MNL48 History
Contents
2016
March
- 26 - MNL48 is officially announced.
December
- 3 - MNL48 audition starts.
2017
December
- 3 - Application ends.
2018
January
- 20 - Top 200 Announcement
- 27 - Top 75 Announcement
April
MNL48 debuts
- 28 - The MNL48 1st General Election was held and the 1st Generation debuts with 72 members: Abelaine Trinidad, Alice Margarita De Leon, Althea Itona, Alyssa Nicole Garcia, Angelica Mae Batocael, Ashley Cloud Garcia, Aubrey Binuya, Aubrey Ysabelle Delos Reyes, Carol Reyes, Cassandra Mae Pestillos, Celinedion Dionisio, Christine Ann Coloso, Coleen Trinidad, Cristine Jan Elaurza, Dana Leanne Brual, Daniella Mae Palmero, Daryll Matalino, Dian Marie Mercado, Edelvira Bandong, Edralyn Tocop, Ella Mae Amat, Erica Maria Macabutas, Ericka Joyce Sibug, Eunys Abad, Faith Shanrae Santiago, Francinne Rifol, Gabrielle Skribikin, Guinevere Muse, Hazel Joy Marzonia, Jamela Magbanlac, Jemimah Caldejon, Jennifer Nandy Villaruel, Jessel Montaos, Jhona Alyanah Padillo, Kaede Ishiyama, Karina Dannah Vital, Khyan Jewel Cacapit, Kleif Guillian Almeda, Kyla Angelica Marie De Catalina, Kyle Guillian Almeda, Lara Mae Layar, Lorraine Leigh Lacumba, Lorelaine Sañosa, Loulle Angelyn Villaflores, Madelaine Epilogo, Mariz Iyog, Marsela Mari Guia, Mary Grace Buenaventura, Micaella Joy Yabut, Necca Adelan, Nica Mae Fortuno, Niña Editha Guirnalda, Polaris Yna Salazar, Princess Labay, Princess Erica Sanico, Princess Rius Briquillo, Quincy Josiah Santillan, Ruther Marie Lingat, Ruth Carla Dela Paz, Sandee Garcia, Sayaka Awane, Shaina Duran, Shaira Duran, Sharei Engbino, Sharlene Trixie Tano, Sheccaniah Faith Baler, Shekinah Arzaga, Sherry Ann Rebadulla, Valerie Joyce Daita, Vanessa Yap, Vemberneth Villanueva, Zennae Inot
- 30 - Trainees Celinedion Dionisio, Kleif Guillian Almeda, Kyle Guillian Almeda, Nica Mae Fortuno, and Sherry Ann Rebadulla leave the group.
- Remaining Trainees: Cassandra Mae Pestillos, Carol Reyes, Coleen Trinidad, Daniella Mae Palmero, Edelvira Bandong, Edralyn Tocop, Francinne Rifol, Erica Maria Macabutas, Jamela Magbanlac, Karina Dannah Vital, Lorelaine Sañosa, Loulle Angelyn Villaflores, Micaella Joy Yabut, Niña Editha Guirnalda, Polaris Yna Salazar, Ruth Carla Dela Paz, Sandee Garcia, Sheccaniah Faith Baler
May
- 2
- Team MII is formed with 16 girls: Alice Margarita De Leon, Angelica Mae Batocael, Cristine Jan Elaurza, Dana Leanne Brual, Eunys Abad, Faith Shanrae Santiago, Jessel Montaos, Necca Adelan, Princess Labay, Princess Erica Sanico, Sayaka Awane, Shaira Duran, Sharei Engbino, Sharlene Trixie Tano, Shekinah Arzaga, Vanessa Yap
- Team NIV is formed with 16 girls: Abelaine Trinidad, Alyssa Nicole Garcia, Aubrey Binuya, Aubrey Ysabelle Delos Reyes, Daryll Matalino, Ella Mae Amat, Ericka Joyce Sibug, Hazel Joy Marzonia, Jennifer Nandy Villaruel, Jemimah Caldejon, Jhona Alyanah Padillo, Lara Mae Layar, Madelaine Epilogo, Ruther Marie Lingat, Valerie Joyce Daita, Zennae Inot
- Team L is formed with 16 girls: Althea Itona, Ashley Cloud Garcia, Christine Ann Coloso, Dian Marie Mercado, Gabrielle Skribikin, Guinevere Muse, Kaede Ishiyama, Khyan Jewel Cacapit, Kyla Angelica Marie De Catalina, Lorraine Leigh Lacumba, Mariz Iyog, Marsela Mari Guia, Mary Grace Buenaventura, Princess Rius Briquillo, Quincy Josiah Santillan, Shaina Duran
- Trainees captain is elected: Carol Reyes
- Karina Dannah Vital left the group.
