Gwen (singer) explained

Gwen
Birth Date:19 June 2003
Birth Name:Gweneth Llaguno Apuli
Birth Place:Daraga, Albay, Philippines
Years Active:2020–present
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Instruments:Vocals
Label:Star Music (2020–present)
Current Member Of:Bini

Gweneth Llaguno Apuli (born June 19, 2003), professionally known as Gwen, is a Filipino singer and dancer under Star Music. She is one of the lead vocals and lead rappers of the Filipino girl group Bini.[1] [2]

Early life and education

Gwen Apuli was born on June 19, 2003 in Daraga, Albay, Philippines as the youngest of five siblings and the only female among them. Her father died when she was just four years old.[3]

Gwen started to sing when she was three years old. She was also enrolled in voice workshops to improve her skills in singing.[4] She also performed in various events and competed in pageants, where in 2019, she won first runner-up in a beauty pageant in Legazpi, Albay.[5]

Career

In 2018, she auditioned in Star Hunt Auditions held in Legazpi.[6] She first auditioned to be cast in the teen edition of ABS-CBN's reality program , where she became an official housemate alongside Sheena.[5] After being evicted from Pinoy Big Brother,[7] Gwen was scouted to become a trainee in Star Hunt Academy (SHA) in 2019.[8]

In November 2020, Gwen officially became a member of ABS-CBN Entertainment's girl group Bini,[9] which officially debuted on June 11, 2021.[10]

Discography

See main article: Bini discography.

As lead artist

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YearAlbum
"Here With You" (with Maloi Ricalde)2024What's Wrong with Secretary Kim? Original Soundtrack

Filmography

See main article: Bini videography.

Notes and References

  1. 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 .
  2. Web site: Tan . Kim Shelly . 2024-03-19 . 11 BINI Facts About The P-Pop Group That Sang "Pantropiko" . 2024-07-30 . TheSmartLocal Philippines - Travel, Lifestyle, Culture & Language Guide . en-US . April 18, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240418183244/https://thesmartlocal.ph/bini-facts/ . live .
  3. Web site: 2024-06-23 . Broca . Kassandra Venice . ‘Mabuhay! We are your BINIbinis!’ . The Freeman . 2024-07-26 . June 25, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240625171144/https://www.philstar.com/the-freeman/cebu-entertainment/2024/06/23/2364915/mabuhay-we-are-your-binibinis . live .
  4. Kilalanin ang Starhunt Academy Girls! Get to Know the Starhunt Academy Girls . 2020-10-22 . Direk Lauren Dyogi . 2024-07-30 . YouTube . July 23, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240723124856/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo-KA9vvApY . live .
  5. Web site: BINI: The binibinis of P-Pop in full bloom . 2024-07-29 . PEP.ph . en . June 17, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240617155456/https://www.pep.ph/peptionary/179013/bini-members-a5157-20240223 . live .
  6. I AM GWEN STAR HUNT ACADEMY TRAINEE . 2019-10-21 . ABS-CBN Star Hunt . 2024-07-30 . YouTube . July 30, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240730140331/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eRB-glYyqc . live .
  7. Web site: May 6, 2019 . Gwen, Jem, Alfred evicted in "PBB Otso" . live . July 30, 2024 . ABS-CBN Newsroom . July 30, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240730140331/https://www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2019/5/6/gwen-jem-alfred-evicted-in-pbb-otso?lang=en .
  8. 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 . July 25, 2024 . ABS-CBN Entertainment.
  9. Web site: November 9, 2020 . 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 . July 28, 2024 . Daily Tribune . en-US.
  10. Web site: May 20, 2021 . BINI makes official debut in two-part event on KTX.PH . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211006131824/https://www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2021/5/20/bini-launch-ktx?lang=en . October 6, 2021 . July 28, 2024 . ABS-CBN Newsroom . en.

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