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]
Colet | |
|---|---|
| Born | Maria Nicolette Vergara September 14, 2001 Tagbilaran, Bohol, Philippines |
| Alma mater | Japan Philippine Institute of Technology[1] |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Labels | Star Music |
| Member of | Bini |
Early life and education
editMaria 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.[6] During her high school years, she wrote the lyrics to what subsequently became the Bini single "8".[7]
Career
edit2018–2020: Star Hunt Academy trainee
editIn 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 an failed audition for Pinoy Big Brother: Otso in Bohol,[7] Colet auditioned for SHA in Laguna in 2018.[8] She was one of 250 aspirants to undergo a five-day boot camp and was selected as a trainee in early 2019. Under SHA, Colet developed her skills in singing and dancing under Filipino voice coaches Kitchy Molina and Anna Graham, and dance coaches Mickey Perz and Matthew Almodovar. She also trained under the intensive Korean training system with the help of MU Doctor Academy, where she learned Korean practices and disciplines in singing and dancing.[9]
Colet joined her fellow trainees in performing at various ABS-CBN mall shows and other events across the country. She also appeared at the 2019 National Youth Commission's FitFil: Youth Against Drugs event as one of the youth ambassadors. The trainees were also invited to perform at the 2019 Southeast Asian Games thanksgiving celebration.[10]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Colet continued her training in quarantine along with her co-trainees inside Camp Star Hunt to ensure their safety.[9] 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.[11]
2020–2021: Pre-debut as Bini and official debut
editIn November 2020, Colet officially became a member of the Filipino girl group Bini, which released the pre-debut single "Da Coconut Nut".[12]
On December 4, 2020, Colet and her fellow Bini members signed an exclusive contract with Star Magic.[13]
During their pre-debut era, Colet and her fellow Bini members performed "Da Coconut Nut" and other song and dance covers on various ABS-CBN shows, including It's Showtime, ASAP Natin 'To, and Magandang Buhay.[14]
The group officially debuted on June 11, 2021, with the release of their debut single "Born to Win" during the two-part event Bini: The Launch.[15]
Discography
editColet, along with fellow Bini members Gwen and 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.[16]
Filmography
editOther ventures
editColet franchises a food business called Egg Cloud in Bohol.[17]
Awards and nominations
edit| Award | Year | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats Polls Awards | 2024 | Most Influential Filipina Celebrity | Colet | Won | [18] |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Felipe, MJ (June 7, 2024). "BGYO, BINI members graduate from senior high school". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on June 10, 2024. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
- ^ BINI PH (December 28, 2020). The BINI Chronicles Part 1 (in Tagalog and English). Retrieved July 29, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ ABS-CBN Star Hunt (October 22, 2019). I AM COLET | STAR HUNT ACADEMY TRAINEE. Retrieved July 29, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ Ngojo, Jessa (June 13, 2024). "Meet the BINI Bisdak beauties". Cebu Daily News. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ ABS-CBN Star Hunt (October 22, 2019). I AM COLET | STAR HUNT ACADEMY TRAINEE. Retrieved July 29, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ 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 29, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b 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 29, 2024.
- ^ ABS-CBN Star Hunt (December 2, 2019). SHA Trainees, official Youth Ambassadors na ng National Youth Commission! | Star Hunt Academy. Archived from the original on July 24, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ 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 29, 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 29, 2024.
- ^ Dumaual, Miguel (December 4, 2020). "'Star Magic Shines On': What happened, who signed, who's new". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on December 4, 2020. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
- ^ Dumaual, Miguel (November 24, 2020). "'Polish and potential': P-pop group BINI wows with 1st live performance, goes viral". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on November 25, 2020. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "'High Street" releases OST". ABS-CBN News. June 10, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
- ^ "CALL IT A SPADE: 8 STARTER-FACTS ABOUT BINI MEMBER COLET". Zeen Magazine. June 25, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
- ^ 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.
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