Sheki Arzaga
Sheki Arzaga | |
|---|---|
| Sheki in Aitakatta Performance 2018. Sheki in Aitakatta Performance 2018. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Shekinah Igarta Arzaga |
| Born | July 20, 2000 Quezon City, Metro Manila Philippines |
| Occupation | Filipina Idol |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Pop Ballad |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Website | mnl48 |
Shekinah Igarta Arzaga (シェカイナアルザガ, Shekaina aruzaga, born July 20,2000, in Quezon City, Metro Manila Philippines) is a Filipino Idol debuted on April 2018. She is an official member and the first ever center girl of the all-girl Filipino idol group MNL48 [1] [2] which is the Philippine chapter of Japanese pop group phenomenon AKB48.[3] Sheki is part of MNL48's first generation members, She ranked #1 on the First MNL48 Senbatsu election; [4] that was announced at the noontime show It's Showtime on April 14, 2018.
Career
MNL48
At age 17, Sheki became a member of MNL48's first generation, She's part of Team MII,[5] which is composed of 16 girls and debuted on April 28, 2018.
In 2018, Sheki was elected as the rank 1 on the first MNL48 General Elections [4],which makes her the first ever Center Girl [6] of MNL48. Sheki is also part of the Kami 7 [6] together with Abby Trinidad, Sela Guia, Christine Coloso, Zennae Inot, Alice de Leon and Trixie Tano. But unfortunately 2 of the Kami 7 left the group [7] Zennae Inot and Trixie Tano, Their places in the Top 7 were given to Ella Amat, and Ashley Garcia, , who were part of the Top 16 girls of the group.
On August 13, 2018, MNL48 has finally announced the release of their debut single Aitakatta-Gustong makita [8] ,a tagalized version of AKB48 song of the same title[8], Based from AKB48's tradition on costume and album launching, MNL48 used the Japanese school uniform as the official costume for their first single which sung by the top 16 members also known as the senbatsu in which Sheki was the Center Girl.
After 3 months, on November 5, 2018 a new batch of senbatsu was announced for their second single Pag-Ibig Fortune Cookie. Fortunately Sheki was still part of the 2nd single senbatsu and is remaining the center girl together with Ella, Faith, Alyssa, Jem, Gabb, Sela, Abby , 8 members was promoted to be part of the 2nd single senbatsu, the following are Brei, Belle, Coleen, Rans, Lei, Mari, Jan and Kay. [9]
Sheki was also part of MNL48's Gospel Unit [10] together with 5 other girls; Team MII: Faith Shanrae Santiago, Francinne Rifol, Shekinah Arzaga and Team NIV: Aubrey Binuya, Aubrey Ysabelle Delos Reyes, Jhona Alyanah Padillo [10] for their Christmas Single Amazing Grace which was released on January 21, 2018. [11]
Discography
MNL48
| Year | No. | Title | Role | Released Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | "Aitakatta-Gustong Makita" | A-side, Center | September 14, 2018 |
| 2018 | 2 | "Talulot ng Sakura" | B-side, Center | September 14, 2018 |
| 2018 | 3 | "Pag-Ibig Fortune Cookie" | A-side, Center | November 25,2018 |
| 2018 | 4 | "First Rabbit" | B-side, Center | November 25,2018 |
| 2018 | 5 | Amazing Grace | Center | December 21, 2018 |
Awards and nominations
MNL48
| Year | Award(s) | Category | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | PPOP Awards For Young Artists | Rising Pop Group of the Year | Themselves | Nominated |
| RAWR Awards | Favorite Group | |||
| Popcharts Music Awards | New Artist of the Year | Won | ||
| PPOP Awards for Young Artists | PPOP Youth Model of the Year |
References
- ^ "Meet MNL48's first-ever queen".
- ^ "Shekinah Arzaga".
- ^ "What is MNL48".
- ^ a b "Final Results".
- ^ "Team MII".
- ^ a b "MNL48's First Ever Queen".
- ^ "2 of top 7 leave the group".
- ^ a b "MNL48 announces the release of their debut single".
- ^ "MNL48 announced new Senbatsu members for upcoming second single".
- ^ a b "Gospel Unit".
- ^ "Amazing Grace".