Mikhaela Janna Jimenea Lim (born November 8, 2003), known professionally as Mikha, is a Filipino singer, rapper, actress and dancer under Star Music. She is one of the main rappers of the Filipino girl group Bini.[1]
In 2022, Mikha made her acting debut as Elle Luna in the second season of He's Into Her, a teen romantic comedy series. She also appeared as a guest judge on the second season of the drag reality competition series Drag Den. In 2023 to 2025, she competed in the Star Magic All-Star Games. In 2024, Mikha was the tenth most searched female personality in the Philippines on Google.
Early life and education
Mikhaela Janna Jimenea Lim was born on November 8, 2003,[2] in Cebu, Philippines,[3] to Myrla from Iloilo and John Lim, a Chinese Filipino from Bicol.[4] She has two older siblings. Her family initially lived in Cebu City before moving to Santa Rosa, Laguna, when she was six years old, where she learned to speak Tagalog. They later relocated to Silang, Cavite, where they resided for eight years before moving to San Juan, Metro Manila.[5]
Mikha began singing in her childhood, inspired by her father. During high school, she was a cheerleader and a member of her school's cheerleading squad, which helped her learn how to dance and develop flexibility.[6] She also played volleyball as a setter on her high school team.[7] She is a supporter of the Akari Chargers.[8]
In 2018, Mikha auditioned for Star Hunt Academy (SHA) in Laguna[9] and was selected as a trainee in early 2019.[10] On October 10, 2020, Mikha was one of the last eight trainees to graduate and was officially announced as a member of an idol group.[11]
In November 2020, Mikha officially became a member of the Filipino girl group Bini, which officially debuted on June 11, 2021.[12]
2021–present: Star Magic All-Star Games, television ventures
Mikha replaced Melizza Jimenez as Elle Luna in the second season of He's Into Her, which began production in February 2022. The series' head writer Vanessa Valdez described her as a "rare find" and said that her audition was immediately impressive.[13][14] The 16-episode season aired from April 22 to August 3. Mikha, along with the other cast members of He's Into Her, held a series finale concert called HIH: All Access at the Araneta Coliseum on August 27.[15]
Mikha participated in the Star Magic All-Star Games volleyball competitions in 2023 to 2025, held at the Araneta Coliseum. The sports event for Star Magic talents is held annually at the Araneta Coliseum and is digitally broadcast via video on demand (VOD).[16][17][18] In 2023, she played as a setter for the Lady Setters team, which she finished as the 1st runner-up and was recognized as part of the Mythical Six selection, receiving the Best Setter award.[19] She received the award again in 2024 and mentioned Jia De Guzman's talent as a setter as her motivation for playing volleyball.[20] In 2025, she played as a captain for the Lady Setters, which her team received the 1st runner-up trophy, while she received the Mythical Six honor.[21]
In 2024, Mikha was listed by Google as its tenth most searched female personality in the Philippines for the year.[22]
Philanthropy and advocacy
In September 2025, Mikha collaborated with Mental Health Youth Hub PH to provide a mental health seminar. The organization is dedicated to combating the stigma against mental health for the youth, as well as suicide prevention.[23]
In December, she and Naga, Camarines Sur mayor Leni Robredo conducted a Christmas outreach program, distributing food and toys to the children in one of the city's communities.[24]
↑"Golden Arrow – song by BINI". Apple Music. Archived from the original on June 3, 2025. Retrieved June 3, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
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