Sugar Mercado, ibinahagi ang naging sahod nila noon sa SexBomb Girls noong nagsisimula pa lang

Published 30 Mar 2026 at 9:06 PM

by Rose Dabu

4 min read

Sugar Mercado revealed that she and her fellow SexBomb Girls members only earned as low as P250 when they were just starting in the industry
The actress shared that their earnings could even drop to P150 if they were late, highlighting the challenges they faced early in their careers
She also expressed amazement at the overwhelming support for their recent reunion concert, which sold out a major coliseum three times
According to the celebrity mom, their journey from humble beginnings to success serves as a reminder to stay grounded and grateful

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Sugar Mercado recently opened up about the humble beginnings she and the SexBomb Girls experienced before reaching success in the entertainment industry.

During her guest appearance on “Your Honor Live Sessions,” the actress shared that their talent fee in the early days was only P250. She added that this amount could even be reduced to P150 if a member arrived late. Despite the low pay, she emphasized that they continued working hard because they had families depending on them.

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She explained that most of them were breadwinners at the time. Their main goal was to provide for their loved ones, including their parents and siblings. She said that back then, they were not focused on fame or recognition. Instead, their mindset was centered on earning enough to support their families.

Sugar also spoke about the emotional experience of seeing the strong support for the SexBomb Girls during their reunion concert. She admitted that she initially found it hard to believe that fans would still show up in large numbers after many years.

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The celebrity mom recalled that despite being inactive as a group for about two decades, they were able to fill one of the biggest coliseums in the Philippines. She even shared that the venue was filled three times in a row, something she did not expect at first.

According to her, it was only when she stepped on stage and heard the loud cheers from the audience that the reality of their continued popularity truly sank in. The moment she said it, it gave her goosebumps and made her appreciate how much love their fans still have for them.

She also mentioned fellow members like Rochelle Pangilinan and Aira Bermudez, saying that they often remind each other to remain humble despite their achievements.

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The actress believes that their current success is a blessing and a result of their hard work and perseverance. She added that life has its ups and downs, which is why it is important to stay grounded no matter what one achieves.

Source: GMA Network

The SexBomb Girls are a popular Filipino dance and performance group. They were formed as a dance group on the noontime show Eat Bulaga!, where they became part of the segment “Laban o Bawi.” The group is known for their energetic and daring dance performances, as well as their catchy songs such as Spaghetti, Get Get Aww, and Bakit Papa. Because of their unique style and strong stage presence, they quickly became a household name and one of the most popular girl groups in the Philippines during their peak. Aside from dancing, the SexBomb Girls also ventured into music, film, and television.

As previously reported by KAMI, Sunshine Garcia shared photos from a recent dinner meeting with several fellow SexBomb Girls and their husbands. The gathering showed the members and their husbands, who were seen smiling and posing together in high spirits. The post comes amid the group's successful reunion concerts, which have been met with much warmth from their fans.