Originally formed by Juan dela Cruz Band singer and bassist Mike Hanopol and record executive Vic del Rosario,[2][3] they are cited as the "first boyband in the Philippines"[4] and later were dubbed the "Filipino Village People",[5][6] The original line-up was composed of Sonny Parsons, Bernie Fineza, Mike Respall, Joji Garcia and Mon Picazo.
[9] Tony Ferrer's directorial debut, the musical film Legs... Katawan... Babae!
[11] The film co-stars Myrna Castillo, Laarni Enriquez, Dinah Dominguez, and Val Iglesias.
[12] That same year in Lito Lapid's Macho Gigolo, Hagibis performed its theme song.
[9] Group member Sonny Parsons would go on to be a director and action star in the film industry.