GirlTrends members and the personalities behind the viral rise

Rising from simple trend-based content to viral fame, GirlTrends members have captured massive online attention. Their success goes beyond algorithms, driven by strong personalities and authentic chemistry. Each of the members brings humour, creativity, and relatable energy that keeps audiences coming back.

Key takeaways

• GirlTrends was a popular Filipino all-girl dance group on the ABS-CBN noontime show It's Showtime.
• They were known as the female counterpart to the Hashtags.
• The original lineup had 22 members in 2016.
• In 2019, the group cut down to just 7 members and rebranded as GT.
• The group has been inactive since 2020.

Who are the GirlTrends members?

Girltrends is an all-girl dance group formed on ABS-CBN's It's Showtime in February 2016. The original members (22) mainly consisted of former Pinoy Big Brother housemates and young actresses. The membership dropped from 22 to 7 in 2019 and dissolved in 2020. Below is the original GirlTrends members list, including their profiles.

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1. Chienna Filomeno

• Full name: Chienna Filomeno
• Birthday: 15th August 1996
• Age: 29 years (as of May 2026)
• Birthplace: Philippines
• Career: Actress and dancer
• Instagram: @chiefilomeno

Dancer Chienna Filomeno performs regularly on It's Showtime with other Girltrends Showtime members. She has also acted in several TV shows, including Crazy Beautiful You (2015), Can't Help Falling in Love (2017), and Ngayon at Kailanman (2018).

Chienna remains active in the Philippine entertainment industry as an actress and model. She continues to take on film and television projects, including mainstream and independent productions. Beyond acting, she works on brand endorsements and fashion campaigns.

2. Mikee Agustin

• Full name: Mikee Trixia M. Agustin
• Birthday: 23rd August 1993
• Age: 32 years (as of May 2026)
• Birthplace: Manila, Philippines
• Career: Singer, dancer, MC, actress, and model

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Filipino singer Mikee is a former member of GirlTrends and Pinoy Big Brother. She used to sing, dance, and entertain people on her YouTube channel. Mikee Augustin and Yexel Sebastian's first child was born in November 2020. They have been dating for about nine years.

Agustin left the Philippines for Japan in October 2023 with her partner, Sebastian. Since relocating, she has been focusing on personal projects and lifestyle content, sharing glimpses of her life abroad.

3. Krissha Viaje

• Full name: Krissha Viaje
• Birthday: 12th October 1992
• Age: 33 years (as of May 2026)
• Birthplace: Pasig City, Philippines
• Career: Singer, Vlogger, and dancer
• Instagram: @imkrisshav

Vlogger Krissha Viaje is a former member of the GirlTrends all-female music group. Her YouTube channel has over 14 million views and 297k subscribers. Viaje uploads song covers, dance covers, interesting events, fun challenges, and more on the channel.

Viaje first appeared on TV in 2006 as a contestant on the Little Big Star singing competition. She later joined GirlTrends, showcasing her singing and dancing talents. In 2015, she became a Universal Japan-signed artist and released her first album the same year through Universal Music.

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Krissha continues to work actively in the Philippine entertainment industry, primarily based in Manila, Philippines. She remains signed with Viva Artists Agency and regularly takes on acting, music, and performance roles while engaging with fans online and through media.

4. Joana Hipolito

• Full name: Joana Jane Hippolito
• Birthday: 24th June 1998
• Age: 27 years (as of May 2026)
• Birthplace: Dasmarinas, Philippines
• Career: Dancer and show host
• Instagram: @joanahipolito_

Filipino dancer Joana Hippolito is most known as a member of the GirlTrends Philippine girl group on It's Showtime. She first appeared on TV in 2006 as a contestant on the Little Big Star singing competition. The dancer joined GirlTrends, showcasing her singing and dancing skills, and in 2015 became a Universal Japan-signed artist, releasing her first album through Universal Music.

Beyond entertainment, she is an SMDC International Property Specialist, combining her media experience with a professional career in real estate. She also served as a Showtime Online host, adding hosting to her diverse skill set.

