Rochelle Pangilinan
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Rochelle Pangilinan is a Filipina
dancer, singer, and actress. She was one of the founding members of the popular group SexBomb Girls
. In 2007, she repackaged herself as a rap and hip-hop artist with the name RoC.
, one of three siblings. The family was very poor, and her father, Rodolfo Pangilinan, was an alcoholic wife-beater. Her parents separated but reunited in 2000 after her father stopped drinking. He died on November 11, 2007, of emphysema
.
, a popular daytime variety show. Rochelle was only 14 when she started to dance on Eat Bulaga. A group of dancers including Pangilinan began in November 1999 as the 'Chicken Sandwich Dancers,' an offshoot of the Danz Focus (the 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 eventually expanded to 8, 12 and then 13 (during their first FHM Philippines appearance) to an all time high of 22. In 2000, the Tom Jones
song, "Sexbomb", was a hit in the Philippines, and the group was named the SexBomb Dancers by their manager, Joy Cancio.
was formed, with members Jopay Paguia
, Evette Pabalan, Weng Ibarra, Monic Icban, Izzy Trazona, and Pangilinan herself. In that same year they released their first album, Unang Putok, with the hit single "Bakit Papa". Since then, they made three more albums.
, Epi Quizon
, Chynna Ortaleza
, and Richard Gutierrez
. In that same year, Pangilinan played (without her group) in the movie Bertud ng Putik, where she was the leading lady of Bong Revilla
, and rival to the character played by Regine Tolentino. She was also a regular on Daboy en Da Girl
, a show on GMA KiliTV.
In 2003 the SexBomb Girls
starred in Daisy Siete
, the long-running, top-rating afternoon drama series on GMA Network
, with Pangilinan playing a main character.
In 2004, Pangilinan appeared on Home Along Da Airport with star Dolphy
, a show on ABS-CBN
, a GMA Network rival. After her appearance in the rival network, there were rumors that she would switch channels but she stated that she's not leaving the GMA Network
. In 2005, she appeared on the TV show Darna
as a mermaid named Corella
, Darna
's ally.
In early 2010, Pangilinan portrayed one of the main villains Deborah/Babaeng Manananggal in Darna
.
Recently, Pangilinan appears as one of the lead characters Marikit on Philippine historical drama Amaya
.
, Gloc 9, and fellow SexBomb Girls Evette Pabalan and Jovel Palomo, resulting in her debut rap album. She has since returned to Eat Bulaga! as part of the dancing roster.
On 3 June 2007, Rochelle introduced herself as RoC and launched her debut album "Roc-A-Holic" (released on 8 June 2007 by Panacea Music) on a weekly variety show, SOP Rules. The album consists of catchy rap, hiphop-flavored, and Latin-inspired songs, with the carrier single "Baile".
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Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....
dancer, singer, and actress. She was one of the founding members of the popular group SexBomb Girls
SexBomb Girls
The Sexbomb Girls are an all-female singing, dancing, and acting group from the Philippines. They are known for the novelty songs "Spaghetti," "Bakit Papa" and "Bilog na Hugis Itlog" that were certified platinum in the Philippines...
. In 2007, she repackaged herself as a rap and hip-hop artist with the name RoC.
Personal background
Rochelle was born in Malabon, PhilippinesPhilippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
, one of three siblings. The family was very poor, and her father, Rodolfo Pangilinan, was an alcoholic wife-beater. Her parents separated but reunited in 2000 after her father stopped drinking. He died on November 11, 2007, of emphysema
Emphysema
Emphysema is a long-term, progressive disease of the lungs that primarily causes shortness of breath. In people with emphysema, the tissues necessary to support the physical shape and function of the lungs are destroyed. It is included in a group of diseases called chronic obstructive pulmonary...
.
Dancing career
Pangilinan entered dancing contests at a young age, and at age 14 was offered a job at Eat Bulaga!Eat Bulaga!
Eat Bulaga! is a noon-time variety show in the Philippines produced by Television And Production Exponents Inc. and aired by GMA Network. The show is broadcast from The New TAPE Studios at the GMA Broadway Centrum in New Manila, Quezon City. Eat Bulaga! is aired Weekdays at 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm ...
