Young Filipino Singer Imogen Cantong Mourns Grandfather’s Passing After ‘It’s Showtime’ Fame
Sep. 11, 2025 — Quezon City — Imogen Cantong, an 8- to 10-year-old Filipino singer who rose to fame on the variety show It’s Showtime through segments like “Isip Bata” and “Batang Cute-po,” is mourning the death of her grandfather.
The ABS-CBN Entertainment report detailed Imogen’s grief amid her burgeoning career, including her debut single “Da Da Da.”
Family Ties and Musical Roots
Imogen frequently performs alongside her parents, Rey Cantong and Kaye Cantong, vocalists for the band Six Part Invention. Her family manages her career, as noted in an ABS-CBN article.
In May 2024, the family took the It’s Showtime stage for a performance of “Ang Init Init,” captivating audiences. A TikTok clip shows Imogen with “daddy Rey” and “mommy K,” drawing comparisons to the Jackson Five, with parents expressing surprise at her stage enjoyment.
Another ABS-CBN Music TikTok highlights Imogen singing “Ang Init Init” back-to-back with her parents.
Early Talent
Remarkably, Imogen composed her debut “Da Da Da” at age 2, according to the ABS-CBN feature. She has appeared in segments like “Isip Bata,” “Mini Miss U,” and “Tao Po.”
A family TikTok from the @imogenandkayecantong account shows Imogen with her mother Kaye and It’s Showtime figures like Jugs Jugueta and Ted Failon, reminiscing her growth in the studio alongside stars such as Anne Curtis and Vice Ganda.
Imogen’s story blends prodigious talent, family support, and recent personal loss, rooted in her It’s Showtime appearances.
