Rochelle Pangilinan

Rochelle Pangilinan-Solinap (born May 23, 1982) is a Filipino actress, dancer and singer. She began her career as one of the original members of the SexBomb Girls, who gained prominence through the variety show Eat Bulaga!. She later appeared in television programs, most notably in Daisy Siete, and portrayed Agane in the 2016 fantasy drama series Encantadia. In 2007, she briefly rebranded as a rap artist under the name RoC.

Personal life During her childhood, Pangilinan lived in Barangay Dampalit, Malabon, a flood-prone area in the Philippines. She did not attend college. Her father died of emphysema in 2007.

Pangilinan married actor Arthur Solinap on August 8, 2017. She gave birth to their daughter, Shiloh Jayne on February 24, 2019, by an emergency C-section.

Career Dancing career Pangilinan was still a student when she began joining barangay dance contests and television competitions, such as Eat Bulaga!. There, Pangilinan met Joy Cancio, her cousin's trainer, who gave her a calling card and invited her to attend dance training sessions. Cancio personally trained Pangilinan and hired professional instructors to further develop their skills. After two to three years of training and performing in off-network shows, they became the official house dancers of Eat Bulaga! as the SexBomb Girls and she became the leader of the group. In 2003, they released their hit track, "The Spaghetti Song."

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".

Acting career Pangilinan began her acting career with a main role in the television drama series Daisy Siete on GMA Network, alongside the SexBomb Girls. She later appeared in ABS-CBN's sitcom Home Along Da Airport with Dolphy. In 2005, Pangilinan played Corella, a mermaid ally of Darna, in the drama Darna. In 2009, she returned to the rebooted Darna as the antagonist Deborah, also known as Babaeng Manananggal. Pangilinan later portrayed Marikit, a lead character in the historical drama Amaya. In 2016, she played the villain Agane in the reboot of drama Encantadia, serving as the right hand of Hagorn, the king of Hathoria, portrayed by John Arcilla.

In 2024, Pangilinan was cast as a comfort woman in the war drama 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. In 2025, she won the best supporting actress award at Cinemalaya for her role in Child No. 82: Anak ni Boy Kana.

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 Film Year Title Role 2002 Bakit Papa? 2003 Bertud ng Putik Karina Fernandez Fantastic Man 2014 Asintado Lirio 2015 Tandem Cha 2016 Bumulakabataan...Bulalakaw Waves Sexy Dancer at Bar Fruits N' Vegetables: Mga Bulakboleros University Lady Guard 2017 Trip Ubusan: The Lolas vs. Zombies Ivy 2022 Labyu with an Accent Daisy Santos 2025 Child No. 82: Anak ni Boy Kana Alicia Garcia

Television Year Title Role Note(s) 1997–1999 Esperanza Eliza 1999–2011 Eat Bulaga! Herself (performer) 2003–2010 Daisy Siete Rochelle 2003 Magpakailanman Juliet Sunot 2005 Darna Corella 2007–2010 SOP Herself (performer) 2008 Kung Ako Ikaw Herself 2009 Adik Sa'Yo 2009–2010 Darna Deborah Santos / Babaeng Manananggal 2009–2011 Show Me Da Manny Maria Juana "Rihanna" Balbaqua 2010 Diva Kelly Salvador / Fake Sampaguita "Sam" Fernandez Ilumina Elena 2010–2013 Party Pilipinas Herself (performer) 2011–2012 Amaya Bai Marikit 2012 Broken Vow Rebecca Sta. Maria 2013–2023 Magpakailanman Ivy Sese Episode: "Kagat ng Asong Ulol" Anna Episode: "Misis vs Beki" Elaine Episode: "Isang Mister, Limang Asawa" Lucy Episode: "Pinay in the Happiest Place in the World" Anjo Episode: "Tatay ng Lansangan" Emily Episode: "Krimen ng Isang Ina" Terry Episode: "Reyna ng Tahanan" Episode: "Ronda ng Kalsada"2013 Sunday All Stars Herself (performer) Home Sweet Home Wendy Del Valle Anak Ko 'Yan Herself / Dance Coach 2014 Carmela Yolanda "Yolly" Montesilva 2014–2015 Ang Lihim ni Annasandra Esmeralda Salvador 2014 Elemento Ma-yi Episode: "Apoy ni Bambolito" 2015 Once Upon a Kiss Rapunzel Pelaez-Almario Maynila Jasmine Episode: "NoUTurn" The Half Sisters Stella Antonio-Valdicañas 2016 Wish I May Audrey Ramos Wagas Patricia Javier Episode role 2016–2017 Encantadia Agane / Andora 2017 Wish Ko Lang! Jane Episode role Road Trip Herself (guest) 2017–2020 Tadhana Donna Episode: "Dream House" Aileen Episode: "Pilit na Pag-ibig" Evelyn Episode: "Positive" Daria Episode: "Hindi Pa Huli Ang Umibig"2017 Dear Uge Various roles Episode role Alyas Robin Hood Diana dela Vega 2018–2019 Onanay Sally del Mundo 2019–2020 The Gift Francine Delgado 2022 False Positive Bernice Siodora 2022; 2025 Lolong Karina Marabe 2023 Mga Lihim ni Urduja Dayang Salaknib Open 24/7 Konsihala 2024 Pulang Araw Amalia Dimalanta-Torres 2024–2025 It's Showtime Herself (guest performer) 2025–2026 Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre Agane Reprising role

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated Work Result 2012 26th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Actress Amaya 2013 1st Sunday All Stars Awards Stand Out Season Performer None Stand Out Dancer 2015 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival New Wave Best Supporting ActressTandem 2016 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Supporting Actress of the Year 2017 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Single Performance by an Actress Karelasyon: My Brother's Dark Secret 2025 10th Platinum Stallion National Media Awards Best Primetime Supporting ActressPulang Araw 38th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Supporting Actress 37th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Single Performance by an Actress Magpakailanman: The Abused Teacher 2025 Cinemalaya Best Supporting Actress Child No. 82: Anak ni Boy Kana