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![]() Gwen during the Cebu leg of the Biniverse: The First Solo Concert in 2024 | |
Born | Gweneth Llaguno Apuli June 19, 2003 |
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Years active | 2020–present |
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Instruments | Vocals |
Labels | Star Music (2020–present) |
Member of | Bini |
Gweneth Llaguno Apuli (born June 19, 2003) professionally known as Gwen, is a Filipino singer under Star Music. She is one of the lead vocals and lead rappers of the Filipino girl group Bini. [1] [2]
Gwen Apuli was born in Daraga, Albay, Philippines with four brothers. Her father died when she was just four years old. [3]
Gwen started to sing when she was three years old. She was also enrolled in voice workshops to improve her skills in singing. [3] [4] 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. [5]
In 2018, she auditioned in Star Hunt Auditions held in Legazpi, Albay. [3] 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. [5] After being evicted from Pinoy Big Brother, [6] Gwen was scouted to become a trainee in Star Hunt Academy (SHA) in 2019. [7]
In November 2020, Gwen officially became a member of ABS-CBN Entertainment's girl group Bini, [8] which officially debuted on June 11, 2021. [9]
Title | Year | Album |
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"Here With You" (with Maloi Ricalde) | 2024 | What's Wrong with Secretary Kim? Original Soundtrack |
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