MANILA -- "Ako na 'yung haggard o nausog version," was what K Brosas told a friend who flatteringly compared her to Ivana Alawi.

This exchange between the singer-comedienne and her friend, ex-TV host Janelle Jamer, happened on Instagram, under a swimsuit photo Brosas shared.

"Nakikita ko talaga is Ivana sayo," said Jamer.

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According to Brosas, it's a compliment she regularly receives and the reason why she went ahead and check who Alawi was.

She joked: "Grabeeeee naman ang ganda at ang sexy niya syet! Pero sige ako na 'yung haggard o nausog version ni Ivana. lol!"

"Thanks pa din," she added.

Alawi is primarily known as a vlogger. Her YouTube channel has more than 3 million subscribers, and has amassed more than 135 million views since it was first created in May 2018.

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She has delved into acting, first appearing in the 2018 afternoon drama series "Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Araw Gabi." She also appeared on "Ang Probinsyano."

Last year, she was part of "Sino ang Maysala?: Mea Culpa," starring Jodi Sta. Maria and Bela Padilla.