Growing up with ‘Team YeY!’ Where your weekend favorite casts are today

Nearly a decade later, the former “Team YeY!” cast grow into actors, idols, creators and advocates, each carving their own path.

Back in 2016, mornings felt lighter with “Team Yey!”—the colorful youth variety show that turned ordinary afternoons into games, songs, DIY projects, and childhood memories. For many Filipino kids, the show wasn’t just background noise on TV. It became part of growing up.

The cast members felt like classmates you’d hang out with after school: makulit, talented, and effortlessly charming. Nearly ten years since the show first aired, many of its young stars have grown into artists carving their own paths both inside and outside showbiz.

Sam Shoaf: From weekend TV kid to Viva’s new gen star

Sam Shoaf continues pursuing acting and is now a Viva artist. Fans recently spotted him in the youth-oriented series “Ang Mutya ng Section E,” proving that the playful kid viewers once watched on weekend television has smoothly transitioned into more mature teen roles.

Marcus Cabais: From ‘Team Yey’ to the K-pop stage

Perhaps one of the biggest glow-ups belongs to Marcus Cabais. The former “Team Yey!” member is now a vocalist and member of South Korea-based Filipino boy group HORI7ON under ABS-CBN and MLD Entertainment.

From children’s television to international performances, Marcus’ journey feels like a full-circle moment for longtime viewers who first saw him singing and performing as a kid.

Marco Masa: Reality TV’s familiar face

Marco Masa stayed firmly inside the entertainment world after “Team Yey!.” Now a Sparkle artist under GMA Network, he became part of “Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0,” introducing himself to a newer generation of viewers while longtime fans watched him grow up in real time.

Marco is now one of the leads in the Kapuso Network’s teen-oriented program “You’re My Favorite Song,” opposite Caprice Cayetano.

Luke Alford: Growing up under the spotlight

Luke Alford remained active as an actor and model under Star Magic. He later joined ABS-CBN’s youth-oriented series “Zoomers” alongside rising Gen Z stars, showing his steady transition from child actor to teen performer.

Remembering JM Canlas

Among the most emotional updates for longtime fans was the passing of JM Canlas in 2023 at only 17 years old. Beyond acting, JM was remembered for his voice work and advocacy-driven spirit.

His family continues honoring his memory through mental health initiatives and projects inspired by his life—allowing his impact to live on beyond television screens.

Raven Cajuguiran: Choosing a quieter life

Unlike some former cast members who stayed visible in entertainment, Raven Cajuguiran has remained relatively lowkey in recent years. With no major acting projects publicly announced lately, she largely stepped away from mainstream showbiz after her early TV exposure.

Mitch Naco: From child star to digital creator

Mitch Naco found a new audience online. Now working as a model, TikTok influencer, vlogger, and podcaster, Mitch continues entertaining people through digital platforms. She is also part of the podcast “Cyber Crush,” showing how former child stars are evolving with today’s creator-driven generation.

Xia Vigor: Performer and youth advocate

Xia Vigor successfully balanced entertainment with advocacy work. Aside from remaining a Viva artist and releasing music, she also became a “Save the Children” ambassador and a “WWF” Youth Advocate. She will soon be seen in the 2026 Metro Manila Film Festival entry “2nd Miracle in Cell No. 7.”

From acting and hosting to using her platform for causes, Xia continues growing into one of the most visible former “Team Yey!” personalities today.

Yesha Camille: Trading studio lights for journalism

Yesha Camille took a different but equally impressive route. Aside from becoming a freelance artist, she also entered campus journalism and even reached the National Schools Press Conference—proving that storytelling can happen both in front of and behind the camera.

Sophia Corine Reola: Balancing teen life, primetime TV

Sophia Corine Reola continues her acting career under ABS-CBN’s Star Magic while balancing school and television projects. Now a teenager, she remains active in primetime releases and recently appeared in the series “Saving Grace.” Longtime viewers may also remember her from “Nang Ngumiti ang Langit,” where audiences first witnessed her charm as a young actress.

Nearly ten years later, “Team Yey!” feels less like an old TV show and more like a time capsule of a generation’s childhood. The kids who once taught viewers dance moves, games, and DIY tricks are now navigating adulthood, fame, advocacy, content creation, and real life in their own ways.

And maybe that’s why people still search for them today.. because for many Filipinos, growing up also meant growing up with “Team Yey!”

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