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Aiah (singer)

Maraiah Queen Arceta (born January 27, 2001), known professionally as Aiah, is a Filipino model, singer and dancer under Star Music. She is one of the main rappers and the oldest member of the Filipino girl group Bini.[1]

Aiah
Mariah "Bini Aiah" Arceta
Aiah during the Cebu leg of the Biniverse: The First Solo Concert in 2024
Born
Maraiah Queen Arceta

(2001-01-27) January 27, 2001 (age 23)
Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines
Occupations
  • Performer
  • singer
  • dancer
Years active2020–present
TitleMiss Silka Philippines 2018
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
Labels
Member ofBini

Early life and education

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Maraiah Queen Arceta was born in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines, where she was raised alongside her only brother.[2] Before her auditions, Arceta participated in school events, modeling, and beauty pageants.[3] In late 2018, she joined a beauty pageant organized by a cosmetic brand, where she was crowned "Miss Silka Philippines 2018".[4]

Career

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Main article: Bini (group)

2018–2020: Early auditions, Star Hunt Academy trainee

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Prior to becoming a Star Hunt Academy (SHA) trainee, Aiah attended two auditions in Cebu. In 2018, she auditioned for Pinoy Big Brother: Otso and advanced to the third round of the audition process but did not secure a spot as a housemate. Following her experience with PBB Otso, she auditioned for the 2022 TV series Darna, encouraged by her modeling agency, but did not get the role.[5] During her appearance on the Bisayan talk show Kuan on One, she recalled that her manager mentioned their aim was not necessarily to get the role but to be noticed by the Star Hunt staff.[6]

A few months after her audition, Aiah received a call inviting her to Manila to join a girl group. She accepted the invitation and became the last to join Star Hunt Academy as a trainee, joining the other trainees three months after training began.[5] During her training, Aiah developed her vocal and dance skills with the help of Filipino voice coaches Kitchy Molina and Anna Graham, and dance coaches Mickey Perz and Matthew Almodovar. She also underwent intensive Korean system training with MU Doctor Academy, where she learned Korean practices and disciplines in singing and dancing.[7]

In 2019, Aiah along with her fellow trainees participated in the National Youth Commission's "FitFil Youth Against Drugs" campaign, where they were proclaimed as one of the youth ambassadors.[8] They were also invited to perform at the thanksgiving dinner for the 2019 Southeast Asian Games.[9]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Aiah continued her training in quarantine with her co-trainees inside Camp Star Hunt to ensure their safety. They were also enrolled in online schooling to continue their studies while on camp.[7] On October 10, 2020, she was one of the last eight members of the SHA Girl Trainees to graduate from the academy and was officially announced as a member of an idol group.[10]

2020–2022: Pre-debut activities, debut with "Born to Win"

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In November 2020, Aiah officially became a member of the Filipino girl group Bini, after releasing their pre-debut single "Da Coconut Nut", an electropop remake of national artist Ryan Cayabyab's popular novelty song with the same name.[11] They performed the single on It's Showtime on November 21, which went viral and received positive reception.[12]

On December 4, Aiah and her fellow Bini members signed a contract with Star Magic.[13]

On June 4, 2021, the group released their debut single "Born to Win" and officially made their debut on June 11 during the two part event Bini: The Launch.[14]

Following the release of their debut single, Bini released their third official single entitled "Kapit Lang" (Hold On) on September 10.[15] The song was co-written by Aiah, who wrote the rap verse of the song.[16]

Discography

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Main article: Bini discography

Singles

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List of singles, showing year released and associated albums
Title Year Album
"Bini" (with Jeremy G) 2024 Non-album single

Filmography

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Main article: Bini videography

In 2023, Aiah was cast in the music video of the song "Bini" by Jeremy G.[17] She also co-sang in the remixed version of the same song released in 2024.[18]

Awards and nominations

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Award Year Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
P-pop Awards 2023 Top Female Visual of the Year Aiah Won [19]

References

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  1. ^ Renee Nuevo; Sara de los Reyes (June 4, 2021). "EXCLUSIVE: Meet The Members of BINI, as the P-pop Girl Group Officially Makes Its Debut (Part 1)". Metro. Archived from the original on June 4, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
  2. ^ "Nation's Girlfriend: 8 Starter-Facts About BINI Member Aiah". Zeen Magazine. June 26, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  3. ^ ABS-CBN Star Hunt (October 23, 2019). I AM AIAH | STAR HUNT ACADEMY TRAINEE. Retrieved July 28, 2024 – via YouTube.
  4. ^ Matabuena, Jules (December 4, 2018). "Cebuana wins Miss Silka Philippines 2018 crown". Rappler. Archived from the original on August 1, 2022. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  5. ^ a b "BINI Aiah opens up about rejections from 'PBB' and 'Darna'". Latest Chika. July 9, 2024. Archived from the original on July 9, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  6. ^ Enriquez, Em (July 11, 2024). "BINI's Aiah Reveals She Auditioned for the 2022 "Darna" TV Series". Preview. Archived from the original on July 27, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  7. ^ a b 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.
  8. ^ ABS-CBN Star Hunt (December 2, 2019). SHA Trainees, official Youth Ambassadors na ng National Youth Commission! | Star Hunt Academy. Retrieved July 28, 2024 – via YouTube.
  9. ^ 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 28, 2024.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ "Star Hunt Academy launches all-girl Pinoy Pop group Bini". Daily Tribune. November 9, 2020. Archived from the original on November 9, 2020. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  12. ^ 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 28, 2024.
  13. ^ 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 28, 2024.
  14. ^ "BINI makes official debut in two-part event on KTX.PH". ABS-CBN Newsroom. May 20, 2021. Archived from the original on October 6, 2021. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  15. ^ Zinampan, Tristan (September 10, 2021). "WATCH: BINI brings the good vibes in 'Kapit Lang' music video". Rappler. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  16. ^ Bautista, Rafael (September 14, 2021). "Lian Kyla Talks About Writing BINI's Kapit Lang And Her DIY LoFi EP". Nylon Manila. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  17. ^ Aguja, Januar Junior (April 10, 2023). "Jeremy G confesses his love in latest single 'BINI'". The Freeman. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  18. ^ "Jeremy G drops remix version of 'Bini' featuring BINI's Aiah". ABS-CBN News. June 28, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  19. ^ Hicap, Jonathan (December 2, 2023). "Complete list of winners at the 8th Philippine Pop-PPOP Awards". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
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