The Filipino girl group formerly known as The X Factor standouts 4th Impact has officially entered a new era, reintroducing themselves as 4SISTERS. After more than a decade in the spotlight under multiple names—including the Cercado Sisters, Gollayan Sisters, MICA, and 4th Power—the group’s latest transformation signals a deeply personal shift, one rooted less in performance and more in identity, family, and emotional truth.
The rebrand was unveiled through a candid YouTube video shared across their social platforms, where the four siblings—Almira Cercado, Irene Cercado, Mylene Cercado, and Celina Cercado—reflect on their journey and the meaning behind their new name. “For more than a decade, you’ve known us as 4th Impact,” they begin, before acknowledging their earlier chapters: “Every name, every chapter, every version of who we were becoming.”
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Finding Hope at “Rock Bottom”
At the heart of this transition is a period of profound loss and reflection. Earlier this year, the sisters experienced the passing of their father, Papa Domeng, who had long served as their biggest inspiration. “At the beginning of the year, we found ourselves in our rock bottom,” they share in the video. “We lost the biggest inspiration of our lives.”
As the group has consistently shared their journey so openly with fans over the years, audiences have come to understand just how central Papa Domeng was to their story—not only as a source of support, but as a guiding presence behind the scenes. Through their content, many viewers felt they had come to know him and the role he played in shaping the sisters’ path. Following the announcement of his passing, an outpouring of support reflected that connection, and our thoughts remain with 4SISTERS and their extended family during this deeply difficult time.
The emotional toll of this loss led them to question everything they had built. They also began to question their path, asking themselves whether they were meant to continue. “For the first time in our lives, we wanted to stop singing,” they admit—an especially poignant statement given that music has been central to their identity since childhood.
Their journey began at a young age, performing at local Barangay Fiestas to support their family. “I started singing when I was nine… to help our family,” Celina Cercado recalls, referencing the group’s early years competing both locally and internationally while “trying our best to carry the Philippine flag with pride.”
From Global Stages to Personal Truth
Despite achieving international recognition, particularly following their breakout moment on The X Factor (UK), the group reveals that the pressure to meet expectations gradually took its toll. “Somewhere along the way, we felt like we fell short… like we failed to meet expectations,” they confess, adding that they even worried they had “let you all down.”
Part of that pressure manifested in how they presented themselves. “We always want to look presentable… wearing the prettiest clothes we can have,” they explain, reflecting on their long-standing desire to deliver a polished image. However, this pursuit of perfection eventually led to a disconnect between their public personas and their real selves.
Now, they are choosing to embrace a more honest approach. “We choose to breathe, to stop pretending that everything is okay when it’s not,” they state, marking a clear departure from the expectations that once defined their career.
Redefining Success as 4SISTERS
The name 4SISTERS reflects what they now recognise as their greatest strength: their bond. “The strongest thing that we’ve ever had is each other,” they say, emphasising the foundation that has carried them through both success and hardship.
With this new chapter, the group is also redefining what success looks like. Moving away from competition, they explain: “We choose to sing again—not to compete, not to prove anything, but simply because we love singing.”
They also intend to deepen their connection with fans by sharing more of their real lives. “We choose to live, to open our world to you—not just the highlights, but the struggles, the victories, and the truth of who we are as sisters,” Almira Cercado reveals, signalling a more transparent and emotionally open era.
A New Beginning Rooted in Family
Ultimately, 4SISTERS represents both a return to their roots and a reimagining of their future. Behind the costumes, performances, and years of hard work, their identity remains unchanged at its core. “At the end of the day, we are just simply four girls that are sisters,” they say.
That bond, however, has come with its own sacrifices. “Sisters who sacrificed so much of our personal lives, even our love life,” Mylene Cercado adds, offering a candid reflection on the personal cost behind their years of pursuing music together. “Just so we can reach our big dreams together,” she reflects.
As the four-piece girl group step forward, they are embracing imperfection and growth in equal measure. “This journey is not about being perfect—it’s about being real,” Irene Cercado proclaims, adding that they want to “create music that better show who we really are now, as four sisters.”
With a renewed sense of purpose, the group is inviting audiences into this next phase—not just as spectators, but as part of their evolving story. “We now step into a new era… this time we want to take you with us,” they share.
For 4SISTERS, this rebrand is not just a name change—it is a declaration of authenticity, resilience, and a bond that continues to define their journey. We cannot wait to watch their career soar, now as 4SISTERS.
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