MNL48 is a Filipino girl group formed in 2018 as a sister group of the Japanese idol group AKB48. The first-generation members were chosen through live auditions on the noontime show It's Showtime. On May 2, 2018, they established the current three teams: Team MII, Team NIV, and Team L. As of May 2021, the group has 45 members. Among these members are the Kenkyuusei (), also known as Research Students.
Members who leave the group are considered "graduates" and may be given a special graduation show or concert. There are also instances where a member resigns, is dismissed, or is terminated.
Jamie Alberto and Dana Brual are the current overall captains of MNL48, with Jamie taking over from Jem Caldejón on April 26, 2025, and Dana being announced as co-captain on October 11, 2025.
Overview
MNL48 has no official members. On December 15, 2022, during their MNL48 Christmas Concert, they announced the dissolution of teams and decided to group members by generations instead. Previously, they were divided into three teams. The teams were: Team MII (read as Team M Two) – associated with the color and is the 2nd Team M in AKB48 Group after NMB48's Team M. Team NIV (read as Team N Four) – 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 (widely known as Trainees or Kenkyuusei) was established and existed until November 4, 2021.
Current Lineup +General Election RankingsRankDescription1Center, Kami 7, and Senbatsu2–7Kami 7 and Senbatsu8–16Senbatsu17–32Undergirls33–48Next Girlsbelow 48Kenkyuusei Not Ranked Did not participate
StageNameFull NameBirth dateRef. 1 2 3 Andi Sandee Sugay Garcia 1st 59 48 7 Angel Angel Nicole Santillan 5th Charm Charmaine Tosoc 3rd 39 Chelle Mechelle Abrio 4th CJ Christine Joyce dela Cruz 3rd 48 Cole Ashley Nicole Tanael Somera 2nd 43 17 Dana () Dana Leanne Evangelista Brual 1st 25 37 18 Elys María Gabrielle Elys Sabio Saluñga 5th Ira Joey Ira Panganiban 4th Jamie (c) Maria Jamie Beatrice Gallardo Alberto 2nd 6 3 Kath Kathlene Claire Lumbre Apduhan 3rd 26 Klaryle Klaryle Asuncion Mercado 3rd 28 Line Caroline Balendo Antero 4th Maj Jewel Maj Magat 5th Max Maxinne Concepcion 5th Mirai Mirai Wanaka 5th Miyaka Miyaka Montoro 5th 41 Rachel Rachel Frances Song Suazo 3rd 45 Renee Ma. Elise Renee Azaña 5th Rhea Aubrey Lopez 3rd 44 Rhed Lady Jade Ambata 5th Rianna Bhrianna Chriszell Chua 3rd 33 Riri Merc Criane Lou Capute 5th Sakura Sakura Shion 5th Sarina Sarina San Miguel 5th Wida Widalyn Laurente Pateña 5th Yana Leana Mariz Bince March 29 4th
Membership Timeline
Former Members
2018 Graduates
A total of 5 official members, all from the 1st Generation. 4 were officially graduated, and 1 resigned. StageNameFull NameBirth dateElectionRankStatusMembership history 1 Van Vanessa Laguisma Yap 30 Resigned onTeam MII (May 2, 2018 – June 8, 2018) Mae Angelica Mae Barrientos Batocael 43Team MII (May 2, 2018 – June 8, 2018) Trixie Sharlene Trixie Caceres Tano 7Team MII (May 2, 2018 – June 8, 2018) Zen Zennae Aballe Inot 5Team NIV (May 2, 2018 – June 8, 2018)NinaNiña Editha Morales Guirnalda 70Resigned onJuly 6, 2018Kenkyuusei (April 28, 2018 – June 8, 2018)Team MII (June 8, 2018 – July 6, 2018)
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. StageNameFull NameBirth dateStatusMembership history 1 2 Erica Princess Erica Uyanguren Sanico 18 Graduated onMay 1, 2019Team MII (May 2, 2018 – May 1, 2019) Necca Necca Lagumbay Adelan 42 Team MII (May 2, 2018 – May 1, 2019) Nice Eunys Mantes Abad 19 Team MII (May 2, 2018 – May 1, 2019) Cassey Cassandra Mae Bajolo Pestillos 66 Kenkyuusei (April 28, 2018 – July 9, 2018)Team MII (July 9, 2018 – May 1, 2019) Sha Sharei Siao Engbino 36 Team MII (May 2, 2018 – May 1, 2019) Hazel Hazel Joy Anub Marzonia 41 Team NIV (May 2, 2018 – May 1, 2019) Madie Madelaine Oidem Epilogo 47 Team NIV (May 