Between girlhood and what comes next, Charlie Fleming is finding her voice, her rhythm, and the confidence to grow on her own terms.

PHOTOGRAPHY&nbsp;Andrea Beldua
CREATIVE DIRECTION&nbsp;Loris Pe&ntilde;a
STYLING Yanna Lopez
Charlie Fleming sits easily between girlhood and growing up, speaking softly but with the assurance of someone learning to trust her voice. At seventeen, she carries a mix of softness and certainty, the kind that feels genuine rather than practiced. It makes sense when you realize how quickly her world has shifted over the last year. From posting videos during the pandemic to stepping onto sound stages and fashion sets, everything has unfolded at a pace she is still learning to keep up with. &ldquo;We&rsquo;ve been working with a lot of brands and taping for Master Cutter,&rdquo; she shares. The upcoming 2026 series places her alongside names like Dingdong Dantes, Max Collins, and several of her fellow PBB housemates. Alongside this, she recently wrapped her first horror film, Huwag Kang Titingin, another unfamiliar chapter in a year defined by firsts.

Yet it is her role in Master Cutter that feels especially fitting for where she is right now, both on screen and off. Filming recently took the cast to Baclaran, where Fleming stepped into a character that challenged what audiences had previously seen from her. &ldquo;This character is new for me,&rdquo; she explains. &ldquo;The last character I did was very fashionista, with attitude, kind of rude. This one is funny, bubbly, boyish, and she skates around. It&rsquo;s the complete opposite of what I&rsquo;ve done, so I&rsquo;m really excited about it.&rdquo; The shift mirrors her own growth, moving away from tightly defined archetypes and into roles that feel freer and closer to her authentic energy.

None of this, she insists, was ever part of the plan. Growing up in Cagayan de Oro, show business felt distant and abstract. &ldquo;We had no idea how to get into showbiz, so it never crossed my mind that I would ever be in showbiz,&rdquo; she says. It was only during the pandemic, when she began posting online, that her path quietly changed. A manager noticed her content, one audition led to another, and before she fully understood what was happening, she found herself attending workshops, training sessions, and eventually packing up to move to Manila. &ldquo;When I heard that I passed the audition, it was super unexpected,&rdquo; she recalls. Through all the uncertainty, her family stood firmly behind her, giving her the confidence to take the leap even when the future felt unclear.
The range of work she has taken on has allowed her to explore different creative sides of herself, but music and dance have always remained a constant thread in her creative life. &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve just been really thankful for what&rsquo;s been coming my way,&rdquo; she says. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s not all the time that we get opportunities like this.&rdquo; After PBB, performing at The Big ColLOVE fancon became a particularly meaningful moment for her. &ldquo;That was really a side of me that I got to show everyone, that I can sing and dance and that I was capable of doing it,&rdquo; she shares. These days, her time is largely split between acting and content creation, but that love for performing in all its forms remains at the heart of what she does.

Classic Platform Clogs in Bone and Jibbitz, all CROCS™.Dresses (worn layered), both CARL JAN CRUZ.

Fleming&rsquo;s evolving confidence shows not only in her work but also in her style. &ldquo;People know that I&rsquo;ve been exploring a lot. Right now, I&rsquo;m growing into more chic, effortless, and timeless pieces,&rdquo; she says. Her everyday preferences lean toward simple silhouettes like tank tops, fitted denim, and layers of silver jewelry, often finished with rings she has slowly built into a collection. While comfort matters, she is honest about choosing style first. &ldquo;I will sacrifice comfort for style,&rdquo; she admits with a laugh. &ldquo;Looking good makes me feel good. Even if I&rsquo;m just going downstairs to buy a snack, I want to make sure I look presentable.&rdquo; Dressing up is not about perfection for her, but rather about showing up with intention, even in the smallest moments.
That mindset is what makes Crocs&trade; an unexpected but natural fit for her everyday routine. &ldquo;I love how clean they look and how comfortable they are to be in,&rdquo; she says. What truly draws her in, though, is the ability to personalize them with Jibbitz charms. &ldquo;The Jibbitz charms are so cute because they&rsquo;re so customizable, and they make it so personal. You can have a story for every single charm, which makes it even cuter.&rdquo; Each charm becomes a small detail that reflects a memory or a feeling, turning something practical into something quietly intimate.

Classic Platform Clogs in Blue Haze and Jibbitz, all CROCS

Classic Platform Clogs in White and Jibbitz, all CROCS™. Top, SASSA JIMENEZ.

When choosing Jibbitz charms for others, Fleming approaches it with the same thoughtfulness she applies to everything else. &ldquo;My criteria for giving them to people is how well the charms remind me of them,&rdquo; she explains. &ldquo;I think those are the cutest gifts ever, when something so small and special reminds you of someone.&rdquo; To her, the meaning of the gift is shared. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s not only for them, it&rsquo;s also for both of you. It&rsquo;s for the bond you have that only the two of you understand.&rdquo; For her mother, the decision is heartfelt and immediate. &ldquo;It would definitely be something flowery, because my mom loves flowers and she grew up planting them with my lola.&rdquo;

That grounding comes largely from her home life and her faith. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s really God and my family,&rdquo; she says simply. Her relationship with her mother has especially shaped her outlook. &ldquo;I experienced living with her and she introduced me into what her world was like,&rdquo; she shares. &ldquo;She graduated after the pandemic, so I saw her go to school. I saw how she treated people. I saw every side of her.&rdquo; Growing up alongside her mom rather than beneath her taught Fleming both strength and emotional openness. It&rsquo;s a maturity people often notice about her, one that comes not from rushing to grow up, but from observing life closely.

As her career continues to unfold, Charlie Fleming keeps her focus on authenticity rather than speed. Whether she is stepping onto set, performing for fans, or slipping into her Crocs for a quick errand, she moves forward with curiosity and confidence, still very much in the process of becoming. And that sense of becoming is exactly what makes her journey feel so compelling to watch.
PRODUCERS Loris Pe&ntilde;a and Knelle Rosario
DIGITAL EDITOR Maura Rodriguez
FASHION ASSOCIATE Frances Laman
MAKEUP Denise Go Ochoa
HAIR Justine Ocampo
SET DESIGN AdSet Prod
VIDEO DIRECTION MV Isip
SHOOT ASSISTANT Teresita Gabat
INTERN Jeron Ellana

Coming of Age: Charlie Fleming

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