Colet (singer)

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Colet
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Colet at Music Matters Singapore 2024
Born
Maria Nicolette Vergara

(2001-09-14) September 14, 2001 (age 22)
Tagbilaran, Bohol, Philippines
Alma materJapan Philippine Institute of Technology [1]
Occupations
  • Performer
  • Singer
  • Dancer
Years active2020–present
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
Labels Star Music
Member of Bini

Maria Nicolette Vergara (born September 14, 2001), professionally known as Colet, is a Filipino singer and dancer under Star Magic. She is one of the main vocalists, lead dancers, and lead rappers of the Filipino girl group Bini. [2]

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Early life and education

Maria Nicolette Vergara was born in Tagbilaran, Bohol, Philippines to a family of five siblings. [3] His father was also a singer and drummer. [4] She attended Japan Philippine Institute of Technology in Bulacan as a scholar, where she graduated along with her co-member Maloi in 2024. [5]

Colet participated in her school's singing groups and in singing competitions. She also joined her school's dance group and competed in inter-school dance competitions. [3] During her high school years, she wrote the lyrics to what subsequently became the Bini single "8", [6] which was released in 2021.

Career

In her high school years, Colet was accepted as a contestant for the Tawag ng Tanghalan singing competition segment of the ABS-CBN variety show It's Showtime but was unable to compete due to conflicts with her schooling. Following a failed audition for Pinoy Big Brother: Otso in Bohol, [6] Colet auditioned for Star Hunt Academy in Laguna in 2018 [7] and was selected as a trainee in early 2019. [8]

On October 10, 2020, Colet was one of the last eight members of the Star Hunt Academy Girl Trainees to graduate from the academy and was officially announced as a member of an idol group. [9] In November 2020, Colet officially became a member of the Filipino girl group Bini, [10] which officially debuted on June 11, 2021. [11]

Discography

Colet, along with fellow Bini member Jhoanna, collaborated with Juan Karlos Labajo in creating the song "Kalma Kahit Magulo" (Calm Despite Turmoil), which became part of the soundtrack for the 2024 ABS-CBN television drama series High Street . [12]

Filmography

Other ventures

Colet franchises a food business called Egg Cloud in Bohol. [13]

Awards and nominations

AwardYearCategoryNominee(s)ResultRef.
Stats Polls Awards2024Most Influential Filipina CelebrityColetWon [14]

See also

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  2. ↑ BINI PH (December 28, 2020). The BINI Chronicles Part 1 (in Tagalog and English). Archived from the original on July 31, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2024– via YouTube.
  3. 1 2 ABS-CBN Star Hunt (October 22, 2019). I AM COLET | STAR HUNT ACADEMY TRAINEE. Archived from the original on July 29, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2024– via YouTube.
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  5. ↑ Geli, Bianca (June 8, 2024). "BINI's Colet and Maloi graduate from senior high school". GMA Entertainment. Archived from the original on June 16, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  6. 1 2 dela Cruz, Liezel (July 27, 2024). "Colet reveals the key to BINI's solid bond and unstoppable chemistry". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
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  11. ↑ "Get ready, Bloom: BINI is finally set for debut". ABS-CBN News. May 11, 2021. Archived from the original on October 6, 2021. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  12. ↑ "'High Street" releases OST". ABS-CBN News. June 10, 2024. Archived from the original on June 10, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  13. ↑ "CALL IT A SPADE: 8 STARTER-FACTS ABOUT BINI MEMBER COLET". Zeen Magazine. June 25, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  14. ↑ Stats Poll Awards [@StatsPollAwards] (2024-06-12). "The Most Influential Filipina Celebrity of 2024, is Colet from the PPop group BINI. Colet received a significant number of votes, with 6,682,500 Massive votes #StatsPollAwards #MostInfluentialFilipinaCelebrity" (Tweet). Retrieved July 29, 2024– via Twitter.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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