Vhong Navarro and Jhong Hilario will unfortunately be unable to join their dance group, Streetboys, for the upcoming “THE SIGN ‘90s Supershow: A Benefit Concert,” as confirmed by Christopher Cruz and Meynard Marcellano on April 9.
Cruz explained that both Navarro and Hilario had prior commitments on the night of the concert, making it impossible for them to participate in the show.
“Actually, gustung-gusto po namin silang makasama. Ang pinaka-problema lang is ‘yung schedule ng mga kasama namin. Nagkataon po na may kanya-kanya na po silang schedule… ‘pag-April 19, gustuhin man nilang sumama, eh hindi po talaga kaya. ‘Yun po talaga,” Cruz elaborated.
Despite the absence of Navarro and Hilario, Marcellano shared positive news that other Streetboys members, Sphencer Reyes, Michael Sesmundo, and Danilo Barrios, have enthusiastically stepped in to ensure an energetic performance at what promises to be the biggest gathering of ’90s dance groups to date, organized by Wildcat Queens Travel and Tours Ltd.
“As much as possible na pinilit po naming maging kumpleto. So, surprisingly, naging okay po si Sphencer. Nasa UK po siya, kasama po niya si Michael. After that, nag-yes din naman po si Danilo Barrios. So as much as we can, tina-try po naming maging kumpleto,” Marcellano added.
Although the full lineup of Streetboys won’t be present, Marcellano clarified that the members often come together for events. Recently, they performed at a charity event at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) and had a reunion during the ABS-CBN Christmas Special last December.
The absence of Navarro and Hilario won’t dampen the spirit of the concert, as Cruz and Marcellano expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to perform at the biggest dance concert in Philippine history, organized by Wildcats Queens Travel and Tours Ltd.
“Sabihin na natin na marami na pong bagong nagsulputan na mga talent na sumikat. Siyempre, ang sarap lang sa pakiramdam na hindi nila nakakalimutan ‘yung mga 90s artists, hindi lang kami actually, pati mga singers, dancers; talagang tumatak din po talaga ‘yung 90s. Talagang kakaiba po ‘yung saya, mga sayaw. Hindi lang sayaw, pati mga kanta lahat-lahat. Lahat po sa 90s ay napaka… sobrang tumatak po talaga sa mga tao. Kaya nakakatuwa po, at sa tiwalang binigay sa amin ng production,” Cruz expressed.
“Pasalamat po tayo sa Wildcats kasi nagkaroon ng chance na makapag-perform muli ang mga dancers noong 90s. Sobrang excited po sila na talagang gusto nilang paghandaan. Magpapayat daw po sila ng three weeks. Hindi ko alam kung pa’no nila gagawin iyon pero ganoon sila ka-dedicated sa pagpe-perform nila sa darating na April 19,” added Marcellano.
Meanwhile, fans of Streetboys can expect a fresh series of moves that will surely captivate the audience.
“Ang ginawa po kasi namin, dahil alam po namin na ang mga manonood ay aabangan ang sayaw ng Streetboys. Pero ang ginawa po namin is, nilagyan po namin ng kaunting bali, kaunting flavor. Para hindi naman nakakapagod panoorin. Parang ang gagawin namin is para aabangan po kami sa susunod, kung anong mangyayari. So, mayroon din kaming tinry na mga steps,” Marcellano shared.
“Expect the unexpected,” he concluded.
“THE SIGN ‘90s Supershow: A Benefit Concert” will take place on April 19 at the Aliw Theater, featuring performances from various ’90s dance groups, including Streetboys, Manoeuvres, UMD, and many more. Tickets are available at https://www.tickelo.com/the-sign-90s-supershow.