Krissha is currently based in Manila, Philippines, balancing her work in entertainment, hosting, and real estate.

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5. Mica Javier

• Full name: Mica Cecille Javier
• Birthday: 29 July 1993
• Age: 32 years (as of May 2026)
• Birthplace: Manila, Philippines
• Career: Dancer, actress, singer-songwriter, model, and entrepreneur
• Instagram: @mica

Actress Mica Javier is the daughter of businessman/politician Leonardo "Sandy" Javier Jr. Her paternal uncle, Danny Javier, is a member of a Filipino music group called APO Hiking Society. Mica Javier's husband is a Filipino-American R&B singer-songwriter.

Mica started as a commercial and print model in high school in Manila, appearing in campaigns for brands like Colgate and Nestea. She later joined GirlTrends, showcasing her singing and performance skills. Beyond modelling and performing, she pursued higher education at the Gallatin School of Individualised Study.

Mica Javier currently lives in Los Angeles, continuing her career in entertainment while exploring opportunities in music, modelling, and performance internationally.

6. Sammie Rimando

• Full name: Sammie Rimando
• Birthday: 5th February 1998
• Age: 28 years (as of May 2026)
• Birthplace: Manila, Philippines
• Career: Dancer, YouTuber, TikToker, and actress
• Instagram: @sammie

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Actress Sammie Rimando is known for Ang Probinsyano (2015), The Killer Bride (2019), and Time & Again (2019). She has a YouTube channel and was in a relationship with Filipino actor Arjo Atayde from 2016 to 2018.

Sammie Rimando gained recognition as a member of GirlTrends, showcasing her singing, dancing, and performance skills. She has also become a TikTok star, sharing viral content and engaging with a wide online audience.

7. Dawn Chang

• Full name: Dawn Chang
• Birthday: 29th January 1989
• Age: 36 years (as of May 2026)
• Birthplace: Philippines
• Career: Dancer, ballet teacher, show host, and actress
• Instagram: @thedawnchang

Actress Dawn Chang is known for Darna (2022), Ang Probinsyano (2015), and Wildflower (2017). She was one of the hosts of Showtime Online. Her current boyfriend is Atty Ralph Calinisan. He is a public interest lawyer, certified public accountant, a partner in the Calinisan Domino & Beron Law Offices, and the executive officer of Quezon City’s People’s Law Enforcement Board (PLEB).

Dawn Chang, formerly a member of GirlTrends, has built a diverse career beyond performing. She is a baker, running her own cake and cupcake shop, and a dance teacher in Australia, specialising in ballet. She also launched her own swimwear line called TANNED, showcasing her entrepreneurial skills.

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8. Erin Ocampo

• Full name: Erin Ocampo
• Birthday: 29th March 1996
• Birthplace: Philippines
• Age: 29 years (as of May 2026)
• Career: Dancer, ballet teacher, show host, and actress
• Instagram: @erinocampox

Actress isErin Ocampo is known for Ang Probinsyano (2015), Pintada (2012), and The World Between Us (2021). Her son is called Ezekiel “Kiel” Ocampo Pangilinan. Erin of GirlTrends and her son's father, Michael Pangilinan, separated.

Erin Ocampo joined GirlTrends after establishing herself as an actress. She signed with Star Magic in 2012 and played Trixie in the Star Magic series Pintada, gaining early recognition for her acting skills. Since then, she has continued appearing in TV projects and online content, blending acting and performance.

9. Kamille Filoteo

• Full name: Maria Anna Kristina Kamille Santos Filoteo
• Birthday: 7th December 1996
• Age: 29 years (as of May 2026)
• Birthplace: Philippines
• Career: Dancer, internet personality, actress, and show host
• Instagram: @kamillefiloteox

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Internet personality Kamille Filoteo was a teen housemate on the Teen Edition of Pinoy Big Brother. She is also known for acting in Unli Life (2018), Wansapanataym (2010), and Maalaala Mo Kaya (1991). Kamille was 16 when she gave birth to her daughter, Aneeka, with boyfriend Justin Eugenio. She had her son, Dylan Kendrick, in 2019 with her boyfriend, Derrick Colin.

