BINI MIKHA
Name: Mikhaila Janna Dimenmea Lim
Stage name: Mikha
Born: November 8, 2003
Birthplace: Cebu, Philippines
Education: Born in Cebu City, moved to Sta. Rosa, Laguna where she moved again to Cavite and then to San Juan / Quezon City. She attended numerous school activities where she was an athlete, dancer, majorette, cheerleading squad, and also a campus writer. She is part of her schooling (extracurriculars) in the Philippines, but decided to become a trainee in 2019 while she was still in school. She managed her high school education with training in singing, dancing, etc.
Family: She has two older siblings. Mikha is a Chinese Filipina.
Early Activities:
- Crew up singing casually with her dad via karaoke and she's had a bild on this with more of fun, not competitions.
- In high school, she was a cheerleader, which fueled her team dancing, performing tumbling, and build her love on gymnastics and cheerleading.
- Auditioned for the Star Hunt auditions in Quezon City in 2018, was selected (out of many aspirants) to attend the 2-day boot camp, and after formally became a trainee at Star Hunt Academy in early 2019.
Position within BINI: Main Rapper, Lead Dancer, Visual of BINI
Media & Other Activities:
- Played volleyball as a setter in the Star Magic All-Star Game: Funpamilya Edition, where even Best Setter and was selected for the Mythical Six.
- Played Elle Luna in *He's Into Her Season 2* (joined/replaced previous actress).
- Guest Judge on *Drag Den PH* (Season 2) in early 2024 alongside other BINI members.
- Appeared in vlog / guest features e.g. Baddie-Bot series with Denise Julia.
Interests, Personality & Lifestyle:
- Known for her signature red hair. Mikha has commented publicly about how it helps her stand out, what it means for her identity, and the importance of self-love that goes with maintaining the hair.
- Interested in high-fashion accessory coverage e.g. she has been photographed using luxury bags like Fendi or Louis Vuitton, and her style is often the subject of fashion write-ups.
- Participated in charitable / outreach work e.g. the *Anak ng Diyos Foundation*, providing assistance with children at Tondo, Manila through games, school supplies and gifts.
- Participation in *Star Magic All-Star Games* sports: awards: Best Setter, and was captain of the Lady Setters, won Best Setter etc.
- Public interactions: responded to criticisms about her acting and school/college roles with good grace, asked for kindness and understanding.
- She's spoken about the challenge of being in a prominent group, that it's hard to sleep sometimes, thinking a lot, balancing expectations.
"Dreams will only stay dreams until you act upon it."