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Streetboys’ Meynard Marcellano denies rivalry with Universal Motion Dancers in the ‘90s

Original Streetboys member Meynard Marcellano dispels longstanding rivalries between '90s dance groups.

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Rhea Manila Santos

<div><span style="background-color:transparent">As one of the headlining groups for THE SIGN &#x27;90s Supershow: A Benefit Concert, original Streetboys member Meynard Marcellano said he is excited to reunite with his &#x27;90s group this coming April 19 at for the one-night only show at the Aliw Theater in Pasay City.</span></div><div><span style="background-color:transparent">“Nagpapasalamat kami sa producer. Yung Wildcat Queens ang nag-isip nito. Kasi nagkaroon na ng different kind of &#x27;90s show before this. Pero ito yung one of the biggest, as in lahat na halos ng dancers  nung &#x27;90s isasama dito. So nung nagkaroon ng ganitong usapan, sa una siyempre word of mouth lang, usapan lang. And then nagkatotoo na. Nag-meeting na sila. And then nagkaroon ng chance na mag-perform ulit yung mga dancers nung &#x27;90s na sobrang excited din sila na talagang paghandaan. Ganun ka-dedicated yugn pag-pe-perform nila sa April 19,” he shared during THE SIGN presscon held last week. </span> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C5wcprNyrwA/"></a></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-7" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C5wcprNyrwA/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=485&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A7%2C%22os%22%3A7002279.699999999%2C%22ls%22%3A740372.0999999996%2C%22le%22%3A740736%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-7" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5wHTTKy7Ku/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=485&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A7002842.3999999985%2C%22ls%22%3A740372.0999999996%2C%22le%22%3A740736%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="880" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>During the press event, Meynard revealed the truth behind the supposed rivalry between his group and the Universal Motion Dancers (UMD) back in the day. The two groups were considered the most popular dance groups at the time.</p><p> “Actually, sobrang saya namin in a way na kahit na sinabing may rivalry at that time with UMD or the Streetboys, iisa lang kasi yung recording company namin. So nakikita nila kami nag-re-rehearse, nakikita namin sila nag-re-rehearse. Kumakain sila ng mas masarap na pagkain. Kami dun sa may carinderia, sa likod ng Quezon Ave. Pero magkakaibigan po talaga kami. Ang difference ng dance groups before is may kanya-kanyang style. Kasi po wala pang YouTube, wala pang mapapanood sa internet. So may mga style ng dancing. So every time na merong grupo, inaabangan ang bawat grupo kung ano ang ipapakita nila, kung ano ang ipapasabog nila. And then yun yung naging maganda sa grupo nung &#x27;90s eh,  yung camaraderie at rapport,” he explained. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C4VIESjSWdd/"></a></p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-10" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C4VIESjSWdd/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=485&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A10%2C%22os%22%3A7031027.599999998%2C%22ls%22%3A740372.0999999996%2C%22le%22%3A740736%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-10" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Meynard shared that because each group had their own dedicated fan clubs, the rivalry to prove which group was the best was hard to control even though they were all friends in real life.</p><p>“Kasi we don&#x27;t compete with anyone. Hindi po kasi competition eh. It&#x27;s all about being united. Yung pagka nagkikita kami, parang excited kung ano yung ipapakita. Boys will always be boys, may mga jokes, may mga ganyan. So kulitan lang. Yung rivalry during that time siguro sa mga fans lang, pero sa amin wala talagang rivalry. Magkakaibigan talaga kaming lahat,&quot; he added.</p><p>Before ending the media interview, Meynard also shared advice on how he kept fit even after he stopped performing regularly.</p><p>“Very, very important yan. Minsan nakakalimutan na natin yung health natin. Lagi niyong tatandaan na yung body natin ang ating vehicle, ang sasakyan ng buhay, So we have to look after it. Yung mga maintenance natin. By maintenance I mean you have to move, you have to exercise. Huwag po tayong tamarin kasi yan nga yung ating vehicle sa journey ng buhay natin,” he said. </p><p>Catch &quot;THE SIGN &#x27;90s Supershow: A Benefit Concert&quot; on April 19, 2024 (Friday), 6 p.m., at Aliw Theater, CCP Complex, Pasay City. The show will feature dancers from five main groups: Streetboys, The Manoeuvres, Universal Motion Dancers (UMD), Kids @ Work, and Power X People. They will also be joined by Bigmen, Abztract, Dyna Turbo, Teensquad, katz22, Black &amp; White, Mastermind, Blain, Wildcat Queens, and more. The show is directed by Kiko Cabarloc and over-all director is Arnel Caranto. Tickets are available online via <a href="https://www.tickelo.com/the-sign-90s-supershow">https://www.tickelo.com/the-sign-90s-supershow</a></p>

<p>Original Streetboys member Meynard Marcellano dispels longstanding rivalries between '90s dance groups.</p>