Mary Loi Yves Kipte Ricalde (born May 27, 2002), known professionally as Maloi (/məˈlɔɪ/), is a Filipino singer under Star Music. She is one of the main vocalists of the Filipino girl group Bini.[2]
Maloi Ricalde | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mary Loi Yves Kipte Ricalde May 27, 2002 Lemery, Batangas, Philippines |
| Other names | Maloi, Lucky, Maoy, Monami |
| Alma mater | Japan Philippine Institute of Technology[1] |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Labels | |
| Member of | Bini |
Early life and education
editThis section of a biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification. (July 2024) |
Ricalde was born in Lemery, Batangas, Philippines to a family of four siblings. Her family originally lived in Lemery but moved to General Trias, Cavite.[3] Her father was formerly an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW).[citation needed] She attended Japan Philippine Institute of Technology in Bulacan as a scholar, where she graduated along with her co-member Colet.[4]
Ricalde started singing when she was three years old, as she loved to sing on karaoke. She joined her first singing competition when she was seven years old, and joining competitions helped her gain more experience and confidence in singing. She also likes to dance and started dancing as a child. Her skill in dancing helped her perform both singing and dancing during her school's events and competitions.[citation needed] Maloi also joined the Choral Team Melodic Symphony Children's Choir of the San Vicente Ferrer Parish based in General Trias, during which the team won three gold medals during the 2018 Malaysian Choral Eisteddfod International Choral Festival in Kuala Lumpur.[5]
Career
edit2018–2020: Star Hunt Academy trainee
editIn 2018, Ricalde auditioned for Star Hunt Academy in Laguna.[6] She was one of 250 aspirants to undergo a five-day boot camp and was selected as a trainee in early 2019. Under Star Hunt Academy (SHA), Ricalde 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.[7]
Ricalde 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.[8]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Ricalde continued her training in quarantine along with her co-trainees inside Camp Star Hunt to ensure their safety.[citation needed] On October 10, 2020, Ricalde 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.[9]
2020–2021: Pre-debut as Bini and official debut
editIn November 2020, Ricalde officially became a member of the Filipino girl group Bini, which released the pre-debut single "Da Coconut Nut".[10]
On December 4, 2020, Ricalde and her fellow Bini members signed an exclusive contract with Star Magic.[11]
During their pre-debut era, Ricalde 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.[12]
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.[13]
Discography
editAwards
edit| Award | Year | Recipient(s) | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats Polls Awards | 2024 | Most Influential Filipina Celebrity | Maloi | Nominated | [14] |
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.
- ^ "The BINI Chronicles Part 1 BINI TV". YouTube. December 28, 2020. Archived from the original on November 30, 2022. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
- ^ "SHE ATE AND LEFT NO CRUMBS: 8 STARTER-FACTS ABOUT BINI MEMBER MALOI". Zeen Magazine. June 27, 2024. Archived from the original on July 26, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 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 25, 2024.
- ^ "GenTri children's choir wins 3 golds in Malaysia choral fest". Philippine News Agency. November 16, 2018. Archived from the original on July 23, 2024. Retrieved July 25, 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 25, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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 25, 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 25, 2024.
- ^ "Star Hunt Academy launches all-girl Pinoy Pop group Bini". Daily Tribune. November 8, 2020. Archived from the original on November 9, 2020. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
- ^ 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 2024.
- ^ STATS Polls Awards (June 11, 2024), BINI member Maloi has achieved a significant milestone by ranking 2nd Place in the MOST INFLUENTIAL FILIPINA CELEBRITY 2024 with an impressive 5,361,400 Massive Votes., archived from the original on July 26, 2024, retrieved July 26, 2024 – via Facebook
External links
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