List of MNL48 members

MNL48 is a Filipino girl group formed in 2018 as a sister group of the Japanese idol group AKB48. The 1st generation members have been selected through live auditions in a noontime show It's Showtime . On May 2, 2018 they formed the current 3 teams (Team MII, Team NIV, and Team L). As of May 2020, The group consists of 66 members. among these members are the Kenkyuusei (Japanese: 研究生) or Research Students.

Members that left the group are considered "graduates" and sometimes given a special graduation show or graduation concert. There are also cases where a member resigns, or get dismissed.

The first and current captain of MNL48 is Alice Margarita De Leon from Team MII.

Overview

As of January 2020, MNL48 is consisted of 48 official members, divided into three teams:

  • Team MII - 16 official members (Nine 1st Generation members & Seven 2nd Generation members)
  • Team NIV - 16 official members (Thirteen 1st Generation members & Three 2nd Generation member)
  • Team L - 16 official members (Twelve 1st Generation members & Four 2nd Generation members)


On May 2019, the Tokyo Girls Collection Senbatsu (widely known as Trainees or Kenkyuusei) was established. As of January 2020, it has 18 members (2 from 2nd Generation and 16 from 3rd Generation).

Current Lineup

Note

The First General Election rankings are based on overall ranks of official candidates including trainees.

§ Current General Election Center Girl
☆ Current Single Center Girl
¤ Overall Captain
° Team Captains
* Announced Graduation


General Election Rankings
Rank Description
1 Center, Kami 7, and Senbatsu
2-7 Kami 7 and Senbatsu
8-16 Senbatsu
17-32 Undergirls
33-48 Next Girls
49 and below Kenkyuusei
nr Not Ranked
dnp Did Not Participate

Team MII

Team MII (read M Two) is associated with the color Golden Yellow and is the 2nd Team M in AKB48 Group after NMB48's Team M.

Stage

Name

 Full Name Birth date Election Rank Notes
1[1] 2[2] 3
Alice Alice Margarita Reyes De Leon ¤ ° (1998-03-29) 29 March 1998 6 7 MNL48's Overall Captain
Team Captain of Team MII
Andi Sandee Sugay Garcia (2001-11-08) 8 November 2001 59 48 Promoted as an official member in 2018
Cole Ashley Nicole Tanael Somera (2002-08-27) 27 August 2002   43 Joined as Kenkyuusei on May 16, 2018
Dana Dana Leanne Evangelista Brual (1999-09-30) 30 September 1999 25 37
Emz Erica Maria Bacus Macabutas (2002-03-31) 31 March 2002 49 33 Promoted as an official member in 2019
Gia Guinevere Pahilanga Muse (2000-11-30) 30 November 2000 28 nr Former member of Team L [3]
Jamie Maria Jamie Beatrice Gallardo Alberto (2001-11-12) 12 November 2001   6
Jan Cristine Jan Roque Elaurza (2001-01-05) 5 January 2001 24 11
Klaire Klaire Hugh Presno (2002-01-24) 24 January 2002   41
Laney Lorelaine Delos Reyes Sañosa (2002-11-17) 17 November 2002 68 39 Promoted as an official member in 2018
Princess Princess Rius Briquillo (1999-06-01) 1 June 1999 46 nr Former member of Team L [4]
Rans Francinne Roy Rifol * (2001-10-18) 18 October 2001 65 9 dnp Promoted as an official member in 2018
Announced graduation on March 16, 2020[5]
Sam Christina Samantha Cortan Tagana (2003-10-15) 15 October 2003   nr Promoted as an official member in 2020 [6]
Shaira Shaira Asebias Duran (2001-08-12) 12 August 2001 37 46
Sheki Shekinah Igarta Arzaga (2000-07-20) 20 July 2000 1 4 1st General Election's Center Girl [7]
Yzabel Dana Yzabel Divinagracia (2001-09-02) 2 September 2001   34

Team NIV

Team NIV (read N Four) is associated with the color Fruit Salad Green and is the 4th Team N in AKB48 Group after NMB48's Team N, SNH48's Team NII, and NGT48's Team NIII.

