Sheena (singer) explained

Sheena
Birth Date:9 May 2004
Birth Name:Sheena Mae Manuel Catacutan
Birth Place:Santiago, Isabela, Philippines
Years Active:2020–present
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Instruments:Vocals
Label:Star Music (2020–present)
Current Member Of:Bini

Sheena Mae Manuel Catacutan (born May 9, 2004) professionally known as Sheena, is a Filipino singer and dancer under Star Music. She is the youngest member, main dancer, and one of the sub vocalists of the Filipino girl group Bini.[1]

Early life and education

Sheena Mae Catacutan was born on May 9, 2004. She grew up with her single mother and her brother. Her mother died in 2020 during her trainee days. Her grandparents and brother live in Santiago, Isabela, where she was born and raised.[2] She is an Ibanag.[3]

Sheena began dancing the age of seven and joined dance workshops in kindergarten. She participated in dance competitions in elementary school and participated in competitions in pop dance, cheer dance and street dance. In high school, she joined a dance group that also competed in dance competitions, especially hip hop.[4]

Career

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

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

As a member of Bini, Sheena created the choreography for the group's 2023 single "Pantropiko".[11] She is also associated with the usage of the phrase "eyyy" in Filipino parlance, often paired with the hand gesture of extending both thumb and pinky finger similar to the also popular hand gesture shaka sign. The word became part of the lyrics for the group's 2024 single "Salamin, Salamin".[12]

Discography

See main article: Bini discography.

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. I AM SHEENA STAR HUNT ACADEMY TRAINEE . 2019-10-22 . ABS-CBN Star Hunt . 2024-07-29 . YouTube . July 30, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240730004043/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zt6LPNTi20M . live .
  3. News: BUNSO-CODED: 8 STARTER-FACTS ABOUT BINI MEMBER SHEENA . 30 July 2024 . Zeen Magazine . 24 June 2024 . August 6, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240806120652/https://zeenmag.com/bunso-coded-8-starter-facts-about-bini-member-sheena/ . live .
  4. 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 .
  5. Web site: Bardinas . Mary Ann . April 9, 2019 . PBB Otso Daily Update: Kuya chooses Sheena, Alfred, Kyzha, Tan to be official housemates . ABS CBN Entertainment . July 30, 2024 . July 30, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240730010537/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/pbbotso/articles-news/23040919-pbb-otso-daily-update-kuya-chooses-sheena-alfred-kyzha-tan-to-be-official-housemates-7971 . live .
  6. 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 .
  7. Web site: May 23, 2019 . PBB Otso Teens Day 49: Sheena evicted from Kuya’s house . ABS CBN Entertainment.
  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.
  11. News: Potenciano . Samantha . April 26, 2024 . Dive into BINI’s ‘Pantropiko’: From one member’s challenge to a summer dance craze . June 18, 2024 . . en . June 18, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240618160109/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/4/26/dive-into-bini-s-pantropiko-from-one-member-s-challenge-to-a-summer-dance-craze-1145 . live .
  12. News: Uson . Melanie . July 23, 2024 . What's up with 'Eyyy ka muna eyyy'?: The origin and meaning behind the catchphrase . July 30, 2024 . . en . July 30, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240730162602/https://philstarlife.com/geeky/247791-eyyy-ka-muna-eyyy-trend?page=3 . live .
  13. Web site: Hicap . Jonathan . December 2, 2023 . Complete list of winners at the 8th Philippine Pop-PPOP Awards . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231209161523/https://mb.com.ph/2023/12/2/complete-list-of-winners-at-the-8th-philippine-pop-ppop-awards . 2023-12-09 . August 2, 2024 . Manila Bulletin . en.

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