Ashley Sofia Dansico Smith (born May 14, 2006) popularly known as Fyang, is a Filipino and American social media personality, model and actress. She came to prominence after winning the reality show '' Pinoy Big Brother: Gen 11'', where she was dubbed as “''Ang Anakabogerang Influencer ng Mandaluyong.''”

Early life and education

Fyang was born and raised in

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to a

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mother and an

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father. She attended

José Rizal University José Rizal University (formerly José Rizal College or JRC), also referred to by its acronym JRU, is a private non-sectarian, non-stock coeducational basic and higher education institution located in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines. ...

and completed her senior high school at Lyceum Alabang in 2025.

Career

At the age of 16, Fyang began creating content and quickly became well-known online for her fashion, lifestyle, and beauty-related posts. She joined '' Pinoy Big Brother: Gen 11'' where she was hailed as the Big Winner in October 26, 2024, garnering a total of 30.66% of the votes. Before joining ''PBB'', Fyang was already an established social media influencer, with 5.9 million followers on

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and 1.5 million on

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. Following her time on Big Brother, Fyang had her first appearance in the entertainment industry as a guest artist presenter on

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, where she was featured all through November. On March 1, 2025, Fyang became the newest face of food company

Mang Inasal Mang Inasal Philippines, Inc., or simply Mang Inasal ( Hiligaynon for "Mr. Barbecue"), is a barbecue fast food restaurant chain in the Philippines established on December 12, 2003, in Iloilo City. It is one of the most popular fast food chains ...

's Extra Creamy Halo-Halo product.

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. Following her remarks,

Pokwang Marietta Tan Subong (born August 27, 1972), known professionally as Pokwang, is a Filipinos, Filipino comedian, actress, television host and singer. She started in a reality show on ABS-CBN and subsequently appeared in dramas and sitcoms of t ...

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.

Filmography

Film

Television

Discography

Studio album

Awards and nominations

Notes

References

External links

* {{Pinoy Big Brother 2006 births Living people 21st-century Filipino actresses Actors from Mandaluyong Filipino female models Filipino film actresses Filipino television actresses José Rizal University alumni Pinoy Big Brother winners Star Magic personalities Lyceum of the Philippines University alumni