Pearl Pangan Free

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 AlonTech who had learned of her from her high school's swim team records. AlonTech used Pearl's swimming expertise for experiments, but unbeknownst to Pearl, they were a nefarious organization that was eventually targeted by the Triumph Division. During the Divisions' assault on AlonTech Lab, Pearl was drenched in water and 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 AlonTech 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.[1]