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Mary Loi Yves Ricalde (born May 27, 2002), known professionally as Maloi (English: /məˈlɔɪ/ ⓘ, Tagalog pronunciation: [maˈlo.i]), is a Filipino singer, performer, and actress under Star Music. She is one of the main vocalists of the Filipino girl group Bini. In October 2023, Maloi appeared in the music video for "RomCom" by Rob Deniel. In February 2024, she became a regular judge for It's Showtime's Tawag ng Tanghalan Kids (transl. Call of the Stage Kids). She also starred in the music video for "Dilaw" (transl. Yellow) by Maki in May. In May 2025, she won Female TikTok Face of the Year at the 6th VP Choice Awards.
Since 2024, various publications — including Vogue Philippines, Billboard Philippines, and Rappler — have recognized a distinct fashion and lifestyle aesthetic associated with Maloi, called "Maloi-core". This encompasses style trends such as wearing red "Bayonetta glasses".
Mary Loi Yves Ricalde was born on May 27, 2002 in Lemery, Batangas, Philippines. She started singing when she was three years old, and in school, participated in extra-curricular activities, including swimming and badminton varsity teams, serving as a majorette, and joining the school chorale. She was a member of the group when it won three gold medals as the Philippines' representative to a choral competition in Malaysia in 2018.
She completed senior high school at the Japan-Philippine Institute of Technology in Bulacan as a scholar, alongside fellow Bini member Colet in 2024. As of 2025, Maloi is studying communications at Thames International School.
In 2018, Maloi auditioned for Star Hunt Academy (SHA) in Laguna and was selected as a trainee in early 2019. On October 10, 2020, Maloi was one of the last eight trainees to graduate and was officially announced as a member of an idol group.
In November 2020, Maloi officially became a member of the Filipino girl group Bini as a main vocalist, Maloi wrote the rap section of Bini's 2021 song "Kinikilig" (transl. Smitten), along with Mikha.
In October 2023, Maloi appeared in Rob Deniel's music video for the song "RomCom", where she reenacted a scene from the Filipino romantic comedy movie A Very Special Love. In February 2024, Maloi became a regular judge for It's Showtime's Tawag ng Tanghalan Kids. On May 24, she starred in the music video for the song "Dilaw" (transl. Yellow) by Maki. The two portrayed high school students who form a romantic connection as they bond over art and adventure.
On November 30, Maloi sang "Hanggang Ngayon" (transl. Until Now) with Ogie Alcasid at the latter's concert, Ogieoke 2: Reimagined. The track was originally a duet between Alcasid and Regine Velasquez. At Maki's Manila concert in December, Maloi joined him onstage when he sang "Dilaw". He told The Philippine Star, "Dilaw would not be complete if not for Maloi." Throughout 2024, major publications recognized Maloi's strong Internet presence. Nylon Manila identified her as an online "trendsetter". Likewise, Billboard Philippines recognized her as an "it girl" and "online persona". On January 29, 2025, Village Pipol unveiled Maloi as one of their nominees for the magazine's 6th VP Choice Awards (VPCA), under the category Female TikTok Face of the Year.
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Mary Loi Yves Ricalde (born May 27, 2002), known professionally as Maloi (English: /məˈlɔɪ/ ⓘ, Tagalog pronunciation: [maˈlo.i]), is a Filipino singer, performer, and actress under Star Music. She is one of the main vocalists of the Filipino girl group Bini. In October 2023, Maloi appeared in the music video for "RomCom" by Rob Deniel. In February 2024, she became a regular judge for It's Showtime's Tawag ng Tanghalan Kids (transl. Call of the Stage Kids). She also starred in the music video for "Dilaw" (transl. Yellow) by Maki in May. In May 2025, she won Female TikTok Face of the Year at the 6th VP Choice Awards.
Since 2024, various publications — including Vogue Philippines, Billboard Philippines, and Rappler — have recognized a distinct fashion and lifestyle aesthetic associated with Maloi, called "Maloi-core". This encompasses style trends such as wearing red "Bayonetta glasses".
Mary Loi Yves Ricalde was born on May 27, 2002 in Lemery, Batangas, Philippines. She started singing when she was three years old, and in school, participated in extra-curricular activities, including swimming and badminton varsity teams, serving as a majorette, and joining the school chorale. She was a member of the group when it won three gold medals as the Philippines' representative to a choral competition in Malaysia in 2018.
She completed senior high school at the Japan-Philippine Institute of Technology in Bulacan as a scholar, alongside fellow Bini member Colet in 2024. As of 2025, Maloi is studying communications at Thames International School.
In 2018, Maloi auditioned for Star Hunt Academy (SHA) in Laguna and was selected as a trainee in early 2019. On October 10, 2020, Maloi was one of the last eight trainees to graduate and was officially announced as a member of an idol group.
In November 2020, Maloi officially became a member of the Filipino girl group Bini as a main vocalist, Maloi wrote the rap section of Bini's 2021 song "Kinikilig" (transl. Smitten), along with Mikha.
In October 2023, Maloi appeared in Rob Deniel's music video for the song "RomCom", where she reenacted a scene from the Filipino romantic comedy movie A Very Special Love. In February 2024, Maloi became a regular judge for It's Showtime's Tawag ng Tanghalan Kids. On May 24, she starred in the music video for the song "Dilaw" (transl. Yellow) by Maki. The two portrayed high school students who form a romantic connection as they bond over art and adventure.
On November 30, Maloi sang "Hanggang Ngayon" (transl. Until Now) with Ogie Alcasid at the latter's concert, Ogieoke 2: Reimagined. The track was originally a duet between Alcasid and Regine Velasquez. At Maki's Manila concert in December, Maloi joined him onstage when he sang "Dilaw". He told The Philippine Star, "Dilaw would not be complete if not for Maloi." Throughout 2024, major publications recognized Maloi's strong Internet presence. Nylon Manila identified her as an online "trendsetter". Likewise, Billboard Philippines recognized her as an "it girl" and "online persona". On January 29, 2025, Village Pipol unveiled Maloi as one of their nominees for the magazine's 6th VP Choice Awards (VPCA), under the category Female TikTok Face of the Year.
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