Fyang Smith shines at the center stage as she headlines her debut concert/album launch, "Forever Fyang." Held at the New Frontier Theater, the show marked a defining moment in the rising star’s journey—from Pinoy Big Brother: Gen 11 Big Winner to a breakout performer. With hashtags like #ForeverFyang and #SOFIASMITHAlluresNFT trending on X (formerly Twitter), it’s clear: Fyang’s moment has arrived, and she’s owning every bit of it!

The evening, hosted by Aiyana Perlas and DingDong Bahan, was also a milestone for Fyang’s musical identity as she launched her new album of the same title, Forever Fyang, released under StarPop. Fans who attended the show not only got to hear her live performance of the songs for the first time but also joined the exclusive meet-and-greet session afterward.

The ‘Fyang-tastic’ concert began with a pre-show lineup that hyped the crowd and showcased a mix of rising Gen Z talents. Justine McClaire opened the stage with a lovely rendition of “Jopay” by Mayonnaise, followed by his original song “Girl Something.” Binsoy Namoca followed, performing a touching cover of “Buwan” by JK Labajo and even surprising the audience with a dance performance.

Next up was Christophe Sommereux, son of seasoned actors Gladys Reyes and Christopher Roxas, who delivered inspiring performances of his original tracks “Sine” and “Abot Bituin” from his self-titled EP. Chloe SJ then closed the pre-show with crowd favorites “Iyo” and “FR FR,” with Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo also spotted in the crowd, showing his support for Chloe.

And finally kicking off the much-anticipated main show, Fyang Smith opened with her upbeat song “Kaya Mo Ba,” followed by a “Forever Young” performance, automatically charming the hearts of her fans with her in-the-flesh stage presence and vocal charm.

Giving the night a legendary touch, Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, graced the stage with a soul-touching rendition of South Border's original “Wherever You Are.” Her appearance, without a doubt, made the event even more unforgettable for Fyang. Before stepping off the stage, she left a message for Fyang: “Singing is a new thing for you... it’s a skill, kagaya ng writing, dancing... at kung isasapuso at magpa-practice ka, magiging magaling na magaling kang singer.” 

Fyang Smith and JM Ibarra starred in the music video for Regine Velasquez’s “Wherever You Are,” which premiered last January.

The Gen Z star kept the crowd energized with her tracks “Parachute” and “Clingy AF” (she even joked that “AF“ stands for “As Fyang”). 1621 then hyped the stage with “Maria” and “Bababa,” followed by Fyang’s surprise dance break to Beyoncé’s “Crazy in Love.” TYR1 and Diza also performed the catchy fan-favorite, “Grabe Ka Fyang.”

From her Pinoy Big Brother: Gen 11 roots, Fyang brought her journey full circle by reuniting with fellow housemates Kai Montinola, Rain Celmar, and Kolette Madelo as they debuted their original track “Crazy,” a song they composed together inside the PBB house. 

Her onscreen partner, JM Ibarra, then serenaded the crowd with “Palagi” before joining Fyang for a heartfelt duet of “Tayo Hanggang Dulo,” giving fans of their love team a moment to remember.

Just when the night seemed to reach its peak, the crowd and Fyang were treated to a surprise fan video with messages that left Fyang emotional on stage. 

Fyang with JM Ibarra

Fyang then returned for her final set, performing her original track “Nasaan si Fyang?” She followed this up with an explosive song-and-dance number of “Kilometro” by Sarah Geronimo, closing the show and leaving the audience on their feet, cheering for more.

The concert was indeed a successful one, leaving fans in awe with every performance, surprise, and precious moment. As many of them told online, “This concert was for the ones who believed.” They believed in her, and she delivered. 

Photos from @starmagicphils