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BINI Stacey on Being a Tough Cookie and Keeping the Group's Bond Strong

Stacey Sevilleja may be the group's resident kikay, but she can also be incredibly firm about ensuring they stay on track of their goal of becoming more established

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Elaine Carag-Calderon

She’s the first voice you’ll hear in some of BINI’s most streamed singles, from “Karera” to“Pantropiko” and “Cherry on Top.” The group’s mainrapper, lead dancer, and all-around kikay princess, StaceySevilleja is sugar, spice, and everything nice—but don’t letall the pink fool you. The 21-year-old statuesque beauty fromNueva Vizcaya is undoubtedly the girliest of them all, but shealso makes a case for being one of the toughest.<div> </div>						“I really love rapping,” Stacey declares. “Kahit batapa ako, memorize ko lahat ng rap ng mga Pinoy. ’Yung‘Gayuma’ [by Abra ft. Thyro &amp; Jeriko Aguilar], ‘Inspirasyon’by [Shehyee], ‘Kakaibabe’ [by Donnalyn Bartolome]... ’Yun potalaga ’yung naging training ko bago ako maging trainee.”That is why in the next chapters of BINI, she looks forwardto exploring a more girl crush concept. “Nag-‘Strings’ na pokami, pero gusto po talaga namin i-try na parang mala-ITZY, Blackpink... medyo may pagka-maangas.”<div> </div>						She’s a tough cookie, indeed—and this is reflected in herbelief that BINI should always be as frank with each otheras possible. “’Di dapat nagtatago ng hinanakit,” she says.“Sabihin right away. I think ’yun naman ’yung ginagawanamin—’yun ’yung mabuti sa amin kasi lahat kamitalagang straightforward. Walang halong sugarcoating.Lahat sinasabi namin.”<div> </div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/e7bbd9d8-e22b-4c76-9a20-f84e7dd0cad5_metro_bini_stacey (1).jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="BINI Stacey on Metro"/>On STACEY: Sequin Stripes T-Shirt, Loulougram Hair Clip, Both from 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>It’s important to keep this openness between themembers, and it has gotten them so far in their careers.From their days locked inside the BINI House to theircurrent success as idols, the competition has evolved intocamaraderie that has kept them very booked and very busyuntil the foreseeable future.<div> </div>						“Majority wins po talaga sa aming girls. Kung ano po’yung gusto ng mas marami, doon po talaga... or nag-wi-Wheel of Names kami para fair,” Stacey shares. It seemssimple enough, but these are the little things that keep BINIstronger together. Because when all’s said and done, what they have is an unbreakable life-long bond. <div> </div>“Wala nangkawala ’to. Forever ko nang magiging kasama sa buhayang mga girls,” she states. And that’s great news for Blooms—from OGsto casuals—who have been with Stacey and the rest of BINIon this rollercoaster journey!<div> </div>						While it seems like there’s no stopping BINIverse fromexpanding locally and globally, Stacey is keeping her feet onthe ground and continuing to work hard with the rest of thegroup. She tells us, “Gusto po talaga namin maging household namena kahit sinong taong tanungin namin—kapitbahay mano artista ’yan—kilala na ang BINI.” And to that we say,they’re already there.<div> </div><blockquote style="text-align:center">Gusto po talaga namin maging householdname na kahit sinong taong tanungin namin—kapitbahay man o artista ’yan—kilala na ang BINI</blockquote><div> </div><div> </div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/c244aa55-9217-41a0-8e52-545eb75907c3_metro-bini-cover_digital_stacey.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="BINI Stacey Sevilleja"/>BINI Stacey Sevilleja<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>

Stacey Sevilleja may be the group's resident kikay, but she can also be incredibly firm about ensuring they stay on track of their goal of becoming more established in their field