2, 2018 – May 1, 2019) Jewel Khyan Jewel Cacapit 40 Team L (May 2, 2018 – May 1, 2019) Quincy Quincy Josiah Binalla Santillan 16 42 Resigned onMay 23, 2019Team L (May 2, 2018 – May 23, 2019) Sayaka Sayaka Anonuevo Awane 12 5 Graduated onJune 9, 2019Team MII (May 2, 2018 – June 9, 2019) Ash Ashley Cloud Santos Garcia 9 8 Graduated onSeptember 15, 2019Team L (May 2, 2018 – September 15, 2019) Essel Jessel Gregorio Montaos 31 Resigned onOctober 7, 2019Team MII (May 2, 2018 – May 1, 2019) Cess Princess Rabago Labay 48 17 Terminated onNovember 5, 2019Team MII (May 2, 2018 – November 5, 2019)
2020 Graduates
A total of 5 official members (including 9 graduating members) left the group in 2020. Most of its members applied for the Third General Election, but retired for their application. StageNameFull NameBirth dateStatusMembership history123DaniDaniella Mae Ramos Palmero6936 Dismissed onJanuary 13, 2020Kenkyuusei (April 28, 2018 – April 27, 2019)Team NIV (May 2, 2019 – January 13, 2020)FaithFaith Shanrae Alvarez Santiago1310 Graduated onJanuary 26, 2020 Currently as a correspondent on Congress TV since 2025.Team MII (May 2, 2018 – January 26, 2020)RansFrancinne Roy Rifol659Graduated onOctober 30, 2020Kenkyuusei (April 28, 2018 – June 8, 2018)Team MII (June 8, 2018 – March 16, 2020)RoweeLoulle Angelyn Maagad Villaflores5216Kenkyuusei (April 28, 2018 – April 27, 2019)Team NIV (May 2, 2019 – March 16, 2020)LeiLorraine Leigh Lacumba3945Team L (May 2, 2018 – March 16, 2020)YssaChelsey Yssacky Miranda Bautista 29Team L (May 2, 2019 – March 16, 2020)JoyceValerie Joyce Daita2026Team NIV (May 2, 2018 – May 18, 2020)DaryllDaryll Caritativo Matalino2944Team NIV (May 2, 2018 – June 20, 2020)EckaEricka Joyce Madriaga Sibug4435BelleAubrey Ysabelle Badong Delos Reyes2324Graduated onNovember 28, 2020Team NIV (May 2, 2018 – November 28, 2020)SelaMarsela Mari Dela Cruz Guia32Graduated onTeam L (May 2, 2018 – November 29, 2020)EmzErica Maria Bacus Macabutas4933Terminated onKenkyuusei (April 28, 2018 – April 27, 2019)Team MII (May 2, 2019 – December 31, 2020)ShairaShaira Asebias Duran3746Team MII (May 2, 2018 – December 31, 2020)ShainaShaina Asebias Duran3347Team L (May 2, 2018 – December 31, 2020)
2021 Graduates
A total of 14 official members have left the group in 2021 StageNameFull NameBirth dateStatusMembership history123AlyJhona Alyanah Montefalcon Padillo261Graduated onFebruary 6, 2021Team NIV (May 2, 2018 – February 6, 2021)2nd General Election's CenterIceNicelle Joy Coronel Bozon 38Team L (May 2, 2019 – February 6, 2021)KarlaRuth Carla Mariano Dela Paz6743Graduated onFebruary 25, 2021Kenkyuusei (April 28, 2018 – May 1, 2019;May 7, 2019 – January 18, 2020;February 13, 2021 – February 25, 2021)Team NIV (January 18, 2020 – February 13, 2021)LaneyLorelaine Delos Reyes Sañosa683937Kenkyuusei (April 28, 2018 – April 27, 2019;February 13, 2021 – February 25, 2021)Team MII (May 2, 2019 – February 13, 2021) Sam Christina Samantha Cortan Tagana 42Graduated onApril 20, 2021 Kenkyuusei (May 7, 2019 – January 26, 2020;February 13, 2021 –April 20, 2021)Team MII (January 26, 2020 – February 13, 2021) Alice Alice Margarita Reyes De Leon 6711Graduated onMay 21, 2021Team MII (May 2, 2018 – May 21, 2021) Trish Trisha Branggan Labrador 38 Kenkyuusei (May 7, 2019 – August 4, 2020;February 13, 2021 – May 21, 2021)Team NIV (August 4, 2020 – February 13, 2021) Brei Aubrey Salvatierra Binuya 38 20 21Graduated onJune 29, 2021Team NIV (May 2, 2018 – June 29, 2021) Gabb Gabrielle Ruedas Skribikin 10 12 10Team L (May 2, 2018 – June 29, 2021) Nile Anne Nicole Cortado Casitas 36Graduated onJuly 20, 2021Kenkyuusei (May 7, 2019 – August 4, 2020)Team NIV (August 4, 2020 – July 20, 2021) Kyla Kyla Angelica Marie Tarong De Catalina 21 14 40Graduated onAugust 8, 2021 Team L (May 2, 