Maloi (singer)

Filipino singer and dancer (born 2002)

"Maloi (Bini)" redirects here. For other uses, see Maloi (disambiguation). Not to be confused with Moloi.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal  family name is Kipte and the surname or paternal family name is Ricalde.

Maloi

Maloi at Billboard Korea K Power 100 event 2024

Born|

Mary Loi Yves Kipte Ricalde

(2002-05-27) May 27, 2002 (age 22)

Lemery, Batangas, 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

Maloi’s voice

On the podcast Podcast Ng Mga Walang Jowa (Podcast of those without a partner)
Recorded July 2023

Musical artist

Mary Loi Yves Kipte Ricalde (born May 27, 2002), known professionally as Maloi (English:/məˈlɔɪ/ ⓘ,Tagalog pronunciation: [maˈlo.i]), is a Filipino singer and dancer under Star Music. She is one of the main vocalists of the Filipino girl group Bini.[2]

## Early life and education

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Graduation picture of Maloi

Mary Loi Yves Ricalde was born on May 27, 2002[3] in Lemery, Batangas, Philippines to a family of four siblings. Her family originally lived in Lemery but moved to General Trias, Cavite.[4] She attended Japan Philippine Institute of Technology in Bulacan as a scholar, where she graduated along with her co-member Colet in 2024.[5]

Maloi started singing when she was three years old.[6] During her school years, she participated in various extra-curricular activities, including swimming and badminton varsity teams, serving as a majorette, and joining the school chorale group.[7] She was a member of the group when it won three gold medals as the Philippines' representative to a choral competition in Malaysia in 2018.[4]

## Career

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Main article: Bini (group)

In 2018, Maloi auditioned for Star Hunt Academy (SHA) in Laguna[8] and was selected as a trainee in early 2019.[9] On October 10, 2020, Maloi was one of the last eight trainees to graduate and was officially announced as a member of an idol group.[10]

In November 2020, Maloi 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

Maloi during Samsung Galaxy AI Festival 2024

Maloi's first songwriting composition was for Bini's 2021 song "Kinikilig" (Smitten).[13]

### As a lead artist

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List of singles, showing year released and associated albums Title  | Year  | Album

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"Here With You" (with Gwen Apuli) | 2024  | What's Wrong with Secretary Kim? Original Soundtrack

## Filmography

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Main article: Bini videography

In 2023, Maloi appeared in Rob Deniel's music video for the song "RomCom", where she reenacted a scene from the Filipino romantic comedy movie A Very Special Love.[14] In 2024, Maloi was featured in the music video of the song "Dilaw" (Yellow) by Maki.[15][16]

## Awards

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

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Stats Polls Awards  | 2024  | Most Influential Filipina Celebrity  | Maloi  | Nominated  | [17]

## 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. ^ "The BINI Chronicles Part 1 BINI TV". YouTube. December 28, 2020. Archived from the original on November 30, 2022. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
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. ^ a b "SHE ATE AND LEFT NO CRUMBS: 8 STARTER-FACTS ABOUT BINI MEMBER MALOI". Zeen Magazine. June 27, 2024. Archived from the original on July 26, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 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 25, 2024.
6. ^ "Get to Know BINI: The P-Pop Group Taking Over Playlists". Globe. May 3, 2024. Archived from the original on July 29, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
7. ^ "Breakout girl group Bini finally debuts, showing the world they are Born To Win". ABS-CBN Entertainment. May 30, 2021. Archived from the original on July 29, 2024. 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 November 25, 2020.
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 25, 2024.
13. ^ "BINI's Maloi Ricalde on Art as a Means for Connection: 'I Like to Break Boundaries'". Vogue Philippines. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
14. ^ "4 Pinoy RomComs that Inspired Rob Deniel's New Music Video". nylonmanila.com. October 10, 2023. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
15. ^ Tarsier Records (May 23, 2024). "Dilaw" - Maki (Official Music Video). Archived from the original on July 26, 2024. Retrieved July 25, 2024 - via YouTube.
16. ^ Hannah Mallorca (June 26, 2024). "Maki gets real on 'Dilaw,' BINI Maloi, K-pop 'alternate universe' fanfics". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on June 27, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
17. ^ STATS Polls Awards (June 11, 2024), BINI member Maloi has achieved a significant milestone by ranking 2nd Place in the MOST INFLUENTIAL FILIPINA CELEBRITY 2024 with an impressive 5,361,400 Massive Votes., archived from the original on July 26, 2024, retrieved July 26, 2024 - via Facebook

## External links

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Maloi.

* Official website
* Maloi 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"
* "Joy to the World"

Soundtracks|

* "Up!"

Concert tours|

* Biniverse

Films|

* Bini Chapter 1: Born To Win

Related articles|

* BGYO
* Star Music
* Star Magic
* ABS-CBN Studios
* Star Hunt Academy
* Mickey Perz

* Commons
* Discography
* Live performances
* Videography

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