Fashion influencer Bryanboy is “aware” of the rumored rift between fellow fashion week regulars Pia Wurtzbach and Heart Evangelista.
“Aware ako,” he told the press.
This confirmation took place on April 3, 2024, at the Viva Artist Agency office, where Bryanboy signed an official talent management contract.
The press inquired if Bryanboy was aware of the issue involving “two Filipinas at fashion week,” without specifying names.
Even without direct mention, he was already acquainted with the matter.
The inquiry actually stemmed from speculation among many netizens about whether Pia and Heart are subtly exchanging jabs on social media through cryptic Instagram posts.
Interestingly, rumors of their alleged feud surfaced after Pia chose to enlist Heart’s former glam team, despite their widely publicized falling out, for Pia’s fashion week events.
Bryanboy, however, remains neutral on the issue, valuing his friendship with both parties involved.
“Sa akin lang talaga, there’s space for everybody, you know, that’s all.
“There’s space for everybody,” he remarked.
Lightening the mood, Bryanboy humorously suggested letting Pia and Heart handle their dispute themselves but also expressed genuine love for both of them, highlighting their talents and positive qualities.
Bryanboy quipped, “And you know, bahala na sila magsabunutan.”
On a serious note, he continued, “I mean, both of them are my friends. I love them both dearly.
“They’re both talented, you know, they’re both very, very… everyone’s talented and beautiful and rich and nice, you know.”
Ultimately, Bryanboy wishes for peace instead of discord between his two friends.
“I’m all about world peace… World peace po, world peace is the solution,” he quipped.
BRYANBOY: MORE FILIPINOS AT FASHION WEEK
Setting aside the rumored conflict between Pia and Heart, Bryanboy is pleased to see an increasing number of Filipinos participating in international fashion weeks.
He explained, “I think it’s great. I think it’s really great, you know?
“I mean, anything to make the Philippines… have a larger presence in Paris Fashion Week or Milan or New York, I think it’s a good thing for the country.
“I’m all about uplifting, you know, Filipino talent there and it… makes us strong, you know, there’s strength in numbers.”
This trend is particularly notable given Bryanboy’s status as a pioneer in the international fashion influencer scene, starting his journey 15 years ago.
During the early years, he often found himself the lone Filipino at fashion week events.
Reflecting on his past experiences, he recalled, “At least, unlike before. Before, ako lang mag-isa, you know what I mean?
“Ako lang mag-isa and then, you know, it’s not even that. Like, parang nakaka-sad na parang walang Filipinos, you know?
“And then now you see, there’s Heart, there’s Pia, I mean, Anne [Curtis] last year who I love so much, you know, and I think it’s a good thing to have more celebrities there and more personalities.”
Are there any other local celebrities he hopes to see attending fashion shows abroad?
Bryanboy mentioned that he has quite a few in mind, but Vice Ganda is at the top of his list.
“I’d love to see Vice. I’d love to see Vice try it. You know what I mean?
“Because, I mean, she’s really a star. You know, and I guess it’s, like, everybody.
“For example, I saw Sofia [Andres] Onitsuka Tiger. I just want to see everyone.”
