 Born to Filipino and Macanese parents in Hong Kong, Rita Carpio was exposed to music at an early age since the Carpios in Hong Kong were heavily involved in the music industry.Her father Tony Carpio worked as a jazz musician, while her cousin Teresa Carpio became a household name in Hong Kong as a singer during Rita's childhood.Rita's parents were separated early in her life, so she and her siblings were raised by her father, who taught them the piano and guitar.