BINI makes history at Coachella 2026

BINI makes history at Coachella 2026

Nikko Tuazon
PEP.com
11 April 2026

BINI reached a major milestone after becoming the first P-pop group to perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

On Saturday, April 11 (PHT), P-Pop girl group BINI--(L-R) Stacey, Maloi, Gwen, Colet, Jhoanna, Aiah, Mikha, and Sheena--made history as the first-ever P-Pop act to perform at the Coachella Music Festival 2026. PHOTO/S: Screengrab from Coachella / YouTube   

All eight members—Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Jhoanna, Stacey, Gwen, Sheena, and Mikha—graced the stage at the Mojave Tent on Friday, April 10, 2026 (Saturday, April 11, Philippine time). Their set ran for 45 minutes, giving international festivalgoers a firsthand look at P-pop.

Held annually at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, Coachella is one of the world’s largest music festivals, attracting about 250,000 attendees each weekend.

The Mojave Stage is a covered, mid-sized tent known for its strong acoustics and for showcasing emerging and critically acclaimed artists. Past performers include Ed Sheeran (2025), Lizzo (2019), Rosalía (2019), and Carly Rae Jepsen (2022).

BINI'S PERFORMANCE AT COACHELLA 2026

BINI entered the stage in coordinated golden outfits accented with salakot.

The group opened with “Shagidi,” instantly firing up the crowd with its infectious beat and tight, synchronized choreography.

BINI performing on stage at Coachella Music Festival 2026 in matching gold outfits. Photo/s: Screengrab from Coachella / YouTube

The performance smoothly transitioned into “Zero Pressure,” highlighted by a seamless costume change into coordinated all-blue outfits, before singing their next track, “Out of My Head.”

BINI performing on stage at Coachella Music Festival 2026 in coordinated blue outfits during their high-energy set. Photo/s: Screengrab from Coachella / YouTube

After introducing themselves, Jhoanna greeted the crowd, saying: “All the way from the Philippines!

"We are so hyped to be here and we hope you are all ready to party with us in the desert as we take you into our world.”

Aiah added: “We are so grateful to be here, to represent the Philippines on a global stage and to share our music with you all. That’s why, thank you, thank you so much, Coachella.”

The set then picked up momentum with “Karera,” followed by “Salamin Salamin,” which featured a fresh dance break, then segued into the ladies' pop and R&B track “Blink Twice.”

Bini continued with “Cherry on Top,” before the group closed out their performance with a mix of well-known hits and fan favorites, sustaining the audience’s excitement throughout.

After this, Mikha did a quick energy check and led everyone in an enthusiastic shout of “Eyyy!” with matching hand gesture.

The group then debuted its new song, “Blush," followed by “Bikini.”

The BINI ladies wrapped up their set on a high note with their biggest hit, “Pantropiko,” turning the desert into a full-on sing-along as fans danced and shouted along to the infectious track.

The BINI ladies keep the crowd energy high as they perform on stage at the Coachella Music Festival 2026. Photo/s: Screengrab from Coachella / YouTube

As the performance came to a close, Colet expressed the group’s gratitude, saying: “Maraming salamat, Coachella! We had a great time! We hope you had fun as much as we have."

CELEBRITIES AND NETIZENS REACT

After the performance, celebrities and netizens alike flooded social media with reactions to BINI’s historic Coachella debut, with the hashtag #BINI_CoachellaWk1 climbing to the number one spot on the trending topics list.

In the Philippines, related keywords also trended, including “Ms. Ica,” the nickname of the group’s stylist Ica Villanueva, alongside “Maloi,” “Filipinas,” “UY PHILIPPINES,” and “Mojave,” all reflecting the widespread buzz surrounding BINI’s Coachella stage performance.

Bianca Gonzalez was among those cheering the group on, watching the performance at home on TV with her daughters. In a tweet, she wrote, “GO BINI!!!!”

She later shared another post, saying, “PANTROPIKO sa Coachella was [fire] GO BINI!!! [Philippine flag emojis]," echoing the excitement felt by fans across social media.

ABS-CBN correspondent MJ Felipe also shared the excitement from Coachella in real time, posting photos from the venue on his X account showing a jam-packed Mojave Tent filled with fans eagerly awaiting BINI’s debut performance.