2018 – February 13, 2021)Kenkyuusei (February 13, 2021 – August 8, 2021) Grace Mary Grace Velasco Buenaventura 15 15 30Graduated onSeptember 25, 2021Team L (May 2, 2018 – September 25, 2021) Tin Christine Ann Coralde Coloso 4 27 16Team L (May 2, 2018 – September 25, 2021) Alyssa Alyssa Nicole Magsino Garcia 17 28 20 Graduated onSeptember 26, 2021Team NIV (May 2, 2018 – September 26, 2021) Thea Althea Degillo Itona 45 17 15Team L (May 2, 2018 – September 26, 2021) Kay Kaede Rivera Ishiyama 34 23 32 Graduated onSeptember 27, 2021Team L (May 2, 2018 – September 27, 2021) Jana Jana Ross Angeles 29 Graduated on Kenkyuusei (March 15, 2020 – February 13, 2021)
2022 Graduates
StageNameFull NameBirth dateStatusMembership history123 Jan Cristine Jan Roque Elaurza 24 11 6Graduated onTeam MII (May 2, 2018 – June 30, 2022) Jaydee Jennifer Nandy Garcia Villaruel 32 40 24Graduated onTeam NIV (May 2, 2018 – July 31, 2022) Ruth Ruther Marie Alterado Lingat 35 21 4 Graduated onTeam NIV (May 2, 2018 – October 1, 2022)
2023 Graduates
StageNameFull NameBirth dateStatusMembership history123 Abby Abelaine Saunar Trinidad 2 3 1 Graduated onGeneral Manager of MNL48 3rd General Election Center Dian Dian Marie Rele Mercado 22 32 19 Graduated on Team L (April 28, 2023 – August 31, 2023) Gia Guinevere Pahilanga Muse 28 22 Team L (April 28, 2023 – May 1, 2019)Kenkyuusei (May 7, 2019 – November 5, 2019) Yzabel Dana Yzabel Divinagracia 34 9 Graduated on Team MII (May 2, 2019 – September 17, 2023)
2024 Graduates
StageNameFull NameBirth dateStatusMembership history123 Miho Miho de Jesus Hoshino 31 25 Graduated on Team NIV (May 2, 2019 – January 10, 2024) Princess Princess Rius Briquillo 46 12 Graduated on Team L (April 28, 2023 – May 1, 2019)Kenkyuusei (May 7, 2019 – June 3, 2019) Coleen Coleen Apura Trinidad 51 18 14 Graduated on Team NIV (May 2, 2019 – February 18, 2024)
2025 Graduates
StageNameFull NameBirth dateStatusMembership history123 Sheki Shekinah Igarta Arzaga 1 4 2 Graduated on Team MII (May 2, 2018 – February 18, 2025) Amy Amanda Manabat Isidto 25 27 Team L (May 2, 2019 – February 18, 2025) Ella Ella Mae Rada Amat 8 5 Team NIV (May 2, 2018 – May 1, 2019)Team L (May 23, 2019 – February 18, 2025) Frances Francese Therese Andale Pinlac 23 Team L (September 6, 2019 – February 18, 2025) Jem Jemimah Sapuriada Caldejon 11 13 8 Team NIV (May 2, 2018 – April 26, 2025) Jie Mheijie Calis Dela Cruz 46 (May 1, 2021 – April 26, 2025) Lyza Allyza Mae Tinio Roxas 35 (May 1, 2021 – April 26, 2025) Mari Mariz Mapesos Iyog 27 30 34 Team L (May 2, 2018 –July 20, 2021)(August 26, 2022 – April 26, 2025) Lara Lara Mae Agan Layar 14 22 13 Graduated on Team NIV (May 2, 2018 – July 22, 2025) Klaire Klaire Hugh Presno 41 31 Graduated on Team MII (May 2, 2019 – October 24, 2025)
Former Understudies
Former Kenkyuusei or Trainees who never been promoted. 15 from 1st Generation (12 of them resigned in 2018 and 3 in 2019) and 1 from 2nd Generation.
StageNameFull NameBirth dateNotes123Celine Celinedion Dionisio 56 Resigned on April 30, 2018Reiko Kleif Guillian Almeda 57 Reina Kyle Gullian Almeda 58 Nix Nica Mae Onde Fortuno 61 Ann Sherry Ann Bueza Rebadulla 54 Kana Karina Dannah Delos Santos Vital 55 Resigned on May 2, 2018Arol Carol Semillia Reyes 50 Ikee Micaella Joy Salas Yabut 64 Resigned on May 16, 2018Vern Vemberneth Daray Villanueva 63 Resigned on July 2, 2018Niah 53 Resigned on November 7, 2018Eda Edralyn Lozada Tocop 71 Vira Edelvira Jallorina Bandong 60 Graduated on May 1, 2019Yna Polaris Yna Casipong Salazar 72 Mela Jamela Magracia Magbanlac 62 Resigned on October 7, 2019Jean Je-ann Benette Lazatin Guinto Rain Lorraine Pingol 47 Resigned on November 4, 2021
Former Candidates/Aspirants
Former MNL48 Candidates and Aspirants (Withdrew candidacy/didn't rank)
First Generation