The on-screen chemistry of Zaijian Jaranilla and Miggy Jimenez, known as TimPoch in the popular ABS-CBN series ‘Senior High,’ has become a significant storyline, earning praise and support from viewers.

Expressing their gratitude for the positive feedback, Jaranilla shared insights during an interview at the ‘Forever Grateful: ABS-CBN Christmas Special 2023’ event. He emphasized the importance of communication between him and Jimenez to navigate the challenges of portraying their characters authentically.

“Sobrang nakakataba ng puso dahil nagustuhan at minahal siya ng mga tao. Pag magkaka-eksena kami, nagtatanungan kami kung hanggang saan lang ba pwede. Importante ‘yung communication namin dahil hindi basta-basta ‘yung scenes na ginagawa namin,” said Jaranilla.

The character Tim, portrayed by Jaranilla, has resonated strongly with audiences due to his compelling struggle with sexual identity. The directors of the series were credited for their role in bringing this character to life.

The TimPoch tandem has sparked dedicated fan accounts, showcasing the intense admiration for anything related to the characters portrayed by Jaranilla and Jimenez.

The trend extends beyond X to platforms like Facebook, where memes and content related to TimPoch find resonance, particularly among the LGBTQIA+ community.