Maloi
Maloi | |
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Maloi at the Ibalong Festival in September 2025 | |
| Born | Mary Loi Yves Kipte Ricalde May 27, 2002 Lemery, Batangas, Philippines |
| Alma mater | Japan-Philippines Institute of Technology |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Label | Star |
| Member of | Bini |
Mary Loi Yves Ricalde (born May 27, 2002), known professionally as Maloi (English: /məˈlɔɪ/ ⓘ, Tagalog pronunciation: [maˈlo.i]), is a Filipino singer, performer, and actress under Star Music. She is one of the main vocalists of the Filipino girl group Bini. In October 2023, Maloi appeared in the music video for "RomCom" by Rob Deniel. In February 2024, she became a regular judge for It's Showtime's Tawag ng Tanghalan Kids (transl. Call of the Stage Kids). She also starred in the music video for "Dilaw" (transl. Yellow) by Maki in May. In May 2025, she won Female TikTok Face of the Year at the 6th VP Choice Awards.
Since 2024, various publications — including Vogue Philippines, Billboard Philippines, and Rappler — have recognized a distinct fashion and lifestyle aesthetic associated with Maloi, called "Maloi-core". This encompasses style trends such as wearing red "Bayonetta glasses".