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| Origin | Manila, Philippines |
| Genres | Dance, Novelty |
| Years active | 1999 - present |
| Website | Official website of Sexbomb Girls |
The Sexbomb Girls (or also known as SexBomb Dancers) are an all-female singing and dancing group from the Philippines
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History
The Sexbomb Dancers were originally composed of four members upon their formation in 1999. They were backup dancers for Eat Bulaga, the Philippines' longest running noontime variety show. Of the four original members, only Rochelle Pangilinan remains part of the Sexbomb Girls, and is regarded as the leader because of her seniority.
The group began in November 1999 as the Chicken Sandwich Dancers which was an offshoot of the Danz Focus (house dancers of Eat Bulaga). At first there were 4 (Cheryl, Debra, Janine, and Rochelle). The group expanded to 6 with the addition of Jopay and Aira. Then expanded to 7 when Mia added to the line-up and they were called as The Original Seven. The group expanded to 8 (after the first Sexbomb Search), 12 and 13 (during their first FHM appearance) to an all time high of 22.
The Sex Bomb 2002. The Sexbomb Singers were formed that same year, and are billed as Sexbomb Girls in their shows and promotional materials. The dancers did shows under the dance albums, Sexiest Hits Series and "I Like." The Sexbomb Singers and Dancers are commonly still referred to as the Sexbomb Girls.
The Sexbomb Girls is managed by Joy Cancio, of FOCUS Entertainment Inc. Joy is veteran of the Vicor Dancers of the 1980s.
Present Members
- Rochelle Pangilinan
- Jopay Paguia
- Izzy Trazona
- Evette Pabalan
- Weng Ibarra
- Monic Icban
- Aira Bermudez
- Cheche Tolentino
- Johlan Veluz
- Mae Acosta
- Grace Nera
- Sandy Tolentino
- Jovel Palomo
- Danielle Ramirez
- Joanna Orbeta
- Danica Gulapa
- Shane Gonzales
- Mia Pangyarihan
- Sunshine Garcia
- Aifha Medina
- Cynthia Yapchingco
- Jacky Rivas
- Mhyca Bautista
- Louise Bolton
- Cherry Ann Rufo
- Sheene Flores
- Joemarie Gutierrez
Former members
- Janine Reyes(1999-2000)
- Cheryl Genove (1999-2000)
- Debra Ignacio (1999-2000, moved to ABS-CBN)
- Yvette Lopez (2001, went back on studying)
- Michelle Reyes (2001-2002)
- JB Cifra (2001, migrated to USA)
- Jane Lao (2001-2002, moved to ABS-CBN)
- Sugar Mercado (2001-2002, 2004-2006 moved to ABS-CBN then returned then left the group again)
- AB (2001-2002, moved to ABS-CBN)
- Natalie "Babat" Imperial (2001-2002)
- Jacque Esteves (2002, 2003-2006, disputed due to minor age then return then left again to pursue a solo career)
- Mariam Al-Obaidi (2004-2005, moved to ABS-CBN)
- Rodellyn "Joice" Pecho (2004-2005)
- Hazel Taligatos (2006-2007)
- Cherry Ann Rufo (2004-2007, long absence to the group)
- Kate Sacay (2006-2007)
- Molly Baylon (2006, disputed due to minor age)
- Alice Almocera (2007)
- Charm Saldon (2007)
- Kryz Moreno (2007, moved to ABS-CBN)
- Michelle Mercado (2007-2008, migrated in Australia)
- Stephanie Lantion (2009)
Temporary
- Marie (2002) TeVee Babe
- Joy Anne (2002) TeeVee Babe
- Nimfa (2002) TeVee Babe
Members assigned in Japan
Focus E has assigned many Sexbomb members as well as Danz Focus members to Japan for charity concerts and as well as vacation. They have recently returned to the Philippines on March 2008. The excursion usually lasts six months before another batch of group members goes to Japan. The Japan excursion has led to much confusion regarding the current members of the group.
The members that were formally sent to Japan were:
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The Sexbomb Search
- In 1999, the group was formed. After it's one year the three pioneer members left the group namely, Debra Ignacio, Cheryl, and Janine. Only Rochelle is the remaining pioneer member of the group together with Aira, Jopay, and Mia. The first Sexbomb Search was held in early 2001, there are plenty of girls was competed on the said contest but in the finals only ten girls battle for the title. The ten girls are AB, Grace Nera, Izzy Trazona, Jane Lao, JB Cifra, Mae Acosta, Michelle Reyes, Natalie "Babat" Imperial, Weng Ibarra, and Yvette Lopez. In the end, Yvette Lopez won the title and added to the line-up. Due to the success of the search, four new members were added to the line-up and joined the roster namely, Jane Lao, Michelle Reyes, Mae Acosta, and Izzy Trazona. After a few months, Yvette Lopez left the group as her replacement two new members were hired name Weng Ibarra and JB Cifra; Grace Nera was also hired as the new expansion member. Sometime in 2001, new members were added to the rosters namely AB, and Natalie "Babat" Imperial.