, a popular daytime variety show. Rochelle was only 14 when she started to dance on Eat Bulaga. A group of dancers including Pangilinan began in November 1999 as the 'Chicken Sandwich Dancers,' an offshoot of the Danz Focus (the 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
Jopay Paguia
Diofanny Jane Paguia, known professionally as Jopay Paguia , is a Filipina singer, dancer and actress...
and Aira
Aira Bermudez
Eiraliz Bermudez, better known as Aira Bermudez , is a Filipina dancer and actress. She is a member of the past dance group of Eat Bulaga!, the SexBomb Girls. She can currently be seen in Daisy Siete and co-hosted a limited-run dance program on QTV-11 'Let's Get Aww!'...
, then eventually expanded to 8, 12 and then 13 (during their first FHM Philippines appearance) to an all time high of 22. In 2000, the Tom Jones
Tom Jones (singer)
Sir Thomas John Woodward, OBE , known by his stage name Tom Jones, is a Welsh singer.Since the mid 1960s, Jones has sung many styles of popular music – pop, rock, R&B, show tunes, country, dance, techno, soul and gospel – and sold over 100 million records...
song, "Sexbomb", was a hit in the Philippines, and the group was named the SexBomb Dancers by their manager, Joy Cancio.
Singing career
In 2002, the singing group SexBomb GirlsSexBomb Girls
The Sexbomb Girls are an all-female singing, dancing, and acting group from the Philippines. They are known for the novelty songs "Spaghetti," "Bakit Papa" and "Bilog na Hugis Itlog" that were certified platinum in the Philippines...
was formed, with members Jopay Paguia
Jopay Paguia
Diofanny Jane Paguia, known professionally as Jopay Paguia , is a Filipina singer, dancer and actress...
, Evette Pabalan, Weng Ibarra, Monic Icban, Izzy Trazona, and Pangilinan herself. In that same year they released their first album, Unang Putok, with the hit single "Bakit Papa". Since then, they made three more albums.
Acting career
In 2002 the SexBomb Girls starred in their first movie, Bakit Papa, with co-stars Allan K., Wendell RamosWendell Ramos
Wendell Xavier Ramos, known as Wendell Ramos is a Filipino actor and model who is currently signed to Associated Broadcasting Company.-Biography and career:...
, Epi Quizon
Epi Quizon
Jeffrey "Epi" Quizon is a Filipino actor and the son of actor Dolphy.-Early life:Born Jeffrey Smith-Quizon on January 23, 1973. He is the youngest of 4 siblings by 4th marriage Pamela Ponti a.k.a. Baby Smith.He is of Chinese and American descent....
, Chynna Ortaleza
Chynna Ortaleza
Lara Serena Ortaleza , also known as Chynna Ortaleza, is a Filipina actress.She is currently a contract star of GMA Network portraying the role mostly as villain and antagonist.-TV career:...
, and Richard Gutierrez
Richard Gutiérrez
Richard Kristian Rama Gutierrez, popularly known as Richard Gutierrez , is a television actor and commercial model who works in Filipino productions.-Biography:Gutierrez is the son of Eduardo P...
. In that same year, Pangilinan played (without her group) in the movie Bertud ng Putik, where she was the leading lady of Bong Revilla
Bong Revilla
Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr. , is a Filipino actor, politician and senator of the Republic of the Philippines. In 2009, he legally changed his last name to Bong Revilla....
, and rival to the character played by Regine Tolentino. She was also a regular on Daboy en Da Girl
Daboy en Da Girl
Produced by GMA Network, Daboy en Da Girl was a Filipino weekly comedy sitcom that starred Rossana Roces and the Late Rudy Fernandez.- Cast :MAIN CAST:* Rudy Fernandez - Daboy* Rosanna Roces - Girly* Alma Moreno - Brenda...
, a show on GMA KiliTV.
In 2003 the SexBomb Girls
SexBomb Girls
The Sexbomb Girls are an all-female singing, dancing, and acting group from the Philippines. They are known for the novelty songs "Spaghetti," "Bakit Papa" and "Bilog na Hugis Itlog" that were certified platinum in the Philippines...
starred in Daisy Siete
Daisy Siete
Daisy Siete was a long-running daily afternoon drama series top billed by the SexBomb Girls, an all-girl singing dance group in the Philippines. It premiered September 1, 2003 and unofficially ended on July 2, 2010....
