Sugarpop: Where are they now?
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Remember Sugarpop, the pre-teen singing group composed of five talented kids who are finalists of the reality talent competition show 'Popstar Kids?' Well, they are all grown up and created a path for themselves on their own.
Sugarpop was formed in 2006 by musical director and vocal arranger Danny Tan with the intention to prolong the careers of the four finalists Julie Anne San Jose, Vanessa Rangadhol, Renzo "Enzo" Almario, and Pocholo "Cholo" Bismonte, with Rita Iringan, now Rita Daniela, as the winner.
"I was convinced that it would be just a waste of their talents if I left them alone to fend for themselves. I broached the idea of forming a teen singing group (to also include the Grand Prize winner - Rita Daniela Iringan) with Ms. Wilma Galvante.
"She gave me permission and entrusted me with full artistic control over the group.
"I asked Ms. JAYA to help me think of a suitable name. She came up with SUGARPOP! I loved it!," the musician revealed in his March 5, 2021 Facebook post.
At that time, Sugarpop was added to the roster of talented performers of the defunct GMA musical variety show 'SOP.'
Danny continued, "At that time, Ms. Darling de Jesus-Bodegon was forming an all-girl trio and an all-male quartet for a new musical segment on 'SOP.' A teen group (SugarPop) would be a perfect fit for La Diva and You've Got Male. The rest is history: Three Of A Kind musical segments became an instant hit!"
In 2010, Sugarpop was disbanded due to the reformatting of the show. However, Rita, Julie Anne, Cholo, Enzo, and Vanessa have maintained their friendship until now and continue to do what they love--singing.
In fact, due to the clamoring of fans, its members Enzo, Rita, Julie Anne, and Cholo regrouped in 2016 for a reunion number in 'Sunday PinaSaya.'
Check out what the former Sugarpop members are up to in this gallery:
