Mikki Claver
| Mikki Claver | |
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 BGYO Mikki, January 2023.jpg Claver in January 2023 | |
| Born | Michael Claver Jr. 13 February 2002 Manila, Philippines |
| 🏫 Education | Senior high school[1] |
| 💼 Occupation |
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| 📆 Years active | 2018–present |
| Agent | Star Hunt (2018–2020) Star Magic (2020–present) |
Michael Claver Jr. (Chinese: 施英賢; born 13 February 2002), known professionally as Mikki Claver, is a Filipino-Chinese rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer. He is a member of the Filipino boy band BGYO.[2]
Alongside his work as a performer, Claver has contributed to BGYO's music as a songwriter and a composer, including "The Light", "Andito Lang", "Headlines", and "Fresh". In 2026, he wrote and co-produced the group's single "Fresh" with Darren Cashwell.[3] Outside music, he has appeared in acting and fashion projects, including Cesca's 2023 music video for "What If"[4] and .ARCHIVES' ARC 02: Digital Oasis runway show.[5]
Early life
Michael Claver Jr. was born on 13 February 2002 in Manila, Philippines. Before joining BGYO, Claver attended a Chinese school and was inspired by his brother's work as a disc jockey and his interest in music[6], which led him to compose songs and make rap beats despite having no performance experience.[7]
Claver completed senior high school under the Humanities and Social Sciences strand in 2024. During the graduation programme, he received a special citation award for Arts, Media and Entertainment.[8]
Career
2018–2021: Star Hunt Academy and debut with BGYO
Claver was the last member introduced as a trainee under the Star Hunt Academy (SHA) programme.[6] He was recruited as a rapper in 2018 and became part of the trainee group known as SHA Boys.[9] He and the four other eventual BGYO members trained for two years under Filipino and South Korean mentors from MU Doctor Academy,[10] vocal coach Kitchy Molina, and dance coach Mickey Perz.[11]
The trainees were publicly introduced during the pre-show of the Pinoy Big Brother: Otso Big Night on 3 August 2019.[12] Claver debuted as a member of BGYO on 29 January 2021.[13]
2021–present: Songwriting, record production, and acting
In 2021, Claver began receiving songwriting credits with BGYO's debut single, "The Light". He also received a composition credit for "Runnin'", the group's collaboration with Keiko Necesario,[upper-alpha 1][14] and was credited as the lyricist and a co-composer of "Sabay".[15]
In 2022, he wrote "Laro" for BGYO's second studio album, Be Us.[16]
In 2023, Claver appeared opposite singer-songwriter Cesca in the short-film music video for her song "What If". Cesca described it as Claver's first feature centred primarily on acting and commended his performance in the video.[4]
The following year, Claver contributed to the High Street (Original Soundtrack), performing "Kalma Kahit Magulo - Reprise" alongside Maymay Entrata and fellow BGYO member Gelo Rivera.[17]
Also in 2024, he co-wrote "Andito Lang" with Christopher James Moore Lopez, professionally known as Moophs.[18]
In 2025, Claver received co-writing credits on "All These Ladies",[19] "Dance With Me",[20] and the title track of BGYO's EP Headlines.[21] In December, he appeared as AJ McLean during fellow BGYO member Akira Morishita's Backstreet Boys-themed performance of "Last Christmas" on the fourth season of Your Face Sounds Familiar.[22]
In 2026, Claver wrote and co-produced BGYO's single "Fresh" with Darren Cashwell, marking the first BGYO release on which he was credited as both the sole writer and a co-producer.[3] He also co-wrote "Forever Tonight" with fellow BGYO member Nate Porcalla and songwriters GG Ramirez, Dan Henig, Aaron Paris, and Pontus Kalm.[23] That year, Claver and the other BGYO members appeared as themselves in the GMA musical drama Born to Shine, his first television acting project.[24]
Other ventures
Fashion
In a December 2022 interview with Teen Vogue, Claver's bandmates identified him as the BGYO member with the strongest fashion sensibility. Claver described his personal style as versatile and said that he experimented with women's clothing and other styles to develop his own look.[25]
In 2023, Mikki made his runway debut at .ARCHIVES' ARC 02: Digital Oasis fashion show.[5]
In April 2023, he was featured in Parcinq's "Electromagnetic" fashion editorial, which presented him in experimental summer streetwear.[26]
Artistry
Claver has cited his brother as an early influence on his interest in producing rap beats and writing lyrics. He has also named Kanye West, J. Cole and Travis Scott among his musical influences.[27] He has also mentioned BTS,[28] Justin Bieber and Kendrick Lamar as musical inspirations.[29]
Public image and interests
Claver has described himself as a horror-film enthusiast.[27] He also collects black oversized shirts and has expressed an interest in manga and anime.[9]
Discography