His caption: “LOOK: Mojave tent is PACKED!!! All waiting for BINI! Let’s go!!!!”

Bretman Rock also caught the girls's performance live, later sharing his excitement on Instagram Stories with a post that read, “Binichella duhhh.”

On BINI’s Instagram page, the comments section of the latest post was flooded with congratulatory messages.

Among those who dropped messages were Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Michelle Dee, hairstylist Antonio Papa, content creator Toni Sia, stylist Perry Tabora, and fashion designer Jot Losa, along with many others.

BINI is also scheduled to return to Coachella for a second performance on April 17, 2026 (April 18, Philippine time).

Filipino-Americans rising up the ranks of stardom

Talented stars who are proudly Filipino American

StarsInsider
07 August 2025

Day by day, Hollywood becomes an increasingly diverse place, embracing stars from all sorts of different backgrounds. While Asian Americans are slowly taking center stage, a smaller group of Filipino Americans have been rising up the ranks of stardom, making the Philippines proud.

From singers to actors, TV hosts to comedians, see some incredibly talented Filipino-American celebrities.

H.E.R.

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Oscar and Grammy winner H.E.R. is a biracial Black and Filipina musician and singer-songwriter.

Hailee Steinfeld

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The actress and singer has a maternal grandfather who was half Filipino (from Panglao, Bohol) and half African-American.

Lou Diamond Phillips

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The actor and director, who famously starred as Ritchie Valens in the biopic 'La Bamba,' was born to a Filipina mother, but he's played more roles in other ethnicities (Mexican, Native American, Chilean, Inuit) than Filipino American.

Cassie

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The singer, model, actress, and dancer, who dominated the '00s with R&B songs, was born to a Filipino father.

Dominic Fike

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The musician and actor, who made his acting debut on 'Euphoria,' is of African-American, Filipino, and Haitian descent.

Nicole Scherzinger

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Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, to a father of Filipino descent and a Native Hawaiian and Ukrainian mother, Nicole Scherzinger is famously known as the lead singer of The Pussycat Dolls.

Darren Criss

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The actor famous for his role on 'Glee' is actually half Filipino. His mother was born in Cebu City in the Philippines.

Tia Carrere

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The actress, singer, and former model, who got her first big break as a regular on the daytime soap opera 'General Hospital,' and later in 'Wayne's World' (1992), is Hawaiian and Filipino, but the first time she played a Filipino role was in the 2022 comedy 'Easter Sunday.'

Jo Koy

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Famed stand-up comedian and actor Jo Koy, who was a frequent panelist on 'Chelsea Lately,' loves to crack jokes about his Filipina mother. He spearheaded the film 'Easter Sunday,' which was an all-too-rare Hollywood moment for Filipino people.

Vanessa Lachey

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The actress, model, and reality TV show host, who happens to be married to Nick Lachey, was born in Angeles City, Philippines, to an American father and a Filipina mother to whom she's estranged.

Dave Bautista

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The actor and retired professional wrestler, most widely known for his portrayal of Drax the Destroyer in the MCU since 'Guardians of the Galaxy' (2014), is part Filipino, as his father is the son of Filipino immigrants.

Olivia Rodrigo

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The young singer and actress, who got her start on Disney with 'Bizaardvark' and 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series' and later took the world by storm with her angsty songs, has a Filipino father and a mother with German and Irish ancestry.

apl.de.ap

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Apl.de.ap, real name Allan Pineda Lindo, is a founding member of the world-famous hip-hop group the Black Eyed Peas and was born in the Philippines to a Filipina mother and an African-American father before he was adopted and relocated to LA.

Bruno Mars

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The world-famous singer, producer, musician, and dancer was born to a Filipina mother and a half Puerto-Rican, half Ashkenazi Jewish father.

Vanessa Hudgens

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The actress and singer's mother immigrated to the US from the Philippines—a story which Hudgens says she hopes to one day make a movie about.

Rob Schneider

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The actor, comedian, and 'Saturday Night Live' veteran has a bit of Filipino in him. His grandmother was reportedly a Filipino who married his grandfather, an American Army private, while he was stationed in the Philippines, making his mother Pilar half Filipina.

Shannyn Sossamon

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The actress, who is known for films like 'A Knight's Tale' and '40 Days and 40 Nights,' was born in Honolulu and cites a mix of ethnicities as her heritage, Filipino among them.

