List of MNL48 members

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MNL48 is a Filipino girl group formed in 2018 as a sister group of the Japanese idol group AKB48. The first-generation members were chosen through live auditions on the noontime show It's Showtime. On May 2, 2018, they established the current three teams: Team MII, Team NIV, and Team L. As of May 2021, the group has 45 members. Among these members are the Kenkyuusei (Japanese: 研究生), also known as Research Students.

Members who leave the group are considered "graduates" and may be given a special graduation show or concert. There are also instances where a member resigns, is dismissed, or is terminated.

Jamie Alberto and Dana Brual are the current overall captains of MNL48, with Jamie taking over from Jem Caldejón on April 26, 2025, and Dana being announced as co-captain on October 11, 2025.

MNL48 has 27 official members. On December 15, 2022, during their MNL48 Christmas Concert, they announced the dissolution of teams and decided to group members by generations instead. Previously, they were divided into three teams. The teams were:

  • Team MII (read as Team M Two) – associated with the color Golden Yellow and is the 2nd Team M in AKB48 Group after NMB48's Team M.
  • Team NIV (read as Team N Four) – 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.
  • Team L – associated with the color Pale Pink and is the 1st Team L in AKB48 Group's history.

The Tokyo Girls Collection Senbatsu (widely known as Trainees or Kenkyuusei) was established and existed until November 4, 2021.

Current Lineup

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
below 48 Kenkyuusei
nr Not Ranked
dnp Did not participate
Stage
Name		 Full Name Birth date Gen. Election Rank Ref.
1[a] 2[2] 3[b]
Andi Sandee Sugay Garcia November 8, 2001 (age 24) 1st 59 48 7 [4]
Angel Angel Nicole Santillan July 31, 2006 (age 19) 5th      
Charm Charmaine Tosoc September 7, 2001 (age 24) 3rd     39 [5]
Chelle Mechelle Abrio January 9, 2005 (age 21) 4th      
CJ Christine Joyce dela Cruz April 24, 2001 (age 24) 3rd     48 [5]
Cole Ashley Nicole Tanael Somera August 27, 2003 (age 22) 2nd[c]   43 17
Dana (cc) Dana Leanne Evangelista Brual September 30, 1999 (age 26) 1st 25 37 18
Elys María Gabrielle Elys Sabio Saluñga February 1, 2004 (age 22) 5th      
Ira Joey Ira Panganiban August 17, 2005 (age 20) 4th      
Jamie (c) Maria Jamie Beatrice Gallardo Alberto November 12, 2001 (age 24) 2nd   6 3
Kath Kathlene Claire Lumbre Apduhan August 7, 2001 (age 24) 3rd     26
Klaryle Klaryle Asuncion Mercado June 20, 2002 (age 23) 3rd     28
Line Caroline Balendo Antero April 22, 2004 (age 21) 4th      
Maj Jewel Maj Magat May 18, 2007 (age 18) 5th      
Max Maxinne Concepcion January 17, 2004 (age 22) 5th      
Mirai Mirai Wanaka September 20, 1999 (age 26) 5th      
Miyaka Miyaka Montoro January 21, 2003 (age 23) 5th     41
Rachel Rachel Frances Song Suazo December 22, 2004 (age 21) 3rd     45 [5]
Renee Ma. Elise Renee Azaña November 17, 2002 (age 23) 5th      
Rhea Aubrey Lopez February 16, 2002 (age 24) 3rd     44 [5]
Rhed Lady Jade Ambata January 3, 2002 (age 24) 5th      
Rianna Bhrianna Chriszell Chua July 1, 2004 (age 21) 3rd     33
Riri Merc Criane Lou Capute June 5, 2006 (age 19) 5th      
Sakura Sakura Shion September 2, 1999 (age 26) 5th      
Sarina Sarina San Miguel December 28, 2002 (age 23) 5th      
Wida Widalyn Laurente Pateña March 8, 2002 (age 24) 5th      
Yana Leana Mariz Bince March 29 (Birth year undisclosed)[d] 4th      

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[a]
Van Vanessa Laguisma Yap July 21, 1997 (age 28) 30 Resigned on
June 8, 2018[6]		 Team MII (May 2, 2018 – June 8, 2018)
Mae Angelica Mae Barrientos Batocael May 22, 2002 (age 23) 43 Team MII (May 2, 2018 – June 8, 2018)
Trixie Sharlene Trixie Caceres Tano March 18, 1998 (age 28) 7 Team MII (May 2, 2018 – June 8, 2018)
Zen Zennae Aballe Inot October 12, 2001 (age 24) 5 Team NIV (May 2, 2018 – June 8, 2018)
Nina Niña Editha Morales Guirnalda July 27, 2002 (age 23) 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[a] 2[2]
Erica Princess Erica Uyanguren Sanico October 19, 2002 (age 23) 18 nr Graduated on
May 1, 2019[7]		 Team MII (May 2, 2018 – May 1, 2019)
Necca Necca Lagumbay Adelan December 15, 2001 (age 24) 42 nr Team MII (May 2, 2018 – May 1, 2019)
Nice Eunys Mantes Abad September 21, 2002 (age 23) 19 nr Team MII (May 2, 2018 – May 1, 2019)
Cassey Cassandra Mae Bajolo Pestillos January 9, 2003 (age 23) 66 nr Kenkyuusei (April 28, 2018 – July 9, 2018)
Team MII (July 9, 2018 – May 1, 2019)
Sha Sharei Siao Engbino July 22, 2002 (age 23) 36 nr Team MII (May 2, 2018 – May 1, 2019)
Hazel Hazel Joy Anub Marzonia September 6, 1999 (age 26) 41 nr Team NIV (May 2, 2018 – May 1, 2019)
Madie Madelaine Oidem Epilogo April 16, 2002 (age 23) 47 nr Team NIV (May 2, 2018 – May 1, 2019)
Jewel Khyan Jewel Cacapit July 16, 2000 (age 25) 40 nr Team L (May 2, 2018 – May 1, 2019)
Quincy Quincy Josiah Binalla Santillan February 11, 2000 (age 26) 16 42 Resigned on
May 23, 2019[8]		 Team L (May 2, 2018 – May 23, 2019)
Sayaka Sayaka Anonuevo Awane September 6, 1999 (age 26) 12 5 Graduated on
June 9, 2019[9]		 Team MII (May 2, 2018 – June 9, 2019)
Ash Ashley Cloud Santos Garcia August 31, 1998 (age 27) 9 8 Graduated on
September 15, 2019[10]		 Team L (May 2, 2018 – September 15, 2019)
Essel Jessel Gregorio Montaos December 17, 2000 (age 25) 31 nr Resigned on
October 7, 2019[11]		 Team MII (May 2, 2018 – May 1, 2019)
Kenkyuusei (May 23, 2019 – October 7, 2019)
Cess Princess Rabago Labay March 30, 2002 (age 24) 48 17 Terminated on
November 5, 2019[12]		 Team MII (May 2, 2018 – November 5, 2019)

2020 Graduates

A total of 5 official members (including 9 graduating members) left the group in 2020. Most of its members applied for the Third General Election, but retired for their application.

Stage
Name		 Full Name Birth date Election Rank Status Membership history
1[a] 2[2] 3[b]
Dani Daniella Mae Ramos Palmero September 20, 1999 (age 26) 69 36   Dismissed on
January 13, 2020[13]		 Kenkyuusei (April 28, 2018 – April 27, 2019)
Team NIV (May 2, 2019 – January 13, 2020)
Faith Faith Shanrae Alvarez Santiago December 7, 1999 (age 26) 13 10   Graduated on
January 26, 2020[14] Currently as a correspondent on Congress TV since 2025.[15]		 Team MII (May 2, 2018 – January 26, 2020)
Rans Francinne Roy Rifol October 18, 2001 (age 24) 65 9 dnp Graduated on
October 30, 2020[e]		 Kenkyuusei (April 28, 2018 – June 8, 2018)
Team MII (June 8, 2018 – March 16, 2020)[16]
Rowee Loulle Angelyn Maagad Villaflores May 26, 2001 (age 24) 52 16 dnp Kenkyuusei (April 28, 2018 – April 27, 2019)
Team NIV (May 2, 2019 – March 16, 2020)[16]
Lei Lorraine Leigh Lacumba August 9, 1997 (age 28) 39 45 dnp Team L (May 2, 2018 – March 16, 2020)[16]
Yssa Chelsey Yssacky Miranda Bautista August 30, 2002 (age 23)   29 dnp Team L (May 2, 2019 – March 16, 2020)[16]
Joyce Valerie Joyce Daita February 13, 2002 (age 24) 20 26 dnp Team NIV (May 2, 2018 – May 18, 2020)[17]
Daryll Daryll Caritativo Matalino June 2, 2000 (age 25) 29 44 dnp Team NIV (May 2, 2018 – June 20, 2020)[18]
Ecka Ericka Joyce Madriaga Sibug May 5, 2000 (age 25) 44 35 dnp Team NIV (May 2, 2018 – September 30, 2020)[19]
Belle Aubrey Ysabelle Badong Delos Reyes April 17, 2001 (age 24) 23 24 dnp Graduated on
November 28, 2020[e][20]		 Team NIV (May 2, 2018 – November 28, 2020)
Sela Marsela Mari Dela Cruz Guia April 28, 2000 (age 25) 3 2 dnp Graduated on
November 29, 2020[e][21]		 Team L (May 2, 2018 – November 29, 2020)
Emz Erica Maria Bacus Macabutas March 31, 2002 (age 24) 49 33 dnp Terminated on
December 31, 2020[22]		 Kenkyuusei (April 28, 2018 – April 27, 2019)
Team MII (May 2, 2019 – December 31, 2020)
Shaira Shaira Asebias Duran August 12, 2001 (age 24) 37 46 dnp Team MII (May 2, 2018 – December 31, 2020)
Shaina Shaina Asebias Duran August 12, 2001 (age 24) 33 47 dnp Team L (May 2, 2018 – December 31, 2020)

2021 Graduates

A total of 14 official members have left the group in 2021

Stage
Name		 Full Name Birth date Election Rank Status Membership history
1[a] 2[2] 3[b]
Aly Jhona Alyanah Montefalcon Padillo January 11, 2001 (age 25) 26 1 dnp Graduated on
February 6, 2021[e][23]		 Team NIV (May 2, 2018 – February 6, 2021)
2nd General Election's Center[24]
Ice Nicelle Joy Coronel Bozon October 1, 2002 (age 23)   38 dnp Team L (May 2, 2019 – February 6, 2021)
Karla Ruth Carla Mariano Dela Paz November 25, 2002 (age 23) 67 nr 43 Graduated on
February 25, 2021[e][25]		 Kenkyuusei (April 28, 2018 – May 1, 2019;
May 7, 2019 – January 18, 2020;
February 13, 2021 – February 25, 2021)
Team NIV (January 18, 2020 – February 13, 2021)
Laney Lorelaine Delos Reyes Sañosa November 17, 2002 (age 23) 68 39 37 Kenkyuusei (April 28, 2018 – April 27, 2019;
February 13, 2021 – February 25, 2021)
Team MII (May 2, 2019 – February 13, 2021)
Sam Christina Samantha Cortan Tagana October 15, 2003 (age 22)   nr 42 Graduated on
April 20, 2021[f]		 Kenkyuusei (May 7, 2019 – January 26, 2020;
February 13, 2021 –April 20, 2021)
Team MII (January 26, 2020 – February 13, 2021)[26]
Alice Alice Margarita Reyes De Leon March 29, 1997 (age 29) 6 7 11 Graduated on
May 21, 2021[27]		 Team MII (May 2, 2018 – May 21, 2021)
Trish Trisha Branggan Labrador July 16, 2001 (age 24)   nr 38 Kenkyuusei (May 7, 2019 – August 4, 2020;
February 13, 2021 – May 21, 2021)[f]
Team NIV (August 4, 2020 – February 13, 2021)[28]
Brei Aubrey Salvatierra Binuya December 7, 1999 (age 26) 38 20 21 Graduated on
June 29, 2021[e][29]		 Team NIV (May 2, 2018 – June 29, 2021)
Gabb Gabrielle Ruedas Skribikin August 31, 2002 (age 23) 10 12 10 Team L (May 2, 2018 – June 29, 2021)
Nile Anne Nicole Cortado Casitas July 8, 1999 (age 26)   nr 36 Graduated on
July 20, 2021[e][30]		 Kenkyuusei (May 7, 2019 – August 4, 2020)
Team NIV (August 4, 2020 – July 20, 2021)[28]
Kyla Kyla Angelica Marie Tarong De Catalina February 18, 2000 (age 26) 21 14 40 Graduated on
August 8, 2021[f]		 Team L (May 2, 2018 – February 13, 2021)
Kenkyuusei (February 13, 2021 – August 8, 2021)
Grace Mary Grace Velasco Buenaventura January 13, 1997 (age 29) 15 15 30 Graduated on
September 25, 2021[31]		 Team L (May 2, 2018 – September 25, 2021)
Tin Christine Ann Coralde Coloso December 11, 2001 (age 24) 4 27 16 Team L (May 2, 2018 – September 25, 2021)
Alyssa Alyssa Nicole Magsino Garcia June 30, 2000 (age 25) 17 28 20 Graduated on
September 26, 2021[31]		 Team NIV (May 2, 2018 – September 26, 2021)
Thea Althea Degillo Itona May 8, 1998 (age 27) 45 17 15 Team L (May 2, 2018 – September 26, 2021)
Kay Kaede Rivera Ishiyama November 10, 1999 (age 26) 34 23 32 Graduated on
September 27, 2021[31]		 Team L (May 2, 2018 – September 27, 2021)
Jana Jana Ross Angeles January 7, 2000 (age 26)     29 Graduated on
December 15, 2021[e][g]		 Kenkyuusei (March 15, 2020 – February 13, 2021)
Team Unknown (February 13, 2021 – December 15, 2021)

2022 Graduates

Stage
Name		 Full Name Birth date Election Rank Status Membership history
1[a] 2[2] 3[b]
Jan Cristine Jan Roque Elaurza January 5, 2001 (age 25) 24 11 6 Graduated on
June 30, 2022[e][32]		 Team MII (May 2, 2018 – June 30, 2022)
Baby Blue (September 1, 2020 – June 30, 2022)[33]
Jaydee Jennifer Nandy Garcia Villaruel (2002-10-10) October 10, 2002 (age 23) 32 40 24 Graduated on
July 31, 2022[e][34]		 Team NIV (May 2, 2018 – July 31, 2022)
Ruth Ruther Marie Alterado Lingat October 10, 1998 (age 27) 35 21 4 Graduated on
October 1, 2022[e][35]		 Team NIV (May 2, 2018 – October 1, 2022)

2023 Graduates

Stage
Name		 Full Name Birth date Election Rank Status Membership history
1[a] 2[2] 3[b]
Abby Abelaine Saunar Trinidad July 31, 1997 (age 28) 2 3 1 Graduated on
March 31, 2023[e][36]
General Manager of MNL48		 Team NIV (May 2, 2018 – March 31, 2023)
3rd General Election Center[37]
Dian Dian Marie Rele Mercado June 30, 2002 (age 23) 22 32 19 Graduated on
August 31, 2023[38][39]		 Team L (April 28, 2023 – August 31, 2023)
Gia Guinevere Pahilanga Muse November 13, 2000 (age 25) 28 nr 22 Team L (April 28, 2023 – May 1, 2019)
Kenkyuusei (May 7, 2019 – November 5, 2019)
Team MII (November 5, 2019 – May 31, 2023)[40]
Yzabel Dana Yzabel Divinagracia September 2, 2001 (age 24)   34 9 Graduated on
September 17, 2023[e][41]		 Team MII (May 2, 2019 – September 17, 2023)

2024 Graduates

Stage
Name		 Full Name Birth date Election Rank Status Membership history
1[a] 2[2] 3[b]
Miho Miho de Jesus Hoshino October 15, 2000 (age 25)   31 25 Graduated on
January 10, 2024[e]		 Team NIV (May 2, 2019 – January 10, 2024)
Princess Princess Rius Briquillo June 1, 1999 (age 26) 46 nr 12 Graduated on
January 13, 2024[e][42]		 Team L (April 28, 2023 – May 1, 2019)
Kenkyuusei (May 7, 2019 – June 3, 2019)[43]
Team MII (June 3, 2019 – January 13, 2024)
Coleen Coleen Apura Trinidad November 26, 2002 (age 23) 51 18 14 Graduated on
June 8, 2024[44]		 Kenkyuusei (April 28, 2018 – June 8, 2018)
Team NIV (May 2, 2019 – February 18, 2024)
Baby Blue (September 1, 2020 – February 18, 2024)[33]

2025 Graduates

Stage
Name		 Full Name Birth date Election Rank Status Membership history
1[a] 2[2] 3[b]
Sheki Shekinah Igarta Arzaga July 20, 2001 (age 24) 1 4 2 Graduated on
April 26, 2025		 Team MII (May 2, 2018 – February 18, 2025)
Amy Amanda Manabat Isidto December 18, 2002 (age 23)   25 27 Team L (May 2, 2019 – February 18, 2025)
Baby Blue (September 1, 2020 – April 26, 2025)[33]
Ella Ella Mae Rada Amat October 30, 2000 (age 25) 8 nr 5 Team NIV (May 2, 2018 – May 1, 2019)
Team L (May 23, 2019 – February 18, 2025)[45]
Frances Francese Therese Andale Pinlac December 31, 2003 (age 22)   nr 23 Team L (September 6, 2019 – February 18, 2025)
Baby Blue (June 30, 2022 – April 26, 2025)[46]
Jem Jemimah Sapuriada Caldejon June 19, 1999 (age 26) 11 13 8 Team NIV (May 2, 2018 – April 26, 2025)
Jie Mheijie Calis Dela Cruz July 16, 2001 (age 24)     46 (May 1, 2021 – April 26, 2025)[47]
Lyza Allyza Mae Tinio Roxas June 26, 2000 (age 25)     35 (May 1, 2021 – April 26, 2025)
Mari Mariz Mapesos Iyog October 14, 2002 (age 23) 27 30 34 Team L (May 2, 2018 –July 20, 2021)
(August 26, 2022 – April 26, 2025)[e][30]
Lara Lara Mae Agan Layar December 20, 1999 (age 26) 14 22 13 Graduated on
July 22, 2025		 Team NIV (May 2, 2018 – July 22, 2025)[48]
Klaire Klaire Hugh Presno January 24, 2002 (age 24)   41 31 Graduated on
October 24, 2025		 Team MII (May 2, 2019 – October 24, 2025)

Former Understudies

Former Kenkyuusei or Trainees who never been promoted. 15 from 1st Generation (12 of them resigned in 2018 and 3 in 2019) and 1 from 2nd Generation.

Stage
Name		 Full Name Birth date Election Rank Notes
1[a] 2[2] 3[b]
Celine Celinedion Dionisio January 13, 1999 (age 27) 56     Resigned on April 30, 2018
Reiko Kleif Guillian Almeda October 27, 2000 (age 25) 57    
Reina Kyle Gullian Almeda October 27, 2000 (age 25) 58    
Nix Nica Mae Onde Fortuno January 2, 2002 (age 24) 61    
Ann Sherry Ann Bueza Rebadulla June 18, 2001 (age 24) 54    
Kana Karina Dannah Delos Santos Vital May 14, 2002 (age 23) 55     Resigned on May 2, 2018
Arol Carol Semillia Reyes August 24, 2000 (age 25) 50    
Ikee Micaella Joy Salas Yabut April 13, 2000 (age 25) 64     Resigned on May 16, 2018
Vern Vemberneth Daray Villanueva June 16, 2002 (age 23) 63     Resigned on July 2, 2018
Niah Sheccaniah Faith Saludares Baler May 3, 2000 (age 25) 53     Resigned on November 7, 2018
Eda Edralyn Lozada Tocop April 10, 1997 (age 28) 71     Resigned on December 12, 2018
Vira Edelvira Jallorina Bandong (2000-11-25) November 25, 2000 (age 25) 60 nr   Graduated on May 1, 2019
Yna Polaris Yna Casipong Salazar February 14, 2002 (age 24) 72 nr  
Mela Jamela Magracia Magbanlac May 16, 2001 (age 24) 62 nr   Resigned on October 7, 2019[11]
Jean Je-ann Benette Lazatin Guinto June 2, 2003 (age 22)   nr  
Rain Lorraine Pingol October 19, 2004 (age 21)     47 Resigned on November 4, 2021

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 December 10, 2002 (age 23) Withdrew as a challenger on April 27, 2018
Aria Aria Gilead Carino November 23, 1997 (age 28) Withdrew as a candidate on April 27, 2018
Eunice Eunice Diane Santiago September 4, 1997 (age 28)

Second Generation

Stage
Name		 Full Name Birth date Notes
Gail Abbigail Shaine de Guzman Reyes January 4, 2003 (age 23) 2nd Generation candidate
Alex Alexie Iris Bulanhagui Dimaayo July 1, 2003 (age 22)
Sandra Alyssandra Corpuz Corteza April 12, 2002 (age 23)
Isylle Chrisylle Joy Gelvero Mondejar February 7, 2003 (age 23)
Ara Karla Jane delos Reyes Tolentino June 21, 2001 (age 24)
Ish Missy Perez Ainza February 28, 2002 (age 24)
Naomi Naomi Roniele Pile De Guzman July 8, 1998 (age 27)
Sun Shay Anne Co Enciso September 21, 2001 (age 24)

Third Generation

Stage
Name		 Full Name Birth date Notes
Ruby Querubin Gonzalez January 23, 2003 (age 23) Withdrew as a candidate on March 24, 2020
Yiesha Yiesha Amera Ungad January 20, 2003 (age 23) Withdrew as a candidate on May 29, 2020
Jelay Jillian Shane Pilones February 13, 2001 (age 25) Removed as a candidate on October 31, 2020
Glaze Glaciana Marie Reyes Pelagio May 12, 2002 (age 23) 3rd Generation candidate
Jash Jashmin Iballo July 10, 2003 (age 22)

Captaincy history

Overall captain

MNL48 Overall Captain
No. Stage
Name		 Full Name Birth date Team/
Gen.		 Date of Tenure Length
(days)
1 Alice Alice Margarita Reyes de Leon March 29, 1998 (age 28) MII May 5, 2018 – March 17, 2021 1,047
2 Sheki Shekinah Igarta Arzaga July 20, 2000 (age 25) MII March 17, 2021 (2021-03-17) – December 15, 2022 (2022-12-15) 1,179
1st December 15, 2022 – June 8, 2024
3 Jem Jemimah Sapuriada Caldejon June 19, 1999 (age 26) 1st June 8, 2024 – April 26, 2025 322
4 Jamie Maria Jamie Beatrice Gallardo Alberto November 12, 2001 (age 24) 2nd April 26, 2025 – present 344
5 Dana (cc) Dana Leanne Evangelista Brual September 30, 1999 (age 26) 1st October 11, 2025 – present 176

Defunct captain

Notes

References

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