Rochelle Pangilinan shuts down feud rumors with fellow SexBomb Jopay Paguia

SexBomb Girls leader says group remains united despite misunderstandings, as reunion shows continue and members juggle personal commitments.

Rochelle Pangilinan has set the record straight: there is no bad blood between her and fellow original SexBomb Girls member Jopay Paguia.

Clarifying the issue once and for all, Rochelle stressed that relations within the group remain intact, despite occasional misunderstandings.

“Okay naman kami. Actually, kahit kami ni Jopay, lahat naman kami okay. Kasi lahat naman ’yan napag-uusapan. Hindi naman dapat lahat nakahain at pinagpi-piyestahan ng lahat. At least sa amin, okay kami at ready naman magtrabaho ang lahat. Kung sino ang available at gustong maki-join sa amin, let’s go and let’s tour the world.”

Rochelle, a longtime leader of the SexBomb Girls, acknowledged that disagreements do happen within the group, but emphasized that these are normal and should not be mistaken for deeper conflict.

“Part naman ’yan. Alam mo, ang mga ’yan, all girls ’yan at lahat alpha female. Roller-coaster ride ang journey ng SexBomb. Siyempre, iba-iba kami ng pamilya at iba-iba rin ng responsibilities. Ang daming nakaatang sa amin, but then nabubuo pa rin kami as one. Iyon pa rin naman ang mahalaga,” she explained.

She also highlighted the continued success of the SexBomb Girls’ reunion concerts, which have brought members back together onstage for audiences in the Philippines and abroad.

“Yes, iyon naman talaga ang goal—ang mabigyan ng trabaho ang lahat ng girls. Hindi lingid sa kaalaman natin na nawalan din ng trabaho ang ilan sa amin sa loob ng ilang taon. Siyempre, ibang klaseng self-confidence rin ang naibigay sa kanila ng ganitong klaseng concert,” she shared.

While not all members can always appear together due to individual commitments, Rochelle assured fans that reunions will continue whenever possible.

“Hindi ko maipapangako na mabubuo ko ang buong SexBomb sa iisang stage, kasi tulad nga niyan may kanya-kanya na kaming responsibilities. Pero kung ano ang kaya ng mas nakararami, at para maibigay ang nostalgia sa lahat ng pinalaki ng SexBomb, doon kami.”

Beyond the group’s activities, Rochelle is also celebrating a personal milestone after winning Best Supporting Actress at the recently concluded The 9th Eddys for her performance in “Child No. 82 (Anak ni Boy Kana),” an official entry in the 2025 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival, where she also received the same recognition.

In an interview, Rochelle admitted that being recognized as an actress means more to her than any award.

“Wow, iyong na-acknowledge ka na ‘aktres ka na.’ Matapos ng mahabang panahon na gusto ko talagang ma-acknowledge na aktres ka na, dream come true para sa akin. Kasi para sa akin, hindi ka na puchu-puchu, alam mo ’yon? Marami nang nakaka-appreciate sa’yo, sa acting at sa work na ginagawa mo. Sobrang grateful ako. Kapag sinasabing aktres, kinikilig talaga ako. Ang sarap sa pakiramdam,” she revealed.

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