Kamille Filoteo, formerly of GirlTrends, is passionate about dancing, which remains a central part of her personal and professional life. She also studied psychology, reflecting her interest in understanding people and behaviour.

She continues to focus on dance, motherhood, and personal growth, sharing her journey and experiences with fans online.

10. Kelley Day

• Full name: Kelley Day
• Birthday: 11th December 1996
• Age: 29 years (as of May 2026)
• Birthplace: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Career: Actress, model, and musician
• Instagram: @itskelleyday

Model Kelly Day is a former member of the It's Showtime all-girl dance group GirlTrends. Being a TV personality, she mostly worked with the GMA Network. Kelley Day has acted in Dahil sa pag-ibig (2019), Vince & Kath & James (2016), and The World Between Us (2021). She once dated former Pinoy Big Brother housemate Tommy Esguerra.

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Kelley Day, a former GirlTrends member, has been active in modelling since she was six, building a strong foundation in fashion and pageantry. She is half-Filipino, half-English and won Miss Eco Philippines 2019, showcasing her poise and public presence.

11. Maika Rivera

• Full name: Maika Jae Rivera Tanpoco
• Birthday: 27th October 1995
• Age: 30 years (as of May 2026)
• Birthplace: Angeles City, Philippines
• Career: Tennis player, model, and actress
• Instagram: @riveramaika

Filipino tennis player Maika Rivera is a former GirlTrends member. She lost to Marian Capadocia in the Philippine Columbian Association finals in November 2014. Maika Rivera has acted in many movies and TV shows, including Maalaala Mo Kaya (1991), Ang Probinsyano (2015) and Wildflower (2017).

Maika Rivera, formerly a GirlTrends member, is a professional tennis player, recognised as one of the few notable tennis athletes in the Philippines alongside Tin Patrimonio. She is also an actress, recently playing Lea Villanueva in The Iron Heat (2023), and has participated in country sports since 2000, showing her long-term involvement in athletics.

12. Karen Reyes

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• Full name: Karen Mae Reyes
• Birthday: 17th October 1996
• Karen Reyes' age: 29 years (as of May 2026)
• Birthplace: Calapan, Philippines
• Career: Actress and dancer
• Instagram: @justmekarenreyes

Actress Karen Reyeswas declared the second big placer of Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 4 on 7th July 2012. She was originally from Makati until her family moved to Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. Karen has two daughters with Sarkie Sarangay, the lead vocalist of the Silent Sanctuary band.

The actress has been featured in many films and TV shows, including Ngayon at Kailanman (2018), Beauty and the Bestie (2015), and She's Dating the Gangster (2014).

She attended Jose J. Leido, Jr. Memorial National High School, where she developed her early skills in performing arts. Karen lost her father in an automobile accident when she was young and was raised by her mother, Claire Reyes.

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13. Maris Racal

• Full name: Mariestella Cañedo Racal
• Birthday: 22nd September 1997
• Maris Racal's age: 28 years (as of May 2026)
• Birthplace: Tagum, Philippines
• Career: Actress, singer-songwriter, TV host, and vlogger
• Instagram: @mariesteller

Filipino actress Mariestella Racal became famous in 2014 after joining Pinoy Big Brother. She launched her first album, Stellar, in 2018 and her sophomore album, Ate Sandali, in 2022. Racal and musician Rico Blanco have been dating since 2019. She attended St. Mary’s College and Trinity University of Asia, balancing academics with her growing entertainment career

Maris Racal, a former GirlTrends member, grew up in a musically inclined family and developed her talents early. She learned to sing and play instruments such as guitar, piano, and ukulele, and she can also beatbox.

14. Loisa Andalio

• Full name: Josefina Loisa Francisco Andalio
• Birthday: 21st April 1999
• Loisa Andalio's age: 26 years (as of May 2026)
• Birthplace: Paranaque, Philippines
• Career: Actress, dancer, and singer
• Instagram: @iamandalioloisa

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Actress Loisa Andalio was first seen on TV in April 2014 as a Pinoy Big Brother housemate. She acted in Crazy Beautiful You as Mia, Gandarrapiddo: The Revenger Squad as Velle, The Good Son as Hazel, and My Dear Heart as Agatha Estanislao. The former GirlTrends member is currently a member of BFF5 with Maris Racal, Kira Balinger, Ylona Garcia, and Andrea Brillantes.

