Colet (singer) explained

Colet
Birth Date:14 September 2001
Birth Name:Maria Nicolette Florenosos Vergara
Birth Place:Tagbilaran, Bohol, Philippines
Alma Mater:Japan Philippine Institute of Technology[1]
Years Active:2020–present
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Instruments:Vocals
Label:Star Music
Current Member Of:Bini

Maria Nicolette Florenosos 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]

Early life and education

Maria Nicolette Vergara was born on September 14, 2001,[3] in Tagbilaran, Bohol, Philippines to Arnulfo and Maria Regina Vergara.[4] She came from a family of five siblings.[5] Her father was also a singer and drummer.[6] She attended Japan Philippine Institute of Technology in Bulacan as a scholar, where she graduated along with her co-member Maloi in 2024.[7]

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.[5] During her high school years, she wrote the lyrics to what subsequently became the Bini single "8", which was initially conceived as a graduation song and was released in 2021.

Career

See main article: Bini (group).

In 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 a failed audition for in Bohol,[8] Colet auditioned for Star Hunt Academy in Laguna in 2018[9] and was selected as a trainee in early 2019.[10]

During the early stages of her training with Bini, Colet faced challenges in interacting with other members due to a language barrier, as Cebuano is her first language. In an interview on the Cebuano-language talk show Kuan on One, she mentioned that she often declines solo interview requests because she finds it difficult to speak Tagalog.[11]

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.[12] In November 2020, Colet officially became a member of the Filipino girl group Bini,[13] which officially debuted on June 11, 2021.[14]

Discography

See main article: Bini discography.

Colet is a featured vocalist on the song "Kalma Kahit Magulo" (Calm Despite Turmoil), alongside fellow Bini member Jhoanna and Juan Karlos Labajo. The track is part of the official soundtrack for the Philippine mystery drama series High Street.[15]

Colet is also credited as a co-writer on Bini's songs "Kinikilig" (Smitten) and "Karera" (Race) and is the sole writer of her original composition "8".[16] [17]

Filmography

See main article: Bini videography.

In 2024, Colet was interviewed by Melai Cantiveros in an episode of the Cebuano-language talk show Kuan on One.[18]

Other ventures

Colet has franchised a food business called Egg Cloud in Bohol.[19]

See also

References

Notes and References

  1. News: Felipe . MJ . June 7, 2024 . BGYO, BINI members graduate from senior high school . July 25, 2024 . ABS-CBN News . June 10, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240610073634/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/6/7/bgyo-bini-members-graduate-from-senior-high-school-1714 . live .
  2. The BINI Chronicles Part 1 . 2020-12-28 . BINI PH . Tagalog, English . 2024-07-29 . YouTube . July 31, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240731085332/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OLcHVT4MuE . live .
  3. News: BINI: The binibinis of P-Pop in full bloom . 17 June 2024 . PEP.ph . 23 February 2024 . June 17, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240617164008/https://www.pep.ph/peptionary/179013/bini-members-a5157-20240223?s=j29v9o74fan1gmhbuj210m9cvk . live .
  4. Web site: dela Rosa . Patricia . July 3, 2024 . Bohol's pride: BINI Colet gets recognition from Tagbilaran City . 2024-09-19 . Latest Chika . en.
  5. I AM COLET STAR HUNT ACADEMY TRAINEE . 2019-10-22 . ABS-CBN Star Hunt . 2024-07-29 . YouTube . July 29, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240729034815/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfBPAA43c5Y . live .
  6. Web site: Ngojo . Jessa . June 13, 2024 . Meet the BINI Bisdak beauties . 2024-07-29 . Cebu Daily News . en . July 26, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240726073454/https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/578523/meet-the-bini-bisdak-beauties . live .
  7. Web site: Geli . Bianca . June 8, 2024 . BINI's Colet and Maloi graduate from senior high school . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240616114116/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/news/20677/binis-colet-and-maloi-graduate-from-senior-high-school/photo . June 16, 2024 . 2024-07-29 . GMA Entertainment . en.
  8. Web site: dela Cruz . Liezel . July 27, 2024 . Colet reveals the key to BINI's solid bond and unstoppable chemistry . 2024-07-29 . ABS-CBN Entertainment.
  9. Kilalanin ang Starhunt Academy Girls! Get to Know the Starhunt Academy Girls . 2020-10-22 . Direk Lauren Dyogi . 2024-07-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240723124856/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo-KA9vvApY . July 23, 2024 . live . YouTube.
  10. Web site: Bardinas . Mary Ann . August 9, 2020 . Star Hunt Academy set to make more P-pop idols shine worldwide . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201101060453/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/star-hunt-academy-set-to-make-more-p-pop-idols-shine-worldwide-12780 . November 1, 2020 . 2024-07-29 . ABS-CBN Entertainment.
  11. Web site: Custodio . Bianca . October 28, 2024 . BINI’s Colet Vergara Takes Challenges Head On . live . Vogue Philippines.
  12. Web site: Adriano . Pamela . October 11, 2020 . Star Hunt Academy girl trainees graduate, set to blaze P-pop trail . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240723132405/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/star-hunt-academy-girl-trainees-graduate-set-to-blaze-p-pop-trail-13256 . July 23, 2024 . 2024-07-29 . ABS-CBN Entertainment.
  13. Web site: 2020-11-09 . Star Hunt Academy launches all-girl Pinoy Pop group Bini . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20201109034445/https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/11/09/star-hunt-academy-launches-all-girl-pinoy-pop-group-bini/ . November 9, 2020 . 2024-07-29 . Daily Tribune . en-US.
  14. News: May 11, 2021 . Get ready, Bloom: BINI is finally set for debut . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211006131814/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/11/21/get-ready-bloom-bini-is-finally-set-for-debut . October 6, 2021 . 2024-07-29 . ABS-CBN News.
  15. News: June 10, 2024 . 'High Street" releases OST . July 29, 2024 . ABS-CBN News . June 10, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240610111634/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/6/9/-high-street-releases-ost-734 . live .
  16. News: Kinikilig – song by BINI . November 11, 2024 . Apple Music .
  17. News: Karera – song by BINI . November 11, 2024 . Apple Music .
  18. News: Romariz . Kurt . July 26, 2024 . BINI Colet serenades Bisaya fans: 'Laban lang pirmi' . August 16, 2024 . Cebu Daily News . August 16, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240816160507/https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/586772/bini-colet-serenades-bisaya-fans-laban-lang-pirmi . live .
  19. News: June 25, 2024 . CALL IT A SPADE: 8 STARTER-FACTS ABOUT BINI MEMBER COLET . July 29, 2024 . Zeen Magazine.
  20. 1800563435845062877 . StatsPollAwards . 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 . Stats Poll Awards . 2024-06-12 . July 29, 2024 . live . ymd.

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