- Remaining Trainees: Cassandra Mae Pestillos, Carol Reyes, Coleen Trinidad, Daniella Mae Palmero, Edelvira Bandong, Edralyn Tocop, Francinne Rifol, Erica Maria Macabutas, Jamela Magbanlac, Lorelaine Sañosa, Loulle Angelyn Villaflores, Micaella Joy Yabut, Niña Editha Guirnalda, Polaris Yna Salazar, Ruth Carla Dela Paz, Sandee Garcia, Sheccaniah Faith Baler
- 3 - Alice Margarita De Leon elected as Team MII captain.
- 4 - Ericka Joyce Sibug elected as Team NIV captain.
- 5 - Kaede Ishiyama elected as Team L captain. Alice Margarita De Leon elected as the MNL48 Captain.
- 16 - Carol Reyes and Micaella Joy Yabut leave the group. Sandee Garcia appointed as the new Trainees captain. Ashley Nicole Somera joined the group.
June
- 8 - Angelica Mae Batocael, Sharlene Trixie Tano, Vanessa Yap, and Zennae Inot leave the group. Francinne Rifol, Niña Editha Guirnalda, and Sandee Garcia promoted to Team MII. Coleen Trinidad promoted to Team NIV.
July
- 2 - Vemberneth Villanueva left the group.
- 6 - Niña Editha Guirnalda left the group.
- 9 - Cassandra Mae Pestillos promoted to Team MII.
September
- 28 - Aitakatta, MNL48's 1st single is released.
November
- 7 - Sheccaniah Faith Baler left the group.
December
- 1 - Koi Suru Fortune Cookie, MNL48's 2nd single is released.
- 13 - Edralyn Tocop left the group.
2019
March
- 25 - 2nd Generation debuts with 20 members: Abbigail Shaine De Guzman, Alexie Iris Dimaayo, Alyssandra Corteza, Amanda Isidto, Anne Nicole Casitas, Chelsey Yssacky Bautista, Christina Samantha Tagana, Chrisylle Joy Mondejar, Dana Yzabel Divinagracia, Francese Therese Pinlac, Je-ann Benette Guinto, Karla Jane Tolentino, Klaire Presno, Maria Jamie Beatrice Alberto, Miho Hoshino, Missy Ainza, Naomi Roniele De Guzman, Nicelle Joy Bozon, Shay Anne Enciso, Trisha Labrador
April
- 6 - The MNL48 First Generation: Living The Dream Concert was held at the New Frontier Theater.
- 11 - MNL48's 3rd Single 365nichi no Kamihikouki is released.
- 27 - MNL48 2nd General Election was held.
May
- 1 - Cassandra Mae Pestillos, Ella Mae Amat, Eunys Abad, Guinevere Muse, Hazel Joy Marzonia, Jessel Montaos, Khyan Jewel Cacapit, Madelaine Epilogo, Necca Adelan, Princess Erica Sanico, Princess Rius Briquillo, Sharei Engbino, Edelvira Bandong, Jamela Magbanlac, Ruth Carla Dela Paz, Polaris Yna Salazar and all non-ranked 2nd Generation members graduate from the group.
- 2
- Maria Jamie Beatrice Alberto, Erica Maria Macabutas, Dana Yzabel Divinagracia, Lorelaine Sañosa, Klaire Presno, Ashley Nicole Somera promoted to Team MII.
- Loulle Angelyn Villaflores, Miho Hoshino, Daniella Mae Palmero promoted to Team NIV.
- Amanda Isidto, Chelsey Yssacky Bautista, Nicelle Joy Bozon promoted to Team L.
- 7 - TGC Senbatsu/Trainee was announced with the following members: Ella Mae Amat, Guinevere Muse, Jamela Magbanlac, Princess Rius Briquillo, Ruth Carla Dela Paz, Anne Nicole Casitas, Christina Samantha Tagana, Francese Therese Pinlac, Je-ann Benette Guinto, Trisha Labrador
- 23 - Quincy Josiah Santillan resigned from the group. Ella Mae Amat promoted to Team L. Jessel Montaos joined as a Trainee.
June
- 3 - Princess Rius Briquillo promoted to Team MII.
- 9 - Sayaka Awane graduated from the group.
July
- 26 - MNL48's 4th Single Kimi wa Melody is released.
September
- 6 - Francese Therese Pinlac promoted to Team L.
- 15 - Ashley Cloud Garcia graduated from the group.
October
- 6 - The MNL48 2nd Generation Members Team Concert: No To Oshihen! Team MII Concert was held at Movie Stars Cafe.
- 7 - Jamela Magbanlac, Je-ann Benette Guinto, and Jessel Montaos resigned from the group.
- 13 - The MNL48 2nd Generation Members Team Concert: No To Oshihen! Team NIV Concert was held at Movie Stars Cafe.
- 20 - The MNL48 2nd Generation Members Team Concert: No To Oshihen! Team L Concert was held at TIU Theater.
- 21 - MNL48's first documentary ICYMI: I See Me is released.
November
- 5
- Princess Labay is dismissed from the group.
- Guinevere Muse is promoted to Team MII.
- 25 - MNL48's fifth single High Tension is released.
2020
January
- 13 - Daniella Mae Palmero is dismissed from the group.
- 18 - MNL48 1st Stage Team NIV Shonichi. Ruth Carla Dela Paz is promoted to Team NIV.
- 25 - MNL48 1st Stage Team MII Shonichi.
- 26 - Faith Shanrae Santiago graduated from the group. Christina Samantha Tagana is promoted to Team MII.
- Remaining Trainees: Anne Nicole Casitas, Trisha Labrador
February
- 1 - MNL48 1st Stage Team L Shonichi.
- 2 - MNL48 1st Stage 1st Generation Shonichi.
- 9 - MNL48 1st Stage 2nd Generation Shonichi.
March
- 15 - 3rd Generation debuts with 16 members: Allyza Mae Roxas, Aubrey Lopez, Bhrianna Chua, Charmaine Tosoc, Christine Joyce Dela Cruz, Glaciana Marie Pelagio, Jana Ross Angeles, Jashmin Iballo, Kathlene Apduhan, Klaryle Mercado, Lorraine Pingol, Mheijie Calis, Miyaka Montoro, Querubin Gonzalez, Rachel Frances Suazo, Yiesha Amera Ungad.
- 24 - Querubin Gonzalez withdrew from the group.
- Remaining Trainees: Allyza Mae Roxas, Anne Nicole Casitas, Aubrey Lopez, Bhrianna Chua, Charmaine Tosoc, Christine Joyce Dela Cruz, Glaciana Marie Pelagio, Jana Ross Angeles, Jashmin Iballo, Kathlene Apduhan, Klaryle Mercado, Lorraine Pingol, Mheijie Calis, Miyaka Montoro, Rachel Frances Suazo, Trisha Labrador, Yiesha Amera Ungad
- 26 - Jillian Shane Pilones joined the group.