Soundtracks
| Title | Year | Album | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Kalma Kahit Magulo - Reprise" (with Gelo Rivera & Maymay Entrata)" |
2024 | High Street (Original Soundtrack) | [17] |
Songwriting and production credits
Claver's credits show an expansion from lyric and composition work to record production. His 2026 single "Fresh" is the first BGYO release for which he is credited as both the sole writer and a co-producer.[3] Credits are adapted from Tidal, Shazam, and published release information, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Song | Artist | Release | Credit | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | "The Light" | BGYO |
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Lyricist | [30] |
| "Runnin'" | BGYO and Keiko Necesario | "Runnin'" single | Composer | [14] | |
| "Sabay" | BGYO | The Light | Lyricist and co-composer | [15] | |
| 2022 | "Laro" | Be Us | Songwriter | [16] | |
| 2024 | "Andito Lang" | BGYO | Co-writer | [18] | |
| 2025 | "All These Ladies" | Headlines | [19] | ||
| "Dance With Me" | [20] | ||||
| "Headlines" | [21] | ||||
| 2026 | "Fresh" | On Demand | Writer and co-producer | [3] | |
| "Forever Tonight" | Co-writer | [23] |
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-present | ASAP | Himself | ABS-CBN | Performer | [31] |
| 2025 | Your Face Sounds Familiar | Guest performer / AJ McLean | Kapamilya Channel | Appeared with BGYO during Akira Morishita's Backstreet Boys-themed performance of "Last Christmas" | [22] |
| 2026 | Born to Shine | Himself | GMA Network | Guest appearance with BGYO; Claver's first acting project | [24] |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Artist | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | "What If" | Cesca | Acting role | [4] |
Series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ONE DREAM: The Bini - BGYO Journey | Himself | 9 episodes telecast worldwide via MYX Global's Myx TV and on-demand via iWantTFC | [32] |
Webcast
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Note(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | SHA Trainees on Kumu Live | Himself | Kumu | 3 episodes per week | [33] |
| 2021 | ONE DREAM: Virtual Hangout | iWantTFC YouTube Channel | 9 episodes | [32] | |
| 2022 | BGYO Mikki on Kumu Live | Kumu | 3 episodes per week | [33] |
Notes
- ↑ "The track was part of the 4th Season of Coke Studio Philippines' Itodo Mo Beat Mo."
References
- ↑ Jhon Dave Cusipag (March 16, 2022). "6 things you need to know about BGYO, the 'Aces of P-pop'". Newsen. Archived from the original on July 23, 2022. Retrieved July 23, 2022 – via The Philippine Star. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Kathlene Go (June 15, 2021). "4 local Chinoy idols you should definitely watch out for". Chinoy TV. Archived from the original on August 4, 2026. Retrieved August 4, 2026. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 GMA Integrated News (February 21, 2026). "BGYO oozes confidence in newest single 'Fresh'". GMA Network. Archived from the original on August 4, 2026. Retrieved August 4, 2026. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Pagulong, Charmie Joy (June 6, 2023). "Solo artist Cesca 'happy' to team up with BGYO's Mikki". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on August 4, 2026. Retrieved August 2, 2026. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 5.0 5.1 Vanya Harapan (July 29, 2023). "BGYO'S GELO AND MIKKI MAKE RUNWAY DEBUT WITH .ARCHIVES". Fashion. Archived from the original on August 4, 2026. Retrieved August 9, 2023 – via Envi Media. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 6.0 6.1 Blayce Malaya (December 23, 2021). "Everything You Need To Know About BGYO". whatalife.ph. Archived from the original on June 29, 2022. Retrieved June 29, 2022. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Ilagan, Elyse (February 11, 2021). "MEET BGYO, P-POP'S BREAKOUT BOY GROUP". nylonmanila.com. Archived from the original on June 20, 2022. Retrieved April 23, 2021. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "P-pop stars BINI, BGYO members graduate from Senior High, share future goals". The Filipino Times. June 7, 2024. Archived from the original on August 6, 2026. Retrieved August 6, 2026. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 9.0 9.1 "P-POP BOY BAND: Things You Didn't Know About BGYO". Pinoy Parazzi. Archived from the original on June 20, 2022. Retrieved June 20, 2022. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "뮤닥터아카데미, 대한민국 교육산업대상 수상" [Mu Doctor Academy, Korea Education Industry Award]. TechWorld (in 한국어). March 19, 2021. Archived from the original on August 4, 2026. Retrieved June 8, 2022. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Cupin, Bea (January 10, 2021). "BINI, SHA Boys, and ABS-CBN's plans to be 'regional, global player'". Rappler. Archived from the original on August 4, 2026. Retrieved April 19, 2022. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Bardinas, Mary Ann. "Star Hunt Academy set to make more P-pop idols shine worldwide". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Archived from the original on August 4, 2026. Retrieved May 28, 2021. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "BGYO Brings 'The Light' as an Upcoming P-pop Group". Philippine K-pop Convention. January 21, 2021. Archived from the original on August 4, 2026. Retrieved January 30, 2021. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 14.0 14.1 "BGYO Collaborates with Keiko Necesario in Original Song Runnin'". underoneceiling.com. Archived from the original on August 4, 2026. Retrieved June 26, 2021. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 15.0 15.1 "Sabay – Song Credits". Tidal. October 7, 2021. Archived from the original on April 27, 2026. Retrieved August 2, 2026. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 16.0 16.1 "Laro by BGYO". Shazam. Archived from the original on August 4, 2026. Retrieved August 2, 2026. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 17.0 17.1 "'High Street" releases OST". ABS CBN News. June 10, 2024. Archived from the original on July 20, 2025. Retrieved June 10, 2024. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 18.0 18.1 "Andito Lang by BGYO". Shazam. Archived from the original on August 4, 2026. Retrieved August 2, 2026. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 19.0 19.1 Requintina, Robert (June 20, 2025). "The boys of BGYO are hopeless romantics in new single 'All These Ladies'". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on August 4, 2026. Retrieved July 4, 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 20.0 20.1 "Dance With Me by BGYO". Shazam. Archived from the original on August 4, 2026. Retrieved August 2, 2026. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 21.0 21.1 "BGYO makes 'Headlines' in new song". The Philippine Star. August 23, 2025. Archived from the original on August 4, 2026. Retrieved August 23, 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 22.0 22.1 "Akira, BGYO spread Christmas spirit with Backstreet Boys' "Last Christmas"". YouTube. Your Face Sounds Familiar. December 14, 2025. Archived from the original on August 4, 2026. Retrieved August 2, 2026. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 23.0 23.1 Mikaelah Bianca Panopio and Danniella Matsuyama (June 17, 2026). "'On Demand', On Repeat: BGYO Launches New EP". Pulp Magazine. Archived from the original on August 4, 2026. Retrieved August 2, 2026. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 24.0 24.1 Javier, Kristian Eric (May 15, 2026). "BGYO, excited sa first acting experience sa 'Born to Shine'". GMA Entertainment (in Tagalog). Archived from the original on August 4, 2026. Retrieved August 2, 2026. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Peralta, Mayra (December 8, 2022). "P-Pop Group BGYO Shares Their Style Inspirations, Self-Care Routines, and the Member With the Best Shoe Game". Teen Vogue. Archived from the original on August 6, 2026. Retrieved August 6, 2026. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "#PARCINQFashion: Electromagnetic Featuring Mikki Claver". Parcinq. April 22, 2023. Archived from the original on August 6, 2026. Retrieved August 6, 2026. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 27.0 27.1 Fregillana, Anna (July 24, 2021). "Mikki on Self-Improvement and His Love of Music". parcinq.com. Archived from the original on June 21, 2022. Retrieved June 21, 2022. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Calistina (March 3, 2021). "Interview with/avec BGYO". koukyouzen.com. Archived from the original on April 14, 2026. Retrieved May 1, 2021. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Liezel dela Cruz (March 15, 2021). "Get up close and personal with BGYO as they share inspiring tales, dreams, and trivia bits". ent.abs-cbn.com. Archived from the original on August 10, 2026. Retrieved April 23, 2021. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Llanera, Nino (October 6, 2021). "BGYO Drops "The Light" Album Sampler and New Single Teaser". MYX Global. Retrieved August 2, 2026.
- ↑ Hanna Mallorca (May 14, 2026). "'ASAP XP' kicks off its new chapter with ABS-CBN's brightest stars". Inquirer. Archived from the original on May 15, 2026. Retrieved June 6, 2026 – via Inquirer. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 32.0 32.1 "BGYO & BINI "One Dream: The Journey" New Series Airing on Weekly on MYX, Fan Interview Coming Soon with Your Questions". myx.global. September 3, 2021. Archived from the original on September 4, 2021. Retrieved September 4, 2021. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 33.0 33.1 "Digital: ABS-CBN stars, P-Pop idols flock to kumu, a #kumufied Kapamilya". Adobo Magazine. March 26, 2021. Archived from the original on August 10, 2026. Retrieved April 21, 2021. Unknown parameter
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