Kirk Hammett

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The lead guitarist and a contributing songwriter for Metallica, Kirk Hammett also happens to be Filipino American.

Manila Luzon

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The famed drag queen (who appeared on 'RuPaul's Drag Race' and 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars') is, in addition to being Filipino American, also a recording artist and comedian.

Charlyne Yi

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The nonbinary actor who is best known for their roles in 'Knocked Up' and 'Paper Heart' was born to a mother who was a native of the Philippines and is of both Filipino and Spanish descent.

Sharon Leal

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The actress, whose mother is Filipino and whose father was an American military policeman, is best known for her stunning part in 'Dreamgirls' and more recently could be seen on 'Supergirl.'

Lalaine Vergara-Paras

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Lalaine Vergara-Paras found fame early as Hilary Duff's co-star on 'Lizzie McGuire,' but while Vergara-Paras' character was supposed to be of Mexican descent (Miranda Sanchez), her parents are actually Filipino.

Mark Dacascos

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The actor, martial artist, and television personality—best known as "The Chairman" on Food Network's 'Iron Chef America'—was born in Hawaii to a father of whose parents originated from the Philippines and were of Chinese, Filipino and Spanish ancestry, meanwhile his mother reportedly is of Irish and Japanese ancestry.

Mike Inez

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The famed bassist of rock band Alice in Chains was born to a Filipina mother who immigrated to the US from Manila.

Robert Lopez

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The songwriter who notably co-created 'The Book of Mormon' and 'Avenue Q,' and who's famed for co-writing the songs featured in 'Frozen' and 'Coco' with his wife Kristen Anderson-Lopez, was born and raised in New York to Filipino-American parents.

Dean Devlin

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The screenwriter and producer of famous films including 'Independence Day' (1996) and 'Godzilla' (1998), Dean Devlin was born to a Jewish father and Filipina mother. His series 'Almost Paradise' in 2020 became the first-ever American TV series filmed entirely in the Philippines.

Joey Santiago

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Joey Santiago is a Filipino-American guitarist and composer best known for being the lead guitarist of the iconic alt-rock band the Pixies, whose signature style serves as a major influence in the evolution of alt-rock to this day.

Pinoy pop group tops Billboard's World Digital Song Sale

SB19 ‘DAM’ debuts at number 1 in Billboard's World Digital Song Sales chart

Story by GMA Integrated News 
11 March 2025

SB19 world domination, indeed!

The P-pop Kings debuted number one at the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart for their latest single “DAM,” Billboard Philippines reported on Tuesday.

The achievement makes SB19 the first Filipino act to top the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart.

SB19 is no stranger to the chart though. “DAM” is the P-Pop band's 2nd song to appear on the chart, following their smash hit “Gento” which debuted and peaked at number eight in June 2023.

The Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart is a music chart ranking the top 10 best-selling digital singles on a weekly basis.

SB19 released “DAM” in February, the first single from their upcoming comeback EP "Simula at Wakas."

According to the group, "DAM" is a play on the Filipino word "Pakiramdam." The song is an anthem about staying true to one's values and principles amidst the sacrifice required to achieve greater dreams in career and life.

SB19 will go on a world tour in support of the EP, with the kickoff concert scheduled on May 31 at the Philippine Arena.

Composed of Pablo, Stell, Ken, Josh, and Justin, SB19 debuted in 2018 and has become one of the most successful P-pop groups today. They are known for their songs "MAPA," "GENTO," and "Nyebe."

— Jade Veronique Yap/LA, GMA Integrated News

Filipino stars shine on global stage (Part 1)

2024's winning moments: Filipino stars shine on global stage

Toff C.
ABS-CBN.com
Jan 01, 2025

The year 2024 marked remarkable milestones for Filipino celebrities as they made waves both locally and internationally.

These winning moments not only highlight individual triumphs but also showcase the growing influence of Filipino artistry worldwide.

1. Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richard making box office history

The two stars' recent film Hello, Love, Again made history in the box office after it surpassed the ₱1 billion in gross sales globally.

Released on November 13, the movie follows the story of Joy (Kathryn) and Ethan (Alden), this time in Canada.

We love you a billion times," Alden said as he expressed his gratitude to those who supported the film in different countries. "No words can say how grateful we are, maraming maraming salamat po."

