Gwen (singer)

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Gwen
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Gwen at Billboard Korea K Power 100 event 2024
Born
Gweneth Llaguno Apuli

(2003-06-19) June 19, 2003 (age 21)
Daraga, Albay, Philippines
Occupations
  • Performer
  • singer
  • dancer
  • rapper
Years active2020–present
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
Labels Star Music (2020–present)
Member of Bini

Gweneth Llaguno Apuli (born June 19, 2003), professionally known as Gwen, is a Filipino singer and dancer under Star Music. She is one of the lead vocals and lead rappers of the Filipino girl group Bini. [1] [2]

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Early life and education

Gwen Apuli was born on June 19, 2003 in Daraga, Albay, Philippines as the youngest of five siblings and the only female among them. Her father died when she was just four years old. [3] [4]

Gwen started to sing when she was three years old. She was also enrolled in voice workshops to improve her skills in singing. [5] [6] She also performed in various events and competed in pageants, where in 2019, she won first runner-up in a beauty pageant in Legazpi, Albay. [4]

Career

In 2018, she auditioned in Star Hunt Auditions held in Legazpi. [5] She first auditioned to be cast in the teen edition of ABS-CBN's reality program Pinoy Big Brother: Otso , where she became an official housemate alongside Sheena. [4] After being evicted from Pinoy Big Brother, [7] Gwen was scouted to become a trainee in Star Hunt Academy (SHA) in 2019. [8]

In November 2020, Gwen officially became a member of ABS-CBN Entertainment's girl group Bini, [9] which officially debuted on June 11, 2021. [10]

Discography

As lead artist

List of singles, showing year released and associated albums
TitleYearAlbum
"Here With You" (with Maloi Ricalde)2024 What's Wrong with Secretary Kim? Original Soundtrack

Filmography

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References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ Tan, Kim Shelly (March 19, 2024). "11 BINI Facts About The P-Pop Group That Sang "Pantropiko"". TheSmartLocal Philippines - Travel, Lifestyle, Culture & Language Guide. Archived from the original on April 18, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  3. ↑ Broca, Kassandra Venice (June 23, 2024). "'Mabuhay! We are your BINIbinis!'". The Freeman. Archived from the original on June 25, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  4. 1 2 3 "BINI: The binibinis of P-Pop in full bloom". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on June 17, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  5. 1 2 ABS-CBN Star Hunt (October 21, 2019). I AM GWEN | STAR HUNT ACADEMY TRAINEE. Archived from the original on July 30, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2024– via YouTube.
  6. ↑ Direk Lauren Dyogi (October 22, 2020). Kilalanin ang Starhunt Academy Girls! | Get to Know the Starhunt Academy Girls. Archived from the original on July 23, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2024– via YouTube.
  7. ↑ "Gwen, Jem, Alfred evicted in "PBB Otso"". ABS-CBN Newsroom. May 6, 2019. Archived from the original on July 30, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  8. ↑ Bardinas, Mary Ann (August 9, 2020). "Star Hunt Academy set to make more P-pop idols shine worldwide". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Archived from the original on November 1, 2020. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Star Hunt Academy launches all-girl Pinoy Pop group Bini". Daily Tribune. November 9, 2020. Archived from the original on November 9, 2020. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  10. ↑ "BINI makes official debut in two-part event on KTX.PH". ABS-CBN Newsroom. May 20, 2021. Archived from the original on October 6, 2021. Retrieved July 28, 2024.

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