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Rising US music star Queenie Mae of Boys World is a Pinay Kathniel fan

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Mario Dumaual, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/entertainment/04/23/queenie.jpg"/><figcaption>Queenie Mae Villaluz of Boys World. Handout</figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA -- Another Filipina talent is making her mark in international pop music. </p><p>Introduced this Friday to local media in a virtual conference held from Los Angeles, California was Queenie Mae Villaluz, one of the members of the fast-rising all-girl American act Boys World, a winning acronym for the group’s rallying cry “best of yourself.” </p><p>Dubbed the “Spice Girls of Gen Z,” the group has taken TikTok by storm amassing to date over 1.2 million followers. </p><p>“We have our own pockets, we’re all naturally different from each other but we’re all real friends, “ Villaluz told ABS-CBN News. “Plus I love our music!” </p><p>The 19-year-old Villaluz, who moved to San Francisco from the Philippines in 2007 with her family, is now being managed by KYN Entertainment, a joint venture with Live Nation headed by Sonny Takhar who was responsible for the success of artists such as Il Divo, Little Mix, Fifth Harmony and One Direction. </p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mMyr6CHvyKI?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>Villaluz and her teammates Olivia Ruby, Elana Caceres, Lillian Kay and Makhyli reflect the diversity of American life. </p><p>From the way she addresses Filipino fans with “Ingat lagi!” to incorporating Tagalog words in a Boys World song, Villaluz retains her Pinoy essence. She’s even a true-blue fan of Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla. </p><p>“I watch Kathniel movies, they’re my iconic couple,&quot; she exclaimed, citing “She’s Dating the Gangster” as one of her favorites. Villaluz also idolizes Lea Salonga. </p><p>With the other members, Villaluz has also made a stand on racial injustice, the latest being hate crimes against Asian-Americans. While she has not been a target, Villaluz said it can be disconcerting to elder people of Asian origin. </p><p>“We don’t want negativity, we only want loving people,” she said. “Our music, which talks about beauty, loving yourself and friendship, addresses the times.” </p><p>Since their debut in October 2020, Boys World has generated close to 5 million streams for their initial singles “Girlfriends” and “Wingman.” </p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/entertainment/04/23/boys-world.jpg"/><figcaption>The all-girl American act Boys World. Handout</figcaption></figure></div><p>Villaluz said that someday very soon, she wants to come home to the Philippines to personally share their music. </p><p>In the meantime, fans can watch out Boys World’s &quot;While You Were Out&quot; livestream concert this Saturday showcasing their first-ever performance of their 5-song debut EP with new musical arrangements. </p><p>The show was filmed at Gotta Have It Vintage in Venice Beach, California. <br/> </p>

<p>Introduced this Friday to local media in a virtual conference held from Los Angeles, California was Queenie Mae Villaluz, one of the members of the fast-rising all-girl American act Boys World.</p>

Introduced this Friday to local media in a virtual conference held from Los Angeles, California was Queenie Mae Villaluz, one of the members of the fast-rising all-girl American act Boys World.

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Rising US music star Queenie Mae of Boys World is a Pinay Kathniel fan

Mario Dumaual,

ABS-CBN News

Published Apr 23, 2021 08:21 PM PHT

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Updated Apr 23, 2021 10:18 PM PHT

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