Gwen (singer) explained
Gwen |
Birth Date: | 19 June 2003 |
Birth Name: | Gweneth Llaguno Apuli |
Birth Place: | Daraga, Albay, Philippines |
Years Active: | 2020–present |
Module: | Embed: | yes | Instruments: | Vocals | Label: | Star Music (2020–present) | Current Member Of: | Bini |
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Gweneth Llaguno Apuli (born June 19, 2003) professionally known as Gwen, is a Filipino singer 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 in Daraga, Albay, Philippines with four brothers. 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, Albay. 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,[6] Gwen was scouted to become a trainee in Star Hunt Academy (SHA) in 2019.[7]
In November 2020, Gwen officially became a member of ABS-CBN Entertainment's girl group Bini,[8] which officially debuted on June 11, 2021.[9]
Discography
See main article: Bini discography.
As lead artist
Filmography
See main article: Bini videography.
Notes and References
- 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 .
- 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 .
- 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 .
- 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 .
- 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 .
- 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 .
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.