Bini Chapter 1: Born to Win

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Bini Chapter 1: Born to Win
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Promotional poster
Genre
Written by Jeff Canoy
Directed byJet Leyco
Starring Bini
Country of originPhilippines
Original languagesFilipino
English
Production
Producers iWantTFC
ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs
Running time89 minutes
Original release
Network iWantTFC
ReleaseSeptember 26, 2024 (2024-09-26)

Bini Chapter 1: Born to Win is a Philippine documentary television film that explores the rise of the Filipino girl group Bini. The documentary provides an in-depth look at the group's journey leading up to their first solo concert, Biniverse. [1] This is the first of a three-part documentary series about Bini which was released on September 26, 2024.

Contents

Background

The documentary focuses on a pivotal period for Bini, including their preparation for Biniverse, a three-night concert held at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City. The series sheds light on the group's journey and the milestones they achieved in 2024, such as packed mall shows, significant streaming achievements, and a rapidly growing fanbase. The announcement for the documentary was revealed at the final leg of a three-stop nationwide tour by the group in General Santos on July 20. [1]

The documentary is produced by iWantTFC and ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. The series offers exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the members, highlighting their experiences and challenges in the lead-up to what became their first solo concert. [1]

This was also the joint reunion project between the news and entertainment divisions of ABS-CBN since I Dare You .[ citation needed ]

Cast

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Aiah
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Mikha
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Maloi
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Jhoanna
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Colet
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Sheena
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Gwen
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Stacey

Synopsis

The film features the origins of the group and its members as well as the initial years following Bini's formation, including significant events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the shutdown of ABS-CBN, and the group's rise to prominence following the release of their song "Pantropiko" leading towards the preparations for the Biniverse concert and the concert itself. [2] It also deals with events concerning individual members, including the death of Sheena's mother before their group's debut, and Aiah suffering from anxiety during the Biniverse concert. [3]

Release

The documentary was originally scheduled for release on September 8, 2024, on the streaming platform iWantTFC but was later moved to September 26, 2024. [4] An advanced screening for select fans was held on September 23 at the Gateway Cineplex in Quezon City, which was also attended by Bini members Colet, Maloi, Mikha, and Jhoanna. [5]

Sequel

At the advanced screening for Born to Win, the film's co-creator, Jeff Canoy announced that work for the second part of the trilogy, titled Here With You and covering the regional leg of the Biniverse tour, was underway. [5] [6] Here With You was released on November 8, 2024. [7]

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