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| birth_name = Gweneth L. Apuli
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'''Gweneth L. 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 (group)|Bini]].<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OLcHVT4MuE |title=The BINI Chronicles Part 1 |date=2020-12-28 |last=BINI PH |language=Tagalog, English |access-date=2024-07-29 |via=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tan |first=Kim Shelly |date=2024-03-19 |title=11 BINI Facts About The P-Pop Group That Sang "Pantropiko" |url=https://thesmartlocal.ph/bini-facts/ |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=TheSmartLocal Philippines - Travel, Lifestyle, Culture & Language Guide |language=en-US}}</ref>
'''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 (group)|Bini]].<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OLcHVT4MuE |title=The BINI Chronicles Part 1 |date=2020-12-28 |last=BINI PH |language=Tagalog, English |access-date=2024-07-29 |via=YouTube |archive-date=July 31, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240731085332/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OLcHVT4MuE |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tan |first=Kim Shelly |date=2024-03-19 |title=11 BINI Facts About The P-Pop Group That Sang "Pantropiko" |url=https://thesmartlocal.ph/bini-facts/ |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=TheSmartLocal Philippines - Travel, Lifestyle, Culture & Language Guide |language=en-US |archive-date=April 18, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240418183244/https://thesmartlocal.ph/bini-facts/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Early life and education==
==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.<ref name=":0">{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eRB-glYyqc |title=I AM GWEN {{!}} STAR HUNT ACADEMY TRAINEE |date=2019-10-21 |last=ABS-CBN Star Hunt |access-date=2024-07-30 |via=YouTube}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-23 |last=Broca |first=Kassandra Venice |title=‘Mabuhay! We are your BINIbinis!’ |work=The Freeman |url=https://www.philstar.com/the-freeman/cebu-entertainment/2024/06/23/2364915/mabuhay-we-are-your-binibinis |access-date=2024-07-26}}</ref><ref name="pep"/>


Gwen started to sing when she was three years old. She was also enrolled in voice workshops to improve her skills in singing.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo-KA9vvApY |title=Kilalanin ang Starhunt Academy Girls! {{!}} Get to Know the Starhunt Academy Girls |date=2020-10-22 |last=Direk Lauren Dyogi |access-date=2024-07-30 |via=YouTube}}</ref> She also performed in various events, and even in modelling.<ref>{{Cite web |title=BINI: The binibinis of P-Pop in full bloom |url=https://www.pep.ph/peptionary/179013/bini-members-a5157-20240223 |access-date=2024-07-29 |website=PEP.ph |language=en}}</ref>
Gwen started to sing when she was three years old. She was also enrolled in voice workshops to improve her skills in singing.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo-KA9vvApY |title=Kilalanin ang Starhunt Academy Girls! {{!}} Get to Know the Starhunt Academy Girls |date=2020-10-22 |last=Direk Lauren Dyogi |access-date=2024-07-30 |via=YouTube |archive-date=July 23, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240723124856/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo-KA9vvApY |url-status=live }}</ref> 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]].<ref name="pep">{{Cite web |title=BINI: The binibinis of P-Pop in full bloom |url=https://www.pep.ph/peptionary/179013/bini-members-a5157-20240223 |access-date=2024-07-29 |website=PEP.ph |language=en |archive-date=June 17, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240617155456/https://www.pep.ph/peptionary/179013/bini-members-a5157-20240223 |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==


