By Lance Joseph Martinez
Colet Vergara, the main vocal of the nation’s girl group BINI, recently opened up about her struggles during their trainee days, revealing that she almost quit the group, particularly after ABS-CBN lost its franchise renewal bid.
In an episode of “Kuan-on-one,” Colet shared that she nearly flew back to Bohol with the intention of quitting.
When asked if she ever considered leaving during their four years of training, she confessed, “Oo naman, gusto ko na talaga huminto [sa training].”
However, she clarified, “Hindi naman [umabot sa pagpapaalam]. Naisip ko lang tumigil dahil sa pagod at malayo sa pamilya.”’
Before Aiah’s addition, who hails from Cebu, Colet was the only member from Visayas during their training, making her the farthest from her family.
“Hindi kasi ako nakakauwi sa amin. Tuwing pasko lang ako nakakauwi, buti ‘yung iba, malapit lang pamilya nila,” she explained.
Colet expressed her envy towards other members who could be visited by their families at the PBB house where they trained.
“Pwede silang bisitahin ng kanilang nanay. [Pamilya ko] kailangan pang mag-eroplano. Sa sobrang hirap gusto ko na talagang huminto,” she shared.
Their rigorous training included both Korean and Filipino styles, along with workshops for modeling and acting, all while managing their online classes.
“Yun ‘yung point na nakakabaliw. Sinasabi ko na sa nanay ko na gusto ko na umuwi. Hindi rin kasi kami kumikita,” Colet revealed.
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The ABS-CBN shutdown further fueled her desire to quit. “Tapos walang kasiguraduhan dahil nag-shutdown din ang ABS. Feeling namin [BINI] isa kami sa matatanggal. […] mas gusto kong tumigil,” she admitted.
Despite these challenges, Colet’s determination to succeed and honor her family’s sacrifices kept her going.
“Buti nalang nagpatuloy pa rin ako kahit nakakapagod siya, dahil hindi ka bibigyan ni Lord ng pagsubok na hindi mo kaya.”
In the same interview, Colet expressed her aspirations to star in action movies, saying, “Gusto ko may dala akong baril tapos nagta-tumbling.”
She added that she would like to star alongside Angel Locsin and Nadine Lustre.
Colet concluded the interview by sharing that she is now able to give back to her family, and their house in Bohol has been improved. “Medyo nabibigay ko na ang gusto nila [family].. Nung binagyo siya tumutulo na ang bubong, so ngayon medyo napaayos na namin ‘yon.”
Colet and her group, BINI, are set to release their documentary series, “BINI Chapter 1: BORN TO WIN,” showcasing their BINIverse tour.
