Baby Dolls are a Filipino girl group formed in 2023 through the ABS-CBN noontime variety show It's Showtime. They originally had nine members who were contestants on "Girl on Fire" and "Sexy Babe", segments of Showtime. With seven members, they debuted as recording artists via the extended play (EP) ZoomBaby Dolls, released under StarPop. Marketed as a novelty EP, ZoomBaby songs are also said to contain pop, rock, and electronic elements. The EP received a positive review from music magazine The Flying Lugaw, which called it "one of the most sonically adventurous debut records in P-pop history".
ZoomBaby contains two singles, the surf rock track "Ikembot Mo" () and the doo-wop-influenced bubblegum song "Oooh Lala Baby". Baby Dolls were officially declared as a P-pop act in the July 17 episode of It's Showtime. In August, "Oooh Lala Baby" became their first entry into Billboard Philippines Hot 100 chart, debuting at number 96. In September, the group released a new single titled "Meme", described as a novelty song accompanied by choreography that references different dance styles across generations, such as cha-cha and disco. They also announced their first concert, Baby Dolls: Ooh La Live sa () Skydome, in the same month.
History 2023: Formation, It's Showtime, musical ventures On May 8, 2023, It's Showtime officially introduced the Baby Dolls as its in-house dance group. They performed daily on the show. The original lineup consisted of nine members who competed on Showtime "Girl on Fire" and "Sexy Babe" segments. After years of performing for Showtime, the group signed to StarPop, a subsidiary of ABS-CBN Music. Baby Dolls trained under Rox Santos before their musical debut. In 2026, they debuted as recording artists with seven members: Arianne Dela Cruz, Chole Florendo, Eriel Reyes, Ina Ortega, Jelai Ahamil, Johaira Moris and Juby Sabino.
On March 27 that year, Baby Dolls released their debut extended play (EP) titled ZoomBaby Dolls. The EP received a positive review from music magazine The Flying Lugaw, in which writer Julienne Loreto praised its mix of pop, rock, and electronic sounds. They called ZoomBaby "one of the most sonically adventurous debut records in P-pop history". It contains five tracks, including two singles: surf rock track "Ikembot Mo" () and doo-wop-influenced bubblegum song "Oooh Lala Baby". Both of them are covers of songs from the Vhong Navarro film Da Possessed (2014). Another track on the record, "Dulce Tirah Tirah", is a remake of the 2007 song of the same name by Blanktape and Diorap.
The EP was also commercially successful, with its singles going viral according to the Manila Standard. In the week of August 1, Baby Dolls made their debut on Billboard Philippines Hot 100 chart with "Oooh Lala Baby", entering at number 96. In June, the group made a surprise appearance at the Billboard Philippines event P-pop Unite: The Convention, performing "Oohh Lala Baby". They were officially declared as a P-pop act in the July 17 episode of It's Showtime.
On September 3, the group released the single "Meme", said to be a novelty song with choreography that references different dance styles across generations such as cha-cha and disco. Amid its release, Baby Dolls were reportedly receiving criticism for their vocal abilities and perceived reliance on cover versions. Some people also questioned whether the group could sustain the momentum they gained from their previous singles' virality. Writing for Mega, Rafael Bautista included "Meme" in the magazine's curated list of song recommendations for the week of August 31 to September 6. He called it "easy on the ears and easier to dance to". Later in the month, they announced their first concert Baby Dolls: Ooh La sa Skydome, to be held on November 8 at SM North EDSA in Quezon City, Philippines.
Artistry
Baby Dolls are mainly marketed as a novelty act, though their songs have also been described as several other genres by music journalists: bubblegum pop ("Oooh Lala Baby"), electroclash ("Dulce Tirah Tirah"), electropop ("Kitang Kita"), electronic rock ("Clap Clap Clap Alright!"), and surf rock ("Ikembot Mo"). Doo-wop, metal, punk, house, and hyperpop were also identified as some of the influences in their debut EP Zoombaby Dolls. Multiple sources have also characterized the group's music as "old-school" or "nostalgic".
Members Current members The list below uses a Mega article as the source.
Arianne Dela Cruz – (2023–present) Chole Florendo – (2023–present) Johaira Moris – (2023–present) Juby Sabino – (2023–present) Jelai Ahamil – (2023–present) Eriel Reyes – (2023–present) Ina Ortega – (2023–present)
Former members Mary Delle Cascabel Kim Tubiano
Discography Extended plays Title Album details ZoomBaby Dolls Released: March 27, 2026 Label: StarPop Formats: Digital download, streaming
Singles Title Year Album "Ikembot Mo"2026ZoomBaby Dolls"Oooh Lala Baby""Meme"
Concerts YearTitleDetailsNotesRef.2026Babydolls: Ooh La Live Sa Skydome Date: November 8, 2026 Venue: SM North EDSA SkydomeFirst headlining concert
Television Year Title Role Notes 2023–present It's Showtime Themselves Series regulars 2023 ASAP Guests Rise and Shine Pilipinas 2026 All Out Sundays Family Feud Treze Mornings
Awards and nominations
Award Year Category Recipient(s) Result Filipino Music Awards 2026Breakthrough Artist of the Year Baby Dolls Pop Song of the Year "Oooh Lala Baby" People's Choice – Song of the Year
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