SexBomb Girls

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Name = SexBomb Girls


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Origin = Manila, Philippines
Genre = Dance, Novelty
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Years_active = 1999 - present
Recording Label = Sony Records (Major)
Dance Record Label = BMG (Major)
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URL = [http://www.focuseonline.com/sbonline/index.htm Official website of Sexbomb Girls]
Current_members = Rochelle Pangilinan (1999-present)
Aira Bermudez (2000-present)
Jopay Paguia (2000-present)
Mia Pangyarihan (2000-present)
Izzy Trazona (2001-present)
Grace Nera (2001-present)
Weng Ibarra (2001-present)
Evette Pabalan (2001-present)
CheChe Tolentino (2001-present)
Jacky Rivas (2002-present)
Sunshine Gracia (2002-present)
Johlan Veluz (2003-present)
Aifha Medina (2003-present)
Jovel Palomo (2004-present)
Danielle Ramirez (2004-present)
Louise Bolton (2004-present)
Mhyca Bautista (2004-present)
Danica Gulapa (2006-present)
Sandy Tolentino (2001-2005,2006-present)
Mae Acosta (2001-2005,2007-present)
Jhoana Orbeta (2003-2005,2007-present)
Michelle Mercado (2007-present)
Shane Gonzales (2007-present)
Sheena Flores (2008-present)
Monic Icban (2002-2005,2008-present)
Past_members = Cheryl (1999-2000)
Debra Ignacio (1999-2000)
Janine (1999-2000)
Yvette Lopez (2001)
Michelle Reyes (2001)
JB Cifra (2001)
AB (2001-2002)
Jane Lao (2001-2002)
Natalie "Babat" Imperial (2002)
Mariam Al-Obaidi (2004-2005)
Rodellyn "Joice" Pecho (2004-2005)
Sugar Mercado (2001-2002, 2004-2006)
Jacque Esteves (2002, 2003-2006)
Molly Baylon (2006)
Kate Sacay (2006-2007)
Hazel Taligatos (2006-2007)
Cynthia Yapchingco (2003-2007)
Cherry Ann Rufo (2004-2007)
Alice Almocera (2007)
Charm Saldon (2007)
Kryz Moreno (2007)

The Sexbomb Girls (or also known as SexBomb Dancers) are an all-female singing and dancing group from the Philippines

History

The "Sexbomb Dancers" were originally composed of four members upon their formation in 1999. They were background 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, Debbie, Janice and Rochelle). The group expanded to 6 with the addition of Jopay and Aira. The group expanded to 8, 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 E Incorporated. Joy is veteran of the Vicor Dancers of the 1980s

Public Criticism

The Sexbomb Girls have long been criticized by moralists and conservatives in the Philippines. Their critics pointed out that the girl band promote the idea of sex through their songs (double-meaning lyrics), their dances (sex-oriented movements) and their appearances (showing off cleavage and underwear). [ [http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2003/07/16/oped/bong.wenceslao.html] Sun Star News article] Because their songs have been hits among the Philippine mass as well as children, moralists stress that more and more Filipinos now think of sex as a fun and enjoyable thing. [ [http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2003/07/16/oped/bong.wenceslao.html] Sun Star News article] Aside from the sexual innuendos, the Sexbomb Girls were also slammed for immorality as well as their meddling in national politics (particularly when they performed as the official cheerleaders of defeated presidential candidate Fernando Poe, Jr. in the 2004 elections).

Near breakup

The Sexbomb Girls almost broke up when internal fighting among its members started in late 2004 and it was all about money matters. All the members, notably Jopay Paguia, complained that Rochelle Pangilinan (the most senior member) was overpaid with her monthly salary of P400,000. The Sexbomb singers (including Paguia) at that time received only P80,000 a month. The dancers, on the other hand, were being paid only P30,000 a month.Fact|date=August 2008

The scuffle intensified in early 2005 when ABS-CBN (the rival of the band's home network GMA Network) featured an exclusive interview with some of the band's members. Many fans felt that the controversial TV interview signified that the band was definitely coming to an end as it was viewed as a rebellion not only against GMA but also against manager Joy Cancio.Fact|date=August 2008}

