JM Ibarra, in a recent interview with ABS-CBN, reflected on his burgeoning showbiz career, singling out his time on Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) as the most memorable experience.
While acknowledging the significance of every project since, he emphasized the unique impact of his time in the iconic yellow house.
“Since pumasok ako dito sa industryang ito, dito sa showbiz, lahat ng trabaho sobrang memorable sa akin. At halos bago ako simulan yung trabaho, talagang chine-cherish ko yun kasi maraming nangangarap na maging artista. Siguro, in terms of pinaka-memorable, ‘yung PBB pa rin,” he shared, highlighting the cherished moments and experiences within the PBB house.
“Walang tatalo sa mga nagiging moments dun sa loob, sa experience ko dun sa loob ng bahay, ‘yung buong pag-i-stay ko sa PBB.”
Since his PBB stint, Ibarra has enjoyed considerable success, notably collaborating with fellow PBB Gen 11 Big Winner, Fyang Smith, forming the popular duo known as ‘JMFyang.’
With PBB celebrating its 20th anniversary and a landmark collaboration with GMA Network, Ibarra offered advice to aspiring housemates: “Advice ko lang sa mga current housemates, siguro ano lang, ‘yung natural na sinasabi lang ni Kuya: magpakatotoo lang sila.”
He stressed the importance of authenticity, urging them to embrace their true selves. “Huwag silang matakot sa sasabihin ng iba. As long as mas kilala nila ‘yung sarili nila, ipakita lang nila kung sino sila. Huwag nilang kontrolin ‘yung makikita ng ibang tao sa kanila. As in, maging genuine lang sila, magpakatotoo lang sila.”
Barely a year after his exit from the PBB house, Ibarra has quickly become one of the most prominent alumni from his season, with a promising future and continued success in the industry.