, the long-running, top-rating afternoon drama series on GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
, with Pangilinan playing a main character.
In 2004, Pangilinan appeared on Home Along Da Airport with star Dolphy
Dolphy
Rodolfo Vera Quizon, Sr. , known by his screen name Dolphy, is a Filipino comedian-actor in the Philippines. He has appeared in a number of works on stage, radio, television and movies.-Biography:Dolphy was born on P. Herrera St...
, a show on ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
, a GMA Network rival. After her appearance in the rival network, there were rumors that she would switch channels but she stated that she's not leaving the GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
. In 2005, she appeared on the TV show Darna
Darna (TV series)
Darna is a 2005 drama fantasy action television series based on the Mars Ravelo's fictional character of the same name and a loose adaptation of the 2003 Mars Ravelo's Darna Miniseries by Mango Comics...
as a mermaid named Corella
Corella
Corella may refer to:Ornithology* Corella , a member of a group of cockatoos from the subgenus Licmetis*Corella , the journal of the Australian Bird Study Association, formerly called Australian Bird Bander...
, Darna
Darna
Darna is a fictional character and Filipino comics superheroine created by writer Mars Ravelo and artist Nestor Redondo. In her more popular incarnations, she is a deceased warrior from another planet manifesting herself through a girl from Earth, named Narda...
's ally.
In early 2010, Pangilinan portrayed one of the main villains Deborah/Babaeng Manananggal in Darna
Darna (2009 TV series)
Darna is a superhero Philippine drama adapted from Mars Ravelo's fictional superheroine of the same name; directed by Dominic Zapata and developed by Jun Lana. It is the third series based on the Darna graphic novels by Mars Ravelo...
.
Recently, Pangilinan appears as one of the lead characters Marikit on Philippine historical drama Amaya
Amaya (TV series)
Amaya is a Philippine historical fiction and period drama created and developed by Suzette Doctolero, with Marian Rivera in the title-role. Directed by Mac Alejandre, it premiered on May 30 on GMA Network and on June 1, 2011 on GMA Pinoy TV....
.
Rochelle as RoC
Rochelle stated on a showbiz talk show S Files on 2 March 2007 that she will be leaving the SexBomb Girls' roster for a short period of time and will not appear in the group's long awaited return on Eat Bulaga!. Whilst on leave, she co-wrote and recorded songs along with established rap artists Michael V.Michael V.
Michael V. , also known as "Bitoy" or "Toybits", is a Filipino comedian, actor, director, composer, singer, rapper, voice artist and parodist, who appears in the GMA Network show Bubble Gang, and in his own TV show Bitoy's Funniest Videos...
, Gloc 9, and fellow SexBomb Girls Evette Pabalan and Jovel Palomo, resulting in her debut rap album. She has since returned to Eat Bulaga! as part of the dancing roster.
On 3 June 2007, Rochelle introduced herself as RoC and launched her debut album "Roc-A-Holic" (released on 8 June 2007 by Panacea Music) on a weekly variety show, SOP Rules. The album consists of catchy rap, hiphop-flavored, and Latin-inspired songs, with the carrier single "Baile".
Albums
(together with the SexBomb SingersSexBomb Girls
The Sexbomb Girls are an all-female singing, dancing, and acting group from the Philippines. They are known for the novelty songs "Spaghetti," "Bakit Papa" and "Bilog na Hugis Itlog" that were certified platinum in the Philippines...
