Members of the popular dance group Streetboys, where comedian and “It’s Showtime” host Vhong Navarro began dancing his way to fame, have consistently shown their support for their original member in the latest that has hounded his personal life.

When Navarro was detained at the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on September 20, 2014, following his January 17, 2014 rapé case against model Deniece Cornejo, which resulted in a warrant, his Streetboys brothers showed up to provide moral support.

Joey Andres, who left the band in 2000, went to Navarro with Maynard Marcellano, Joseph de Leon, and Christopher Cruz.

 “The minute makita niya kami, ‘yung energy niya napakataas,” Andres told ABS-CBN News.  “Ang saya-saya niya. Siyempre, nakita niya kami at dinadalaw namin siya. Pero nu’ng malapit na ‘yung oras na kailangan na naming umalis, ‘yung energy niya, bumababa na.

“Nakita namin agad ‘yung kalungkutan niya. Sabi niya nga, ‘pag nandoon daw kami, mabilis ang oras. Pero ‘pag wala na kami, ang tagal daw. Siyempre, wala na siyang ginagawa or kinaka-usap.

“Nalulungkot na siya ulit. We felt sad sa nangyari kay Vhong. Hindi namin akalain.”

When the Streetboys learned of the latest development in Navarro’s case, they became concerned. “Hindi namin alam ang safety niya sa loob ng kulungan,” Andres stated. “Maimpluwensiyang tao at may pera ang nakabangga ni Vhong.”

Navarro was transferred from the NBI detention center, which had become his detention facility since September 20, to the Taguig City male dormitory.

Their prayers were answered, however, when they learned that Navarro had been released on bail in time for Christmas and would be spending the holidays with his family, loved ones, and friends.

“May group chat kasi kami with Tanya [Bautista], ‘yung wife ni Vhong,” Andres disclosed. “So from there, we had a hint that his bail would be granted. We’re so happy. God is good. Talagang pinagdadasal namin si Vhong araw-araw.

“Hindi lang kami pati iba pang mga kaibigan niya na alam, wala si Vhong na ginawang mali. Nagkaroon lang ng foul play. Maraming naniniwala doon.”

“I just want to tell him na be strong and we will eventually know the truth,” Andres said. “Yun lang naman, kung tama ang ginawa niya at wala siyang kasalanan. Nandito lang kami ng mga kapamilya at kaibigan mo na laging sumusuporta sa ‘yo.”

“Hindi naman natin akalain na mangyayari kay Vhong ‘yun,” Andres stated. “Meron kaming group chat. He told us he would surrender.

“Hindi niya akalain na meron palang rapé case. He thought about what previously happened. We’re just glad that Vhong was released in time for Christmas. Makakasama niya ang family niya.”

Andres worked at the Universal Studios in Singapore in 2009 with other members after quitting Streetboys in 2000 (he was replaced by Danilo Barrios). He returned home in 2020 since the theme park was forced to close owing to the epidemic.

Andres began vlogging on a regular basis during this time. He eventually returned to the Philippines and established his company there. He now owns three cellphone accessory stores at SM Southmall in Las Pias.

They are now the talents of social media influencer, model, vlogger, and businesswoman China Roces, whose real name is Geraldine Catalan, along with his brother, Marky Andres. Joey and Marky are now referred to as the Andres Brothers.

Andres joined Streetboys in 1993, alongside Navarro, Marcellano, De Leon, and Cruz, as well as Jhong Hilario, Spencer Reyes, and Michael Sesmundo.

Andres’ bond with the rest of the gang was unbroken. “Every anniversary, dumadalaw ako,” he remarked. “I am a guest at their celebration.” “Sumasayaw ko.”

Before Navarro was arrested last September, the Streetboys gathered in Laguna for a reunion, where they bonded over a swimming party. Barrios and Hilario were also present.