Sofia Trazona, the firstborn child of SexBomb Girls member Izzy Trazona, has revealed that she no longer sees her mother in person, citing fear of rejection related to her gender identity.
In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), Sofia shared the emotional distance that has grown between her and Izzy.
“’Di na po kami nagkikita ni mama,” she wrote. “I also am scared na ’pag nakita niya na ako ngayon as a transwoman, iba ’yung reaction na mareceive ko.”
Sofia, who was formerly known as Andrei, said she avoids reconnecting because she does not want to return to what she described as a “dark place”—the period when conflict with her mother first surfaced over her gender identity.
“It’s honestly so sad na ’di na ko nakakapunta sa mga reunion sa mom’s side,” she said. “Even birthdays, kasi whenever pumupunta ako lagi lang akong pinag-uusapan and pinagkakaisahan.”
She added that what she seeks is simple yet deeply personal.
“I just want validation and acceptance. Wala na’ng iba.”
On Instagram on Monday, Sofia also revealed that she is set to undergo what she described as a “big operation” related to her transition as a trans woman, scheduled for next month. She first publicly came out as transgender in January 2025.
The mother-and-daughter rift first became public in 2023, when Izzy openly expressed her opposition to Sofia’s identity and drag career on social media, framing her stance in the context of her Christian faith.
“Andrei anak, I love you so much to not support you on things that will harm you,” Izzy wrote at the time, saying she wanted to protect her child and her other children from “going against the faith I have in Christ.”
That same year, Sofia competed in the drag competition Bunganga Battle Royal, introducing herself as “the SexBomb legacy,” a move that drew both praise and renewed attention to their strained relationship.
The issue resurfaced amid heightened emotions during the SexBomb Girls’ ‘Get, Get, Aw! Concert Rawnd 4’, held on February 7, 2026, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Izzy’s surprise appearance that night stunned both the audience and her fellow group members.
SexBomb leader Rochelle Pangilinan later shared that the group initially feared the show was being halted due to a possible accident.
“Akala ko pinapahinto kasi may aksidente,” Pangilinan recalled, referring to a metal object that had reportedly fallen onstage earlier in the evening.
Instead, Izzy’s sudden entrance shifted the mood from tension to tears and relief. Pangilinan admitted she had assumed it would take much longer before Izzy would rejoin them onstage.
“Willing ako maghintay, makasama ka lang namin,” she said.
Izzy’s return also followed renewed online discussion about her absence from earlier SexBomb reunion shows. In the weeks leading up to the concert, a fan’s repeated posts questioning why Izzy was not part of the reunion gained traction.
Izzy later addressed the issue on Facebook, emphasizing that choosing a simpler life should not be ridiculed.
“As far as I know, wala naman pong masama mag-work nang marangal for my family,” she wrote. “Ang pag-zumba. Simpleng buhay, simpleng trabaho.”
She stressed that not all aspects of her life are visible to the public and that stepping back from the spotlight was shaped by circumstances others may not fully understand. Izzy also admitted the decision was emotionally difficult.
She revealed that she cried when she resigned from the group and again when she explained her choice to her fellow SexBomb Girls, acknowledging that she still misses them.
Izzy previously left the group in 2010 after becoming a member of Victory Church, later continuing with ‘Daisy Siete’ but stepping away from dancing and sexy performances.
While Izzy’s reunion with the SexBomb Girls was met with celebration, Sofia’s statements highlight a parallel and unresolved personal struggle—one centered not on fame, but on identity, acceptance, and family.
As Sofia continues her transition, her message remains clear: beyond public debates and performances, what she hopes for most is understanding.
“I just want validation and acceptance,” she said.
