GirlTrends members: profile, names, ages, height, fun facts
GirlTrends was among the dominant singing and dance groups in the Philippines. The all-female group initially had 22 members. It was disbanded in 2020. This post shares GirlTrends members' profiles, personal lives, career achievements outside the group, and more.
Source: Instagram
The GirlTrends dance group debuted on 13th February 2016 on the Philippine noontime show, It’s Showtime. The group was introduced as a distaff counterpart of the Hashtags. Most GirlTrends Showtime members were young Filipino actresses and former Pinoy Big Brother housemates.
Who are the members of GirlTrends?
Many controversies surrounded the old GirlTrends dance and singing group through the years. Its membership dropped from 22 to 7 in 2019. The new GirlTrends had seven dancers and was called GT Breakthrough. It dissolved in 2020. Below is the GirlTrends members list:
- Chienna Filomeno
- Mikee Agustin
- Krissha Viaje
- Joana Hipolito
- Mica Javier
- Sammie Rimando
- Dawn Chang
- Erin Ocampo
- Kamille Filoteo
- Kelley Day
- Maika Rivera
- Karen Reyes
- Maris Racal
- Loisa Andalio
- Miho Nishida
- Devon Seron
- Barbie Imperial
- Riva Quenery
- Jane de Leon
- Nikki Gonzales
- Leyana Magat
- Jessica Marasigan
The GirlTrends profiles and fun facts
Below are short profiles of new and old GirlTrends members. The list contains GirlTrends members' names, birthdays, birthplaces, spouses/partners, number of children, and fun facts.
1. Chienna Filomeno
Source: Instagram
- Full name: Chienna Filomeno
- Birthday: 15th August 1996
- Chienna Filomeno's age: 26 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Philippines
- Star: Leo
- Height: 1.63 m
- 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).
Facts about Chienna
- She is a cosplayer.
- She is an Instagram star with over two million followers.
- Chienna has played the guitar since she was 10 years old.
- She modeled alongside Janina Manipol in 2016 at the GUESS spring/summer collection launch.
2. Mikee Agustin
Source: Instagram
- Full name: Mikee Trixia M. Agustin
- Birthday: 23rd August 1993
- Mikee Agustin's age: 29 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Manila, Philippines
- Star: Virgo
- Height: 1.63 m
- Career: Singer, dancer, MC, actress, and model
- Partner: Yexel Sebastian
- Children: 1
- Instagram: @iammikeeagustin
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.
Facts about Mikee
- She is a model, dancer, and host
- She is from Baliuag, Bulacan.
- She became an Ambassador for SuplusPH.
- Her parents separated when she was young.
3. Krissha Viaje
Source: Instagram
- Full name: Krissha Viaje
- Birthday: 12th October 1992
- Krissha Viaje's age: 30 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Pasig City, Philippines
- Star: Libra
- Height: 1.57 m
- 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.
Facts about Krissha
- She first appeared on TV in 2006 as a contestant in the Little Big Star singing competition.
- She became a Universal Japan-signed artist in 2015.
- She released her first album in 2015 through Universal Music.
4. Joana Hipolito
Source: Instagram
- Full name: Joana Jane Hippolito
- Birthday: 24th June 1998
- Joana Hippolito's age: 24 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Dasmarinas, Philippines
- Star: Cancer
- Height: 1.6 m
- 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.
Facts about Joana
- She is an SMDC International Property Specialist.
- She studied at the University of the East.
- She was a cheerleader at the University of the East.
- She was the University of the East's pep squad's captain.
- She was a Showtime Online host.
5. Mica Javier
Source: Instagram
- Full name: Mica Cecille Javier
- Birthday: 29 July 1993
- Mica Javier's age: 29 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Manila, Philippines
- Star: Leo
- Height: 1.7 m
- Career: Dancer, actress, singer-songwriter, model, and entrepreneur
- Spouse: Jay R. (2020 to present)
- 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.
Facts about Mica
- She was a commercial and print model while in high school in Manila.
- GirlTrends Mica attended the Gallatin School of Individualized Study.
- She appeared in print ad campaigns for Colgate and Nestea.
- She lives in Los Angeles.
6. Sammie Rimando
Source: Instagram
- Full name: Sammie Rimando
- Birthday: 5th February 1998
- Sammie Rimando's age: 25 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Manila, Philippines
- Star: Aquarius
- Height: 1.6 m
- Career: Dancer, YouTuber, TikToker, and actress
- Instagram: @sammie
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.
Facts about Sammie
- She is a Tik-Tok star
- GirlTrends Sammie has a brother and a sister.
7. Dawn Chang
Source: Instagram
- Full name: Dawn Chang
- Birthday: 29th January 1989
- Dawn Chang's age: 34 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Philippines
- Star: Aquarius
- Height: 1.55 m
- 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).
