Sheena (singer)
Filipino singer and dancer (born 2004) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
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.jpg) Sheena at Billboard Korea K Power 100 event 2024 | |
| Born | Sheena Mae Manuel Catacutan May 9, 2004 |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Labels | Star Music (2020–present) |
| Member of | Bini |
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Early life and education
Sheena Mae Catacutan was born on May 9, 2004.[2] She grew up with her single mother and her brother. Her mother died in 2020 during her trainee days.[3] Her grandparents and brother live in Santiago, Isabela, where she was born and raised.[4] She is an Ibanag.[5]
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.[6][2] She is studying in high school at the Japan-Philippines Institute of Technology.[7]
Career
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Perspective
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,[8][9] alongside Gwen.[10][11][12] After being evicted from Pinoy Big Brother,[13] Sheena was scouted to become a trainee in Star Hunt Academy (SHA) in 2019.[14]
In November 2020, Sheena officially became a member of ABS-CBN Entertainment's girl group Bini,[15] which officially debuted on June 11, 2021.[16]
As a member of Bini, Sheena created the choreography for the group's 2023 single "Pantropiko".[17] 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".[18]
Sheena portrayed herself in a dramatization of her life story in the anthology series Maalaala Mo Kaya (transl. Would You Remember?). Angelica Panganiban was cast as her mother. It was the second episode of the program's revival as a limited series and premiered on May 1, 2025 on iWantTFC. Sheena underwent a two-day acting workshop with actress and acting coach Malou de Guzman in preparation for the role, which marked her first acting project.[19]
Discography
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2018–2019 | Pinoy Big Brother: Otso | Herself | Contestant | [8][13] |
| 2023 | It's Showtime | Herself | Performer | [20] |
| 2025 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Herself | Episode: Camera | [21] |
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| P-pop Awards | 2023 | Top Female Dancer of the Year | Sheena | Won | [22] |
References
External links
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