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.
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 |
| Stage Name | Full Name | Birth date | 1 | Status | Membership history |
| Van | Vanessa Laguisma Yap | 30 | Resigned on | Team MII | |
| Mae | Angelica Mae Barrientos Batocael | 43 | Resigned on | Team MII | |
| Trixie | Sharlene Trixie Caceres Tano | 7 | Resigned on | Team MII | |
| Zen | Zennae Aballe Inot | 5 | Resigned on | Team NIV | |
| Nina | Niña Editha Morales Guirnalda | 70 | Resigned 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 20212022 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 AspirantsFirst Generation
| Stage Name | Full Name | Birth date | Notes |
| Kris | Alliah Kristel Anne Torrejos | Withdrew as a challenger on April 27, 2018 | |
| Aria | Aria Gilead Carino | Withdrew as a candidate on April 27, 2018 | |
| Eunice | Eunice Diane Santiago | Withdrew as a candidate on April 27, 2018 |
Second Generation
| Stage Name | Full Name | Birth date | Notes |
| Gail | Abbigail Shaine de Guzman Reyes | 2nd Generation candidate | |
| Alex | Alexie Iris Bulanhagui Dimaayo | 2nd Generation candidate | |
| Sandra | Alyssandra Corpuz Corteza | 2nd Generation candidate | |
| Isylle | Chrisylle Joy Gelvero Mondejar | 2nd Generation candidate | |
| Ara | Karla Jane delos Reyes Tolentino | 2nd Generation candidate | |
| Ish | Missy Perez Ainza | 2nd Generation candidate | |
| Naomi | Naomi Roniele Pile De Guzman | 2nd Generation candidate | |
| Sun | Shay Anne Co Enciso | 2nd Generation candidate |
Third Generation
| Stage Name | Full Name | Birth date | Notes |
| Ruby | Querubin Gonzalez | Withdrew as a candidate on March 24, 2020 | |
| Yiesha | Yiesha Amera Ungad | Withdrew as a candidate on May 29, 2020 | |
| Jelay | Jillian Shane Pilones | Removed as a candidate on October 31, 2020 | |
| Glaze | Glaciana Marie Reyes Pelagio | 3rd Generation candidate | |
| Jash | Jashmin Iballo | 3rd Generation candidate |