The EB Babes

Considered as Eat Bulaga's next big thing on TV, The EB Babes were formed from the ground up from hundreds of aspiring females from all over the country in a reality TV type concept, from the eliminations 'till the semi-finals, only 30 remained and were given the chance to prove themselves at The EB Babes training camp. The remaining participants were then honed and taught many different skills to become Eat Bulaga's versatile all-female group, from dancing, singing to acting, everyone was expected to be at their very best, and at the end of the month long training regimen, social activities and nerve-wracking Saturday Contestant cut-offs, only 10 were chosen to become Eat Bulaga's new dance group.

History

  • Official Inauguration: August, 2006
  • Official Debut: Saturday; August 12, 2006
  • No. of Members: 10

When the SexBomb Girls walked out on the noontime show Eat Bulaga!, due to issues with former SexBomb member Sugar Mercado (who at that time, whose contract had already expired on the said group) was being heavily promoted by Eat Bulaga!. This caused an unhealthy friction between the management of TAPE (Eat Bulaga!) and Focus Entertainment Inc. (SexBomb Girls and Joy Cancio). This unfortunate misunderstanding resulted in the pull-out and boycott of the said group on the noontime show, leaving Eat Bulaga! with no dancers on the floor. For the meantime, the co-hosts substituted as the noontime shows' dancers, until Eat Bulaga's manangement finally took action and prompted to look for their very own regular house dancers, hence The EB Babes was born.

The members of The EB Babes came from droves of female dancers who auditioned for a possible spot in the said dance group. The accepted applicants then had to undergo over a month of training in a dormitory-like facility located in Sitio Lucia in Sta. Maria, Bulacan. As Seen on Television, some of the young hopeful dancers were eliminated.

Though the producers of Eat Bulaga!, TAPE, Inc. could have just taken the easy way by getting a new dance group or hiring established female dancers, they made sure that the latest addition to their family would excite their viewers . Thus they gave it a Reality-TV flavor which their audience enjoyed watching even with the tedious and taxing process of building for Eat Bulaga! a new dance troupe all worth it.

As Malou Choa-Fagar quipped proudly, "Para maiba lang."

The smooth rise of The EB Babes is also because of the guidance given not only by Ms. Fagar but by the whole Eat Bulaga! family. Off camera, The EB Babes members were advised to be cautious of their actions, to have wholesome recreations, no vices as much as possible and being dignified wherever they are since they too are carrying the name of Eat Bulaga!.

Member(s) - Original

EB Babe Angel

  • Name: Rochelle "Angel" Coronel
  • Nickname: Angel
  • Birthday: December 28, 1984
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
  • Training Camp Designation: Street Jazz Babe

The eldest member and formerly affiliated with The All-female group Wowowee Girls (a.k.a. Bump Girls). Due to her past affiliations, she was also considered to be as the more experienced member of the group. One of her most notable physical trait is her petite stature, which makes her the smallest among the members. At the show, there's this usual running gag where Vic Sotto (Bossing Vic) often makes jokes and puns AbOUT her underarms, hence, aside from the "foundation jokes", this was one of the main reasons why she was considered as "Bossing's Fave", which is, not meant literally, but more as a comedic relief.

EB Babe Ann

  • Name: Rose Ann B. Boleche
  • Nickname(s): Ann, Hopia
  • Birthday: September 29, 1987
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra
  • Training Camp Designation: Ballroom Babe

The EB Babes unofficial leader (a.k.a. EB Babe Boss) and considered as one of the most versatile dancers in the group. She was formerly affiliated with the all-female group ASF Dancers (Anna S. Feliciano Dancers). During the 1st EB Babes Talent Search and according to initial reports, she was the one who excelled the most in the training camp, specially in the field of dancing, hence the responsibility to lead the group was assigned to her, where Ms. Malou Choa-Fagar and co-members also agreed. One of her most notable traits is her unusual jumpy behavior, this habit of hers resulted in some comedic moments at the show (courtesy of Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon's antics), thus she was given the nickname Hopia.

EB Babe Belle

  • Name: Marbelynne M. Rivera
  • Nickname: Belle
  • Birthday: November 29, 1987
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
  • Training Camp Designation: Diva Babe

The EB Babes are first and foremost a dancing group, but among the members, she is the one who excelled the most in the field of singing, the hosts even consider her singing talents as quite exceptional, a perfect example of this is when The EB Babes perform a song number, she usually leads the group in this aspect. During The EB Babes' first ever guest appearance at All Star K! The One Million Peso Videoke Challenge TV show, she was one of the few participants who won the coveted 1 Million Pesos (grand prize), where co-member, EB Babe Joyce as her final obstacle. She also sports a tattoo located at her neck and hips.

