During these times when music groups are a dime a dozen, what will set one act apart from the rest is its uniqueness. While the majority may boast of common offerings, one outstanding group may enthrall the public with its A-1 qualities like vocal prowess, distinct style, versatility, talent and beauty all rolled into one. Such is the case of Eye Candies.
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Formed in 2008, this all-girl band has successfully made waves both in the local and international music scenes. Over the years, they were able to conquer not just the hearts of fellow Filipinos but foreigners as well. While they held regular gigs in popular entertainment spots in Manila like Hard Rock Café and Hooters Makati, the group also embarked on triumphant concerttours in some of the world’s key cities like Dubai and Bahrain in UAE, Tokyo and Yokohama in Japan, and Ipoh, Penang and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.
As proof of their popularity, the alluring members of this sing-and-dance band also graced the pages of some of the country’s renowned magazines like, Gadget, Chalk and FHM. They also made boob tube appearances via Flippish TV and UsapangLalaki which received warm reception. Up to this very day, Eye Candies continue to make their presence felt here and abroad. A staple of corporate functions, private events and out-of-town shows, the band also soars higher in foreign shores.
Eye Candies is composed mainly of group leader-vocalist Nestle Garcia, a TV host, disc jockey and prime cover girl for men’s magazines (like FHM), Twix or Mary Anne Aceron, vocalist and one of the band’s pioneer members and Skittles or Sheila Marie Dopeno, vocalist and whose Terpsichorean skills earned her the tag as the group’s Dancing Princess. Meanwhile, new members Kitkat (Marie AntonetteCation), vocalist, Mallows (Elaiza Nicole Hernandez), vocalist and Kisses (Eloise Espano), vocalist, complete the line-up.
Interestingly, acting as Eye Candies’ back-up rhythm section are Allan Clark Senara (back-up vocalist), Andrew Santos (keyboardist), Ronald Yamat (guitarist), Edward Alfonso (drummer), and Vincent Collado (bassist). They perfectly complement Eye Candies in their live performances with their smooth and flawless musical accompaniment.
If durability, longevity and staying power are to be used as major success parameters for musical bands these days, Eye Candies will surely pass it with flying colors.
