Vinci Malizon

Gabriel Vincent Malizon (born March 11, 2000), popularly known as Vinci Malizon (Korean: 빈치), is a Filipino idol and the leader of the Filipino-South Korean boy group, Hori7on, a group that was produced through the survival reality show, Dream Maker.[1][2][3][4] He rose to prominence when he centered the signal song for the show, "Take My Hand".[5][6] On February 12, 2023, it was announced that he will debut as a member of Hori7on.[7]

In this Philippine name, the family name is Malizon.
Vinci Malizon
Malizon in 2023
Born
Gabriel Vincent Malizon

(2000-03-11) March 11, 2000
Santo Tomas, Batangas, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
EducationBachelor of Arts in Multimedia Arts and Design in iAcademy
Years active2022–present
Known forDream Maker
Musical career
GenresPop
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
Years active2022–present
Member ofHori7on (2023–present)
Korean name
Hangul
Revised RomanizationBin Chi
McCune–ReischauerPin Ch'i

Early life and education

Gabriel Vincent Malizon was born in Santo Tomas, Batangas.[8] He was part of their school's dance group, and is into POP and RnB music.[1] He is a Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Arts and Design student from an arts and business college, iAcademy. [9]

Career

2022–present: Dream Maker and forthcoming debut in Hori7on
Main article: Dream Maker (TV program)

At the age of 22, Malizon became a contestant on Dream Maker.

On September 5, 2022, MLD Entertainment, KAMP Global and ABS-CBN announced that they would form a Filipino boy group that will debut in South Korea under MLD Entertainment and KAMP Korea through the ongoing idol survival show, Dream Maker premiered on November 19, 2022. On November 16, the profile photos of the 62 contestants, Malizon included, were revealed.

On the premier of the show, Malizon performed a cover of GOT7's Lullaby.[10] He was also the first one to perform and got 688 score and was Ranked 4th in mentors' evaluation.[11][8] He was also picked to have the center position in the signal song of the show, "Take My Hand" after performing well during rehearsals.[6][12]

"This is a level test, Vinci is the only one who understands K-pop. I can entrust him with the overall performance" Bae Wan Hee said.[5][13]

During Mission 1, in their performance of VST & Co.’s “Awitin mo at Isasayaw Ko” Malizon's Team C Vision lost against Hexorphic after the other team received a total of 3,357 points.[14][15] He received high mentors scores and highest public votes and finished as Rank 2.[16] On Mission 2, Malizon together with other members of Team Ambizion performed "Amazon" by TFN. During the rankings, he remained on Rank 2.

During Mission 3, Malizon performed "Odd Eye" with Team Eyerisk and snatched the Rank 1 in the fourth rankings of ‘Dream Maker’ which was revealed on January 29, 2023.[17][18] He got the highest mentor scores with 512 points and the second highest public votes with 1,102 points following Marcus Cabais who rose to the second spot with 1,089 points.[19][20][21]

On the show's finale in February 12, 2023 at the Caloocan City Sports Complex, Malizon was revealed to have ranked fourth overall with 2,447,877 public votes, thus making him one of the seven members of Hori7on. [3][4][7] They are now set to debut in South Korea as a global pop group in mid-June of the same year. [22]

During Hori&on's Fan Meeting on April 22, 2023 it was formally announced that Malizon will be the leader of the group. [23]

Filmography

Television
Year Name Role Note Network Ref.
2022 ASAP Natin 'To Himself Guest Kapamilya Channel
2022-23 Dream Maker Contestant [2][8]
It's Showtime Guest
2023 Dream Maker: Pause & Play
Magandang Buhay

References
  1. "VINCI". ABS-CBN.Entertainment.
  2. "'Dream Maker': Here's the first batch of top 7 'dream chasers'". ABS-CBN News. November 20, 2022.
  3. Antonio, Josiah (February 12, 2023). "Dream Maker': Top 7 aspirants to debut in South Korea named". ABS-CBN News.
  4. Dawson, Eunice (December 12, 2023). "MLD Entertainment To Debut Filipino Boy Group in South Korea in Mid-June 2023". KPOPSTARZ.
  5. "Vinci Malizon wagi bilang 'Dream Maker' signal song center". ABS-CBN News. December 4, 2022.
  6. Asis, Salve V. "Signal song ng Dream Maker, napuri sa ibang bansa". Philstar.com. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  7. Mallorca, Hannah (February 13, 2023). "'Dream Maker' finale: Get to know the 7 finalists who will debut as members of HORI7ON". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
  8. De Guzman, Karen (November 20, 2022). "Unang batch ng dream chasers, nagpasiklaban na sa 'Dream Maker'". ABS-CBN News.
  9. Carbonilla, Hans Ethan (February 18, 2023). "Beyond the HORI7ON: Meet the Final 7 Dream Chasers!". PARCINQ. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
  10. Vinci Malizon | Lullaby | Dream Maker Mentor's Evaluation, retrieved January 13, 2023
  11. Antonio, Josiah (November 28, 2022). "'Dream Maker': Jay-R Albino leads mentors' evaluation". ABS-CBN News.
  12. "Dream Chaser Vinci, napiling center position sa theme song ng idol survival show na 'Dream Maker'". Balita - Tagalog Newspaper Tabloid. December 6, 2022. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
  13. "Dream Chaser Vinci, napiling center position sa theme song ng idol survival show na 'Dream Maker'". Balita - Tagalog Newspaper Tabloid. December 6, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  14. "Dream Maker: Ang tapatan ng Team Vinci at Team Russu | Episode 10". Entertainment.ABS-CBN.com. December 19, 2022.
  15. "'Dream Maker': 4 more teams win 1st group mission match up". ABS-CBN News. December 11, 2022.
  16. "Who among the dream chasers will secure spots in the 3rd ranking of 'Dream Maker?'". Manila Bulletin. January 11, 2023. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  17. Josiah, Antonio (January 22, 2023). "'Dream Maker': Team Hunters, Topick get highest 3rd mission average". ABS-CBN News.
  18. Pagulong, Charmie Joy. "Dream Chasers to celebrate Filipino identity on global stage debut". Philstar.com. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
  19. Antonio, Josiah (February 6, 2023). "'Dream Maker': Vinci Malizon snatches top spot in 4th ranking; 16 hopefuls remain". ABS-CBN News.
  20. "'Dream Maker': Vinci Malizon snatches top spot in 4th ranking; 16 hopefuls remain". Filipino News. February 5, 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
  21. "Meet the top 16 Dream Chasers who will vie for the next global pop group – Manila Bulletin". mb.com.ph. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
  22. "한·필 합작 '드림 메이커', 데뷔조 7인 선발 완료 [공식]". 언론사 뷰. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
  23. Antonio, Josiah (April 24, 2023). "HORI7ON brings 'Dream Maker' nostalgia in 1st fan meeting". ABS-CBN News.
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