List of MNL48 members


MNL48 is a Filipino girl group formed in 2018 as a sister group of the Japanese idol group AKB48. The 1st generation members have been selected through live auditions in a noontime show It's Showtime. On May 2, 2018, they formed the current 3 teams. As of May 2021, The group consists of 45 members. Among these members are the Kenkyuusei or Research Students.
Members leaving the group are considered "graduates" and are sometimes given a special graduation show or graduation concert. There are also cases where a member resigns, is dismissed, or gets terminated.
Jamie Alberto and Dana Brual are the current overall captains of MNL48, after Jamie replaced Jem Caldejon on April 26, 2025, and Dana being announced as the co-captain on October 11, 2025.

Overview

MNL48 consists of 27 official members. On December 15, 2022, during their MNL48 Christmas Concert, they announced the dissolution of teams and instead grouped members by generations. Previously, they were divided into three teams. The teams were:
  • Team MII – associated with the color ' and is the 2nd Team M in AKB48 Group after NMB48's Team M.
  • Team NIV – associated with the color ' 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 and is the 1st Team L in AKB48 Group's history.
The Tokyo Girls Collection Senbatsu was established and existed until November 4, 2021.

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 NameBirth dateElection
Rank
StatusMembership history
Stage
Name
Full NameBirth date1StatusMembership history
VanVanessa Laguisma Yap30Resigned on
Team MII
MaeAngelica Mae Barrientos Batocael43Resigned on
Team MII
TrixieSharlene Trixie Caceres Tano7Resigned on
Team MII
ZenZennae Aballe Inot5Resigned on
Team NIV
NinaNiña Editha Morales Guirnalda70Resigned on
July 6, 2018
Kenkyuusei
Team MII

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.


2020 Graduates

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


2021 Graduates

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


2022 Graduates



2023 Graduates



2024 Graduates



2025 Graduates



Former Understudies

Former Kenkyuusei or Trainees who never been promoted. 15 from 1st Generation and 1 from 2nd Generation.

Former Candidates/Aspirants

Former MNL48 Candidates and Aspirants

First Generation

Stage
Name
Full NameBirth dateNotes
KrisAlliah Kristel Anne TorrejosWithdrew as a challenger on April 27, 2018
AriaAria Gilead CarinoWithdrew as a candidate on April 27, 2018
EuniceEunice Diane SantiagoWithdrew as a candidate on April 27, 2018

Second Generation

Stage
Name
Full NameBirth dateNotes
GailAbbigail Shaine de Guzman Reyes2nd Generation candidate
AlexAlexie Iris Bulanhagui Dimaayo2nd Generation candidate
SandraAlyssandra Corpuz Corteza2nd Generation candidate
IsylleChrisylle Joy Gelvero Mondejar2nd Generation candidate
AraKarla Jane delos Reyes Tolentino2nd Generation candidate
IshMissy Perez Ainza2nd Generation candidate
NaomiNaomi Roniele Pile De Guzman2nd Generation candidate
SunShay Anne Co Enciso2nd Generation candidate

Third Generation

Stage
Name
Full NameBirth dateNotes
RubyQuerubin GonzalezWithdrew as a candidate on March 24, 2020
YieshaYiesha Amera UngadWithdrew as a candidate on May 29, 2020
JelayJillian Shane PilonesRemoved as a candidate on October 31, 2020
GlazeGlaciana Marie Reyes Pelagio3rd Generation candidate
JashJashmin Iballo3rd Generation candidate