# Rochelle Pangilinan

Rochelle Pangilinan-Solinap (born May 23, 1982) is a Filipino singer, actress and dancer. She was one of the founding members of the popular group SexBomb Girls. In 2007, she repackaged herself as a short-term rap artist under the name RoC.

## Biography

Rochelle "Riray" Pangilinan was born in Malabon, Philippines, and is one of three siblings. Her family was very poor, and her father, Rodolfo Pangilinan, was an alcoholic wife-beater. Her parents separated but reunited in 2000 after her father stopped drinking, but he died on November 11, 2007, of emphysema.

## Career
### Dancing career

Pangilinan entered dancing contests at a young age, and at age 14 was offered a job at Eat Bulaga!, a popular daytime variety show. She was only 14 when she first appeared on Eat Bulaga!. A group of dancers including Pangilinan were formed in November 1999 as the Chicken Sandwich Dancers, an offshoot of Danz Focus (the resident dancers of Eat Bulaga!). At first, there were four (Cheryl, Debra, Janine, and Rochelle). The group expanded to six with the addition of Jopay and Aira, then eventually expanded to 8, 12, and then 13 (during their first FHM Philippines appearance) to an all-time high of 22. In 2000, the Tom Jones song "Sex Bomb" was a hit in the Philippines, and the group was named after this song, as the SexBomb Dancers by their manager, Joy Cancio.

### Singing career

In 2002, the singing group SexBomb Girls was formed, with members Jopay Paguia, Evette Pabalan, Weng Ibarra, Monique Icban, Izzy Trazona, and Pangilinan herself. In that same year, they released their debut album Unang Putok, with the hit single "Bakit Papa". They went on to later release three more albums.

### Acting career

She started her acting career in ABS-CBN in Esperanza as Eliza starring Judy Ann Santos, Wowie de Guzman, Piolo Pascual, Angelika de la Cruz, Jericho Rosales, Marvin Agustin, Jolina Magdangal and Carmina Villarroel. In 2002, the SexBomb Girls starred in their first film, Bakit Papa, with co-stars Allan K., Wendell Ramos, Epi Quizon, Chynna Ortaleza and Richard Gutierrez. In that same year, Pangilinan starred (without her group) in the film Bertud ng Putik, where she was the leading lady of Bong Revilla, and rival to the character played by Regine Tolentino. She was also a regular on Daboy en Da Girl, a comedy show on GMA KiliTV.
In 2003, the SexBomb Girls starred in Daisy Siete, a long-running, top-rating afternoon soap opera on GMA Network, with Pangilinan playing a main character.
In 2004, Pangilinan appeared on Home Along Da Airport with co-star Dolphy, a comedy show on ABS-CBN, GMA's rival network. After her appearance in the rival network, there were rumors that she would switch channels but she stated that she will not be leaving GMA. In 2005, she appeared on the TV show Darna as a mermaid named Corella, Darna's ally.
In early 2010, Pangilinan portrayed one of the main villains, Deborah/Babaeng Manananggal in Darna.
Recently, Pangilinan appeared as one of the lead characters, Marikit, in the Philippine historical drama Amaya.
In 2016, Pangilinan played an antagonist role of Agane in the remake of Encantadia. She was the right hand of Hagorn, the king of Hathoria played by John Arcilla.
In 2024, Pangilinan was cast as a comfort woman in the television war drama series Pulang Araw. Her performance received acclaim and earned her the Best Primetime Supporting Actress award at the 10th Platinum Stallion National Media Awards, marking her first acting trophy.

## Rochelle as RoC

Pangilinan stated on showbiz talk show S Files in March 2007 that she would be leaving the SexBomb Girls' roster for a short period of time and will not appear in the group's long-awaited return on Eat Bulaga!. During her leave of absence, she co-wrote and recorded songs along with established rap artists Michael V., Gloc-9, and fellow SexBomb Girls Evette Pabalan and Jovel Palomo, resulting in her debut rap album. She later returned to Eat Bulaga! as part of the dancing roster.
On June 3, 2007, Pangilinan introduced herself as RoC and launched her debut album Roc-A-Holic (released on June 8, 2007, by Panacea Music) on the weekly variety show, SOP Rules. The album consists of catchy rap, hip hop-flavored and Latin-inspired songs, with the carrier single "Baile".

## Personal life

Pangilinan married actor Arthur Solinap (cousin of actor/host Dingdong Dantes) on August 8, 2017. She gave birth to their daughter, Shiloh Jayne on February 24, 2019 by an emergency C-section.

