Fyang

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Fyang
Sofia Smith In Lucena.jpg
Fyang in 2025
Born
Ashley Sofia Dansico Smith

(2006-05-14) May 14, 2006 (age 19) [1]
Mandaluyong, Philippines
Nationality
  • American
  • Filipino
Other namesFyangi
Alma mater Lyceum of the Philippines University
Occupations
  • Content creator
  • endorser
  • actress
Years active2021–present
Agents
  • Mannix Management
    (2021–present)
  • Star Magic
    (2024–present)

Ashley Sofia Dansico Smith (born May 14, 2006), known professionally as Fyang, is a Filipino-American social media personality, model, and actress. [2] She rose to national prominence after winning the reality show Pinoy Big Brother: Gen 11 , the Philippine adaptation of the Dutch reality competition series Big Brother, where she was dubbed as “Ang Anakabogerang Influencer ng Mandaluyong.” [3]

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Early life and education

Fyang was born and raised in Mandaluyong to a Filipina mother and an American father who is a businessman. [4] She attended José Rizal University [1] and completed her senior high school at Lyceum Alabang in 2025. [5]

Career

At the age of 16, Fyang began creating content and quickly became well-known online for her fashion, lifestyle, and beauty-related posts. [1] [6] She joined Pinoy Big Brother: Gen 11 where she was hailed as the Big Winner on October 26, 2024, garnering a total of 30.66% of the votes. [7] [8]

Before joining PBB, Fyang was already an established social media influencer, with 5.9 million followers on TikTok and 1.5 million on Instagram. [9]

Following her time on Big Brother, Fyang had her first appearance in the entertainment industry as a guest artist presenter on iWant ASAP, where she was featured all through November. [10] On March 1, 2025, Fyang became the newest face of food company Mang Inasal's Extra Creamy Halo-Halo product. [11] [12]

Controversy

In July 2025, Pokwang addressed a viral video clip in which Pinoy Big Brother winner Fyang Smith remarked that her batch “cannot be beaten.” In response, Pokwang offered advice via social media, urging Smith to remain humble and noting her own long-standing career in the entertainment industry. [13]

Following her remarks, Pokwang alleged that some of Smith's fans targeted her 7-year-old daughter, Malia, with online harassment, including hurtful and threatening comments. She publicly stated her intention to pursue legal action against individuals involved in the attacks, citing the need to protect her child. [14]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2025 My Love Will Make You Disappear LarahSpecial participation [15]
Picnic young Go Eun-simFilipino dubbed [16]
Shake, Rattle & Roll Evil Origins †DJ ElleMMFF entry [17]

Television

YearTitleRoleRef.
2024 Pinoy Big Brother: Gen 11 Herself (contestant / housemate) [18]
Rainbow Rumble Herself (contestant) [19]
2025 Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition Herself (performer) [20]
GhostingJaja [21] [22]

Discography

Studio album

List of albums, with selected details
TitleAlbum details
Forever Fyang [23]
  • Released: June 20, 2025
  • Label: Star Music
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Awards and nominations

Award [a] Year [b] CategoryNominated workResultRef.
PMPC Star Awards for Television 2025 Best New Female TV PersonalityHerselfWon [24]
VP Choice Awards2025Promising Female Star of the YearHerselfWon [25]
Fandom of the YearJMFyangWon [26]