Facts about Dawn
- She is a baker, and she runs a cake and cupcake shop.
- She is a dance teacher in Australia, specializing in ballet.
- She has a swimwear line called TANNED.
- Two mothers raised her.
8. Erin Ocampo
Source: Instagram
- Full name: Erin Ocampo
- Birthday: 29th March 1996
- Birthplace: Philippines
- Erin Ocampo's age: 27 years (as of May 2023)
- Star: Aries
- Height: 1.6 m
- Career: Dancer, ballet teacher, show host, and actress
- Children: 1
- Instagram: @erinocampox
Actress Erin 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.
Facts about Erin
- Erin acted as Trixie in Star Magic's Pintada series before joining GirlTrends.
- GirlTrends Erin Ocampo signed with Star Magic in 2012.
9. Kamille Filoteo
Source: Instagram
- Full name: Maria Anna Kristina Kamille Santos Filoteo
- Birthday: 7th December 1996
- Kamille Filoteo's age: 26 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Philippines
- Star: Sagittarius
- Height: 1.6 m
- Career: Dancer, internet personality, actress, and show host
- Partner: Derrick Colin
- Children: 2
- Instagram: @kamillefiloteox
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.
Facts about Kamille
- She studied psychology.
- GirlTrends Kamille became pregnant as a teenager.
- She has a daughter named Aneeka.
- She enjoys dancing.
10. Kelley Day
Source: Instagram
- Full name: Kelley Day
- Birthday: 11th December 1996
- Kelley Day's age: 26 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Star: Sagittarius
- Height: 1.7 m
- 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 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.
Facts about Kelley
- She has been active in modeling since she was six.
- GirlTrends Kelly is half-Filipino, half-English.
- She won Miss Eco Philippines 2019.
- Her father is British and an entrepreneur.
- Her brother is Calvin Day.
11. Maika Rivera
Source: Instagram
- Full name: Maika Jae Rivera Tanpoco
- Birthday: 27th October 1995
- Maika Rivera's age: 27 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Angeles City, Philippines
- Star: Scorpio
- Height: 1.7 m
- 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).
Facts about Maika
- She is among the few famous tennis players in the Philippines, along with Tin Patrimonio
- She acts as Lea Villanueva in The Iron Heat (2023).
- She has played country sports since 2000.
12. Karen Reyes
Source: Instagram
- Full name: Karen Mae Reyes
- Birthday: 17th October 1996
- Karen Reyes' age: 26 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Calapan, Philippines
- Star: Libra
- Height: 1.7 m
- Career: Actress and dancer
- Partner: Sarkie Sarangay
- Children: 2
- Instagram: @justmekarenreyes
Actress Karen Reyes was 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).
Facts about Karen
- She lost her father in an automobile accident when she was young.
- She is also known as Makarena.
- She went to Jose J. Leido, Jr. Memorial National High School
- Her mother's name is Claire Reyes.
13. Maris Racal
Source: Instagram
- Full name: Mariestella Cañedo Racal
- Birthday: 22nd September 1997
- Maris Racal's age: 25 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Tagum, Philippines
- Height: 1.58 m
- Star: Virgo
- Career: Actress, singer-songwriter, TV host, and vlogger
- Partner: Rico Blanco
- 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.
Facts about Maris
- Racal grew up in a musically inclined family.
- She learned to sing and play instruments at a young age.
- Racal plays the guitar, piano, and ukulele.
- She can beatbox.
- She went to St. Mary’s College and Trinity University of Asia.
14. Loisa Andalio
Source: Instagram
- Full name: Josefina Loisa Francisco Andalio
- Birthday: 21st April 1999
- Loisa Andalio's age: 24 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Paranaque, Philippines
- Height: 1.62 m
- Star: Taurus
- Career: Actress, dancer, and singer
- Partner: Ronnie Alonte
- Instagram: @iamandalioloisa
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.
Facts about Loisa
- She was part of a singing and dance group called 3G.
- She has three siblings.
- She has been dating dancer Ronnie Alonte since 2016.
- She released her song, Sasamahan Kita, in 2018.
15. Miho Nishida
Source: Instagram
- Full name: Miho Lalic Nishida
- Birthday: 16th December 1992
- Miho Nishida's age: 30 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Angono, Philippines
- Star: Sagittarius
- Height: 1.7 m
- Career: Actress and dancer
- Children: 1
- 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.
Facts about Miho
- She is a model and actress.
- She was born in the Philippines but grew up in Japan.
- She became the winner of Pinoy Big Brother in 2015.
- She is a single mother of a daughter.