EB Babe Joyce

  • Name: Joana Joyce M. Burgos
  • Nickname: Joyce
  • Birthday: June 20, 1988
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini
  • Training Camp Designation: Cheerleading Babe

The youngest member in the original roster of the EB Babes. She also sports a shooting star tattoo. Her most notable physical trait is her NATURAL white complexion, thus the usual running gag and joke on the show (courtesy of Joey de Leon) states, "maputi ngunit mahirap" (white but poor). Based on her performances on the show, she swings more on the hip-hop style of dancing. Besides from dancing, she also has some potential when it comes to singing, along with co-members, EB Babe Mae and EB Babe Lian, thus considering her a versatile and capable all-around member. According to her mom when she participated in the Kontrapelo segment (commonly known as Sa Pula Sa Puti), EB Babe Joyce (aside EB Babe Kim) auditioned and participated at GMA-7's reality-tv show Starstruck. Joyce is also a qualified passer of the 2005 UPCAT Entrance Exam, but did not pursue to enter UP upon entering showbiz.

EB Babe Lian

  • Name: Lian Katrina I. Paz
  • Nickname(s): Lian, Kat-Kat, Heartbreaker
  • Birthday: December 4, 1987
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
  • Training Camp Designation(s): Dance Stunts Babe, Phoenetic Babe

One of the most controversial and well-known member of the group, a big part of this is due to her past relationships and links with famous Philippine showbiz personalities like Janno Gibbs and ex-boyfriend Mark Herras. Considered as an all-around member in the group, because besides dancing, she can also sing and act. In her past (also seen at her special acting debut episode in Magpakailanman), she had a traumatizing experience in regards to attempted [...], but this episode in her life did not lean her towards the man-hater route, but instead, she tried to learn lessons from it. She's also very fond of Hello Kitty (items and the like). She also sports a tattoo of a fairy located at her left hip and another set at the lower back. According to her co-movie casts (with the Iskul Bukol family) during her guesting and participation at the TV show Family Feud, she was jokingly nicknamed as "Heart breaker".

EB Babe Madel

  • Name: Madelyn C. Palma
  • Nickname(s): Madel, Madz
  • Birthday: February 13, 1986
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
  • Training Camp Designation: Gymnastics Babe

Originally from the City of Cebu and very adept in the Cebuano language. According to viewers, she can be considered as one of the most versatile dancers in the group along with co-member/leader EB Babe Ann, this is due to the fact that she was once a dancer in her hometown. One of her most notable performances in the show was her jump splits, with a variation of the said move accompanied with a 360 degrees spin, which was dubbed by viewers as The 360 Degrees Jump Split. Along with Manager (voice only co-host during the Taktak Mo O Tatakbo segments), she performed the Cebuano version of The Famous Filipino novelty song Itaktak Mo, entitled Itaktak Gyud, revealing that she has some potential in singing as well. According to her in an interview, among the 3 dancers from Cebu to be chosen to compete in the 1st EB Babes Talent Search, she was very grateful that she was the one chosen to be their representative.

EB Babe Mae

  • Name: Mary Mae dela Cerna
  • Nickname(s): Mae, Baby
  • Birthday: May 27, 1987
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini
  • Training Camp Designation: Acting Babe

Due to her youthful appearance, small face and extra round-doe eyes, she was often mistaken as the groups youngest member, and because of this aspect and also according to InterViews, she was known to the group as their Baby. She describes herself as the more serious member of the group. Aside from dancing, she has some potential in the field of acting and singing, which makes her a good all-around performer in the group, these unique talent of hers shows in her performances at the show, a perfect example of these are her creative cosplay dance numbers.

EB Babe Mergene

  • Name: Mergene E. Maranan
  • Nickname: Jing
  • Birthday: November 4, 1987
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
  • Training Camp Designation: Photogenic Babe

Considered by many viewers and critics alike as one of the most attractive participant during the 1st EB Babes Talent Search, which in turn garnering her an enormous amount of votes leading the competition. She was also formerly affiliated with the short-lived Honey-Me Dancers, along with her sister Gina. According to interviews, she lives in her very own condominium along with co-members EB Babe Joyce and EB Babe Ann. She also sports a butterfly tattoo located at the upper back (shoulder area).

EB Babe Saida

  • Name: Saida E. Diola
  • Nickname: Sai
  • Birthday: October 17, 1987
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra
  • Training Camp Designation(s): Belly Dancing Babe, Fashionista Babe
  • '''Crush:Aren

Formerly affiliated with the Wowowee Girls (a.k.a. Bump Girls). According to interviews, being designated as the Fashionista Babe, she loves to accessorize herself with gold, also, she happens to love strawberries as well as shopping. She sports a tattoo of a crown located at her lower back. One of her most notable traits is her squeeky voice, childlike behavior and playful personality, a perfect example of this is during the controversial first ever EB Babes vs. SexBomb showdown, where she gave SexBomb senior member Rochelle Pangilinan a bump from behind, which according to her in the interviews, she didn't mean no disrespect.