Stage

Name

 Full Name Birth date Election Rank Notes
1[1] 2[2] 3
Abby Abelaine Saunar Trinidad ☆ (1997-07-31) 31 July 1997 2 3
Aly Jhona Alyanah Montefalcon Padillo § (2001-01-11) 11 January 2001 26 1 2nd General Election's Center Girl [8]
Alyssa Alyssa Nicole Magsino Garcia (2000-06-30) 30 June 2000 17 28
Belle Aubrey Ysabelle Badong Delos Reyes (2001-04-17) 17 April 2001 23 24
Brei Aubrey Salvatierra Binuya (1999-12-07) 7 December 1999 38 20
Coleen Coleen Apura Trinidad (2002-11-26) 26 November 2002 51 18 Promoted as an official member in 2018
Daryll Daryll Caritativo Matalino * (2000-06-02) 2 June 2000 29 44 dnp Announced graduation on June 20, 2020 [9]
Ecka Ericka Joyce Madriaga Sibug ° (2000-05-05) 5 May 2000 44 35 Team Captain of Team NIV
Jaydee Jennifer Nandy Garcia Villaruel (2002-10-10) 10 October 2002 32 40
Jem Jemimah Sapuriada Caldejon (1999-06-19) 19 June 1999 11 13
Joyce Valerie Joyce Daita * (2002-02-13) 13 February 2002 20 26 dnp Announced graduation on May 18, 2020[10]
Karla Ruth Carla Mariano Dela Paz (2002-11-25) 25 November 2002 67 nr Promoted as an official member in 2020 [11]
Lara Lara Mae Agan Layar (1999-12-20) 20 December 1999 14 22
Miho Miho De Jesus Hoshino (2000-10-15) 15 October 2000   31
Rowee Loulle Angelyn Maagad Villaflores * (2001-05-26) 26 May 2001 52 16 dnp Promoted as an official member in 2019
Announced graduation on March 16, 2020[5]
Ruth Ruther Marie Alterado Lingat (1998-10-10) 10 October 1998 35 21

Team L

Team L is associated with the color Pale Pink and is the 1st Team L in AKB48 Group's history.

Stage

Name

 Full Name Birth date Election Rank Notes
1[1] 2[2] 3
Amy Amanda Manabat Isidto (2002-12-18) 18 December 2002   25
Dian Dian Marie Rele Mercado (2002-06-30) 30 June 2002 22 32
Ella Ella Mae Rada Amat (2000-10-30) 30 October 2000 8 nr Former member of Team NIV [12]
Frances Francese Therese Andale Pinlac (2003-12-31) 31 December 2003   nr Promoted as an official member on 2019 [13]
Gabb Gabrielle Ruedas Skribikin ☆ (2002-08-31) 31 August 2002 10 12
Grace Mary Grace Velasco Buenaventura (1997-01-13) 13 January 1997 15 15
Ice Nicelle Joy Coronel Bozon (2002-10-01) 1 October 2002   38
Kay Kaede Rivera Ishiyama ° (1999-11-10) 10 November 1999 34 23 Team Captain of Team L
Kyla Kyla Angelica Marie Tarong De Catalina (2000-02-18) 18 February 2000 21 14
Lei Lorraine Leigh Lacumba * (1998-08-09) 9 August 1998 39 45 dnp Announced graduation on March 16, 2020[5]
Mari Mariz Mapesos Iyog (2002-10-14) 14 October 2002 27 30
Sela Marsela Mari Dela Cruz Guia (2000-04-28) 28 April 2000 3 2
Shaina Shaina Asebias Duran (2001-08-12) 12 August 2001 33 47
Thea Althea Degillo Itona (1998-05-08) 8 May 1998 45 17
Tin Christine Ann Coralde Coloso (2001-12-11) 11 December 2001 4 27
Yssa Chelsey Yssacky Miranda Bautista * (2002-08-30) 30 August 2002   29 dnp Announced graduation on March 16, 2020[5]

Kenkyuusei/TGC Senbatsu

Kenkyuusei/Trainees is associated with the color white.

