Maraiah Queen Jaraula Arceta (born January 27, 2001), known professionally as Aiah, is a Filipino model, singer and dancer under Star Music. She is one of the main rappers and the oldest member of the Filipino girl group Bini.[1]
Aiah | |
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.jpg) Aiah at Billboard Korea K Power 100 event 2024 | |
| Born | Maraiah Queen Jaraula Arceta January 27, 2001 Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
| Title | Miss Silka Philippines 2018 |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Labels | |
| Member of | Bini |
Early life and education
editMaraiah Queen Arceta was born in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines, where she was raised alongside her only brother.[2] Before her auditions, Arceta participated in school events, modeling, and beauty pageants.[3] In late 2018, she joined a beauty pageant organized by a cosmetic brand, where she was crowned "Miss Silka Philippines 2018".[4]
Aiah enrolled at Enderun Colleges in Taguig as a scholar in 2022,[5] taking a degree in Architecture in Interior Design and Multimedia Arts.[6]
Career
editAiah attended two auditions for Star Hunt Academy (SHA) in Cebu. In 2018, she auditioned for Pinoy Big Brother: Otso and advanced to the third round of the audition process but did not secure a spot as a housemate. Following her experience with PBB Otso, she auditioned for the 2022 TV series Darna, encouraged by her modeling agency, but did not get the role.[7] During her appearance on the Bisayan talk show Kuan on One, she recalled that her manager mentioned their aim was not necessarily to get the role but to be noticed by the Star Hunt staff.[8]
A few months after her audition, Aiah received a call inviting her to Manila to join a girl group. She accepted the invitation and became the last to join Star Hunt Academy as a trainee, joining the other trainees three months after training began.[7] On October 10, 2020, she was one of the last eight members of the SHA Girl Trainees to graduate from the academy and was officially announced as a member of an idol group.[9]
In November 2020, Aiah officially became a member of the Filipino girl group Bini,[10] which officially debuted on June 11, 2021.[11]
In 2021, Aiah co-wrote their third single, "Kapit Lang" (Hold On), along with Lian Kyla, writing the rap verse of the song.[12]
Discography
editSingles
editAs featured artist
edit| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Bini (Remix)" (Jeremy G featuring Aiah Arceta) | 2024 | Non-album single |
Filmography
editIn 2023, Aiah was cast in the music video of the song "Bini" by Jeremy G.[13] She also co-sang in the remixed version of the same song released in 2024.[14]
In January 2024, Aiah appeared as a guest judge on Season 2 of Drag Den, a drag reality show hosted by Manila Luzon.[15] In July 2024, Aiah was interviewed by Melai Cantiveros in an episode of the Cebuano-language talk show Kuan-On-One.[16]
Awards and nominations
edit| Award | Year | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P-pop Awards | 2023 | Top Female Visual of the Year | Aiah | Won | [17] |
References
edit- ^ Renee Nuevo; Sara de los Reyes (June 4, 2021). "EXCLUSIVE: Meet The Members of BINI, as the P-pop Girl Group Officially Makes Its Debut (Part 1)". Metro. Archived from the original on June 4, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
- ^ "Nation's Girlfriend: 8 Starter-Facts About BINI Member Aiah". Zeen Magazine. June 26, 2024. Archived from the original on July 26, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ ABS-CBN Star Hunt (October 23, 2019). I AM AIAH | STAR HUNT ACADEMY TRAINEE. Retrieved July 28, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ Matabuena, Jules (December 4, 2018). "Cebuana wins Miss Silka Philippines 2018 crown". Rappler. Archived from the original on August 1, 2022. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ Bautista, Rafael (September 9, 2022). "JUST LIKE YOU, THESE STARS AND PERSONALITIES ARE BACK TO FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES AGAIN". Nylon Manila. Archived from the original on July 30, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
- ^ Tabiolo, Jewil Anne (April 8, 2024). "Get to know the Cebuana line in PH girl group, Bini". SunStar. Archived from the original on August 3, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
- ^ a b "BINI Aiah opens up about rejections from 'PBB' and 'Darna'". Latest Chika. July 9, 2024. Archived from the original on July 9, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ Enriquez, Em (July 11, 2024). "BINI's Aiah Reveals She Auditioned for the 2022 "Darna" TV Series". Preview. Archived from the original on July 27, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ Adriano, Pamela (October 11, 2020). "Star Hunt Academy girl trainees graduate, set to blaze P-pop trail". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Archived from the original on July 23, 2024. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Bautista, Rafael (September 14, 2021). "Lian Kyla Talks About Writing BINI's Kapit Lang And Her DIY LoFi EP". Nylon Manila. Archived from the original on February 28, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ Aguja, Januar Junior (April 10, 2023). "Jeremy G confesses his love in latest single 'BINI'". The Freeman. Archived from the original on April 10, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ "Jeremy G drops remix version of 'Bini' featuring BINI's Aiah". ABS-CBN News. June 28, 2024. Archived from the original on July 28, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ "'Mabuhay ang mga bakla!': How Pop Stars Become Queer Icons". Billboard Philippines. May 16, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ "Why 'Kuan On One' is a must-watch talk show". The Freeman. July 13, 2024. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- ^ Hicap, Jonathan (December 2, 2023). "Complete list of winners at the 8th Philippine Pop-PPOP Awards". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on December 9, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
External links
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Media related to Bini (group) at Wikimedia Commons