Rochelle Pangilinan

Filipina dancer and actress (born 1982)

Rochelle Pangilinan

Born|

Rochelle Pangilinan

(1982-05-23) May 23, 1982 (age 43)

Malabon, Philippines

Occupations|

* Actress
* dancer
* singer

Years active| 1995–present
Agent| Sparkle (2024–present)
Spouse|

Arthur Solinap

(m. 2017)​

Children| 1
Musical career
Genres|

* P-pop
* rap
* dance

Instrument| Vocals
Labels| Panacea Music
Formerly of| SexBomb Girls

Musical artist

Rochelle Pangilinan-Solinap (born May 23, 1982) is a Filipino actress, dancer and singer. She was part of the original lineup of the SexBomb Girls, a dance group that gained popularity through the variety show Eat Bulaga!. In 2007, she briefly rebranded as a rap artist under the name RoC.[1]

## Personal life

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During her childhood, Rochelle Pangilinan lived in Barangay Dampalit, Malabon, a flood-prone area in the Philippines. She did not attend college. Her father died of emphysema in 2007.[2]

Pangilinan married actor Arthur Solinap on August 8, 2017.[3] She gave birth to their daughter, Shiloh Jayne on February 24, 2019 by an emergency C-section.[4][5]

## Career

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### Dancing career

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Rochelle Pangilinan was still a student when she began joining barangay dance contests and television competitions, such as Eat Bulaga!. There, she met Joy Cancio, her cousin’s trainer, who gave her a calling card and invited her to attend dance training sessions. Joy personally trained Rochelle and hired professional instructors to further develop their skills. After two to three years of training and performing in off-network shows, they became the official house dancers of Eat Bulaga! as the SexBomb Girls.[6] In 2003, they released their hit track, "The Spaghetti Song."[7]

On June 3, 2007, Pangilinan introduced herself as RoC and launched her debut album Roc-A-Holic (released on June 8, 2007, by Panacea Music)[8] on the weekly variety show, SOP Rules. The album consists of catchy rap, hip hop-flavored and Latin-inspired songs, with the carrier single "Baile".

### Acting career

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She began her acting career with a main role in Daisy Siete on GMA Network, alongside the SexBomb Girls.[9] She later appeared in ABS-CBN’s Home Along Da Airport with Dolphy.[10] In 2005, she played Corella, a mermaid ally of Darna, in the television series Darna. In 2009, she returned to the rebooted Darna as the antagonist Deborah, also known as Babaeng Manananggal.[11] She later portrayed Marikit, a lead character in the historical drama Amaya.[12] In 2016, she played the villain Agane in the reboot of Encantadia,[13] serving as the right hand of Hagorn, the king of Hathoria, portrayed by John Arcilla.

In 2024, Pangilinan was cast as a comfort woman in the television war drama series Pulang Araw.[14] Her performance received acclaim and earned her the Best Primetime Supporting Actress award at the 10th Platinum Stallion National Media Awards, marking her first acting trophy.[15]

## Discography

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### Albums

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with SexBomb Girls:

* 2002: Unang Putok (4× Platinum)
* 2003: Round 2 (5× Platinum)
* 2004: Bomb Thr3at (2× Platinum)
* 2005: Sumayaw, Sumunod: The Best of the Sexbomb Girls (Platinum)
* 2006: Daisy Siete V-Day
* 2008: Vaklushii

Solo albums:

* 2007: Roc-A-Holic

## Filmography

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### Television

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Year  | Title  | Role  | Note(s)

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1997–1999  | Esperanza | Eliza  |
1999–2011  | Eat Bulaga! | Herself (performer)  |
2003–2010  | Daisy Siete | Rochelle  |
2003  | Magpakailanman | Juliet Sunot  |
2005  | Darna | Corella  |
2007–2010  | SOP | Herself (performer)  |
2008  | Kung Ako Ikaw | Herself  |
2009  | Adik Sa'Yo |
2009–2010  | Darna | Deborah Santos / Babaeng Manananggal  |
2009–2011  | Show Me Da Manny | Maria Juana "Rihanna" Balbaqua  |
2010  | Diva | Kelly Salvador / Fake Sampaguita "Sam" Fernandez  |
Ilumina | Elena  |
2010–2013  | Party Pilipinas | Herself (performer)  |
2011–2012  | Amaya | Bai Marikit  |
2012  | Broken Vow | Rebecca Sta. Maria  |
2013–2023  | Magpakailanman | Ivy Sese  | Episode: "Kagat ng Asong Ulol"
Anna  | Episode: "Misis vs Beki"
Elaine  | Episode: "Isang Mister, Limang Asawa"
Lucy  | Episode: "Pinay in the Happiest Place in the World"
Anjo  | Episode: "Tatay ng Lansangan"
Emily  | Episode: "Krimen ng Isang Ina"
Terry  | Episode: "Reyna ng Tahanan"
Episode: "Ronda ng Kalsada"
2013  | Sunday All Stars | Herself (performer)  |
Home Sweet Home | Wendy Del Valle  |
Anak Ko 'Yan | Herself / Dance Coach  |
2014  | Carmela | Yolanda "Yolly" Montesilva  |
2014–2015  | Ang Lihim ni Annasandra | Esmeralda Salvador  |
2014  | Elemento | Ma-yi  | Episode: "Apoy ni Bambolito"
2015  | Once Upon a Kiss | Rapunzel Pelaez-Almario  |
Maynila | Jasmine  | Episode: "NoUTurn"
The Half Sisters | Stella Antonio-Valdicañas  |
2016  | Wish I May | Audrey Ramos  |
Wagas | Patricia Javier | Episode role
2016–2017  | Encantadia | Agane / Andora  |
2017  | Wish Ko Lang! | Jane  | Episode role
Road Trip | Herself (guest)  |
2017–2020  | Tadhana | Donna  | Episode: "Dream House"
Aileen  | Episode: "Pilit na Pag-ibig"
Evelyn  | Episode: "Positive"
Daria  | Episode: "Hindi Pa Huli Ang Umibig"
2017  | Dear Uge | Various roles  | Episode role
Alyas Robin Hood | Diana dela Vega  |
2018–2019  | Onanay | Sally del Mundo  |
2019–2020  | The Gift | Francine Delgado  |
2022  | False Positive | Bernice Siodora  |
2022; 2025  | Lolong | Karina Marabe  |
2023  | Mga Lihim ni Urduja | Dayang Salaknib  |
Open 24/7 | Konsihala  |
2024  | Pulang Araw | Amalia Dimalanta-Torres  |
2024–2025  | It's Showtime | Herself (guest performer)  |

