Julie Anne San Jose remembers Vanessa Rangadhol: ‘Sugarpop will never be the same’

• Julie Anne San Jose mourned the passing of her former Sugarpop groupmate Vanessa Rangadhol, who died at the age of 30
• The singer shared a throwback photo with Vanessa and admitted that she still could not believe the heartbreaking news
• Remembering their years together, she revealed that the group had been planning a reunion
• Fellow Sugarpop member Pocholo Bismonte also expressed his grief and shared a short message for Vanessa

Julie Anne San Jose is mourning the passing of her former Sugarpop groupmate Vanessa Rangadhol, who died at the age of 30 on August 19, 2026.

According to information shared by Vanessa's family, the former child singer died following an accident at the condominium where she was staying in Manila. Details of her wake and funeral arrangements were still being finalized as of August 20.

Julie Anne paid tribute to Vanessa through her Instagram Story. The singer posted a throwback photo of the two of them and shared how difficult it was to process the loss.

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“Wani, still can't believe it... Plano pa naman natin mag-reunion. Sugarpop will never be the same without you. Rest in Heaven, Wani,” she wrote.

Her message also revealed that the former groupmates had been hoping to see each other again for a Sugarpop reunion.

Vanessa and Julie Anne were both part of QTV's singing competition Pop Star Kids in 2005. They later became members of Sugarpop together with Pocholo Bismonte, Renzo Almario, and Rita Daniela, who was then known as Rita Iringan.

Rita was declared the grand champion of Pop Star Kids, while the other members were among the show's finalists. Sugarpop later brought the young singers together as they continued performing after the competition.

The years they spent together became an important early chapter in their respective careers. Julie Anne's tribute also reflected how the bond between the former groupmates remained meaningful years after they first performed together.

Pocholo also remembered Vanessa through an Instagram Story after news of her passing was shared.

“Mahal na mahal ka namin wani ang sakit sakit pa rin,” he wrote.

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Rita and Renzo also reposted the announcement of Vanessa's passing on their respective social media accounts.

Vanessa's cousin, Ivy Ann Salaum Jubelag, announced the sad news on Facebook. She described Vanessa as someone she cherished and considered a little sister.

The family also asked friends, relatives, and supporters to give Vanessa's immediate family time and privacy while they grieve. Wake and funeral details had yet to be formally announced at the time of reporting.

For Julie Anne, the loss was made even more painful by the reunion that she and her former groupmates had hoped to have.

Born May 17, 1994, Filipina powerhouse Julie Anne San Jose is a singer, actress, and endorser whose sophomore album, Deeper, earned Triple Platinum status. She is romantically linked to fellow performer Rayver Cruz, the younger brother of Rodjun and a prominent member of the famous Cruz showbiz clan.

Last May, before her 28th birthday last May 17, Julie Anne San Jose was seen already celebrating. Renowned studio Nice Print Photography broke the news online that the talented artist was hosting a lavish birthday bash. The exclusive event coverage shared by the studio on social media showcased the venue's breathtaking and highly sophisticated decorations. Fans were also treated to beautiful snapshots highlighting the celebrant's gorgeous and head-turning outfit for the special occasion.

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Previously, she treated her followers to a heartfelt performance by releasing her own guitar-backed rendition of the track "Rosas." Stripping down the arrangement, the acclaimed vocalist delivered a raw, acoustic version that resonated deeply with her emotional listeners. Rather than writing a lengthy description, the celebrity chose to let the music speak for itself by opting for a completely wordless caption. To accompany the touching video, she simply utilized three carefully selected emojis consisting of a single pink heart alongside two pink blossoms.

Source: KAMI.com.gh