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Sheena (singer)

Sheena Mae Manuel Catacutan (born May 9, 2004), known mononymously as Sheena, is a Filipino singer and dancer under Star Music. She is the youngest member, main dancer, and one of the sub vocalists of the Filipino girl group Bini.[1]

Sheena
Sheena at Billboard Korea K Power 100 event 2024
Born
Sheena Mae Manuel Catacutan

(2004-05-09) May 9, 2004 (age 20)
Santiago, Isabela, Philippines
Occupations
  • Singer
  • dancer
Years active2020–present
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
LabelsStar Music (2020–present)
Member ofBini
Signature

Early life and education

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Sheena Mae Catacutan was born on May 9, 2004. She grew up with her single mother and her brother. Her mother died in 2020 during her trainee days.[2] Her grandparents and brother live in Santiago, Isabela, where she was born and raised.[3] She is an Ibanag.[4]

Sheena began dancing the age of seven and joined dance workshops in kindergarten. She participated in dance competitions in elementary school and participated in competitions in pop dance, cheer dance and street dance. In high school, she joined a dance group that also competed in dance competitions, especially hip hop.[5][6]

Career

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Main article: Bini (group)

In 2018, she auditioned in the Star Hunt Auditions held in Isabela. She first auditioned to be cast in the teen edition of ABS-CBN's reality program Pinoy Big Brother: Otso, where she became an official housemate,[7][8] alongside Gwen.[9][10][11] After being evicted from Pinoy Big Brother,[12] Sheena was scouted to become a trainee in Star Hunt Academy (SHA) in 2019.[13]

In November 2020, Sheena officially became a member of ABS-CBN Entertainment's girl group Bini,[14] which officially debuted on June 11, 2021.[15]

As a member of Bini, Sheena created the choreography for the group's 2023 single "Pantropiko".[16] She is also associated with the usage of the phrase "eyyy" in Filipino parlance, often paired with the hand gesture of extending both thumb and pinky finger similar to the also popular hand gesture shaka sign. The word became part of the lyrics for the group's 2024 single "Salamin, Salamin".[17]

Discography

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Main article: Bini discography

Filmography

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Main article: Bini videography

Awards and nominations

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Award Year Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
P-pop Awards 2023 Top Female Dancer of the Year Sheena Won [18]

References

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  1. ^ "'Unserious queen': BLOOMs collate BINI Sheena's quirky moments". interaksyon.philstar.com. July 5, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
  2. ^ BINI Official (January 4, 2021). The BINI Chronicles | Part 2 | BINI TV. Retrieved August 23, 2024 – via YouTube.
  3. ^ "'Mabuhay! We are your BINIbinis!'". The Freeman. June 23, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
  4. ^ "BUNSO-CODED: 8 STARTER-FACTS ABOUT BINI MEMBER SHEENA". Zeen Magazine. June 24, 2024. Archived from the original on August 6, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  5. ^ ABS-CBN Star Hunt (October 22, 2019). I AM SHEENA | STAR HUNT ACADEMY TRAINEE. Archived from the original on July 30, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2024 – via YouTube.
  6. ^ "BINI: The binibinis of P-Pop in full bloom". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on June 17, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  7. ^ Bardinas, Mary Ann (April 9, 2019). "PBB Otso Daily Update: Kuya chooses Sheena, Alfred, Kyzha, Tan to be official housemates". ABS CBN Entertainment. Archived from the original on July 30, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  8. ^ Ching, Mark Angelo (April 9, 2019). "Meet PBB Otso Teens Batch 2 housemates". PEP.ph. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ Bardinas, Mary Ann (April 9, 2019). "PBB Otso Daily Update: Girl Teen Star Dreamers celebrate Yen's birthday, take on new task". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
  11. ^ "BINI, dumaan sa matinding training" [BINI underwent intensive training]. ABS-CBN News (in Tagalog). January 4, 2021. Archived from the original on January 4, 2021. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
  12. ^ "PBB Otso Teens Day 49: Sheena evicted from Kuya's house". ABS CBN Entertainment. May 23, 2019.
  13. ^ 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.
  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 28, 2024.
  15. ^ "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.
  16. ^ Potenciano, Samantha (April 26, 2024). "Dive into BINI's 'Pantropiko': From one member's challenge to a summer dance craze". ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on June 18, 2024. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  17. ^ Uson, Melanie (July 23, 2024). "What's up with 'Eyyy ka muna eyyy'?: The origin and meaning behind the catchphrase". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on July 30, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  18. ^ 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 August 2, 2024.
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