- In 2004, the management started to audition for new members. There were eight girls was chosen and they were called as "The Showdown Sweethearts." In late 2004, the three girls from the contest was chosen to fill the spot from the group, The Sexbomb Girls. The three girls are Cherry Ann Rufo, Louise Bolton, and Mhyca Bautista. They joined the group along with former-returning member, Sugar Mercado.
- In 2005, the new show from, GMA's sister station, Qtv was launch called Let's Get Aww hosted by Aira Bermudez, CheChe Tolentino, and Johlan Veluz. Management started to auditioning for a new member. In 2006, Hazel Taligatos was hired.
- On September 2007 on a GMA morning show SIS, featured a contest which searched for new Sexbomb members. Michelle Mercado, 18 was declared winner and is now the newest member of the group. Contest finalist Shane Gonzales is now also part of the group.
- In January 2009, there's another search for sexbomb through SIS entitled Boombastik na Hatawan Single Ladies Pasiklaban. The competition started in February 16, 2009.
Careers
Singing career
Originally, the singers line-up were Rochelle Panglinan, Jopay Paguia, Weng Ibarra, Evette Pabaln, AB, and Sugar Mercado. They were called as Sexbomb Singers Circa in early 2002. They were introduced through their first album called "The Sexiest Hits" in 2002. But in late 2002, due to AB and Sugar's departure from the group Izzy Trazona and Monic Icban were hired to fill their spot. In late 2002, the new batch of singers were introduced through their very first album called "Unang Putok" features the vocals from Rochelle, Jopay, Weng, Evette, Izzy, and Monic. In early 2004, Mariam Al-Obaidi was hired as an additional member for singers' line-up. Mariam was introduced on their third album. But after one year, Monic and Mariam left the group and CheChe Tolentino was hired to fill their spot. She was introduced on their fourth album. But CheChe's singing spot from the group was short-lived as the management decided to retain the remaining original members of the singers.
Fans had thought that Monic's and Mariam's replacement would the DJ Bomb Girls (Danielle Ramirez and Jovel Palomo).
Fans had thought that the other members from the dancers were the new singers additional members. Like Mia Pangyarihan, Sunshine Garcia, CheChe Tolentino, Grace Nera, Johlan Veluz, Louise Bolton, Mhyca Bautista, and Shane Gonzales. Even fans had thought the former member, Kryz Moreno, would be the additional member because in the season seventeenth of their tv show called "Daisy Siete," Kryz was a singer.
In 2001, the Sexbomb Search winner, Yvette Lopez, was also considered to be a singer.
Dancing career
Dance Albums
- 2002: Sexbomb's Sexiest Hits (Gold) (on the cover: Rochelle, Jopay, Izzy, Weng, AB, Evette, and Sugar)
- 2002: Sexbomb: I Like & Other Hits (Gold)
- 2003: Sexbomb's Sexiest Hits: 2 (Gold) (on the cover: Aira, Mia, Mae, Grace, Sandy, CheChe, Sunshine, and Johlan)
- 2004: Sexbomb's Sexiest Hits: 3 (4x Platinum) (on the cover: Aira, Mia, Mae, Sandy, CheChe, Sunshine, Johlan, Cynthia, Aifha, and Jhoana)
These albums are performed by Various Artists (mostly European). The dance choreography of these albums has been popularized by the Sexbomb Dancers. Mall shows were held nationwide to promote these albums.
Discography
Sexbomb Girls
- 2002: Unang Putok (4x Platinum)
- 2003: Round 2 (5x Platinum)
- 2004: Bomb Thr3at (2x Platinum)
- 2005: Sumayaw, Sumunod: The Best of the Sexbomb Girls (Platinum)
- 2006: Daisy Siete: V-DAY Music from the TV Series (Released 11/13/06)
- 2007: Tabachingching: Sexbomb
- 2008: Vaklushii: Daisy Siete Season 19 Soundtrack
Christmas Albums
- 2002: Wish Ko sa Pasko (Gold)
- 2003: Spaghetti Sa Pasko (Single)
- 2004: Pik-piripik-pik (Busina Ng Pasko) (Singles)
Solo Albums
- 2005: Jacque Estevez (Gold)
- 2007: ROC: Pataholic
Acting career
Movies
The Sexbomb Girls have their own movie, Bakit Papa, which was released nationwide in the Philippines in 2002. The Sexbomb Singers took the lead, with the Dancers playing support. Others in the cast include Allan K., Wendell Ramos, Epi Quizon, Chynna Ortaleza, and Richard Gutierrez. It was produced by Regal Films and had an opening day of P3.5 million. The exact total box-office sales is estimated at P20.6 million.