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In 2018, she auditioned in Star Hunt Auditions held in Legazpi.<ref name=":0">{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eRB-glYyqc |title=I AM GWEN {{!}} STAR HUNT ACADEMY TRAINEE |date=2019-10-21 |last=ABS-CBN Star Hunt |access-date=2024-07-30 |via=YouTube |archive-date=July 30, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240730140331/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eRB-glYyqc |url-status=live }}</ref> 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 (singer)|Sheena]].<ref name="pep"/> After being evicted from ''Pinoy Big Brother'',<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 6, 2019 |title=Gwen, Jem, Alfred evicted in "PBB Otso" |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2019/5/6/gwen-jem-alfred-evicted-in-pbb-otso?lang=en |url-status=live |access-date=July 30, 2024 |website=ABS-CBN Newsroom |archive-date=July 30, 2024 |archive-url=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 }}</ref> Gwen was scouted to become a trainee in Star Hunt Academy (SHA) in 2019.<ref name=":02">{{Cite web |last=Bardinas |first=Mary Ann |date=August 9, 2020 |title=Star Hunt Academy set to make more P-pop idols shine worldwide |url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/star-hunt-academy-set-to-make-more-p-pop-idols-shine-worldwide-12780 |url-status=live |archive-url=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 |archive-date=November 1, 2020 |access-date=July 25, 2024 |website=ABS-CBN Entertainment}}</ref>
=== 2018–2020: Early auditions, ''Star Hunt Academy'' trainee ===
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In 2018, she auditioned in Star Hunt Auditions held in [[Legazpi, Albay]].<ref name=":0" /> She first auditioned to be casted on the teen edition of [[ABS-CBN]]'s reality program ''[[Pinoy Big Brother: Otso]]'', where she became an official housemate<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 01, 2019 |title=PBB Otso Teens Day 2: Gwen at Sheena, masaya nang makilala sina Ashley at Narcy |url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/pbbotso/videos/68040119-gwen-at-sheena-masaya-nang-makilala-sina-ashley-at-narcy-193383 |url-status=live |access-date=July 30, 2024 |website=ABS-CBN Entertainment}}</ref> alongside future Bini member [[Sheena (singer)|Sheena]].<ref>{{cite news |title=BINI: The binibinis of P-Pop in full bloom |url=https://www.pep.ph/peptionary/179013/bini-members-a5157-20240223?s=j29v9o74fan1gmhbuj210m9cvk |access-date=17 June 2024 |publisher=PEP.ph |date=23 February 2024}}</ref> After being evicted from ''Pinoy Big Brother'',<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 06, 2019 |title=Gwen, Jem, Alfred evicted in "PBB Otso" |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2019/5/6/gwen-jem-alfred-evicted-in-pbb-otso?lang=en |url-status=live |access-date=July 30, 2024 |website=ABS-CBN}}</ref> Gwen was scouted to become a trainee in Star Hunt Academy (SHA) in 2019. Under Star Hunt Academy, she further developed her skills in singing and her dancing skills under Filipino voice coaches Kitchy Molina and Anna Graham, and dance coaches [[Mickey Perz]] and Matthew Almodovar. She also underwent the intensive Korean training system with the help of MU Doctor Academy where she learned the Korean practice and discipline in singing and dancing.<ref name=":02">{{Cite web |last=Bardinas |first=Mary Ann |date=August 9, 2020 |title=Star Hunt Academy set to make more P-pop idols shine worldwide |url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/star-hunt-academy-set-to-make-more-p-pop-idols-shine-worldwide-12780 |url-status=live |archive-url=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 |archive-date=November 1, 2020 |access-date=July 25, 2024 |website=ABS-CBN Entertainment}}</ref>


Gwen joined her fellow trainees in performing on various ABS-CBN mall shows and other events around the country. She also appeared in a 2019 National Youth Commission event FitFil: Youth Against Drug, where she was proclaimed as one of youth ambassadors.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olsoAosxfMc |title=SHA Trainees, official Youth Ambassadors na ng National Youth Commission! {{!}} Star Hunt Academy |date=December 2, 2019 |last=ABS-CBN Star Hunt |access-date=July 28, 2024 |via=YouTube}}</ref> They were also invited to perform at the 2019 Manila Southeast Asian Games thanksgiving celebration.<ref name="SHA12">{{Cite web |last=Bardinas |first=Mary Ann |date=August 9, 2020 |title=Star Hunt Academy set to make more P-pop idols shine worldwide |url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/star-hunt-academy-set-to-make-more-p-pop-idols-shine-worldwide-12780 |url-status=live |archive-url=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 |archive-date=November 1, 2020 |access-date=July 28, 2024 |work=ABS-CBN Entertainment |language=en}}</ref>
In November 2020, Gwen officially became a member of ABS-CBN Entertainment's girl group [[Bini (group)|Bini]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 9, 2020 |title=Star Hunt Academy launches all-girl Pinoy Pop group Bini |url=https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/11/09/star-hunt-academy-launches-all-girl-pinoy-pop-group-bini/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=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/ |archive-date=November 9, 2020 |access-date=July 28, 2024 |work=Daily Tribune |language=en-US}}</ref> which officially debuted on June 11, 2021.<ref name="runway2">{{Cite web |date=May 20, 2021 |title=BINI makes official debut in two-part event on KTX.PH |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2021/5/20/bini-launch-ktx?lang=en |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211006131824/https://www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2021/5/20/bini-launch-ktx?lang=en |archive-date=October 6, 2021 |access-date=July 28, 2024 |work=ABS-CBN Newsroom |language=en}}</ref>

