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BINI Sheena on Protecting Her and Their Group's Peace

It's easy to get affected by people's comments, but Sheena Catacutan, the “happy pill” in BINI, knows better than to wallow in them: “I always say this: make every 

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Elaine Carag-Calderon

While casual know Sheena Catacutan as the group’s main dancer, the all-around funny girl, and the bunso, OGsknow that there’s much more to this 20-year-old firecrackerthan she lets on. The Isabela-born and raised Pinoy BigBrother alum is the one Blooms expect to get the punchlinesfrom, but many may not know that she’s also very big onprotecting peace—for herself and the rest of the group.<div> </div>						“I start my day with a prayer kasi I always ask God nai-strengthen ako and my group to survive the day kasi hindilang isang araw ’yung nakakapagod na araw,” she says.True enough, BINI hasn’t stopped promoting, performing,touring, and shooting since skyrocketing to fame early thisyear.<div> </div>						“[I’m] the happy pill, the bubbly girl, kasi, honestly, akotalaga ’yung umiiwas sa gulo,” Sheena shares. “I always saythis: make every effort to live in peace.”<div> </div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/4d18dd45-2b88-4b95-8e4b-2836ffd597f3_metro_bini_sheena (1).jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="BINI Sheena on Metro"/>On SHEENA: 3D Monogram Stripe Accent Pajama Shirt by 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>The members of BINI haven’t shied away from sharingthe reality that they argue and fight (just one of their manycharms as new-age idols), but their youngest is admittedlyvery conscious of staying positive. “’Pag super pagod kami,’pag medyo intense ’yung energy, I always try to break it,”she confesses.<div> </div>						That’s why the time they spent together in the BINIHouse is so priceless to her. “Nu’ng nag-start kami du’n,medyo divided pa kami. Pero feeling ko dahil sa mga pag-uusap namin, dahil sa mga away, nakapag-usap one-on-one. Feeling ko sobrang daming problema no’n [pero] at theend of the day, kaming walo lang din ’yung matatakbuhannamin. Like after a whole day of training, stressed kami,pupunta kaming lahat sa isang kwarto—mag-uusap, mag-mo-movie—tapos magiging okay na ’yung araw. We endthe day right.”<div> </div>						What did BINI hold onto through it all? Each other.“Ang talagang nag-push sa aming girls is kaming isa’t-isatalaga. Kasi kahit ano’ng sabihin ng ibang tao, it doesn’t matter. Ang nag-ma-matter lang, ’yung sinasabi namingwalo.”<div> </div>						Sheena is wise beyond her years, but she’s stilleveryone’s baby. “Clingy ako sa girls, nag-be-baby talk akosa kanila. Ma-physical touch, ma-words [of affirmation]. Sasobrang comfy ko [sa kanila], talagang wala na akong paki.Saka sanay na sila.”						After all, the rest of BINI agree: Sheena is the best atmaking people laugh. When everyone needs a serotoninboost, trust that she’s right there with an “Eyyy!” to keep thevibe up.<div> </div><blockquote style="text-align:center">	Ang talagang nag-push sa aming girls is kamingisa’t-isa talaga. Kasi kahit ano’ng sabihin ng ibangtao, it doesn’t matter. Ang nag-ma-matter lang,’yung sinasabi naming walo</blockquote><div> </div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/40108914-ed31-4c3d-b06a-9a1c4ff0567a_metro-bini-cover_digital_sheena.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="BINI Sheena Catacutan"/>BINI Sheena Catacutan<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> </div>Photographer: BJ Pascual Metro Head: Christina N. Lopez Sittings Editors: Geolette Esguerra and Grace Libero-Cruz Beauty Direction: Kate Paras-Santiago Styling: Randz Manucom and Carla Buyo Creative Director: Eugene David Art Director: Raff Colmenar Editorial Assistant: Tim Marasigan Makeup Artists: Theresa Padin, Carell Garcia, Julius Cabanisas, Angelina Tan Hairstylists: MJ Rone and July Vito Video Producer: Jose Mari Santiago Fashion 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, andEmmanuel Oquendo)Set Design: Aren Dale Santos of AdSet Interviews by Alex Cruz, Elaine Carag, Nina Laoang, and Moira Macainag Shoot Assistant: Elise Garaldé Photographer 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 Villarubia Press-on Nails: Catrina Buyo, Isabella Ico, and Georgina Palad of ManéLa Press-on Nails Nail Technicians: Cath Balingasa, Jennifer Pascual, and Russel Gaboco of Triple Luck Brow &amp; Nail Salon Shot on location at Marquis Events Place Special 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/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>

It's easy to get affected by people's comments, but Sheena Catacutan, the “happy pill” in BINI, knows better than to wallow in them: “I always say this: make every effort to live in peace” 