Ryan Cayabyab Singers (RCS) is a 7-member musical group formed and mentored by Ryan Cayabyab. As of 2025, the group is composed of four men and three women. Their music is focused on original Pilipino music. Since the group's formation in 2007, they have released 3 full-length studio albums and have also made international tours.
Ryan Cayabyab Singers (RCS) | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Manila, Philippines |
| Genres | Pop, R&B, Soul, Jazz, Classical, Broadway, Swing, Blues, Original Pilipino Music, World |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Sony Music Ivory Music and Video Curve Entertainment, INC; management: Ryan Cayabyab |
| Members | Poppert Bernadas VJ Caber Anthony Castillo Nica Tupas Celine Fabie Erwin Lacsa Katherine Tiuseco |
| Past members | Irra Cenina Jaime Barcelon |
| Website | official site |
Career
editFilipino musician Ryan Cayabyab formed the group following auditions in June of 2007. Around 170 auditioned to be part of the group. The initial members were Anezka Alvarez, Kaich Tiuseco, Kyla Rivera, Irra Cenina, Jaime Barcelon, Poppert Bernadas and Vincent Evangelista.[1] The goal for this group, according to Cayabyab, was to be an outlet for his music and to see them launch solo careers.[1]
Also in 2007, RCS released their first album, which was self-titled. It included the single "Let Me Love You Tonight", eight original songs, and four remakes.[1] Off that album, they won two Awit Awards.[2] In 2008, they had their first international concert in Singapore, then began a 30-city US tour to raise funds for Gawad Kalinga.[3][4]
Five years after their ebut, RCS released their second album RCS Repackaged in 2012.[5] Later that year, they celebrated their five-year anniversary with a concert on July 7.[6]
Nine years after their debut, in 2016, RCS released their third album Sa Panaginip Lang.[7] It contained tracks originally composed by Smokey Mountain and original works composed by both Cayabyab and the members of RCS.[8][7]
In 2017, RCS went on a U.S. West Coast tour, including a performance celebrating Philippine independence in the Bay Area.[9][10]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, RCS continued recording and performing music.[11] They performed "Kapit Lahat" on a ABS-CBN telecast, then.[12] In 2023, RCS held their Christmas concert "C is for Christmas", which was also their first live Christmas concert since before the pandemic.[11]
In 2025, they performed in Cayabyab's "MaestroClass Concert Series".[13][14]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Album | Tracks | Year | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCS | Call Me, Call Me Ayoko Na Let Me Love You Tonight I'll Make You Smile Again Pahamak Hideaway Ito Na Ang Pag-ibig Ba't Di Mo Sinabi Hibang Sa Awit Hiling Hello Joe, Goodbye Paano Na 'To? |
2007 | Sony Music/Ivory Music and Video[1] |
| RCS (Repackaged) | Hibang Sa Awit Magbalik Ka Na Mahal Kaya Mo Nais Ko Call Me, Call Me Let Me Love You Tonight I'll Make You Smile Again Pahamak Ayoko Na, Ayoko Na Hiling Hideaway Ba't Di Mo Sinabi Ito Na Nga Ang Pag-ibig |
2011 | Sony Music/Ivory Music and Video |
| Sa Panaginip Lang | Same Sad Song 'Di Kayang Aminin Friends for so Long Hihintayin Kita If I Could Ikaw Lang Sa Panaginip Nasaan Na? Summer I Don't Know Why Leave Me Forever Masasaktan Lang Ako |
2016 | Curve Entertainment, INC. |
Awards
edit- Best Performance by a New Group, AWIT Awards 2008[2]
- Best R&B Song for "Let Me Love You Tonight", AWIT Awards 2008[2]
Current members
edit- Poppert Bernadas - tenor
- VJ Caber
- Anthony Castillo
- Nica Tupas
- Celine Fabie - soprano[11]
- Erwin Lacsa - tenor and baritone[11]
- Kaye Tiuseco - alto[11]
Anthony Castillo replaced Bernadas in 2015, and VJ Caber replaced Cenina in 2019.
References
edit- 1 2 3 4 "Ryan Cayabyab hones the singing talents of the RCS". PEP.ph. December 3, 2007. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
- 1 2 3 "Pupil leads pack of Sony BMG awardees". Philstar.com. December 19, 2008. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
- ↑ Salterio, Leah C. (October 23, 2008). "This time, they're helping build homes". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
- ↑ Esteves, Patricia P. (August 27, 2010). "Voices that build a nation". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
- ↑ Asilo, Rito P. (2012-04-20). "Angeline Quinto, Ryan Cayabyab Singers whet OPM lovers' appetite". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
- ↑ Asilo, Rito P. (2012-06-29). "Ryan Cayabyab shares his 'trade secrets'". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
- 1 2 "The Ryan Cayabyab Singers iba-iba ang background". Philstar.com. September 19, 2016. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
- ↑ Gil, Baby A. (October 24, 2016). "New sounds from The Ryan Cayabyab Singers". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
- ↑ "Music giant Ryan Cayabyab met his career by chance". INQUIRER.net USA. 2017-08-11. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
- ↑ "Ryan Cayabyab and Singers to headline PH Independence festivities in SF". INQUIRER.net USA. 2017-06-14. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
- 1 2 3 4 5 INQUIRER.net (2023-12-05). "Mr. C, The Ryan Cayabyab Singers, and Christmas". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
- ↑ "LISTEN: National Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab's newest composition, 'Kapit Lahat'". RAPPLER. 2020-05-03. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
- ↑ "Ryan Cayabyab set to headline 'MaestroClass Concert Series' this November". ABS-CBN News. October 8, 2025. Retrieved April 10, 2026.
- ↑ Unjieng, Philip Cu (2025-11-16). "Ryan Cayabyab's MaestroClass Concert: A night of wonderful singing, composing, and storytelling". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2026-04-10.