Loisa Andalio, formerly of GirlTrends, started as part of the singing and dance group 3G. She has pursued a career in singing, dancing, and acting, releasing her song “Sasamahan Kita” in 2018 and appearing in television and film projects. She remains active in entertainment, performing on TV, music platforms, and social media.

15. Miho Nishida

• Full name: Miho Lalic Nishida
• Birthday: 16th December 1992
• Age: 33 years (as of May 2026)
• Birthplace: Angono, Philippines
• Career: Actress and dancer
• Instagram: @real.miho_nishida

Television personality Nishida Miho became the Big Winner of the second batch of Pinoy Big Brother: 737 housemates in 2015. She acted in Foolish Love and Haunted Forest in 2017. Miho also released her first song and held her first major concert, Miho: I Am Unstoppable, in 2017. Her daughter, Aimi Nishida, was born in 2010.

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Miho Nishida, a former GirlTrends member, is a model and actress. Born in the Philippines but raised in Japan, she rose to fame after winning Pinoy Big Brother in 2015. She continues to work as a model and actress while managing her life as a mother.

16. Devon Seron

• Full name: Devon Seron
• Birthday: 20th May 1993
• Age: 29 years (as of May 2026)
• Birthplace: Philippines
• Career: Actress and television personality
• Instagram: @devonseron

Actress Devon Seron started as a contestant in the Bubbly Promdi ng Cebu reality TV show. She was voted the Teen Big 4th Placer on the final night of Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010. Devon was cast in ABS-CBN's teen variety show Shoutout! She also performed in the Good Vibes dance-drama series and played the role of Mariel on the 2011 remake of the Mula sa Puso TV series.

Devon Seron, a former GirlTrends member, has built a successful career in acting and endorsements. She has been the longest-running brand endorser for the Filipino phone brand MyPhone since 2012, highlighting her commercial appeal.

17. Barbie Imperial

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• Full name: Barbie Concina Imperial
• Birthday: 1st August 1998
• Age: 27 years (as of May 2026)
• Birthplace: Albay, Philippines
• Career: Actress and model
• Instagram: @msbarbieimperial

Actress Barbie Imperial is best known for GirlTrends and her lead role in Araw Gabi. She was also a housemate in the Teen Edition chapter of Pinoy Big Brother: 737. Some of Barbie's latest TV shows and movies are Click Like Share (2021), Dulo (2021), and The Goodbye Girl (2022).

Barbie Imperial, a former GirlTrends member, has established herself as a television and film actress, taking on lead and supporting roles in various drama projects.

18. Riva Quenery

• Full name: Riva Gabriela Quenery
• Birthday: 29th May 1998
• Age: 25 years (as of 2026)
• Birthplace: Philippines
• Career: Actress, dancer, singer, YouTuber, influencer, content creator, and entrepreneur.
• Instagram: @riva

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Former GirlTrends member Riva Quenery has participated in various dance competitions. She has also appeared in movies and TV shows like Ipaglaban Mo (2014), Make It With You ( 2020), and The House Arrest of Us ( 2020). Riva's partner and the father of her child is Vern Ong.

Riva Quenery, a former GirlTrends member, is an actress and digital content creator who transitioned from television performances to a strong online presence. She continues to take on acting projects while building her brand through social media and lifestyle content.

19. Jane de Leon

• Full name: Jane Florence Benitez de Leon
• Birthday: 21st November 1999
• Age: 26 years (as of May 2026)
• Birthplace: Philippines
• Career: Actress, singer, model, and dancer
• Instagram: @imjanedeleon

Filipina actress Jane de Leon is known as a former GirlTrends member and for acting as Darna in the 2022 Philippine television series Darna. Jane has acted in various television shows, including Maalaala Mo Kaya (2016), ASAP (2019–present), and Magandang Buhay (2022).