Stage

Name

 Full Name Birth date Election Rank
2[2] 3
Charm Charmaine Tosoc (2001-09-07) 7 September 2001  
CJ Christine Joyce Dela Cruz (2001-04-24) 24 April 2001  
Glaze Glaciana Marie Reyes Pelagio (2002-05-12) 12 May 2002  
Jana Jana Ross Angeles (2000-01-07) 7 January 2000  
Jash Jashmin Iballo (2003-01-07) 7 January 2003  
Jelay Jillian Shane Pilones (2001-02-13) 13 February 2001  
Jie Mheijie Calis (2001-10-16) 16 October 2001  
Kath Kathlene Lumbre Apduhan (2001-08-01) 1 August 2001  
Klaryle Klaryle Asuncion Mercado (2001-06-20) 20 June 2001  
Lyza Allyza Mae Roxas (2000-06-26) 26 June 2000  
Miyaka Miyaka Montoro (2003-01-21) 21 January 2003  
Nile Anne Nicole Cortado Casitas (1999-07-08) 8 July 1999 nr
Rachel Rachel Frances Song Suazo (2004-12-22) 22 December 2004  
Rain Lorraine Pingol (2004-10-19) 19 October 2004  
Rhea Aubrey Lopez (2002-02-16) 16 February 2002  
Rianna Bhrianna Chua (2004-07-01) 1 July 2004  
Trish Trisha Branggan Labrador (2001-10-16) 16 October 2001 nr

Membership Timeline


Former members

2018 Graduates

A total of 5 official members, all from the 1st Generation. 4 were officially graduated, and 1 resigned.

Stage

Name

 Full Name Birth date Election Rank Status Membership history
1[1]
Van Vanessa Laguisma Yap (1997-07-21) 21 July 1997 30 Resigned on June 8, 2018 [14] Team MII (May 2, 2018 - June 8,2018)
Mae Angelica Mae Barrientos Batocael (2002-05-22) 22 May 2002 43 Team MII (May 2, 2018 - June 8,2018)
Trixie Sharlene Trixie Caceres Tano (1998-03-18) 18 March 1998 7 Team MII (May 2, 2018 - June 8,2018)
Zen Zennae Aballe Inot (2001-10-12) 12 October 2001 5 Team NIV (May 2, 2018 - June 8,2018)
Nina Niña Editha Morales Guirnalda (2002-07-27) 27 July 2002 70 Resigned on July 6, 2018 Kenkyuusei (April 28, 2018 - June 8, 2018)

Team MII (June 8, 2018 - July 6, 2018)

2019 Graduates

A total of 13 official members, all from the 1st Generation, left the group in 2019. 8 were outranked in the 2nd General Election, 2 resigned, 2 graduated, and 1 was dismissed.

Stage

Name

 Full Name Birth date Election Rank Status Membership history
1[1] 2[2]
Erica Princess Erica Uyanguren Sanico (2002-10-19) 19 October 2002 18 nr Graduated on May 1, 2019 [15] Team MII (May 2, 2018 - May 1, 2019)
Necca Necca Lagumbay Adelan (2001-12-15) 15 December 2001 42 nr Team MII (May 2, 2018 - May 1, 2019)
Nice Eunys Mantes Abad (2002-09-21) 21 September 2002 19 nr Team MII (May 2, 2018 - May 1, 2019)
Cassey Cassandra Mae Bajolo Pestillos (2003-01-09) 9 January 2003 66 nr Kenkyuusei (April 28, 2018 - July 9, 2018)

Team MII (July 9, 2018 - May 1, 2019)

