Maloi

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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Kipte and the surname or paternal family name is Ricalde.
For other uses, see Maloi (disambiguation).

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 materJapan Philippine Institute of Technology
Occupations
  • Performer
  • singer
  • dancer
Years active2020–present
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
LabelsStar Music
Member ofBini
Maloi’s voice
On the podcast Podcast Ng Mga Walang Jowa (Podcast of those without a partner)
Recorded July 2023

Mary Loi Yves Kipte Ricalde (born May 27, 2002), known professionally as Maloi (English: /məˈlɔɪ/ ⓘ, Tagalog pronunciation: [maˈlo.i]), is a Filipino singer, dancer, and actress under Star Music. She is one of the main vocalists of the Filipino girl group Bini.[1]

Early life and education

Mary Loi Yves Ricalde was born on May 27, 2002[2] in Lemery, Batangas, Philippines to a family of four siblings. Her family originally lived in Lemery but moved to General Trias, Cavite.[3] She started singing when she was three years old.[4][5] In school, she participated in various extra-curricular activities, including swimming and badminton varsity teams, serving as a majorette, and joining the school chorale group.[6] 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.[3]

She completed senior high school at the Japan Philippine Institute of Technology in Bulacan as a scholar, where she graduated along with fellow Bini member Colet in 2024.[7] As of 2025, Maloi is studying communications at Thames International College.[a][9]

Career

Main article: Bini (group)

In 2018, Maloi auditioned for Star Hunt Academy (SHA) in Laguna[10] and was selected as a trainee in early 2019.[11] 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.[12]

In November 2020, Maloi officially became a member of the Filipino girl group Bini,[13] which officially debuted on June 11, 2021.[14]

Discography

Main article: Bini discography
Maloi during Samsung Galaxy AI Festival 2024

Maloi's first songwriting composition was for Bini's 2021 song "Kinikilig" (Smitten).[15]

As a lead artist

List of singles, showing year released and associated albums
Title Year Album
"Here With You" (with Gwen Apuli) 2024 What's Wrong with Secretary Kim? Original Soundtrack

Filmography

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.[16] In 2024, Maloi was featured in the music video of the song "Dilaw" (Yellow) by Maki.[17][18]

Other activities

Philanthropy

In December 2024, Maloi conducted an outreach program at a children's facility in Tondo, Manila, along with her fans.[19]

Awards

For Bini's awards and nominations, see List of awards and nominations received by Bini.

Notes

  1. ^ This refers to a school in Quezon City, Philippines, not the Thames International College found in Nepal.[8]

References

  1. ^ "The Bini Chronicles Part 1 Bini TV". YouTube. Bini Official. December 28, 2020. Archived from the original on November 30, 2022. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
  2. ^ Jose, Nica (February 23, 2024). "Bini: The binibinis of P-Pop in full bloom". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on June 17, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Get to Know Bini: The P-Pop Group Taking Over Playlists". Globe Telecom. May 3, 2024. Archived from the original on July 29, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  5. ^ Custodio, Bianca (October 28, 2024). "Bini's Maloi Ricalde on Art as a Means for Connection". Vogue Philippines. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "Thames - About". Thames International. Archived from the original on April 17, 2025.
  9. ^ Thames International (April 16, 2025). "I love school. I also love art, singing, dancing, and the career that I'm in now. But balancing my schedules between school and showbiz is a challenge" – via Instagram.
  10. ^ Kilalanin ang Starhunt Academy Girls! | Get to Know the Starhunt Academy Girls [Get to Know the Starhunt Academy Girls|]. Direk Lauren Dyogi. October 22, 2020. Archived from the original on July 23, 2024. Retrieved July 25, 2024 – via YouTube.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ "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.
  14. ^ "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.
  15. ^ "BINI's Maloi Ricalde on Art as a Means for Connection: 'I Like to Break Boundaries'". Vogue Philippines. Archived from the original on November 10, 2024. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
  16. ^ Glorioso, Nica (October 10, 2023). "4 Pinoy RomComs that Inspired Rob Deniel's New Music Video". Nylon Manila. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  17. ^ "Dilaw" - Maki (Official Music Video). Tarsier Records. May 23, 2024. Archived from the original on July 26, 2024. Retrieved July 25, 2024 – via YouTube.
  18. ^ 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.
  19. ^ Escuadro, Kiko (December 25, 2024). "Bini's Maloi Ricalde hosts charity event in Tondo, Manila". Daily Tribune. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
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