16. Devon Seron
Source: Instagram
- Full name: Devon Seron
- Birthday: 20th May 1993
- Devon Seron's age: 29 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Philippines
- Height: 1.63 m
- Star: Taurus
- 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.
Facts about Devon
- She went to STI College.
- Big Brother paid part of her tuition in high school.
- She has a degree in Business Management.
- Seron has been the longest brand endorser of the Filipino phone brand, MyPhone, since 2012.
17. Barbie Imperial
Source: Instagram
- Full name: Barbie Concina Imperial
- Birthday: 1st August 1998
- Barbie Imperial's age: 24 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Albay, Philippines
- Height: 1.63 m
- Star: Leo
- 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).
Facts about Barbie
- She grew up in a broken family, not seeing her father.
- She is cousins with the Gumabao siblings (Michele, Marco, Kat, and Paolo) and Gretchen Fullido.
- She has an older brother.
18. Riva Quenery
Source: Instagram
- Full name: Riva Gabriela Quenery
- Birthday: 29th May 1998
- Riva Quenery's age: 25 years (as of 2023)
- Birthplace: Philippines
- Star: Gemini
- Height: 1.6 m
- Career: Actress, dancer, singer, YouTuber, influencer, content creator, and entrepreneur.
- Partner: Vern Ong
- Children: 1
- Instagram: @riva
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.
Facts about Riva
- She played volleyball and badminton growing up.
- She has a brother named Robert.
19. Jane de Leon
Source: Instagram
- Full name: Jane Florence Benitez de Leon
- Birthday: 21st November 1999
- Jane de Leon's age: 24 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Philippines
- Height: 1.6 m
- Star: Scorpio
- 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).
Facts about Jane
- Her first interest was becoming a commercial model.
- She participated in various beauty pageants.
- De Leon won the Belo Beauty Special Award at the annual ABS-CBN Ball in 2019.
20. Nikki Gonzales
Source: Instagram
- Full name: Alexandra Dominique Houghton Gonzales
- Birthday: 23rd February 1999
- Nikki Gonzales' age: 24 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Manila, Philippines
- Height: 1.57 m
- Star: Pisces
- 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).
Facts about Nikki
- She is dating Gil Cuerva.
- She shares blogs of herself with her boyfriend on her YouTube channel.
21. Leyana Magat
Source: Instagram
- Full name: Leyana Magat
- Birthday: 31st August 1997
- Leyana Magat's age: 25 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Manila, Philippines
- Height: 1.57 m
- Star: Virgo
- 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.
Facts about Leyana
- Leyana attended St. Jerome School of Novaliches in Quezon City.
- She has a sister named Yanyan.
- Leyana does farming.
22. Jessica Marasigan
Source: Instagram
- Full name: Jessica Marasigan
- Birthday: 7th January 1994
- Jessica Marasigan's age: 29 years (as of May 2023)
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
- Height: 1.65 m
- Star: Capricorn
- 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).
Facts about Jessica
- Jessica's dad is from Batangas, while her mom is from Caloocan, Philippines.
- She is the second sibling and the only girl in the family.
- Jessica GirlTrends competed in the Miss Philippines USA beauty pageant.
- She won Miss Philippines Earth-Water 2017.
What happened to GirlTrends?
GirlTrends announced its new name, GT, on 9th May 2019. Many received this GirlTrends news with mixed reactions. GT later disbanded in 2020.
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
How tall are the GirlTrends members?
GirlTrends members' height ranges from 1.55 m to 1.7 m. Below are the GirlTrends names and height measurements in meters:
| GirlTrends Showtime members | Height in meters |
| Chienna Filomeno | 1.63 m |
| Mikee Agustin | 1.63 m |
| Krissha Viaje | 1.57 m |
| Joana Hipolito | 1.63 m |
| Mica Javier | 1.7 m |
| Sammie Rimando | 1.6 m |
| Dawn Chang | 1.55 m |
| Erin Ocampo | 1.6 m |
| Kamille Filoteo | 1.6 m |
| Kelley Day | 1.7 m |
| Maika Rivera | 1.7 m |
| Karen Reyes | 1.7 m |
| Maris Racal | 1.58 m |
| Loisa Andalio | 1.62 m |
| Miho Nishida | 1.7 m |
| Devon Seron | 1.63 m |
| Barbie Imperial | 1.63 m |
| Riva Quenery | 1.6 m |
| Jane de Leon | 1.6 m |
| Nikki Gonzales | 1.57 m |
| Leyana Magat | 1.57 m |
| Jessica Marasigan | 1.65 m |
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.
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.
GirlTrends members are doing well in the fashion and entertainment sectors. Most were into acting, modeling, and singing even before the group disbanded in 2020. Their careers have soared, and each one's fanbase continues to grow.
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