Notes

  1. ↑ Awards, festivals, honors and other miscellaneous organizations are listed in alphabetical order.
  2. ↑ Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Godinez, Bong (October 31, 2024). "Who is Sofia "Fyang" Smith?". PEP.ph .
  2. ↑ Sabio, Nikka (October 29, 2024). "Who is Pinoy Big Brother Gen 11 Big Winner Fyang Smith?". ABS-CBN.com . Archived from the original on June 23, 2025. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Get to know Sofia 'Fyang' Smith, the feisty yet bubbly 'Pinoy Big Brother Gen 11' Big Winner". Philstar Life . Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  4. ↑ Ocampo, Carmellie (October 25, 2024). "Atin A10 Lang: What You Didn't Know About Fyang Smith". ABS-CBN.com .
  5. ↑ "Fyang Smith graduates from senior high school". ABS-CBN. April 25, 2025. Archived from the original on April 26, 2025. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  6. ↑ Dela Cruz, Liezel (December 22, 2024). "Fyang Smith shares her no-fuss skincare secrets". ABS-CBN.com . Archived from the original on July 23, 2025. Retrieved March 14, 2025.
  7. ↑ Severo, Jan Milo. "Mandaluyong's Fyang hailed as new 'PBB' Big Winner". Philstar.com . Archived from the original on March 18, 2025. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Fyang Smith PBB Gen 11 Big Winner, wagi ng house & lot, P1-M". Inquirer.net . October 27, 2024. Archived from the original on April 5, 2025. Retrieved March 14, 2025.
  9. ↑ "MSN". msn.com. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
  10. ↑ "PBB's Fyang Smith joins iWant ASAP hosts as guest artist". ABS-CBN.com . November 10, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Mang Inasal kicks off the creamyYESS season with Fyang". www.manginasal.ph. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Mang Inasal kicks off CreamyYess season with Fyang". The Manila Times . March 11, 2025. Retrieved March 14, 2025.
  13. ↑ PhilNews (July 9, 2025). "Pokwang Defends Daughter, Plans to Sue Fans of PBB Winner Fyang Smith". PhilNews.ph. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  14. ↑ Inquirer Entertainment (July 9, 2025). "Pokwang warns legal action vs Fyang Smith's fans". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  15. ↑ Pagulong, Charmie Joy. "Fyang Smith and JM Ibarra talk reel-to-real chemistry". Philstar.com. Archived from the original on June 7, 2025. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  16. ↑ Evangelista, Jessica Ann. "Fyang Smith, JM Ibarra join Filipino-dubbed South Korean film 'Picnic'". INQUIRER.net. Archived from the original on March 29, 2025. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
  17. ↑ "MMFF releases first batch of official entries for 2025 film festival". GMA Network . July 8, 2025. Archived from the original on July 9, 2025. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
  18. ↑ Escuadro, Kiko. "Fyang Smith is 'Pinoy Big Brother Gen 11' Big Winner | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on December 14, 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  19. ↑ "Rainbow Rumble: Fyang, na-overwhelm sa success ng PBB Gen 11". ABS-CBN.com . December 14, 2024. Archived from the original on July 4, 2025. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
  20. ↑ Dela Cruz, Liezel (March 10, 2025). "Stars align, surprises unfold as 'Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition' begins". ABS-CBN.com . Archived from the original on March 10, 2025. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
  21. ↑ "'PBB Gen 11' stars Fyang Smith and JM Ibarra set to headline first series under Direk Ted Boborol – LionhearTV". April 2, 2025. Archived from the original on April 8, 2025. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
  22. ↑ "PBB Gen 11's JM, Fyang to debut as loveteam in romantic supernatural series Ghosting". abs-cbn.com. May 21, 2025. Archived from the original on May 22, 2025. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
  23. ↑ Krishnan, Ganiel (June 17, 2025). "Fyang Smith to launch debut album 'Forever Fyang' on June 22". ABS-CBN News . Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  24. ↑ Mallorca, Hannah (March 16, 2025). "Kim Chiu, Paulo Avelino among 38th Star Awards for Television winners". Philippine Daily Inquirer . Archived from the original on March 17, 2025. Retrieved March 18, 2025.
  25. ↑ "6th VPCA Awards Night & Red Carpet". vpchoiceawards.com. May 30, 2025. Archived from the original on June 5, 2025. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  26. ↑ Tolosa, James (May 30, 2025). "JMFyang tinanghal na Love Team of the Year". tnt.abante.com.ph. Retrieved June 12, 2025.
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