)
- 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
- 2007: Roc-A-Holic (solo album)
- 2008: Vaklushii
Television
| Television | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 1999 | Eat Bulaga | Herself/Performer | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2003–2010 | Daisy Siete Daisy Siete Daisy Siete was a long-running daily afternoon drama series top billed by the SexBomb Girls, an all-girl singing dance group in the Philippines. It premiered September 1, 2003 and unofficially ended on July 2, 2010.... |
Rochelle | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2005 | Darna Darna (TV series) Darna is a 2005 drama fantasy action television series based on the Mars Ravelo's fictional character of the same name and a loose adaptation of the 2003 Mars Ravelo's Darna Miniseries by Mango Comics... |
Corella | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2008 | SOP SOP A sop is a piece of bread soaked in a liquid. SOP is an acronym for any of the following:*Standard operating procedure*Sales and operations planning *Same origin policy, a security measure for client-side scripting*Seeds of Panic... |
Herself/Performer | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2008 | Kung Ako Ikaw Kung Ako Ikaw Kung Ako Ikaw is a reality comedy television show in the Philippines that airs three times a week on the GMA Network. It replaces three sitcoms aired by the network; namely, Who's Your Daddy Now?, Bahay Mo Ba 'To, and HP: To The Highest Level Na!... |
Herself | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2009 | Adik Sa'Yo Adik Sa'Yo Adik Sa'Yo is a Philippine romantic comedy created and developed by Denoy Navarro-Punio for GMA Network. The show premiered on June 8, 2009 under the direction of Joel Lamangan. It was originally planned to end on September 4, 2009 but was extended for another week, and officially ended on... |
Herself | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2009 | Bubble Gang Bubble Gang Bubble Gang is a sketch comedy television show in the Philippines. It airs every Friday evenings by GMA Network. The show is part of the network's GMA KiliTV block. Currently, it is now the longest-running gag show in Philippine television. The TV program is known for their parodies of TV... |
Herself | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2010 | Show Me Da Manny Show Me Da Manny Show Me Da Manny is a Philippines situation comedy television series that premiered on GMA Network on August 23, 2009. It stars Manny Pacquiao and Marian Rivera. The show premiered on August 29, 2009, one week after its original premiere, on GMA Pinoy TV. The show is set to end on July 10, 2011 on... |
Maria Juana 'Rihanna' Balbaqua | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2010 | Darna (2009 TV series) Darna (2009 TV series) Darna is a superhero Philippine drama adapted from Mars Ravelo's fictional superheroine of the same name; directed by Dominic Zapata and developed by Jun Lana. It is the third series based on the Darna graphic novels by Mars Ravelo... |
Deborah/Babaeng Mananangal | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2010 | Diva Diva (Philippine TV series) Diva is a Philippine musical dramedy television series, developed by Don Michael Perez and directed by Dominic Zapata. The series premiered on March 1, 2010 on GMA Network, starring Regine Velasquez, Rufa Mae Quinto, Mark Anthony Fernandez, TJ Trinidad and Glaiza de Castro.It has several cameos... |
Kelly Salvador | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2010–present | Party Pilipinas Party Pilipinas Party Pilipinas is a Philippine music variety show broadcasted by GMA Network. The show premiered on 28 March 2010 - replacing the defunct SOP Fully Charged. It also broadcasts worldwide through GMA Pinoy TV.Each week, two teams alternate to give the audience a variety in theme and concepts.Direk... |
Herself/Performer | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2010 | Ilumina | Elena | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2011 | Amaya Amaya (TV series) Amaya is a Philippine historical fiction and period drama created and developed by Suzette Doctolero, with Marian Rivera in the title-role. Directed by Mac Alejandre, it premiered on May 30 on GMA Network and on June 1, 2011 on GMA Pinoy TV.... |
Marikit | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2011 | Mind Master Mind Master Mind Master is a consultation-reality program aired after 24 Oras Weekend by GMA Network.The show premiered on GMA Network in the Philippines on April 30, 2011 and ended its first season on May 21, 2011.... |
TBA | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
Guesting
| Guesting | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2004 | Da Boy en Da Girl | Herself | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2007 | Tok! tok! tok! Isang Milyon Pasok | Herself | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2006 | Lets Get Aww!! | Herself | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2009 | Pinoy Records Presents: Pinoy Extreme Talent Pinoy Records Pinoy Records was a GMA Network infotainment show which had its premiere episode on December 8, 2007. It is hosted by basketball player, Chris Tiu, and Starstruck Batch 1 alumni Sheena Halili. Most recently, Jai Reyes, a member of Ateneo de Manila University basketball men's varsity, has also... |
Herself | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2010 | Spin It Win It | Herself | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2010 | Danz Showdown Danz Showdown Danz Showdown is a reality-dance search in the Philippines produced by Focus Entertainment and GMA Network. The show replaced Daisy Siete: Adam or Eve and premiered on July 5, 2010 on GMA Network and GMA Pinoy TV as well. Aside from the title, the winner also will receive P500,000... |
Herself | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2010 | Diz Iz It | Herself | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |