Born To Win connects with anyone who has pursued a dream. It highlights that the road to success requires perseverance and the willingness to be vulnerable.
The docuseries’ first installment “BINI: Chapter 1 – Born To Win,” directed by Jet Leyco, explores the journey of the girl group BINI, from their inception at ABS-CBN’s Star Hunt Academy in 2019 to their first sold-out concert, BINIverse, in June 2024. In the process, the docuseries details their progression from trainees to the Nation’s Girl Group behind popular tracks like “Born to Win,” “Na Na Na,” and “Lagi Lagi.”
An advanced screening took place in Quezon City on Sept. 23, where members Jhoanna Robles, Colet Vergara, Maloi Ricalde, and Mikha Lim attended.
The docuseries opens with the members reflecting on their childhood aspirations, allowing fans to share in their experiences of pursuing dreams amidst challenges. It highlights their intense training and the obstacles they faced, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the ABS-CBN shutdown. It culminates with footage from the first leg of their three-day concert at New Frontier Theater.
The series delves into the emotional experiences of the group, portraying their fears and frustrations, and presenting them as individuals navigating their artistic journeys rather than just as polished performers. Key scenes showcase the sacrifices they made in pursuit of their dreams, evoking strong emotions among dedicated fans.
“Karera,” one of BINI’s major hits, serves as a thematic backdrop for their journey.
At the screening’s conclusion, a teaser for new BINI merchandise slated for release in October was revealed, along with the title of the next episode: “Here With You.”
BINI will hold their Grand BINIverse concert on Nov. 16 and 17 at the Araneta Coliseum, with the second date commemorating the first anniversary of their hit “Pantropiko.”
The first episode of “BINI: Chapter 1 – Born to Win” is now available for free on iWantTFC. The docuseries, co-produced with ABS-CBN News and Star Magic.
Viewers can register for a free account on iWantTFC.com to watch the series and look forward to future episodes streaming soon.