Miraculously, a major financial deal was reached which restored stability in the band. Sexbomb's singers have all started receiving an equal P250,000 a month but the reform hit Rochelle Pangilinan hard as she saw her monthly salary fall down by 37.5% (or P150,000 less monthly). The Sexbomb dancers started receiving P55,000 monthly.Fact|date=August 2008

Conflicts with Eat Bulaga

The group was launched into a dispute with "Eat Bulaga!" in March 2006 when the show quickly hired former SexBomb Sugar Mercado after her contract with the group expired, and heavily promoted her. In protest, the girls left the show, and were later replaced by the EB Babes. The group did return to the show in December 2006 as part of a Christmas song and dance number. In 2007, the group began having a mock rivalry with the EB Babes, culminating with a "showdown" on-air in February 2007. The SexBombs later made a temporary return, only appearing on Fridays.Fact|date=August 2008 This was later expanded to Mondays and sometimes Saturdays.

SexBomb Girls

*Rochelle Pangilinan (1999-present) (ex semi-solo artist)(Sexbomb singer and dancer)
*Izzy Trazona(2000-present)(Sexbomb singer and dancer)Izzy Trazona is the only Sexbomb member who performs stage plays.]

*Jopay Paguia(2000-present)(Sexbomb singer and dancer)

*Monic Icban(2000-2005, 2008-present) (Sexbomb singer and dancer )

*Evette Palaban (2000-present)(Sexbomb singer and dancer)

*Weng Ibarra (2000-present)(Sexbomb singer and dancer)

*Aira Bermudez (2000-present)
*Mia Pangyarihan (2001-present)
*Sandy Tolentino (2001-2005, 2006-present)
*Cheryl "Cheche" Tolentino (2001-present)
*Mae Acosta (2001-2005, 2007-present)
*Grace Nera (2001-2004,2004-present)
*Jacky Rivas (2001-2004,2004-present)
*Sunshine Garcia (2002-present)
*Johlan Veluz (2003-present)
*Aifha Medina (2003-present)
*Jhoana Orbeta (2003-2005, 2007-present)
*Jovel Palomo (2004-present)
*Danielle Ramirez (2004-present)
*Louise Bolton (2004-present)
*Mhyca Bautista (2004-present)
*Danica Gulapa (2006-present)
*Michelle Mercado (2007-present)
*Shane Gonzales (2007-present)
*Sheena Flores (2008-present)

Former Members

*Cheryl (1999-2000)
*Debra Ignacio (1999-2000, moved to ABS-CBN)
*Janine (1999-2000)
*AB (2001-2002, moved to ABS-CBN)
*Jane Lao (2001-2002, moved to ABS-CBN)
*JB Cifra (2001)
*Michelle Reyes (2001)
*Sugar Mercado (2001-2002, 2004-2006)
*Yvette Lopez (2001)
*Jacque Esteves (2002, 2003-2006, currently doing solo projects)
*Natalie "Babat" Imperial (2002)
*Cynthia Yapchingco (2003-2007, disputed, currently seen on Daisy Siete)
*Mariam Al-Obaidi (2004-2005, moved to ABS-CBN)
*Cherry Ann Rufo (2004-2007, now currently seen on Daisy Siete)
*Joice Pecho (2004-2005)
*Rhodeline (2004)
*Hazel Taligatos (2006-2007)
*Molly Baylon (2006, moved back to Pink Butterflies)
*Kathleen Sacay (2006-2007, moved back to Pink Butterflies)
*Kryz Moreno (2007, moved to ABS-CBN, now member of Star Magic Batch 16)
*Charm Saldon (2007)
*Alice Almocera (2007)

Return of Monic Icban

Since Monic Icban left the group in 2005 there have been many Sexbomb girls starting to take her place by singing with the singers on numerous Daisy Siete songs and the adding of 2 new sexbomb singers, Danielle Ramirez and Jovel Palomo. But, surprisingly on May 25, 2008 a "gift" for Rochelle Pangilinan's birthday Monic came and guested for Rochelle's birthday on SiS. Then again on July 10, 2008 SiS gave another reunion for the Sexbomb Singers. And around that time Joy Cancio asked if Monic wanted to comeback to the group. And of course she says yes. Now the SexBomb Girls is on a mall tour to premote the New Season of Daisy Siete with Monic as a symbol of her return in the group.