Member - New

EB Babe Molly

  • Name: Molly Eva A. Baylon
  • Nickname: Molly
  • Birthday: May 3, 1990
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus
  • Training Camp Designation: none

As opposed to the members of the EB Babes who joined the group, all of them were sorted and picked through competitions and contest-like events (i.e. 1st and 2nd EB Babes Talent Search), but in her case, it's quite different, she first appeared in the group without any known introductions and such, she was included in the roster there and then. During Eat Bulaga's February 10, 2009 episode, she was already seen performing with the group, leaving the viewers (mostly the fans of the EB Babes) scratching their heads as to who that new face was.

Originally based in Cebu City, she once took up residence at Muntinlupa City where she also studied (Muntinlupa National High School). More known as a former member of the SexBomb Girls and the SexBomb Wannabes. She was also affiliated with the all-female dance group known as the Pink Butterflies (2006), a sub dance group who also happens to be handled by the same company as the SexBomb Girls (specifically, Focus Entertainment Inc.). Back in her hometown in Cebu City, she was once a member of a band, so aside from dancing, she can sing as well, which makes her a good well-rounded new addition to the roster. Her diverse talents, past affiliations and experiences may have been the reasons why she was added to the roster, simply put, "the overall package".

Due to her addition to the roster, it's not surprising that such speculations like "how she would fit in with the EB Babes" would arise, since the EB Babes and the SexBomb Girls have mostly been considered by hardcore fans and CASUAL viewers alike as stereotypical rival dance groups in the same noontime variety show (namely, Eat Bulaga). Just like the rest of the members, the hosts (specifically Joey De Leon) jokingly calls her as Teri Onor as a running gag.

When EB Babe Kim was temporarily put on inactive status due to pregnancy. This prompted the management to look for replacements from the previous eliminated finalists of the 1st EB Babes Talent Search to fill in the missing slot and as well as to further expand the group, this was later dubbed by most viewers as the 2nd EB Babes Talent Search.

On February 2008, eliminated finalists from the 1st EB Babes Talent Search were recalled to vie once more for additional slots in the all-female group. On March 1, three new winners were declared as The New members of The EB Babes.. In an unfortunate turn of events, all three of the supposedly new additions to the group have all pursued different careers and ended up leaving the group.

The Chosen Three

  • Maiko Eleva P. Ison
    • refer to former members section.
  • Brendalyn Gromeo
    • refer to former members section.
  • Divina Necessito
    • One of the eliminated finalist from the 1st EB Babes Talent Search who was recalled to participate in the 2nd EB Babes Talent Search. She was one of the three winners chosen to be the new members of the group, but for reasons unknown, she declined the invitation and was never officially included in the roster. According to initial reports, she pursued a different career.

Former Members

EB Babe Kim

  • Name: Kimberly Kate L. Guevarra
  • Nickname(s): Kim, Suray
  • Birthday: June 18, 1987
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini
  • Training Camp Designation: Comedy Babe

The 10th and final original member to be picked during the 1st EB Babes Talent Search. She sports a tattoo located at her lower back.

At the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation 2006 awarding ceremonies, she was reported to have collapsed at the duration of the event due to fatigue, also, during the controversial first ever showdown with the SexBomb Girls, she suffered a scratch at her back, an accident resulting in a quarrel with one of the members of the said group, specifically SexBomb Mhyca, according to initial reports and interviews, other members of The EB Babes also suferred minor bruises.

She also participated in GMA's reality talent search Starstruck III The Nationwide Invasion: Dream, Believe, Survive and was included in the final 20. According to Startalk (episode aired on February 16, 2008), it was reported that she was pregnant, unofficially, she has left the group due to her situaton and is now a proud mother of a healthy boy.

EB Babe Brenda

  • Name: Brendalyn Gromeo
  • Nickname: Brenda
  • Birthday:
  • Zodiac Sign:
  • Training Camp Designation: Affable Babe

Along with new co-member EB Babe Maiko, she had her debut on March 25, 2008 at Eat Bulaga! and the EB Babes weeks after they were officially announced as new members of the group. She has unofficially left the roster due to personal reasons, reports state that she has prioritized her studies over her career. She is the second member of the EB Babes to leave the group.