Sha Sharei Siao Engbino (2002-07-22) 22 July 2002 36 nr Team MII (May 2, 2018 - May 1, 2019)
Hazel Hazel Joy Anub Marzonia (1999-09-06) 6 September 1999 41 nr Team NIV (May 2, 2018 - May 1, 2019)
Madie Madelaine Oidem Epilogo (2002-04-16) 16 April 2002 47 nr Team NIV (May 2, 2018 - May 1, 2019)
Jewel Khyan Jewel Cacapit (2000-07-16) 16 July 2000 40 nr Team L (May 2, 2018 - May 1, 2019)
Quincy Quincy Josiah Binalla Santillan (2000-02-11) 11 February 2000 16 42 Resigned on May 23, 2019 [16] Team L (May 2, 2018 - May 23, 2019)
Sayaka Sayaka Anonuevo Awane (1999-09-06) 6 September 1999 12 5 Graduated on June 9, 2019 [17] Team MII (May 2, 2018 - June 9, 2019)
Ash Ashley Cloud Santos Garcia (1998-08-31) 31 August 1998 9 8 Graduated on September 15, 2019 [18] Team L (May 2, 2018 - September 15, 2019)
Essel Jessel Gregorio Montaos (2000-12-17) 17 December 2000 31 nr Resigned on October 7, 2019 [19] Team MII (May 2, 2018 - May 1, 2019)

Kenkyuusei (May 23, 2019 - October 7, 2019)

Cess Princess Rabago Labay (2002-03-30) 30 March 2002 48 17 Dismissed on November 5, 2019 [20] Team MII (May 2, 2018 - November 5, 2019)

2020 Graduates

A total of 2 official members (both from 1st Generation) are left the group in 2020.

Stage

Name

 Full Name Birth date Election Rank Status Membership history
1[1] 2[2] 3
Dani Daniella Mae Ramos Palmero (1999-09-20) 20 September 1999 69 36   Dismissed on January 13, 2020 [21] Kenkyuusei (April 28, 2018 - April 27, 2019)

Team NIV (May 2, 2019 - January 13, 2020)

Faith Faith Shanrae Alvarez Santiago (1999-12-07) 7 December 1999 13 10   Graduated on January 26, 2020 [22] Team MII (May 2, 2018 - January 26, 2020)

Former Understudies

Former Kenkyuusei/Trainees. 15 from 1st Generation (12 of them resigned in 2018 and 3 on 2019) and 1 from 2nd Generation.

Stage

Name

 Full Name Birth date Election Rank Generation Notes
1[1] 2[2]
Celine Celinedion Dionisio (1999-01-13) 13 January 1999 56   1st Resigned on April 30, 2018
Reiko Kleif Guillian Almeda (2000-10-27) 27 October 2000 57   1st Resigned on April 30, 2018
Reina Kyle Gullian Almeda (2000-10-27) 27 October 2000 58   1st Resigned on April 30, 2018
Nix Nica Mae Onde Fortuno (2002-01-02) 2 January 2002 61   1st Resigned on April 30, 2018
Ann Sherry Ann Bueza Rebadulla (2001-06-18) 18 June 2001 54   1st Resigned on April 30, 2018
Kana Karina Dannah Delos Santos Vital (2002-05-14) 14 May 2002 55   1st Resigned on May 2, 2018
Arol Carol Semillia Reyes (2000-08-24) 24 August 2000 50   1st Resigned on May 2, 2018
Ikee Micaella Joy Salas Yabut (2000-04-13) 13 April 2000 64   1st Resigned on May 16, 2018
Vern Vemberneth Daray Villanueva (2002-06-16) 16 June 2002 63   1st Resigned on July 2, 2018
Niah Sheccaniah Faith Saludares Baler (2000-05-03) 3 May 2000 53   1st Resigned on November 7, 2018
Eda Edralyn Lozada Tocop (1998-04-10) 10 April 1998 71   1st Resigned on December 12, 2018
Vira Edelvira Jallorina Bandong (2000-11-25) 25 November 2000 60 nr 1st Graduated on May 1, 2019
Yna Polaris Yna Casipong Salazar (2002-02-14) 14 February 2002 72 nr 1st Graduated on May 1, 2019
Mela Jamela Magracia Magbanlac (2001-05-16) 16 May 2001 62 nr 1st Resigned on October 7, 2019 [19]
Jean Je-ann Benette Lazatin Guinto (2003-06-02) 2 June 2003   nr 2nd Resigned on October 7, 2019 [19]

