Fyang

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Dansico and the surname or paternal family name is Smith.

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

Fyang
Born	Ashley Sofia Dansico Smith (2006-05-14) May 14, 2006 (age 19)[1] Mandaluyong, Philippines
Nationality	American Filipino
Other names	Fyangi
Alma mater	Lyceum of the Philippines University
Occupations	Content creator endorser actress
Years active	2021–present
Agents	Mannix Management (2021–present) Star Magic (2024–present)

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 in 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

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
2025	My Love Will Make You Disappear	Larah	Special participation	[15]
	Picnic	young Go Eun-sim	Filipino dubbed	[16]
	Shake, Rattle & Roll Evil Origins †		MMFF entry	[17]

Television

Year	Title	Role	Ref.
2024	Pinoy Big Brother: Gen 11	Herself/Housemate	[18]
	Rainbow Rumble	Contestant	[19]
2025	Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition	Performer	[20]
	Ghosting	Jaja	[21][22]

Discography

Studio album

List of albums, with selected details

Title	Album details
Forever Fyang[23]	Released: June 20, 2025 Label: Star Music Formats: Digital download, streaming

Awards and nominations

Award[a]	Year[b]	Category	Nominated work	Result	Ref.
PMPC Star Awards for Television	2025	Best New Female TV Personality	Herself	Won	[24]
VP Choice Awards	2025	Promising Female Star of the Year	Herself	Won	[25]
		Fandom of the Year	JMFyang	Won	[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.