Character

Wave

Pearl Pangan

Pearl Pangan grew up by the beach on Mactan Island in Cebu, Philippines. She displayed a strong affinity for water at an early age, becoming a swimmer full of promise and Olympic potential; however, obstacles in life turned her aside from that path. While working at a fast food chain, Pearl was approached by a representative of the company Alontek who had learned of her from her high school's swim team records. Alontek used Pearl's swimming expertise for experiments. Unbeknownst to Pearl, Alontek were a nefarious organization which was eventually targeted by the Triumph Division. During the Divisions' assault on Alontek Lab, Pearl was drenched in water an exposed to energies of unknown origin, granting her the ability to control water. Pearl tried to hold off the attackers, but was taken out; eventually learning where Alontek really stood. The group of heroes took Pearl in, and helped her figure out how to use her new powers, becoming a superhero known as Wave.