Will Ashley, a rising star from the Philippines, made history at the 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) after two of his films—"Love You So Bad" and "Bar Boys: After School"—were selected for the official lineup. The nominations brought him new recognition and solidified his status in the local film scene.
The actor, who first gained fame as one of the Big Four housemates on "Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition," reflected on the milestone, describing it as a dream year for his career. He also returned to the "Pinoy Big Brother" house as a guest, reuniting with co‑stars Bianca De Vera and Dustin Yu from "Love You So Bad."
MMFF 2025 awards were announced at the Gabi ng Parangal ceremony in Makati City, where Ashley was honored with nominations for Best Actor for "Love You So Bad" and Best Supporting Actor for "Bar Boys: After School." He praised the experience, saying it was an unexpected honor among legendary peers. The actor noted that just five years ago he only imagined starring in a film.
"Never in my wildest dream did I expect that I would ever get a nomination for best actor and best supporting actor against these legends," Ashley wrote. "I keep honing my craft to become as good as them someday."