## Discography
### Albums

with SexBomb Girls:
* 2002: Unang Putok (4× Platinum)
* 2003: Round 2 (5× Platinum)
* 2004: Bomb Thr3at (2× Platinum)
* 2005: Sumayaw, Sumunod: The Best of the Sexbomb Girls (Platinum)
* 2006: Daisy Siete V-Day
* 2008: Vaklushii
Solo albums:
* 2007: Roc-A-Holic

## Filmography
### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 1997–1999 | Esperanza | Eliza | ABS-CBN |
| 1999–2011 | Eat Bulaga! | Herself / Performer | GMA Network |
| 2003–2010 | Daisy Siete | Rochelle | GMA Network |
| 2005 | Darna | Corella | GMA Network |
| 2007–2010 | SOP | Herself / Performer | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Kung Ako Ikaw | Herself | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Adik Sa'Yo | Herself | GMA Network |
| 2009–2010 | Mars Ravelo's Darna | Deborah Santos / Babaeng Manananggal | GMA Network |
| 2009–2011 | Show Me Da Manny | Maria Juana "Rihanna" Balbaqua | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Diva | Kelly Salvador / Fake Sampaguita "Sam" Fernandez | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Ilumina | Elena | GMA Network |
| 2010–2013 | Party Pilipinas | Herself / Performer | GMA Network |
| 2011–2012 | Amaya | Bai Marikit | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Broken Vow | Rebecca Sta. Maria | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Magpakailanman: Kagat ng Asong Ulol | Ivy Sese | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Sunday All Stars | Herself / Performer | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Home Sweet Home | Wendy Del Valle | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Anak Ko 'Yan | Herself / Dance Coach | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Carmela | Yolanda "Yolly" Montesilva | GMA Network |
| 2014–2015 | Ang Lihim ni Annasandra | Esmeralda Salvador | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Elemento: Apoy ni Bambolito | Ma-yi | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Once Upon a Kiss | Rapunzel Pelaez-Almario | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Magpakailanman: Misis Vs Beki | Anna | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Maynila: NoUTurn | Jasmine | GMA Network |
| 2015 | The Half Sisters | Stella Antonio-Valdicañas | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Magpakailanman: Isang Mister, Limang Asawa | Elaine | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Wish I May | Audrey Ramos | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Wagas | Patricia Javier | GMA News TV (and is now on GTV) |
| 2016–2017 | Encantadia | Agane / Andora | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Magpakailanman: Pinay in the Happiest Place in the World | Lucy | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Wish Ko Lang | Jane | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Road Trip | Herself / Guest | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Tadhana: Dream House | Donna | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Dear Uge | Various roles | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Alyas Robin Hood | Diana dela Vega | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Magpakailanman: Tatay ng Lansangan | Anjo | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Tadhana: Pilit na Pag-ibi | Aileen | GMA Network |
| 2018–2019 | Onanay | Sally del Mundo | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Tadhana: Positive (Part 1 / 2) | Evelyn | GMA Network |
| 2019–2020 | The Gift | Francine Delgado | GMA Network |
| 2020 | Tadhana: Hindi pa huli ang umibig (Part 1 / 2) | Daria | GMA Network |
| 2021 | Magpakailanman: Krimen ng Isang Ina | Emily | GMA Network |
| 2022 | False Positive | Bernice Siodora | GMA Network |
| 2022; 2025 | Lolong | Karina Marabe | GMA Network |
| 2023 | Magpakailanman: Reyna ng Tahanan | Teri | GMA Network |
| 2023 | Magpakailanman: Ronda ng Kalsada | Teri | GMA Network |
| 2023 | Mga Lihim ni Urduja | Dayang Salaknib | GMA Network |
| 2023 | Open 24/7 | Konsihala | GMA Network |
| 2024 | Pulang Araw | Amalia Dimalanta-Torres | GMA Network |
| 2024–2025 | It's Showtime | Herself / Guest / Performer | Kapamilya Channel A2Z ALLTV GMA Network GTV |

### Films

* Bakit Papa? (2002)
* Bertud ng Putik (2003)
* Fantastic Man (2003)
* Asintado (2014)
* Tandem (2015)
* Bumulakabataan...Bulalakaw Waves (2016) as Sexy Dancer at Bar
* Fruits N' Vegetables: Mga Bulakboleros (2016) as University Lady Guard
* Trip Ubusan: The Lolas vs. Zombies (2017)
* Labyu with an Accent (2022) as Daisy Santos

## Awards and nominations

Awards and Nominations :
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
| 2012 | 26th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Actress | Amaya | Nominated |
| 2013 | 1st Sunday All Stars Awards | Stand Out Season Performer | None | Nominated |
| 2013 | 1st Sunday All Stars Awards | Stand Out Dancer | None | Won |
| 2015 | 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival | New Wave Best Supporting Actress | Tandem | Nominated |
| 2016 | 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Supporting Actress of the Year | Tandem | Nominated |
| 2025 | 10th Platinum Stallion National Media Awards | Best Primetime Supporting Actress | Pulang Araw | Won |
| 2025 | 38th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Supporting Actress | Pulang Araw | Pending |