During the [[COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines|COVID-19 pandemic]], Gwen continued her training with her co-trainees inside Camp Star Hunt to ensure their safety.<ref name=":02"/>

=== 2020–2021: Pre-debut activities, debut with "Born to Win" ===

In November 2020, Gwen officially became a member of ABS-CBN Entertainment's girl group BINI, which released their pre-debut single "[[Da Coconut Nut#Remakes|Da Coconut Nut]]", an [[electropop]] remake of national artist [[Ryan Cayabyab]]'s popular novelty song with the same name.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 9, 2020 |title=Star Hunt Academy launches all-girl Pinoy Pop group Bini |url=https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/11/09/star-hunt-academy-launches-all-girl-pinoy-pop-group-bini/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=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/ |archive-date=November 9, 2020 |access-date=July 28, 2024 |work=Daily Tribune |language=en-US}}</ref> They performed the single on ''[[It's Showtime (Philippine TV program)|It's Showtime]]'' on November 21, which went viral and received positive reception.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dumaual |first=Miguel |date=November 24, 2020 |title='Polish and potential': P-pop group BINI wows with 1st live performance, goes viral |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/24/20/polish-and-potential-p-pop-group-bini-wows-with-1st-live-performance-goes-viral |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125001758/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/24/20/polish-and-potential-p-pop-group-bini-wows-with-1st-live-performance-goes-viral |archive-date=November 25, 2020 |access-date=July 28, 2024 |work=ABS-CBN News}}</ref> On December 4, 2020, Gwen and her fellow members signed a contract under [[ABS-CBN Entertainment]] and [[Star Magic|Star Magic Philippines]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dumaual |first=Miguel |date=December 4, 2020 |title='Star Magic Shines On': What happened, who signed, who's new |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/04/20/star-magic-shines-on-what-happened-who-signed-whos-new |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204193528/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/04/20/star-magic-shines-on-what-happened-who-signed-whos-new |archive-date=December 4, 2020 |access-date=July 28, 2024 |work=ABS-CBN News}}</ref>

In their pre-debut era, Gwen and her fellow members performed "Da Coconut Nut" and other song and dance covers in various ABS-CBN Entertainment shows like It's Showtime, [[ASAP Natin 'To]], and [[Magandang Buhay]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dumaual |first=Miguel |date=November 24, 2020 |title=‘Polish and potential’: P-pop group BINI wows with 1st live performance, goes viral |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/24/20/polish-and-potential-p-pop-group-bini-wows-with-1st-live-performance-goes-viral |website=ABS CBN News}}</ref>

On June 4, 2021, the group released their debut single "[[Born to Win (song)|Born to Win]]" and officially made their debut on June 11 during the two part event Bini: The Launch.<ref name="runway2">{{Cite web |date=May 20, 2021 |title=BINI makes official debut in two-part event on KTX.PH |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2021/5/20/bini-launch-ktx?lang=en |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211006131824/https://www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2021/5/20/bini-launch-ktx?lang=en |archive-date=October 6, 2021 |access-date=July 28, 2024 |work=ABS-CBN Newsroom |language=en}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
{{Main|Bini discography}}
{{Main|Bini discography}}


===As lead artist===
Gwen, along with fellow Bini members [[Jhoanna Robles|Jhoanna]]and [[Colet (singer)|Colet]], collaborated with [[Juan Karlos Labajo]] in creating the song "Kalma Kahit Magulo" (Calm Despite Turmoil), which became part of the soundtrack for the 2024 [[ABS-CBN]] drama series ''[[High Street (TV series)|High Street]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=June 10, 2024 |title='High Street" releases OST |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/6/9/-high-street-releases-ost-734 |access-date=July 29, 2024 |website=ABS-CBN News}}</ref>
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! scope="row" | "Here With You" <small>(with [[Maloi (singer)|Maloi Ricalde]])</small>
|2024
|''[[What's Wrong with Secretary Kim (Philippine TV series)|What's Wrong with Secretary Kim?]]'' ''Original Soundtrack''
|}


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Llaguno and the surname or paternal family name is Apuli.
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
  • rapper
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 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

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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][4]

Gwen started to sing when she was three years old. She was also enrolled in voice workshops to improve her skills in singing.[5][6] 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.[4]

Career

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In 2018, she auditioned in Star Hunt Auditions held in Legazpi.[5] 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.[4] 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

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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. ^ Broca, Kassandra Venice (June 23, 2024). "'Mabuhay! We are your BINIbinis!'". The Freeman. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c "BINI: The binibinis of P-Pop in full bloom". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on June 17, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  5. ^ a b 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ "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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