A movie based on their drama series Daisy Siete is in the works.
Filmography
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BAKIT PAPA? |
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ANAK KA NG BADING |
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Daisy Siete
The girls are still highly visible in their own top-rating afternoon drama series Daisy Siete on the GMA Network weekdays after Eat Bulaga. The hour-long program showcases the girls' wide acting range and is currently on their 19th season.
Seasons 2 to 6 were weekly episodes, wherein the story is not continuous. Seasons 1 and 7-9 followed a teleseries-like approach. The first seasons were light and the real dramatic highlights were provided in Seasons 7 and so forth.
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Daisy Siete has been a ratings mogul since its premiere, charting its highest rating at 25% in December 2003 (first season). This is a very high rating for the afternoon block. These days Daisy Siete rates anywhere from 15% to 21%. It has blown away all the shows put up by rival networks to compete with it. Some of these shows are Colgate Trip Kita, Sarah the Teen Princess, Kapamilya Cinema to name a few.
From 2002-2003, the girls were also part of Da Boy and Da Girl, with Rochelle as Britney, and the girls as japayukis.
Magpakailanman
Magpakailanman has featured the life stories of several Sexbomb Girls with them playing themselves: Sunshine Garcia, Jacque Estevez, Aira Bermudez, Evette Pabalan, Johlan Veluz and Aifha Medina. Rochelle Pangilinan's story was played by Rufa Mae Quinto. Rochelle has portrayed other characters twice, and Aira played the Aeta featured in one episode. All of these were winners in the ratings game.
Their manager, Joy Cancio, has also been featured on the show and had Rochelle, Aira, and Jopay as guests. She was played by actress, dancer and TV Host Regine Tolentino in her (Cancio) life feature. Tolentino went on to portray Cancio in the other life feature of the Sex Bomb. Like the Sexbomb episodes, this was once again a ratings champion. To date, there is no one Sexbomb-related episode of Magpakailanman is not successful.
GMA Drama Serye
The girls (former and current) are very visible in different guestings on the GMA Network Aside from Daisy Siete here are recent works of Sexbomb Girls on TV (not counting guestings)
Former members
- Jacque - Love to Love Season 5: Love Blossoms, Darna
- Sugar - Zorro
Current members
- Jopay - Love to Love Season 8: Love-an o Bawi, Etheria, Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas
- Sunshine - Encantadia, Magic Kamison
- Rochelle - Darna
- Danica - Maynila
- Mhyca - Maynila
- Cynthia - Maynila
Other Shows
GMA News and Public Affairs
Are you a registered voter and still clueless about the new automated process of the elections?
If the answer to that question is “yes,” then this new “Sexbomb” video from GMA Network is a must-see.
The network tapped the dancers, who started their career as backup dancers for a noontime show, for a song-and-dance video to educate voters about automated elections.
GMA Network has released this video, “Bilog na Hugis Itlog,” which describes the process of shading new ballots.
The video clip also teaches voters to cast votes by simply shading the circle that corresponds to the name of their preferred candidates. It also includes instructions on the number of candidates a voter can choose in a specific contest.
Will this video be as infectious as their “Spaghetting pataas at pababa” video done in the past? That remains to be seen.
Let's Get Aww!
The Sexbomb Dancers were mainstays of QTV Channel 11's weekly dance-oriented show Let's Get Aww! which aired last November 2005. It was hosted by SB Dancers Aira Bermudez, Johlan Veluz and Cheche Tolentino. However the show was short-lived. It only lasted for one season.
SOP Rules
Sexbomb Girls become regular performers and make their dance numbers on SOP Rules.
Tok! Tok! Tok! Isang Milyon Pasok!
The Sexbomb girls were given a game show, Tok! Tok! Tok! Isang Milyon Pasok!, co hosted by Paolo Bediones. Its pilot episode aired on May 27, 2007 and it aired every 7:30 PM Sundays on GMA Network.
Adik Sa'Yo
The SexBomb Girls guested in the comedy show "Adik Sa'Yo". They appeared as dancers.
References
External links
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