Maraiah Queen Arceta (born January 27, 2001), known professionally as Aiah, is a Filipino model, singer and dancer under Star Music. She is one of the main rappers and the oldest member of the Filipino girl group Bini.[1]
Aiah | |
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 Aiah during the Billboard K Power 100 in 2024 | |
| Born | Maraiah Queen Arceta January 27, 2001 Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
| Title | Miss Silka Philippines 2018 |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Labels | |
| Member of | Bini |
Early life and education
editMaraiah Queen Arceta was born on January 27, 2001[2] in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines, where she was raised alongside her only brother.[3] Before her auditions, Arceta participated in school events, modeling, and beauty pageants.[4] In late 2018, she joined a beauty pageant organized by a cosmetic brand, where she was crowned "Miss Silka Philippines 2018".[5]
Aiah enrolled at Enderun Colleges in Taguig as a scholar in 2022,[6] taking a degree in Architecture in Interior Design and Multimedia Arts.[7]
Career
editAiah attended two auditions for Star Hunt Academy (SHA) in Cebu. In 2018, she auditioned for Pinoy Big Brother: Otso and advanced to the third round of the audition process but did not secure a spot as a housemate. Following her experience with PBB Otso, she auditioned for the 2022 TV series Darna, encouraged by her modeling agency, but did not get the role.[8] During her appearance on the Bisayan talk show Kuan on One, she recalled that her manager mentioned their aim was not necessarily to get the role but to be noticed by the Star Hunt staff.[9]
A few months after her audition, Aiah received a call inviting her to Manila to join a girl group. She accepted the invitation and became the last to join Star Hunt Academy as a trainee, joining the other trainees three months after training began.[8] On October 10, 2020, she was one of the last eight members of the SHA Girl Trainees to graduate from the academy and was officially announced as a member of an idol group.[10]
In November 2020, Aiah officially became a member of the Filipino girl group Bini,[11] which officially debuted on June 11, 2021.[12]
Discography
editIn 2021, Aiah co-wrote their third single, "Kapit Lang" (Hold On), along with Lian Kyla, writing the rap verse of the song.[13] In 2024, Aiah collaborated with Jeremy G. on a remix of his 2023 song "Bini", serving as the featured artist for the remix version.[14]
Filmography
editIn 2023, Aiah was cast in the music video of the song "Bini" by Jeremy G.[15] She also co-sang in the remixed version of the same song released in 2024.[14]
In January 2024, Aiah appeared along with Bini members Stacey and Mikha as guest judges on the second season of Drag Den, a drag reality show hosted by Manila Luzon.[16][17] In July 2024, Aiah was interviewed by Melai Cantiveros in an episode of the Cebuano-language talk show Kuan on One.[18]
Other activities
editPhilanthropy
editAiahdvocacy
editOn September 21, 2024, Aiah visited a barangay in Tondo, Manila, to distribute goods to children, marking the beginning of "Aiahdvocacy", an annual charity project aimed at providing donations and assistance to communities and facilities across the Philippines from September to December.[19][20] In October, Aiah, along with her mother and Bini members Colet and Maloi, visited the Golden Reception and Action Center for the Elderly and Other Special Cases (GRACES), a nursing home in Quezon City, with support from volunteers from the Philippine Air Force and Aiah's fans.[21][22] In November, following their Grand Biniverse concert, Aiah carried out her charity project for the month in La Union. Aiah, along with her team, conducted beach cleanup, tree planting, and hosted a thanksgiving program for the locals, giving goods along the way.[23]
Awards and nominations
edit| Award | Year | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P-pop Awards | 2023 | Top Female Visual of the Year | Aiah | Won | [24] |
References
edit- ^ Renee Nuevo; Sara de los Reyes (June 4, 2021). "Exclusive: Meet The Members of BINI, as the P-pop Girl Group Officially Makes Its Debut (Part 1)". Metro. Archived from the original on June 4, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Nation's Girlfriend: 8 Starter-Facts About BINI Member Aiah". Zeen Magazine. June 26, 2024. Archived from the original on July 26, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ ABS-CBN Star Hunt (October 23, 2019). I am Aiah | Star Hunt Academy Trainee. Retrieved July 28, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ Matabuena, Jules (December 4, 2018). "Cebuana wins Miss Silka Philippines 2018 crown". Rappler. Archived from the original on August 1, 2022. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ Bautista, Rafael (September 9, 2022). "Just like you, these stars and personalities are back to face-to-face classes again". Nylon Manila. Archived from the original on July 30, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
- ^ Tabiolo, Jewil Anne (April 8, 2024). "Get to know the Cebuana line in PH girl group, Bini". SunStar. Archived from the original on August 3, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
- ^ a b "BINI Aiah opens up about rejections from 'PBB' and 'Darna'". Latest Chika. July 9, 2024. Archived from the original on July 9, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ Enriquez, Em (July 11, 2024). "BINI's Aiah Reveals She Auditioned for the 2022 "Darna" TV Series". Preview. Archived from the original on July 27, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Bautista, Rafael (September 14, 2021). "Lian Kyla Talks About Writing BINI's Kapit Lang And Her DIY LoFi EP". Nylon Manila. Archived from the original on February 28, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ a b "Jeremy G drops remix version of 'Bini' featuring BINI's Aiah". ABS-CBN News. June 28, 2024. Archived from the original on July 28, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ Aguja, Januar Junior (April 10, 2023). "Jeremy G confesses his love in latest single 'BINI'". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on April 10, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ Angan, Kara (May 16, 2024). "'Mabuhay ang mga bakla!': How Pop Stars Become Queer Icons". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on September 1, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ Antonio, Josiah (December 16, 2023). "Kapamilya stars BINI, Andrea Brillantes among 'Drag Den PH' S2 guest judges". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on September 13, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
- ^ "Why 'Kuan On One' is a must-watch talk show". The Philippine Star. July 13, 2024. Archived from the original on August 28, 2024. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- ^ BINI Aiah, namigay ng tulong sa ilang kabataan sa Tondo | Frontline Weekend [BINI Aiah gave aid to some children in Tondo | Frontline Weekend] (Video) (in Tagalog). News5Everywhere. September 22, 2024. Archived from the original on September 24, 2024. Retrieved September 24, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ Severo, Jan Milo (October 3, 2024). "BINI Aiah continues tradition of helping others during -Ber months". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on October 3, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
- ^ Sabio, Nikka (October 30, 2024). "BINI Aiah visits elderly center for her Aiahdvocacy: 'It was a day filled with love and gratitude'". Push. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
- ^ Romariz, Kurt Daryle (October 30, 2024). "BINI Aiah launches second 2024 Aiahdvocacy project with the elderly". Cebu Daily News. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
- ^ Sabio, Nikka (November 30, 2024). "BINI Aiah brings 'Aiahdvocacy' to La Union: 'We must take care of our Mother Earth'". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Archived from the original on December 2, 2024. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ Hicap, Jonathan (December 2, 2023). "Complete list of winners at the 8th Philippine Pop-PPOP Awards". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on December 9, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
External links
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