Jane de Leon, a former GirlTrends member, initially aspired to become a commercial model, which marked her first step into the entertainment industry. She later participated in various beauty pageants. In 2019, she won the Belo Beauty Special Award at the annual ABS-CBN Ball, further boosting her profile in show business.

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20. Nikki Gonzales

• Full name: Alexandra Dominique Houghton Gonzales
• Birthday: 23rd February 1999
• Age: 27 years (as of May 2026)
• Birthplace: Manila, Philippines
• Career: Dancer, model, host, singer, and actress
• Instagram: @lalexigonzales

Nikki Gonzales of GirlTrends is now known as Lexi Gonzales. She is notable for acting in reality shows like StarStruck and Running Man Philippines. Nikki has released several singles, including Ang Aking Dahilan, Nag-Iisa, Something In The Rain, and Heaven In Your Eyes. Lexi Gonzales has also acted in various movies, including Underage (2023), Class of 2018 (2018), and Mama's Girl (2018).

Nikki Gonzales, a former GirlTrends member, has transitioned into digital content creation while maintaining her presence in entertainment. She produces lifestyle and personal content, connecting with viewers through online platforms.

21. Leyana Magat

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• Full name: Leyana Magat
• Birthday: 31st August 1997
• Age: 28 years (as of May 2026)
• Birthplace: Manila, Philippines
• Career: Model and singer
• Instagram: @leyanamagat

Model Leyana Magat rose to fame as a member of the Indonesian girl group GirlTrends. She occasionally posts on her YouTube channel.

Leyana Magat, a former GirlTrends member, gained recognition through her television appearances and performances on It’s Showtime. Leyana is currently involved in farming, focusing on agricultural work while keeping a relatively private life compared to her showbiz years.

22. Jessica Marasigan

• Full name: Jessica Marasigan
• Birthday: 7th January 1994
• Age: 32 years (as of May 2026)
• Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
• Career: Model, host, singer, beauty queen, and occasional actress
• Instagram: @jessicamarasigann

Filipino-American model Jessica Marasigan won the Miss Philippines Earth 2017 pageant and was among the top 5 finalists of the 2019 Binibining Pilipinas pageant. The occasional actress has been featured in Ang Probinsyano (2015), The Hows of Us (2018), and Vince & Kath & James (2016).

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Jessica Marasigan, a former GirlTrends member, expanded her career into pageantry, competing in the Miss Philippines USA beauty pageant. She achieved a major milestone when she was crowned Miss Philippines Earth–Water 2017, highlighting her success in the pageant scene.

When did GirlTrends debut?

GirlTrends debuted on February 13, 2016, on the ABS-CBN noontime show It's Showtime.

What happened to GirlTrends?

The group disbanded in 2020 after years of controversy, lineup changes, and a 2019 rebranding to "GT"

Where are the GirlTrends now?

GirlTrends changed its name to GT in 2019. The new dance and singing group had seven members selected from 100 auditionees. They last posted on YouTube on 7th June 2019 and dissolved in 2020.

Who are the members of GT?

Seven members of the old GirlTrends group made it into the new group, which they named GT. The new group dissolved in 2020. The GirlTrends' new members were:

• Chienna Filomeno
• Mikee Agustin
• Krissha Viaje
• Dawn Chang
• Joana Hipolito
• Mica Javier
• Sammie Rimando

Who is Darna in GirlTrends?

Jane Florence Benitez de Leon is a Filipino actress, singer, model, and dancer. She was a former member of the Girltrends dance group. Jane de Leon is known for acting as Darna in a2022 Philippine TV series called Darna.

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GirlTrends scandals about Chienna

Instagram user lgbtquuu accused her of making a scandalous video with Hashtags member Zeus. She denied the allegations. GirlTrends Chienna responded to bashers who posted derogatory comments about her looks and reputation.

The continued growth of GirlTrends members highlights the power of personality-driven content. Their individuality and connection with viewers remain the foundation of their viral rise. As their influence expands, GirlTrends members continue to stand out in an increasingly competitive digital space.

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