October 31, 2025 | 10:27am
MANILA, Philippines — ABS-CBN has officially introduced the new P-pop girl group DNA who just launched its debut single “Don’t Ask Me Why” under its StarPop record label.
The three-member group consists of sisters Tasha, Julia, and Ezri, who share a musical bond as daughters of renowned composer and musical director Raul Mitra and singer Cacai Velasquez-Mitra.
Their aunt, OPM icon Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, encouraged them to form a group as they were all passionate about music and arts.
“Even from a young age we liked performing. We did theater workshops and we watched a lot of ‘America’s Next Top Model’ so we had fashion shows and they would take pictures of us,” Julia shared in a video uploaded on Star Magic’s YouTube channel.
Ezri noted that at the time the Wonder Girls’ “Nobody” was at its peak popularity, citing second generation K-pop as a huge inspiration.
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But even with their sisterly bond, the DNA members also went through a tough time before they eventually got their rhythm.
“The process to get to being comfortable doing it together was a very, very long one. There were a lot of tears, a lot of arguments,” Tasha said.
“Don’t Ask Me Why” was composed by Ezri — serving as an anthem of self-expression, encouraging listeners to stay true to themselves despite others’ opinions — and produced by Jonathan Manalo.
Tasha, Julia, and Ezri signed a management contract with Star Magic last July and were initially introduced as Mitra sisters.
Before their debut, the trio showcased their powerful harmonies and fresh energy when they guest performed at Regine and Vice Ganda’s “SUPERDIVAS” concert as well as on the Sunday noontime variety show “ASAP.”
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