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. Regardless, all the members sent to Japan are still current members of the group. Many rumors have spread that the members, specifically Aira Bermudez, assigned to Japan were pregnant, all of which were false.Currently, all the members of the Sexbomb Dancers are all in the Philippines, but according to Johlan Veluz's friendster account, there is a possibility of more excursions to Japan later in the year.

The members that were formally sent to Japan were:

*Rochelle Pangilinan
*Jopay Paguia
*Aira Bermudez
*Danielle Ramirez
*Jovel Palomo
*Johlan Veluz
*Mae Acosta
*Aifha Medina
*Sheena Flores (originally introduced in Japan; newest member)
*Jhoanna Orbeta

chedule Change

Recently, many fans have been wondering what has happened to the girls on Eat Bulaga. Some have speculated that they were removed, again. According to Michelle Mercado, the Sexbomb Girls will only appear on Eat Bulaga on mondays and Fridays because of their taping schedule for Daisy Siete season 18 . This is subject to change, most likely after taping season 18.

exBomb Siblings

Che-che and Sandy are sisters, but not twins as some have thought. Sandy is the elder and Che-che is the younger, as revealed on the television program SIS. [http://www.igma.tv/video/3165/Sis-What-celebrity-siblings-like-about-each-other-best]

2007 Roster Changes

Danica Gulapa, Kate Sacay, Molly Baylon were originally hired to fill in for the members who were assigned in Japan.

Focus-E transferred Kate Sacay & Molly Baylon to the "Sexbomb Wannabes" then the "Pink Butterflies"Danica Gulapa was retained as a part of Sexbomb Dancers.

Focus E. auditioned new talents and the additions to the roster: Kryz Moreno, Charm Saldon, and Alice Almocera.

IS search for the next Bomb

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.

Temporary members

*Marie (2002) TeVee Babe
*Joy Anne (2002) TeeVee Babe
*Nimfa (2002) TeVee Babe
*Kate Sacay (2006) former Pink Butterflies member
*Molly Baylon (2006) former Pink Butterflies member

Sexbombs who appeared on ABS-CBN after their deparure from the group

*Debra Ignacio (transferred to Gee Girls in 2000 after her departure from "The Chicken Sandwich Dancers" (now called Sexbomb Girls))
*AB (transferred to Gee Girls with her fellow groupmates Sugar Mercado and Jane Lao in 2002 after her departure from the group)
*Jane Lao (transferred to Gee Girls with her fellow groupmates Sugar Mercado and AB in 2002 after her departure from the group)
*Sugar Mercado (transferred to Gee Girls with her fellow groupmates AB and Jane Lao in 2002 after her departure from the group)
*Mariam Al-Obaidi (transferred to Wowowee Girls in 2005 after being disputed from the group)
*Mae Acosta (transferred to ASF Dancers in 2006)
*Kryz Moreno (moved to ABS-CBN to sign a contract as one of their new artists)

Kapamilya Sexbombs (Members that are started their career at ABS-CBN)

*Aira Bermudez
*Jopay Paguia
*Mariam Al-Obaidi

Teevee Babes who became Sexbombs

*Sugar Mercado
*Jacquiline Rivas
*Johlan Veluz
*Aifha Medina
*Monic Icban
*Sunshine Garcia
*Cynthia Yapchiongco

inging career

The lineup of the Sexbomb Singers are Rochelle Pangilinan, Monic Icban, Evette Pabalan, Jopay Paguia, Izzy Trazona and Weng Ibarra.

Some singers have left the group but came back after a period of time like Monic Icban, Evette Pabalan, and Weng Ibarra. Also some have join but left, were just guests,or singers for a short period like Mia Pangyarihan, Sunshine Garcia, Che-Che Tolentino, Johlan Veluz, Jovel Palomo, Danielle Ramirez, and Mycha. Bautista.

ROC

In 2007, Rochelle Pangilinan aka Roc, released her debut solo album "ROCAHOLIC", she's still considered as a member of the Sexbomb Girls

DJ Bomb

DJ Bomb (formed on 2004) is a sister group, comprised of Jovel Palomo and Danielle Ramirez. Later added to the Singer line-up.

