ABS-CBN’s documentary on Filipino girl group BINI has been shortlisted for the 2025 New York Festivals TV and Film Awards under the Best Documentary – Biography and Profiles category.
Titled BINI Chapter 1: Born to Win, the film was produced by iWantOriginals and ABS-CBN News Documentaries. It follows the group’s journey from auditions to stardom and features the experiences of members Jhoanna, Maloi, Gwen, Mikha, Aiah, Colet, Sheena, and Stacey.
The documentary was directed by Jet Leyco, written by ABS-CBN chief of reporters Jeff Canoy, edited by Brian Gonzales, and produced by Karen Namora, Hera Sanchez, and Tanya Navarro. It is ABS-CBN News’ first feature-length documentary in four years.
Winners of the 2025 New York Festivals TV and Film Awards will be announced at a gala ceremony on May 22, recognizing content from over 50 countries.
ABS-CBN News has previously received several awards from the festival, including a Bronze World Medal for KBYN: Kaagapay ng Bayan, a Bronze for #NoFilter: Tao Po, a Gold for the Marawi documentary Di Ka Pasisiil, and a Silver for Fedelina: A Stolen Life.
BINI Chapter 1: Born to Win is currently streaming for free on iWantTFC.