RHYTMIX members (from left): Kiam, George, Landon, Zane, Wael and Kiehl. SUPPLIED
When the lights come on and the music starts, six boys transform into one energetic P-Pop group that sings, dances and entertains crowds across the UAE.
But once the performance ends, RHYTMIX members Wael, George, Kiehl, Kiam, Landon and Zane go back to being children who still play basketball, read books, solve Rubik’s Cubes, draw, spend time with family and dream about what they want to become when they grow up.
The Dubai-based group has quickly become one of the UAE Filipino community’s rising young acts after officially launching on July 12 at Asiana Hotel Dubai. The boys will perform again on July 25 at Sandbox Swapmeet at B1 Mall, where fans will once again see the energy that has become their trademark.
From friendly rivals to teammates
Long before RHYTMIX was created, the boys already knew one another. Not as teammates, but as competitors, they tell Expat Media in an exclusive interview.
They regularly crossed paths at singing and dancing competitions around the UAE, each trying to win for themselves. Their parents noticed something different. Instead of seeing six competitors, they saw six talented children who could become stronger together.
With the guidance of director Briliant Juan, RHYTMIX was born as the UAE’s first junior P-Pop group, bringing together children from different backgrounds but with one shared dream.
For 11-year-old Landon Skyler Belmoro Ramos from Dubai, joining RHYTMIX meant discovering where he truly belonged. “I love trying new things,” he tells Expat Media. “RHYTMIX became the place where I felt I belonged.”
Ten-year-old Zane Kyrios Ormilla, who has lived in Sharjah since birth, says he wanted more than just a chance to perform. “I wanted to pursue my passion for singing and dancing while inspiring children my age,” he says.
George Laserna, also 10, simply wanted to grow. “I wanted to become a better artist and be with people who have the same passion for music,” he says.
Eleven-year-old Wael Luis Daoud, who is half-Filipino and half-Syrian, says the group’s diversity is one of its greatest strengths. “We all have different personalities, but together we become one rhythm,” he says.
For 12-year-old Kiam Adorable, RHYTMIX is an opportunity to improve while inspiring others through music, while eight-year-old Kiehl Matthew Dimagiba says he joined because he simply loves performing and making new friends.
More than a boy band
Ask any of the six boys what RHYTMIX means, and none of them immediately talks about fame. Instead, they talk about family.
They describe the group as a place built on friendship, teamwork, brotherhood and supporting one another. Landon even jokes that RHYTMIX is the “right mix” of family, friendship and hard work.
George and Zane say it is about different personalities coming together in harmony, while Kiehl and Kiam believe the group proves that having fun and working hard can happen at the same time. That sense of family is built during long rehearsals.
While audiences only see a few minutes on stage, the boys spend many more hours practising together.
For Zane, rehearsals have become one of his favourite parts of being in RHYTMIX. “They made us feel like a real family,” he says.
George agrees, saying rehearsals strengthen not only their performances but also their friendship. Wael feels the same. “The more we practise together, the stronger we become as a team,” he says.
Although RHYTMIX is still young, the group has already performed before thousands of people. Each member remembers a different moment that made them realise their dreams were becoming real.
Landon treasures performing during Kalayaan 2026, where he also met artists he had admired. Zane says Barrio Fiesta 2026 holds a special place in his heart because it was RHYTMIX’s first major performance outside Sahara Centre. “It was one of our most unforgettable moments,” he says.
George remembers the Rhythm of Thanks concert as one of the group’s proudest milestones. For Wael, opening the Dubai concert of P-Pop group ALAMAT made him believe that bigger dreams are possible. “It inspired me to keep chasing my dreams,” he says.
Kiam still remembers looking out from the Kalayaan stage and seeing a sea of people. “Performing before more than 60,000 people and seeing different nationalities enjoying our performance inspired me even more,” he says.
Kiehl proudly recalls winning Sahara’s Kids Idol 2026 before later becoming RHYTMIX’s youngest performer on bigger stages.
Away from rehearsals, microphones and stage lights, the six boys have hobbies that many children their age would recognise.
Landon enjoys volleyball, basketball, boxing and even solving Rubik’s Cubes. One day, he hopes to become a pilot. Zane loves reading books and collecting Funko Pops and action figures. George enjoys family time, exercising, watching movies, exploring different places around the UAE and listening to many kinds of music.
Wael spends his free time playing the keyboard and guitar, drawing, watching performances and playing football. Kiam enjoys basketball, playing the piano and staying active. The youngest member, Keihl, prefers arts and crafts, drawing and spending time with his family. Those interests help keep them grounded despite their growing popularity.
Finding strength through challenges
Among the six boys, Wael carries a challenge many people do not immediately see. He lives with Type 1 diabetes.
Instead of allowing it to stop him, he hopes his journey will encourage other children who are facing their own health challenges. “I want people to know that challenges should never stop anyone from pursuing their dreams,” he says.
His teammates describe him as someone who continues to rehearse, perform and support everyone despite the extra care his condition requires.
Although RHYTMIX has already performed at major community events across the UAE, the boys believe they are only getting started.
Landon dreams of collaborating with bigger P-Pop groups one day. George thanks everyone who continues to support the group and says he is excited about what lies ahead. Kiam hopes their performances continue inspiring children to believe in themselves. Kiehl promises to keep working hard and always give his best.
Zane has a message for other young dreamers. “Believe in yourself, stay humble, listen to your parents and never give up on your dreams,” he says.
As RHYTMIX prepares for another performance, the boys know there is still plenty to learn. But whether they are rehearsing after school, laughing together backstage or stepping into the spotlight, they share one goal: to keep growing together while proudly representing a new generation of young P-Pop talent in the UAE. PIA/Expat Media
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