Kathryn added: "Grabe, parte kayo nito. Thank you for making this happen. Thank you for making this possible. Congratulations to us."

2. BINI's multiple sold-out concerts

BINI experienced their breakthrough year in 2024 with three sold-out concerts at the New Frontier Theater for BINIverse from June 28 to 30, followed by the Grand BINIverse at the Big Dome on November 16, 18, and 19.

"3 days of the Grand Biniverse concert, success!! Thank you Lord for the gift of love ❤️❤️❤️ It wouldn’t have been a success if it weren’t for the love and tremendous effort that everyone invested in this," BINI Aiah said following the group's concert in the Big Dome. 

The Nation's girl group also went on a regional tour in the Philippines for the BINIverse concert series before bringing the show to Canada.

3. SB19 and BINI honored at Billboard Korea

SB19 and BINI received the Voice of Asia awards at the Billboard K Power 100 event in South Korea on August 27, 2024.

The two groups received the awards for their "groundbreaking contributions to Filipino music and their unwavering championing of P-pop on the global stage."

"This award belongs not just to us, but to the entire P-pop movement, OPM and of course to every Filipino that shares their creativity and passion across Asia and the world," SB19 remarked in their acceptance speech. 

"This award reminds us that anything is possible with hard work and dedication. ... Patuloy naming iaangat ang musikang Pilipino. Maraming-maraming salamat po," BINI remarked.

4. Kim Chiu's major victory at Seoul International Drama Awards

Kim Chiu received the Most Outstanding Asian Star (Philippines) trophy at the Seoul International Drama Awards in South Korea on September 25, 204.

"To Seoul Drama International Awards. Thank you for this recognition this is a dream come true for me to represent ABS-CBN and my country Philippines," Kim said during her acceptance speech.

Other stars who received the Outstanding Asia Stars Award include Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon from Korea, Win Metawin from Thailand, Siti Saleha from Malaysia, Desmond Tan from Singapore, and Ochi Rosdiana from Indonesia.

5. Janella Salvador teams up with Thai actor Win Metawin for cross-country film 'Under Parallel Skies'

More than a decade after Filipino actress Erich Gonzales and Thai actor Mario Maurer teamed up for Suddenly It's Magic, another cross-border collaboration has captivated audiences. Janella Salvador stars alongside Thai heartthrob Win Metawin in the international romance film Under Parallel Skies in 2024.

Under Parallel Skies had its world premiere at the 17th Asian Film Awards on March 11, 2024. The film was distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. After its released in 13 countries, the film premiered on Netflix worldwide on October 24, 2024, after its cinema run in 13 countries. 

"I was definitely excited to work on a cross-border production for the first time," Janella said, reflecting on her decision to join the project in an interview with Elle Singapore. "Story-wise, it is already very strong and stands on its own. I believe in this film so much."

Miss Universe 2024 crown is made in the Philippines

Jewelmer Makes First Filipino-Crafted Miss Universe Crown

Clara Umali

Cosmopolitan Philippines

13 November 2024

Fun  fact: There's been a total of 12 beautiful crowns in the history of the Miss Universe pageant until 2023. Four among them were Asian-made crowns: the Mikimito crown made in Japan, the Vietnamese CAO crown from 2008, and the two latest crowns from Mouwad. The renowned luxury jewelry house with Lebanese origin made the Miss Universe Diamond crown and the Force For Good crown.

And in 2024, another crown from Asia is set to make an addition to the long line of Miss Universe crowns. This time, we're boasting our very own crown made in the Philippines. (Which just makes perfect sense, since we've had four past Miss Universe winners!)

The First Filipino Miss Universe Crown

International luxury brand Jewelmer is the official crown sponsor of Miss Universe 2024. Through this partnership, the brand made history as they craft the first-ever Filipino crown in the pageant's many years. The announcement on November 12 immediately sparked excitement and pride from Filipinos and pageant fans across the world.

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Both the crown itself and its name are yet to be unveiled. To appease curiosity, a teaser of what it could look like was shared on Instagram. The caption read, "Countless hands have contributed to this masterpiece—from Jewelmer's dedicated pearl farmers to the Filipino master craftsmen—making it a striking emblem of the magic that transpires when man works in harmony with nature."

