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BINI Colet on Being Hyper-Focused on Performing at Her Best

Colet Vergara may have the personality of a fighter, but being a BINI member has taught her to choose her battles and only focus her energy on fighting for what mat

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Elaine Carag-Calderon

One of BINI’s more subdued yet stronger personalities, Colet Vergara isfondly nicknamed “Anger” by BINI andBlooms alike—based on the popular InsideOut character who is always, well, angry. Hertough demeanor and fierce personality areoften attributed to her Bisaya heritage, as sheoriginally hails from Bohol.<div> </div>						“Lumaki po kasi ako sa environmentna ganu’n,” she admits of her no-nonsenseattitude. “In a good way naman.” Indeed,Colet’s strength of character is refreshingto observe—a young woman in such anuncompromising industry who isn’t afraid tosay no. “Na-realize ko nu’ng nag-wo-work napo ako dito sa showbiz, mahirap po lagingyes nang yes. Hindi siya healthy in general,sa mind at sa heart mo,” she says.<div> </div>						Often referred to as the “mother” inthe group, Colet’s love language tends to bequieter and calmer, a steadfast presenceamidst the everyday chaos of idol stardom.“Hindi po kasi ako showy,” she confesses.“Siguro [napapakita ko ang love ko para sakanila ’pag] binabantayan ko sila.” Indeed,it’s no secret to Blooms that Colet is the first towatch out for how the others’ vocals are doing,for any malfunctions in their wardrobe, or forhaters who are “too much” on social media. <div> </div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/7f4af685-20b3-4777-bdc2-a0f48eb8f33e_metro_bini_colet (2).jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="BINI Colet on Metro"/>On COLET: Embossed Monogram Zip-Up Jacket, V for Vuitton Necklace, all Louis Vuitton<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"> Photography by BJ Pascual </div><div>Related Story: <a href="/people/digital-covers/bini-on-the-cover-of-metro-35th-anniversary-issue/39245" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BINI: Poised for Stardom, Polished for Success</a></div><div> </div>In every sense, she’s always been palabanfor herself and those around her—and it’sthis inner fight that makes Colet such a fieryperformer.						“Kailangan lang po talaga itatak sautak mo na kailangan mong magbigay ngmagandang performance na hindi half-baked lalo na [para] sa mga sumusuportasa amin,” she says. <div> </div>In fact, Colet is harderon herself than anyone else. “Minsan po’pag feeling ko hindi ko nabigay ’yung bestko or nagkakamali ako, umiiyak po akoafter,” she laughs. “Pero kinakausap namanpo kami ng coaches namin na may mganangyayari talagang ganyan. Kaya thenext day, bawi talaga.” <div> </div>With BINI’s packed 12-hour days andfewer rest days in between, Colet is justhyper-focused on staying 100% to keep thegroup’s momentum going. She’s most excitedto release new recordings as they explorenew genres and continue to make music asthey grow, both as young women and as popartists. “Alam n’yo po ’yung hindi na literalna parang pang-12 or 15 years old [na mgakanta]?” she laughs. “BINI na ngayon,mga 20 plus!”<div> </div><blockquote style="text-align:center">Kailangan lang po talaga itatak siya sa utak mona kailangan mong magbigay ng magandangperformance na hindi half-baked sa ibang tao</blockquote><div> </div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/c5740b89-40b2-434b-81a4-2f5de3dd007d_metro-bini-cover_digital_colet.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="BINI Colet Vergara"/>BINI Colet Vergara<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"> Photography by BJ Pascual </div><div>Related Story: <a href="/people/digital-covers/8-rules-of-the-bini-sisterhood/39236" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The 8 Rules of the BINI Sisterhood, Straight From the Nation&#x27;s Girl Group</a></div><div> </div>Photographer: BJ PascualMetro Head: Christina N. LopezSittings Editors: Geolette Esguerra and Grace Libero-CruzBeauty Direction: Kate Paras-SantiagoStyling: Randz Manucom and Carla BuyoCreative Director: Eugene DavidArt Director: Raff ColmenarEditorial Assistant: Tim MarasiganMakeup Artists: Theresa Padin, Carell Garcia, Julius Cabanisas, Angelina TanHairstylists: MJ Rone and July VitoVideo Producer: Jose Mari SantiagoFashion Films by Andrey Dulalia of Tidal Studios (Tidal Studios Team: ER Cruz, Erika Ducusin, Raymond Cabalhin, Chan Sayson, Mhil Dela Paz, Joseph Generalo, Leeward Cabacungan)Interview Videos by Spotlight Creatives (Dolly Hernandez, Aaron Ongkingko, Justine Alain Capiral, Paul Siloterio, and Emmanuel Oquendo)Set Design: Aren Dale Santos of AdSetInterviews by Alex Cruz, Elaine Carag, Nina Laoang, and Moira MacainagShoot Assistant: Elise GaraldéPhotographer Assistants: Richard Detita, Ruel Estrellis, Abel Santos, Jilmer Carlos, Sam Orete, Iggy EstacioFashion Assistants: Syra Garcia, April Lozada, Teresita GabatMakeup Artist Assistants: Edison Matubang, Jen Arciaga, Juliet VillarubiaPress-on Nails: Catrina Buyo, Isabella Ico, and Georgina Palad of ManéLa Press-on NailsNail Technicians: Cath Balingasa, Jennifer Pascual, and Russel Gaboco of Triple Luck Brow &amp; Nail SalonShot on location at Marquis Events PlaceSpecial thanks to Laurenti M. 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Colet Vergara may have the personality of a fighter, but being a BINI member has taught her to choose her battles and only focus her energy on fighting for what matters 