Will Ashley Calls Mika Salamanca His 'Safe Space,' Opens Up on Their Bond After PBB

Quick Chika: Will Ashley opened up about his close bond with fellow Kapuso star Mika Salamanca, calling her his 'safe space' in an interview on the YouTube podcast Oh My Gan!. He said their connection has grown deeper since their Pinoy Big Brother days, and that they are now 'one call away' from each other.

Some showmances fade the moment the cameras stop rolling. This one seems to be doing the opposite, and fans are here for it.

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How did Will Ashley and Mika Salamanca meet?

They first crossed paths through a common friend back in 2023, though Will said it was just a brief meeting with no real follow up at the time. They kept bumping into each other through mutual friends before both landed in the Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition house in 2025. Mika went on to become the Kapuso celebrity Big Winner with her duo partner Brent Manalo, while Will finished as Second Big Placer alongside Ralph de Leon.

What did Will Ashley say about their relationship now?

Asked directly about his rumored special relationship with Mika during the September 16 podcast episode, Will did not dodge the question:

Masasabi ko na parang safe space ko si Miks.

He also described how consistent their connection has become:

Yung relationship namin, kumbaga, one call away talaga, e. One call away.

Meaning their bond has reached a point where they can count on each other anytime, no explanations needed.

What does Mika Salamanca say about their "real score"?

Mika has been just as open about it. In an earlier interview this past July, she shared her own version of how things stand between them:

Real score? High score. Actually, yung relationship po namin ni Will, parang mas nagiging deep po. Mas nakikilala ko pa siya.

She added that Will has been consistent in pursuing her since their PBB days, even as they continue to take things slow and get to know each other better.

Are Will Ashley and Mika Salamanca officially together?

Neither has used the word "official" just yet, but both keep confirming just how close and consistent their bond has become, from out of town trips together to public support for each other's projects. Whatever label it eventually gets, it is clear this connection is not just for the cameras.

PBB showmances that actually turn into something real are rare, and this one has fans kilig every time they post about each other. Are you rooting for Will and Mika to make it official? Tell us in the comments.

Quick answers

What did Will Ashley call Mika Salamanca?

Will Ashley called Mika Salamanca his 'safe space' during an interview on the YouTube podcast Oh My Gan!.

How did Will Ashley and Mika Salamanca become close?

They first met through mutual friends in 2023 and grew closer after becoming housemates on Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition in 2025.

Are Will Ashley and Mika Salamanca an official couple?

Neither has confirmed an official relationship yet, but both have described their bond as deep and consistent.

Updated September 18, 2026. Sources and photo credits: PEP.ph. All photos belong to their respective owners.