Lindtsey Stacey Aubrey Casumpang Sevilleja[a] (born July 13, 2003), known professionally as Stacey, is a Filipino singer, rapper, and dancer under Star Music. She is one of the main rappers of the Filipino girl group Bini.[2]

Stacey
Stacey at Billboard Korea K Power 100 event 2024
Born
Lindtsey Stacey Aubrey Casumpang Sevilleja

(2003-07-13) July 13, 2003 (age 21)
Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines
Occupations
  • Performer
  • singer
  • rapper
  • dancer
Years active2020–present
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
LabelsStar Music
Member ofBini

Early life and education

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Stacey was born on July 13, 2003[3] in Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines as an only child to a single mother.[4] She grew up in Ifugao and Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya and was a singer in her family's church.[5][6] During her early years in school, she was a majorette for Lamut Central School in Ifugao where she attended her primary education until her family moved to Nueva Vizcaya where she continued her secondary education. There, she participated in numerous beauty pageants, supported by her mother, a fashion designer who also created many of Stacey’s outfits. In addition to beauty pageants, Stacey pursued modeling. She also developed talents in singing and dancing, participating in auditions like Star Hunt. During this time, she was selected to represent the Philippines in an international teen beauty pageant but chose to join the boot camp for Star Hunt Academy instead.[7][8]

Career

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Stacey was selected as a trainee for Star Hunt Academy in early 2019.[9] On October 10, 2020, Stacey was one of the last eight trainees to graduate and was officially announced as a member of an idol group.[10]

In November 2020, Stacey officially became a member of the Filipino girl group Bini.[11] which officially debuted on June 11, 2021.[12]

Stacey is capable of producing notes in the whistle register. Her whistle notes can be heard in Bini's official rendition of "Kabataang Pinoy" with SB19, among other songs.[13]

Discography

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Filmography

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In January 2024, Stacey appeared along with Bini members Aiah and Mikha as guest judges on the second season of Drag Den, a drag reality show hosted by Manila Luzon.[14] In July 2024, Stacey was cast alongside Joonee Gamboa in the music video of the song "Sining" (Art) by Dionela and Jay R.[15][16]

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Born to unmarried parents prior to the Republic Act No. 9255 (Acknowledgement of Paternity) which was enacted in 2004,[1] her legal middle name and surname would be her mother's middle name and surname which are Casumpang and Sevilleja, respectively.

References

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  1. ^ "Republic Act No. 9255". February 4, 2021. Archived from the original on December 16, 2024. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
  2. ^ "The BINI Chronicles Part 1 BINI TV". YouTube. December 28, 2020. Archived from the original on November 30, 2022. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
  3. ^ "BINI: The binibinis of P-Pop in full bloom". PEP.ph. February 23, 2024. Archived from the original on June 17, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  4. ^ "KIKAY-SAUR: 8 STARTER-FACTS ABOUT BINI MEMBER STACEY". Zeen Magazine. June 27, 2024. Archived from the original on July 30, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  5. ^ "BINI Stacey talks about singing in church and being the kids' favorite". ABS-CBN. November 8, 2024. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  6. ^ "Stacey Sevilleja on Growing with BINI: 'A Good Heart Will Always Win'". Vogue Philippines. October 28, 2024. Archived from the original on November 10, 2024. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
  7. ^ I AM STACEY | STAR HUNT ACADEMY TRAINEE. Archived from the original on July 30, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2024 – via YouTube.
  8. ^ Direk Lauren Dyogi (October 22, 2020). Kilalanin ang Starhunt Academy Girls! | Get to Know the Starhunt Academy Girls. Archived from the original on July 23, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2024 – via YouTube.
  9. ^ Bardinas, Mary Ann (August 9, 2020). "Star Hunt Academy set to make more P-pop idols shine worldwide". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Archived from the original on November 1, 2020. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
  10. ^ Adriano, Pamela (October 11, 2020). "Star Hunt Academy girl trainees graduate, set to blaze P-pop trail". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Archived from the original on July 23, 2024. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
  11. ^ "Star Hunt Academy launches all-girl Pinoy Pop group Bini". Daily Tribune. November 9, 2020. Archived from the original on November 9, 2020. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
  12. ^ "Get ready, Bloom: BINI is finally set for debut". ABS-CBN News. May 11, 2021. Archived from the original on October 6, 2021. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
  13. ^ "P-pop royalty SB19 and BINI team up for 'Kabataang Pinoy' remake". Preen.ph. March 18, 2022. Archived from the original on December 17, 2024. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  14. ^ Antonio, Josiah (December 16, 2023). "Kapamilya stars BINI, Andrea Brillantes among 'Drag Den PH' S2 guest judges". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on September 13, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  15. ^ "Dionela & Jay R Drop 'sining' Music Video with BINI's Stacey". MYX Global. July 24, 2024. Archived from the original on July 30, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  16. ^ "Meet Dionela, the new king of Spotify Philippines". ABS-CBN. August 16, 2024. Archived from the original on August 16, 2024. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
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