Jacque Estevez

The then 14-year-old Jacque Estevez was originally a winner for the Cebu Search for the Sexbomb Dancer in 2002. After staying in the stable for barely one month, she left in July 2002 to go back to school in Cebu City and returned after finishing her high school diploma three years after. In early 2005, she released her self-titled debut album which achieved mild success, became one of the rosters of now-defunct Sunday afternoon teen variety show SOP Gigsters, and appeared in a few teen romance drama anthology shows. She is the first SexBomb girl to release a solo album. Although she has a solo CD, she is still part of the SexBomb stable, as a SexBomb Dancer even though she is a singer but recently left the group to pursue a solo career. She is currently auditioning for High School Musical 3 and has a Hollywood Agent.

Discography

Sexbomb Girls
* 2002: Unang Putok (4X Platinum)
* 2002: Wish Ko sa Pasko (Gold)
* 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: Daisy Siete Special Collection
* 2008: Vaklushii: Daisy Siete Season 19 SoundtrackChristmas Albums
* 2003: Spaghetti Sa Pasko (Single)
* 2004: Pik-piripik-pik (Busina Ng Pasko) (Singles)

Solo Albums
* 2005: Jacque Estevez (Gold)
* 2007: ROC: Rocaholic"'

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'

*2001: "Tusong Twesome" (Debra)
*2002: "Bakit Papa" (Rochelle, Aira, Jopay, Mia, Sandy, Mae, Grace, Weng, Izzy, CheChe, Evette, Jacky, Monic)
*2002: "Bertud ng Putik (Rochelle)
*2002: "Lastikman" (Jopay)
*2004: "Anak ka ng Tatay Mo" (Cynthia)
*2004: "Fantastikman "'(Jopay, Grace, Rochelle, Jacky, Cynthia)
*2004: "Enteng Kabisote" (Aira)
*2004: "Lastikman" (Kryz but used the screen name Crystal Moreno)
*2005(?): "Ispiritista" (Aifha, Cynthia, Sugar, Danielle, Jovel)
*2005: "Enteng Kabisote 2" (Louise, Mhyca, Cherry Ann)

Daisy Siete

The girls are still highly visible in their own top-rating afternoon drama series Daisy Siete on the GMA Network weekdays at 2:30pm. 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.

*Season 7: May Bukas Pa ang Kahapon (2005)
*Season 8: Tahanan (2005)
*Season 9: Ang Pitong Maria (2005-2006)
*Season 10: Sayaw ng Puso (2006)
*Season 11: Nasaan ka? (2006)
*Season 12: Landas (2006)
*Season 13: Moshi, Moshi, Chikiyaki (2006-2007)
*Season 14: Siete Siete, Mano Mano (2007)
*Season 15: Isla Chikita (2007)
*Season 16: Tabachingching (2007)
*Season 17: Ulingling (2007-2008)
*Season 18: Prince Charming and The Seven Maids(2008)
*Season 19: Vaklushii (2008-present)
*Season 20: Tinderella (TBA)

"Daisy Siete" has been a ratings mogul since its premiere, charting its highest rating at 30% in December 2003 (first season). This is a very high rating for the afternoon block. These days Daisy Siete rates anywhere from 19% to 25%. 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 not one Sexbomb-related episode of Magpakailanman that is not successful.

GMA Drama Serye

The girls are very visible in different guestings on the GMA NetworkAside from "Daisy Siete" here are recent works of Sexbomb Girls on TV (not counting guestings)
* Jacque - "Love to Love Season 5: Love Blossoms", "Darna"
* Jopay - "Love to Love Season 8: Love-an o Bawi", "Etheria", "Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas"
* Sunshine - "Encantadia", Magic Kamison
* Rochelle - "Darna"

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.

OP 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 is now aired every 7:30 PM Sundays on GMA Network. Their show is on its second season and is still getting very good ratings.

Dancing career

Dance Albums
* 2002: Sexbomb's Sexiest Hits (Gold)
* 2002: Sexbomb: I Like & Other Hits (Gold)
* 2003: Sexbomb's Sexiest Hits: 2 (Gold)
* 2004: Sexbomb's Sexiest Hits: 3 (4x Platinum)

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.

References

External links

* [http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2003/07/16/oped/bong.wenceslao.html Wenceslao: ‘Spaghetting pababa’]