Push Admin

BINI Aiah on Having Fun While Achieving Her Own Dreams and Their Group's Goals

'My lifestyle is very fast-paced... We're always on the go,' Aiah Arceta says. But what allows her to still have fun in the process is her approach to taking life d

Article (news)

Elaine Carag-Calderon

To say the year has been hectic for BINI’s Aiah Arceta may be the understatementof her lifetime. The transition from buddingtrainees to hustling rookies and becomingfull-fledged pop idols has been quite a ride,especially for the 23-year-old Cebuana. 2024has been filled with growing pains, but it’s alsobeen overflowing with positive gains.<div> </div>						“I wouldn’t say na we’re there,” she says ofBINI’s fame. “More of ‘Finally, people kind ofget it now.’” Because Aiah can still clearly recalla time when this wasn’t the case.<div> </div>						“I remember when I started, my friendsask, ‘What’s BINI?’ Why am I training? Whyam I housed? Then I explain to them na we’reaiming to be an international group na hindilang limited to the Philippines. They don’tget it. Parang before, if we say, ‘We aim to goglobal; we aim to perform on stages outside thePhilippines,’ parang ‘Ay, ambisyosa masyado,’but kaya naman, eh!” <div> </div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/9c232f1c-9a56-4dba-813a-32a8c48d4a81_metro_bini_aiah (1).jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="BINI Aiah on Metro"/>On AIAH: XXL Buckle Tank Top, Louise Hoop GM Earrings, LV Edge Necklace Cadenas, Lady LV Bracelet in Gold, 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><div> </div>Today, BINI’s main rapper is so busy thatshe’s just taking idol life day by day. Granted,her lifestyle has always been fast-paced, butshe’s learned to adjust to being busy andbeing in the public eye. And with their packedschedule, she’s just thankful she has a supportsystem who makes time to see her—no matterhow spontaneous.<div> </div>						“It’s either super planned out months inadvance or it’s spontaneous talaga,” she shares.“[Kung early kami natapos with something,] Icall my friends, ‘Hey, I’m free na.’ ‘Ano, tara?’I’m grateful I have friends like that.”						Even with the rest of BINI, Aiah tends toshow her love by spending her downtime withthem. “Like ‘Tara, labas tayo’ or ‘Let’s do thistogether.’ Parang anything now, we get to dotogether.” <div> </div>Of course, Blooms would agree, nothingbeats all eight BINI girls together—especiallytheir humor. “I feel like that’s one of the biggest[factors why people love BINI]. Ang daming na-hook sa humor namin. Most groups, may imageto protect. Sa amin, parang, what image?” shelaughs. “We have no image to protect becausewe ruined our own image!”<div> </div><blockquote style="text-align:center">	Before, if we say, ‘We aim to go global;we aim to perform on stages outsidethe Philippines,’ parang ‘Ay, ambisyosamasyado,’ but kaya naman, eh!</blockquote><div> </div><div> </div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/4a5a19ad-6d2e-44a4-9690-1aef92f71472_metro-bini-cover_digital_aiah.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="BINI Aiah Arceta"/>BINI Aiah Arceta<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. Dyogi, Joanna Santos, MQ Mallari, Alan Real, Ron Faina, Maan Manauis, James Arellano, and Kram dela Cruz of Star Magic/BINI Management; Jeanger Navarro, Francesca Santiago, and Lira Calimlim of Louis Vuitton Philippines; Ogie Rodriguez; and Pazu<div> </div><div>Related Story: <a href="/people/digital-covers/bini-colet-on-metro-35th-anniversary-issue/39248" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BINI Colet on Being Hyper-Focused on Performing at Her Best</a></div><div>Related Story: <a href="/people/digital-covers/bini-maloi-on-metro-35th-anniversary-issue/39252" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BINI Maloi on Soldiering on Despite the Ups and Downs of Being in the Spotlight</a></div><div>Related Story: <a href="/people/digital-covers/bini-gwen-on-metro-35th-anniversary-issue/39251" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BINI Gwen on Living Fiercely and Staying Loyal to the Group She Calls Home</a></div><div>Related Story: <a href="/people/digital-covers/bini-stacey-on-metro-35th-anniversary-issue/39246" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BINI Stacey on Being a Tough Cookie and Keeping the Group&#x27;s Bond Strong</a></div><div>Related Story: <a href="/people/digital-covers/bini-mikha-on-metro-35th-anniversary-issue/39253" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BINI Mikha on Staying Calm and Cool Under Pressure</a></div><div>Related Story: <a href="/people/digital-covers/bini-jhoanna-metro-35th-anniversary-issue/39249" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BINI Jhoanna on Staying Grounded and Aiming for Versatility</a></div><div>Related Story: <a href="/people/digital-covers/bini-sheena-on-metro-35th-anniversary-issue/39247" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BINI Sheena on Protecting Her and Their Group&#x27;s Peace</a></div><div>Related Story: <a href="/people/digital-covers/p-pop-girl-group-bini-on-the-cover-of-metro/33265" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BINI: A Phenomenal Year With The Nation’s P-Pop Girl Group</a></div>

'My lifestyle is very fast-paced... We're always on the go,' Aiah Arceta says. But what allows her to still have fun in the process is her approach to taking life day by day without losing sight of her ultimate goals 