Colet (singer)

Filipino singer (born 2001)

For the surname, see Colet (surname).

Colet

Colet at Music Matters Singapore 2024

Born|

Maria Nicolette Florenosos Vergara

(2001-09-14) September 14, 2001 (age 22)

Tagbilaran, Bohol, Philippines

Alma mater| Japan Philippine Institute of Technology[1]
Occupations|

* Performer
* Singer
* Dancer

Years active| 2020–present
Musical career
Genres|

* P-pop
* bubblegum pop
* teen pop
* EDM

Instruments| Vocals
Labels| Star Music
Member of| Bini

Musical artist

Maria Nicolette Florenosos 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 in Tagbilaran, Bohol, Philippines to a family of five siblings.[3] His father was also a singer and drummer.[4] She attended Japan Philippine Institute of Technology in Bulacan as a scholar, where she graduated along with her co-member Maloi in 2024.[5]

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.[3] 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[6] 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,[7] Colet auditioned for Star Hunt Academy in Laguna in 2018[8] and was selected as a trainee in early 2019.[9]

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.[10] In November 2020, Colet officially became a member of the Filipino girl group Bini,[11] which officially debuted on June 11, 2021.[12]

## Discography

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Main article: Bini discography

Colet, along with fellow Bini member Jhoanna, 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 television drama series High Street.[13]

## Filmography

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Main article: Bini videography

In 2024, Colet guested in an interview by Melai Cantiveros in the Visayan language web series Kuan-On-One.[6]

## Other ventures

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Colet franchises a food business called Egg Cloud in Bohol.[14]

## Awards and nominations

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Award  | Year  | Category  | Nominee(s)  | Result  | Ref.

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Stats Polls Awards  | 2024  | Most Influential Filipina Celebrity  | Colet  | Won  | [15]

## See also

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* Star Magic
* Star Music
* ABS-CBN

## 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. ^ 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.
4. ^ 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.
5. ^ 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.
6. ^ a b "BINI Colet serenades Bisaya fans: 'Laban lang pirmi'". Cebu Daily News. July 26, 2024. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
7. ^ 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.
8. ^ 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.
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 29, 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 29, 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 29, 2024.
12. ^ "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.
13. ^ "'High Street" releases OST". ABS-CBN News. June 10, 2024. Archived from the original on June 10, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
14. ^ "CALL IT A SPADE: 8 STARTER-FACTS ABOUT BINI MEMBER COLET". Zeen Magazine. June 25, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
15. ^ 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)

## External links

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Bini (group).

* Official website
* Colet at IMDb

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Bini

* Aiah
* Colet
* Maloi
* Gwen
* Stacey
* Mikha
* Jhoanna
* Sheena

Studio albums|

* Born to Win

Extended plays|

* Talaarawan

Singles|

* "Da Coconut Nut"
* "Born to Win"
* "Kapit Lang"
* "Karera"
* "Pantropiko"
* "Salamin, Salamin"
* "Cherry on Top"

Soundtracks|

* "Up!"

Concert tours|

* Biniverse

Related articles|

* BGYO
* Star Music
* Star Magic
* ABS-CBN Studios
* Star Hunt Academy
* Bini Chapter 1: Born To Win
* Mickey Perz

* Commons
* Discography
* Live performances
* Videography

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