Former Candidates/Aspirants

Former MNL48 Candidates and Aspirants (Withdrew candidacy/didn't rank)

First Generation
Stage

Name

 Full Name Birth date Notes
Kris Alliah Kristel Anne Torrejos (2002-12-10) 10 December 2002 Withdrew as a challenger on April 27, 2018
Aria Aria Gilead Carino (1997-11-23) 23 November 1997 Withdrew as a candidate on April 27, 2018
Eunice Eunice Diane Santiago (1997-09-04) 4 September 1997 Withdrew as a candidate on April 27, 2018

Second Generation
Stage

Name

 Full Name Birth date Notes
Gail Abbigail Shaine de Guzman Reyes (2003-01-04) 4 January 2003 2nd Generation candidate
Alex Alexie Iris Bulanhagui Dimaayo (2003-07-01) 1 July 2003 2nd Generation candidate
Sandra Alyssandra Corpuz Corteza (2002-04-12) 12 April 2002 2nd Generation candidate
Isylle Chrisylle Joy Gelvero Mondejar (2003-02-07) 7 February 2003 2nd Generation candidate
Ara Karla Jane delos Reyes Tolentino (2001-06-21) 21 June 2001 2nd Generation candidate
Ish Missy Perez Ainza (2002-02-28) 28 February 2002 2nd Generation candidate
Naomi Naomi Roniele Pile De Guzman (1998-07-08) 8 July 1998 2nd Generation candidate
Sun Shay Anne Co Enciso (2001-09-21) 21 September 2001 2nd Generation candidate

Third Generation
Stage

Name

 Full Name Birth date Notes
Ruby Querubin Gonzalez (2003-01-23) 23 January 2003 Withdrew as a candidate on March 24, 2020
Yiesha Yiesha Amera Ungad (2003-01-20) 20 January 2003 Withdrew as a candidate on May 29, 2020

References
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  2. "MNL48 named their Second Year members and New Center Girl". Mnl48 Philippines. 29 April 2019.
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  4. "Official Statement: MNL48 welcomes back Kenkyuusei Princess as official second year member". Mnl48 Philippines. 3 June 2019.
  5. "Official Statement: MNL48's Rans, Yssa, Lei and Rowee will not join the Third General Election". Mnl48 Philippines. 16 March 2020.
  6. "Official Statement: Kenkyuusei Sam promoted as MNL48 official member". MNL48. 2020-01-26.
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  11. "Official Statement: Kenkyuusei Karla promoted as MNL48 official member". MNL48. 2020-01-18.
  12. "Official Statement: Kenkyuusei Ella to join MNL48 as official second year member". Mnl48 Philippines. 23 May 2019.
  13. "Official Statement: Kenkyuusei Frances now an official MNL48 member". September 6, 2019.
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  18. "Official Statement: MNL48 Ash bids farewell to the idol group". mnl48.hallohallo.com. 2019-09-04.
  19. "Official Statement: MNL48 Kenkyuusei members Mela, Essel, and Jean to exit idol group". mnl48.hallohallo.com. 2019-10-07.
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  21. "Official Statement: HHE to terminate Dani from MNL48 due to violations". MNL48. 2020-01-13.
  22. "Official Statement: MNL48 Faith to take her final bow as MNL48 member". MNL48. 2020-01-13.
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