### Film

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Year  | Title  | Role

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2002  | Bakit Papa? |
2003  | Bertud ng Putik |
Fantastic Man |
2014  | Asintado |
2015  | Tandem |
2016  | Bumulakabataan...Bulalakaw Waves | Sexy Dancer at Bar
Fruits N' Vegetables: Mga Bulakboleros | University Lady Guard
2017  | Trip Ubusan: The Lolas vs. Zombies |
2022  | Labyu with an Accent | Daisy Santos

## Awards and nominations

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Year  | Award  | Category  | Nominated Work  | Result

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2012  | 26th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Actress  | Amaya | Nominated
2013  | 1st Sunday All Stars Awards  | Stand Out Season Performer  | None  | Nominated
Stand Out Dancer  | Won
2015  | 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival | New Wave Best Supporting Actress  | Tandem | Nominated
2016  | 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Supporting Actress of the Year  | Nominated
2025  | 10th Platinum Stallion National Media Awards  | Best Primetime Supporting Actress  | Pulang Araw | Won
38th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Supporting Actress  | Pending

## References

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1. ^ "Rochelle Pangilinan launches her album "Roc-a-holic"". Philippine Entertainment Portal. June 18, 2007. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
2. ^ "Rochelle Pangilinan and her life story on 'Tunay Na Buhay'". The Philippine Star. August 18, 2012. Retrieved May 19, 2025.
3. ^ "After 9 years together, Rochelle and Arthur to finally wed on Aug. 8". Inquirer.net. August 5, 2017. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
4. ^ Severo, Jan Milo (February 26, 2019). "Rochelle Pangilinan gives birth to baby girl". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
5. ^ Hallare, Katrina (June 19, 2019). "LOOK: Rochelle Pangilinan flaunts striking post-pregnancy figure". PEP.ph. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
6. ^ Javier, Kristian Eric (April 5, 2023). "Rochelle Pangilinan shares humble beginnings from joining barangay contests to SexBomb Girls". GMA Network. Retrieved May 19, 2025.
7. ^ Alegre, Dianara (November 26, 2020). "SexBomb Girls dance to all-time favorite hit song 'The Spaghetti Song'". GMA Network. Retrieved May 19, 2025.
8. ^ "Rochelle Pangilinan launches her album "Roc-a-holic"". Philippine Entertainment Portal. June 18, 2007. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
9. ^ "Arthur Solinap looks back on love story with Rochelle Pangilinan on 'Daisy Siete'". GMA News Online. August 9, 2024. Retrieved May 19, 2025.
10. ^ Miralles, Nitz (June 7, 2004). "Madaldal na aktres nasupalpal". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 19, 2025.
11. ^ "Abangan ang paglipad ni Rochelle sa 'Darna'". GMA Network. December 1, 2009. Retrieved May 19, 2025.
12. ^ "Amaya". GMA Network. Retrieved May 19, 2025.
13. ^ Aquino, Ann Charmaine (July 19, 2016). "Rochelle Pangilinan on her role as Agane in 'Encantadia': "Mas marami na siyang kasamaang naiisip ngayon"". GMA Network. Retrieved May 19, 2025.
14. ^ "Rochelle Pangilinan says she feels like a 'superstar' because of 'Pulang Araw:' 'Dami ulit nagpapa-picture'". GMA News. December 2, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
15. ^ Roque, Nika (February 8, 2025). "Rochelle Pangilinan receives first Best Supporting Actress award". GMA News Online. Retrieved February 8, 2025.

## External links

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* Rochelle Pangilinan at IMDb
* Rochelle Pangilinan at iGMA.tv

Preceded by

Erika Padilla

|  FHM Cover Girl
(July 2014) | Succeeded by

Beauty Gonzalez

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*[m.]: married