Meanwhile, in a press release, Jewelmer wrote, "As the first Filipino-crafted crown in the Miss Universe Organization's renowned history, Jewelmer is honored to shine the light on the Philippines' beauty and artistry to international audiences." Adding, "one-of-a-kind creation was handcrafted by Filipino master craftsmen trained in the traditional techniques practiced in Place Vendôme, the center of elegance in France."

Through an Instagram post, Jewelmer CEO Jacques Christophe Branellec, also shared his excitement about the history-making collab. The joint venture between Jewelmer and Miss Universe is just in time for the brand's 45th anniversary.

In her visit to the Philippines, reigning Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua also had the chance to wear Jewelmer pearls with her Filipiniana. 

Jewelmer In Miss Universe Philippines

Jewelmer first became the Miss Universe Philippines pearl sponsor in 2022. Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi was the first MUPH queen to wear the Jewelmer La Mer en Majesté crown. Currently, it's placed on Bulakenya beauty Chelsea Manalo's head as she's gearing to compete at the nearing Miss Universe 2024 pageant.

Miss Universe New Zealand Victoria Velasquez Vincent and Miss Universe Great Britain Christina Dela Cruz Chalk are among the queens who have a chance at wearing the new Miss Universe crown by Jewelmer. The two half-Filipinas also formerly vied for the La Mer en Majesté crown at the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 pageant with Chelsea.

The Miss Universe 2024 pageant is happening on November 17 at the Arena CDMX in Mexico.

BINI bags Best Asia Act at the MTV Europe Awards 2024

BINI takes home Best Asia Act award at MTV EMAs 2024

Story by Hannah Mallorca
Inquirer.net
11 November 2024

There is no stopping BINI from reaching another milestone, as the P-pop powerhouse bagged the Best Asia Act plum at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2024.

BINI—composed of Jhoanna, Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, and Sheena—edged out fellow nominees ILLIT, Sakurazaka46, Mahalini, and Masdo to win the award, as announced by MTV EMA’s X (formerly Twitter) page on Monday, November 11.

“It’s official! @BINI_ph has taken the #MTVEMAs Best Asia Act award for 2024! Show your love in the comments and let’s keep the celebration going,” the post read.

While the group’s leader Jhoanna thanked the awards-giving body for the recognition, Mikha hoped that it would pave the way for Filipino music to be recognized internationally.

“We hope that you can keep sharing our music with you and that it tells more about Filipino music,” Mikha said.

The social media platforms of BINI also expressed their gratitude for the award.

“BINI wins Best Asia Act at this year’s MTV EMA! This honor means the world to us, seeing Filipino music shine on the global stage. Maraming salamat po (Thank you very much),” the post read.

BINI is the first Filipino group to win the Best Asia Act award at the MTV EMAs. Filipino artists who were nominated for the award include Sarah Geronimo (2014), Maymay Entrata (2022), and Moira Dela Torre (2023).

To note, this category is different from the MTV EMAs Best Southeast Asian Act, which Sarah Geronimo and James Reid won in 2014 and 2017, respectively.

Other Filipino artists who earned a Best Southeast Asian Act nod were Sarah Geronimo (2013, 2014, and 2016), James Reid (2015 and 2017), Nadine Lustre (2015), IV of Spades (2018), Moira Dela Torre (2019), Ben&Ben (2020), and SB19 (2021).

After their song “Pantropiko” blew up on social media and streaming platforms, 2024 is the year where BINI rose to superstar status, where they bagged several brand deals, held sold-out concerts, and made appearances at various events.

BINI is set to hold their “Grand BINIverse” concert from November 16 to 18 at the Araneta Coliseum. Special guests include Maymay Entrata, Vice Ganda (Nov. 17 and 18), Gary Valenciano, and Regine Velasquez (Nov. 16 and 17).

Also guesting in the concert are “Drag Race Philippines” alums Precious Paula Nicole, Maxie Andreison, Popstar Bench, Viñas Deluxe, M1ss Jade So, Angel Galang, and Hana Beshie, as well as the dance group TPM.

BINI debuted in June 2021 with the single “Born To Win.” Aside from “Pantropiko,” they’re also known for their hit songs “Salamin, Salamin,” “Lagi,” “Karera,” and “I Feel Good,” among many others.

The octet is one of the leading acts of the P-pop industry, with the members expressing on several occasions that their success is meant to show the beauty of Filipino music.