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For the surname, see Colet.
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Florenosos and the surname or paternal family name is Vergara.

Colet
Colet at Billboard Korea K Power 100 event 2024
Born
Maria Nicolette Vergara

(2001-09-14) September 14, 2001 (age 23)
Tagbilaran, Bohol, Philippines
Alma materJapan Philippine Institute of Technology[1]
Occupations
  • Performer
  • singer
  • dancer
  • rapper
Years active2020–present
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
LabelsStar Music
Member ofBini
Colet's live singing voice
Colet singing the final chorus, Aiah's melodic outro verse (filling in for Aiah's absence), and outro ad-libs live while performing choreography at a Jollibee event. The notes peak at D5 (sustained) and E5 (phrased).
Song: "Karera"
Recorded June 2024

Ma. Nicolette Vergara (born September 14, 2001), professionally known as Colet, is a Filipino singer and dancer under Star Magic. She is one of the main vocalists, lead dancers, and lead rappers of the Filipino girl group Bini.[2]

Early life and education

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Maria Nicolette Vergara was born on September 14, 2001,[3] in Tagbilaran, Bohol, Philippines to Arnulfo and Maria Regina Vergara.[4] She came from a family of five siblings.[5] Her father was also a singer and drummer.[6] She attended Japan Philippine Institute of Technology in Bulacan as a scholar, where she graduated along with her co-member Maloi in 2024.[7]

Colet participated in her school's singing groups and in singing competitions. She also joined her school's dance group and competed in inter-school dance competitions.[5] During her high school years, she wrote the lyrics to what subsequently became the Bini single "8", which was initially conceived as a graduation song[8] and was released in 2021.

Career

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Main article: Bini (group)

In her high school years, Colet was accepted as a contestant for the Tawag ng Tanghalan singing competition segment of the ABS-CBN variety show It's Showtime but was unable to compete due to conflicts with her schooling. Following a failed audition for Pinoy Big Brother: Otso in Bohol,[9] Colet auditioned for Star Hunt Academy in Laguna in 2018[10] and was selected as a trainee in early 2019.[11]

During the early stages of her training with Bini, Colet faced challenges in interacting with other members due to a language barrier, as Cebuano is her first language. In an interview on the Cebuano-language talk show Kuan on One, she mentioned that she often declines solo interview requests because she finds it difficult to speak Tagalog.[8][12]

On October 10, 2020, Colet was one of the last eight members of the Star Hunt Academy Girl Trainees to graduate from the academy and was officially announced as a member of an idol group.[13] In November 2020, Colet officially became a member of the Filipino girl group Bini,[14] which officially debuted on June 11, 2021.[15]

Discography

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Main article: Bini discography

Colet is a featured vocalist on the song "Kalma Kahit Magulo" (Calm Despite Turmoil), alongside fellow Bini member Jhoanna and Juan Karlos Labajo. The track is part of the official soundtrack for the Philippine mystery drama series High Street.[16]

Colet is also credited as a co-writer on Bini's songs "Kinikilig" (Smitten) and "Karera" (Race) and is the sole writer of her original composition "8".[17][18][8]

Filmography

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Main article: Bini videography

In 2024, Colet was interviewed by Melai Cantiveros in an episode of the Cebuano-language talk show Kuan on One.[8]

Other ventures

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Colet has franchised a food business called Egg Cloud in Bohol.[19]

Awards and nominations

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Award Year Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
Stats Polls Awards 2024 Most Influential Filipina Celebrity Colet Won [20]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Felipe, MJ (June 7, 2024). "BGYO, BINI members graduate from senior high school". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on June 10, 2024. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "BINI: The binibinis of P-Pop in full bloom". PEP.ph. February 23, 2024. Archived from the original on June 17, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  4. ^ dela Rosa, Patricia (July 3, 2024). "Bohol's pride: BINI Colet gets recognition from Tagbilaran City". Latest Chika. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  5. ^ a b ABS-CBN Star Hunt (October 22, 2019). I AM COLET | STAR HUNT ACADEMY TRAINEE. Archived from the original on July 29, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2024 – via YouTube.
  6. ^ Ngojo, Jessa (June 13, 2024). "Meet the BINI Bisdak beauties". Cebu Daily News. Archived from the original on July 26, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  7. ^ Geli, Bianca (June 8, 2024). "BINI's Colet and Maloi graduate from senior high school". GMA Entertainment. Archived from the original on June 16, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  8. ^ a b c d Romariz, Kurt (July 26, 2024). "BINI Colet serenades Bisaya fans: 'Laban lang pirmi'". Cebu Daily News. Archived from the original on August 16, 2024. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  9. ^ dela Cruz, Liezel (July 27, 2024). "Colet reveals the key to BINI's solid bond and unstoppable chemistry". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  10. ^ 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 29, 2024 – via YouTube.
  11. ^ 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 29, 2024.
  12. ^ Custodio, Bianca (October 28, 2024). "BINI's Colet Vergara Takes Challenges Head On". Vogue Philippines. Archived from the original on November 10, 2024. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  13. ^ 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 29, 2024.
  14. ^ "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 29, 2024.
  15. ^ "Get ready, Bloom: BINI is finally set for debut". ABS-CBN News. May 11, 2021. Archived from the original on October 6, 2021. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  16. ^ "'High Street" releases OST". ABS-CBN News. June 10, 2024. Archived from the original on June 10, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  17. ^ "Kinikilig – song by BINI". Apple Music. Archived from the original on November 11, 2024. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  18. ^ "Karera – song by BINI". Apple Music. Archived from the original on November 11, 2024. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  19. ^ "CALL IT A SPADE: 8 STARTER-FACTS ABOUT BINI MEMBER COLET". Zeen Magazine. June 25, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2024.[permanent dead link‍]
  20. ^ Stats Poll Awards [@StatsPollAwards] (2024-06-12). "The Most Influential Filipina Celebrity of 2024, is Colet from the PPop group BINI. Colet received a significant number of votes, with 6,682,500 Massive votes #StatsPollAwards #MostInfluentialFilipinaCelebrity" (Tweet). Retrieved July 29, 2024 – via Twitter.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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