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Streetboys member Spencer Reyes returns to Manila to perform in 90s dance concert

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Rhea Manila Santos

<p>As one of the members of the popular ‘90s dance group Streetboys, Spencer Reyes was part of the original six-man lineup which also included dancers-turned-actors Vhong Navarro, Jhong Hilario, and Danilo Barrios. After being based in the UK for more than a decade now, Spencer returns to the country to be part of THE SIGN 90’s Supershow dance concert happening on April 19 in Pasay City.</p><p>“Nung tinanong ako about this show, nagulat ako. Sabi ko, ‘Saan yung location?’ Sabi nila sa Pinas. Kinilabutan na ako.Sabi ko sinong kasama? Sabi niya, ‘Mga grupo mo at yung mga galing sa 90s,” he recalled. “Hindi na ako nagdalawang isip. Sabi ko yes na. Ganun lang ka-simple.”</p><p>The fact that he would again be performing and sharing the stage with his former dance group cinched the deal for him.</p><p>“Iba yung feeling ko kasi taga-diyan ako dati, so it’s my honor. And the feeling is really priceless kasi this is the first time again that I will step on stage na kasama ‘yung ka-grupo ko. So talagang masarap sa feeling, kaya napapayag nila ako,” Spencer added.</p><p>Spencer has long left his career in showbiz, but he admits that he still misses the joy of performing for an audience.</p><p>“Sa buhay, ganun talaga. You’ll never know what you’ll get. Tapos ngayon there’s this production that believes in us along with the other groups like the Manoeuvres and X People. Parang ang sarap balikan yung ‘90s. Kasi dito iba yung ginagawa ko. So ‘yun ang na-mi-miss ko talaga, ‘yung sumayaw at mag-perform sa mga tao,” he shared through a Zoom interview during THE SIGN press conference.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C4VIESjSWdd/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A277159.60000002384%2C%22ls%22%3A276667.40000003576%2C%22le%22%3A277082.3000000119%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Spencer adds that it being a benefit concert also pushed him to take part of the production. The one-night only event, which also includes performers from fellow ‘90s groups like the Manoeuvres, Universal Motion Dancers, Kids @ Work, and X People, among others, is set to benefit the new generation of dancers. </p><p>“Importante din na sinabi sa akin that this is not only a concert; this is a benefit concert. Makakatulong ito sa mga bagong dancers,” he explained. “Kumbaga yung kikitain nito ay tutulungan yung mga bagong dancers na nangangarap kung ano ‘yung tinadhana namin. Kaya kami na ngayon ang mag-ga-guide para mabigay ‘yung kanilang mga pangarap na gusto maabot.”</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5t8ToqyeGH/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A277169.6999999881%2C%22ls%22%3A276667.40000003576%2C%22le%22%3A277082.3000000119%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2015/11/15/fresh-scoops/tracking-down-the-streetboys-121890"><strong>READ: Tracking down the Streetboys</strong></a></div><p>During the pressscon, Spencer also recalled how he first got into dancing in showbiz under Streetboys manager and director Chito Rono. </p><p>“Nag-start ako sumayaw I was 14 years old. Nag-audition kami. Pumila kami. Ang hirap,” he shared. “Pinakanta kami, pinasayaw kami and then suddenly, nabuo kami as the Streetboys.”</p><p>It wasn’t easy making ends meet. </p><p>“Ang mahirap dun, I had to save money na baon ko sa school na limang piso. Bubuohin ko ‘yan para may pamasahe ako. Kasi ganun talaga, kapos, zero talaga eh. Pero nagpursige ako,” he said. “And then ‘ ibang mga ka-grupo namin, originally we were 13 and then hindi na nagbalikan yung iba. And suddenly the original was six, naging eight, hanggang dumami na kami. Pero to cut the story short, mahirap talaga.”</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5sHdTtxqct/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A277178.40000003576%2C%22ls%22%3A276667.40000003576%2C%22le%22%3A277082.3000000119%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Now a father of three, he is working full time in the UK. </p><p>“I have two girls and one boy,” Spencer said. “Yung lalake ko, dito na pinanganak. ‘Yung panganay ko, she’s 24. The other one na babae is 20 and then si Sean is turning 13 years old.” </p><p>Spencer also shared what he has been doing for a living for the past six years. </p><p>“Nag-da-drive ako dito ng bus, any kind of bus, coach, double decker. It’s for one of the biggest bus companies all over the UK,” he said. “Baka yung iba nag-iisip at sasabihin, ‘O, bakit bus driver lang si Spencer?’ For me, yung experience ko as a bus driver dito, napakahirap. Mas mahirap diyan sa Pilipinas. Dito, it’s different. Dito, mahirap makapasok. Bibihira nga lang ang mga Asyano na nag-da-drive ng bus dito. Kaya saludo ako sa mga bus driver diyan.”</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5tpHWWS4L8/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A278419.10000002384%2C%22ls%22%3A276667.40000003576%2C%22le%22%3A277082.3000000119%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/7/17/chito-ro-o-receives-a-lifetime-achievement-award-1442"><strong>READ: Chito Roño receives a Lifetime Achievement Award<br/></strong></a></div><p>Even though he has long said goodbye to the limelight, Spencer says he is very thankful to the Filipino community abroad for always showing appreciation for his talent in dancing. </p><p>“Ang sarap ng feeling. Kumbaga, kahit na nandito ako, iba na yung ginagawa ko, hindi ako sumasayaw, pero ‘pag summer dito, naiimbitahan pa rin ako ng mga Pilipino. I go to the EU, even dito sa UK, sa kahit saan napupunta ako ‘pag summer. Kumbaga bitbit ko pa rin ‘yung pagsasayaw ko,” he said. “It’s really an honor talaga. Ang sarap-sarap talaga ng feeling na hindi nalilimutan, kaya salamat.” </p><p>h &quot;THE SIGN &#x27;90s Supershow: A Benefit Concert,” a night of nostalgia and memorable dance craze of the popular dance groups of 1990s on April 19, 2024 (Friday), 6:00 pm, at Aliw Theater, CCP Complex, Pasay City. Buy tickets through Tickelo on their website: <a href="https://www.tickelo.com/the-sign-90s-supershow">https://www.tickelo.com/the-sign-90s-supershow</a></p>

<p>Original Streetboys member and former actor Spencer Reyes reveals life a bus driver in the UK and his enduring love for dancing.</p>

Original Streetboys member and former actor Spencer Reyes reveals life a bus driver in the UK and his enduring love for dancing.