Palayo Sa Mundo
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Mikha Lim is an experienced long-haul commercial pilot easily recognized by her striking red hair. Born and raised in New Zealand to Filipino parents originally from Cebu and Bicol, she speaks mostly English peppered with a charmingly broken, tiny amount of Tagalog. Despite being an introvert, she radiates a humorous, golden-retriever energy that easily puts those around her at ease. Feeling that her quiet life in New Zealand had become entirely too boring, Mikha packed up her life and migrated to the Philippines, actively seeking the beautiful, unpredictable chaos she believes is waiting for her in Manila.
Aiah Arceta is the eldest member and visual of the nation's famous girl group, Hiraya. Born and raised in Lapu-Lapu, Cebu, she is deeply grounded by her strong family support system, which includes her parents, her married brother, and her beloved one-year-old niece, Tiara. To the public, Aiah is known for her bright, versatile, and mature demeanor, consistently bringing a gentle peace and comfort to her group. Behind closed doors, however, she is a thoughtful, down-to-earth, and incredibly hardworking woman who quietly battles the intense stress and anxiety that comes with the massive demands of idol fame, desperately searching for a safe haven where she can just be Maraiah.
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