Answered prayers on a familiar stage: Jopay Paguia on coming home with SexBomb

For Jopay Paguia, stepping back onto a concert stage with the SexBomb Girls was more than a reunion—it was the fulfillment of a long-held prayer.

In a candid conversation with Boy Abunda, Jopay spoke with emotion about the experience of performing again alongside the group that defined an era of Filipino pop culture.

“Sobrang saya, sobrang grateful ako talaga kasi ang tagal ko na pong pinagpre-pray ito eh na sana makasama ko ulit sila lahat sa isang entablado, na talagang bumalik ulit sila sa showbiz, sa pagsasayaw nila, kasi ’yun po ’yung love nila eh, sobrang love na love nila ’yun,” she shared.

The recent Get Get, Aw! reunion concert was not just a nostalgic throwback—it was a declaration that the bond between the group and its audience remains intact. For Jopay, the night symbolized gratitude, healing, and continuity, proof that some dreams wait patiently before finding their moment.

A Bridge Between Generations

Asked about the possibility of collaborating with today’s P-pop sensations, Jopay was quick to express her admiration for BINI and the new wave they represent.

“Ako sobang proud ako sa BINI nung nagkaroon po dito talaga kasi bibihira lang po talagang magkaroon ng P-Pop dito talaga. So kung sakali pong makakasayaw namin sila, bakit hindi po? Nakakatuwa po ’yun,” she said, welcoming the idea of a cross-generational moment onstage.

The Journey Continues

Buoyed by overwhelming response and sold-out shows, the SexBomb Girls have confirmed additional concert dates on February 6 and 7 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, with direction by Paolo Valenciano and Nico Faustino. The extension underscores a truth long known to fans: the group’s connection to its audience has never truly faded.

Gratitude at the Core

Group leader Rochelle Pangilinan took to social media to articulate what powered the comeback—a fanbase that never let go.

“There’s something I’ve been wanting to say—para sa inyo. Sa mga pinalaki ng SexBomb, sa mga sumasayaw sa sala, sa mga nanonood pagkatapos ng klase, sa mga kabisado ang steps kahit hindi pa uso ang tutorial videos… kayo ang backbone namin,” she wrote.

Rochelle also acknowledged the uncertainty behind mounting the concert.

“When we decided to do this concert, aminado kami—sumugal kami. Walang gustong mag-produce. Walang kasiguraduhan. Pero tinuloy namin… kasi hindi naman pera ang hangad namin,” she said.

For her, the motivation was singular and sincere:

“Ang gusto lang namin ay makabawi, makapagpasalamat, at mabigyan kayo ng isang regalo na karapat-dapat sa inyo.”

She closed with a message that echoed the spirit of the reunion itself—shared ownership, shared history, and shared love.

“Kayo ang dahilan kung bakit worth it lahat… This concert wasn’t just ours. Inyo ’to. Para sa inyo ’to… Maraming salamat for growing with us, staying with us, and believing in us—kahit minsan kami mismo, nagduda na. We love you. Always.”

As the lights come back on and familiar steps find the stage once more, the SexBomb Girls’ return stands as a reminder: some legacies don’t end—they wait, ready to dance again when the moment is right.