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Gwen
Gwen at Billboard Korea K Power 100 event 2024
Born
Gweneth Llaguno Apuli

(2003-06-19) June 19, 2003 (age 21)
Daraga, Albay, Philippines
Occupations
  • Performer
  • singer
  • dancer
Years active2020–present
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
LabelsStar Music (2020–present)
Member ofBini

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

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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.[3][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

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In 2018, she auditioned in Star Hunt Auditions held in Legazpi, Albay.[3] She first auditioned to be cast in the teen edition of ABS-CBN's reality program Pinoy Big Brother: Otso, 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

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Main article: Bini discography

As lead artist

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List of singles, showing year released and associated albums
Title Year Album
"Here With You" (with Maloi Ricalde) 2024 What's Wrong with Secretary Kim? Original Soundtrack

Filmography

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Main article: Bini videography

References

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  1. ^ BINI PH (December 28, 2020). The BINI Chronicles Part 1 (in Tagalog and English). Archived from the original on July 31, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2024 – via YouTube.
  2. ^ Tan, Kim Shelly (March 19, 2024). "11 BINI Facts About The P-Pop Group That Sang "Pantropiko"". TheSmartLocal Philippines - Travel, Lifestyle, Culture & Language Guide. Archived from the original on April 18, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c ABS-CBN Star Hunt (October 21, 2019). I AM GWEN | STAR HUNT ACADEMY TRAINEE. Archived from the original on July 30, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2024 – via YouTube.
  4. ^ Direk Lauren Dyogi (October 22, 2020). Kilalanin ang Starhunt Academy Girls! | Get to Know the Starhunt Academy Girls. Archived from the original on July 23, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2024 – via YouTube.
  5. ^ a b "BINI: The binibinis of P-Pop in full bloom". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on June 17, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  6. ^ "Gwen, Jem, Alfred evicted in "PBB Otso"". ABS-CBN Newsroom. May 6, 2019. Archived from the original on July 30, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  7. ^ 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. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "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.
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