EB Babe Maiko

  • Name: Maiko Eleva P. Ison
  • Nickname: Maiko
  • Birthday: March 8, 1988
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces
  • Training Camp Designation: none

Hailing from the city of Makati and taking The Title of youngest member of The EB Babes from EB Babe Joyce by 3 months. She was one of the participants from the 1st EB Babe Talent Search who was booted out early on in the contest, but fortunately, was the first EB Babe contestant to be featured on FHM, since all the members of group were featured in the said magazine. She was officially declared as (1 out of 3) the newest member of The EB Babes on March 1, 2008, but debuted on TV weeks after on March 25, 2008. Along with EB Babe Saida and EB Babe Angel, she was also formerly affiliated with the Wowowee Girls (a.k.a. Bump Girls). At FHM Philippines, December 2006 Issue, according to the magazine interview, her name was derived from what Japanese dolls were called. Along with Brenda and Divina, who are no longer affiliated with the EB Babes -- who ironically was supposed to be the new additions for expansion purposes -- decided to leave the group unofficially for reasons unknown and is excluded in the roster.

Appearances

Since The EB Babes are exclusively under the management and property of Eat Bulaga! and TAPE, it was expected of them to appear only on the said noontime show (since the group itself carries the noontime TV shows name). But as their career progressed, they were given the opportunity to appear and work on many different shows and projects on GMA Network, it's affiliate QTV 11 and such.

TV

GMA Network

  • Unang Hirit
  • Mel & Joey
  • Captain Barbell
  • Nuts Entertainment
  • SiS
  • Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman
  • Bahay Mo Ba 'To
  • All Star K! The One Million Peso Videoke Challenge
  • Magpakailanman
    • The EB Babe Lian Story
  • Whammy! Push Your Luck
    • featured EB Babe Lian & EB Babe Saida along with Ehra Madrigal.
  • Startalk
  • Showbiz Central
    • featured EB Babe Lian
  • SOP
    • featured EB Babe Lian (individual guesting)
    • featured EB Babe Belle (individual guesting)
  • Kung Ako Ikaw
    • featured EB Babe Lian along with Chynna Ortaleza & Tessbomb as the celebrity guests. (episode aired February 25 - February 27 of 2008)
    • featured EB Babe Belle along with Julia Clarete & Lovi Poe as the celebrity guests. (episode aired June 2 - June 4 of 2008)
  • Eat Bulaga! Holy Week Presentation (episode aired March 19, 2008; Wednesday)
    • EB Babe Belle and EB Babe Madel were not featured in this special holy week presentation.
  • GMA Kapuso Summer Plug (April 2008)
    • features the two new members of The EB Babes, EB Babe Brenda and EB Babe Maiko.
  • Gobingo (episode aired July 11, 2008)
    • featured EB Babe Lian along with Allan K. and Anjo Yllana.
  • Pinoy Records
    • featured EB Babe Lian along with Chyna Ortaleza and Stef Prescott at the "Fear The Record" segment. (episode aired August 23, 2008)
    • featured EB Babe Ann and EB Babe Mae along with two other couples, Diego with Myka and Aljur Abrenica with Kris Bernal at the "Fear The Record" segment. (episode aired on August 30, 2008)
  • Bubble Gang
    • featured EB Babe Lian at the "Iyotube - Moymoy Palaboy" segment.
  • Family Feud
    • featured EB Babe Lian along with 3 of the Iskul Bukol movie cast. (episode aired on December 14, 2008)
  • Ful Haus
    • featured EB Babe Saida (Zaida) as "Nicole". (episode aired on April 26, 2009)

QTV 11

  • H3O Ha Ha Ha Over
  • Day Off
    • EB Babe Madel was the lucky winner and chosen to have an exclusive day-off special package with family and friends, while Pecto (one of the main hosts of the show) takes her place in The EB Babes for the duration of the day.

TV5

  • Midnight DJ
    • featured EB Babe Lian. (episode aired on January 24, 2009)
  • Lip Gloss
    • featured EB Babe Lian. (episode aired on February 14, 2009)

Movie

  • Dobol Trobol: Let's Get Redi 2 Rambol! (starring Dolphy and Vic Sotto, premiered on August 13, 2008)
    • first ever movie appearance.
  • Iskul Bukol 20 Years After (starring Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey De Leon, premiered on December 25, 2008)
    • MMFF (Metro Manila Film Festival) entry.

Magazine

  • FHM Philippines (April 2007 issue cover girls)

Others

  • PLDT myDSL (special guests/endorsers)

Events, Achievements & Awards

For a newly formed group like The EB Babes, not much was expected from them at first besides from being back-up dancers of Eat Bulaga!, and since most of the members were new to the world of show business, they were considered by many critics and viewers alike as amateurs. But after all the criticism, they were able to achieve different awards and work on different projects.

See also

  • Eat Bulaga
  • SexBomb Girls
  • EB Babes Official Web Page 3
  • EB Babes Profile 4
  • EB Babes Videos 5
  • EB Babes Photo Gallery 6

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