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Manon Bannerman | |
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 Manon in September 2024 | |
| Born | Meret Manon Bannerman June 26, 2002 |
| Other names | Manon, Manz |
| Years active | 2024–present |
Meret Manon Bannerman (Zurich, June 26, 2002), better known as Manon Bannerman or simply Manon, is a Swiss singer, known for being a member of the American girl group Katseye.
She participated as a contestant in the reality/survival show The Debut: Dream Academy and finished in sixth place in the final, thus becoming a member of the girl group Katseye.[1]
Career
[edit]On August 29, 2023, Manon was announced as a contestant on The Debut: Dream Academy.[2][3]
On November 18, it was revealed that Manon was a member of the debut group Katseye, after finishing in sixth place in the survival show.[4]
The Debut: Dream Academy
[edit]Manon participated in the HYBE X Geffen Records survival program, which started on September 1, 2023, and concluded on November 17, 2023, after successfully debuting as a member of KATSEYE.[5]
During Mission 1 (September 1–15, 2023), she was on Vocal Team A, performing alongside Brooklyn Van Zandt (USA), Iliya Ferdartsova (Belarus), Karlee Tanaka (USA), and Lexie Levin (Sweden). She received immunity from elimination, finishing in 4th place in the voting results both during the middle and final of Mission 1.[6]
During Mission 2 (September 28 – October 8, 2023), she was on Team FEARLESS B, performing with Celeste Díaz (Argentina), Daniela (USA), Ezrela Abraham (Australia), and Ua Shimada (Japan). As Team B won over Team A, Manon gained immunity from elimination, finishing in 7th place in the individual votes.[3]
During Mission 3 (October 28 – November 5, 2023), she was on the team Buttons, performing with Celeste, Daniela, Nayoung (South Korea), and Sofía (Philippines). She finished 9th in the fan voting and received an invitation to the live Final. Mission 3 was the only one where Manon risked elimination.[7]
During the live Final (November 17, 2023), she was on the team Dirty Water, along with Ezrela, Lara (USA), Samara (Brazil), and Sofía. Her final score was 68.00, earning her debut.[8]
Personal Life
[edit]Manon can speak English, Swiss-German, and German.[9] She is a fan of Billie Eilish and Beyoncé.[10] Her father is Ghanaian, and her mother is Swiss-Italian.[11][12] She enjoys traveling. She finished in sixth place in the final announcement of the show.[8] Her individual fan group is called "Pokénons," referencing the Japanese media franchise Pokémon.[13]
Filmography
[edit]Survival Programs
[edit]- The Debut: Dream Academy (2023) - Contestant
Documentaries
[edit]- Pop Star Academy: Katseye (2024) - Herself
References
[edit]- ^ "Where Are The Dream Academy Girls Now?". Grazia. 2024-12-09. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ @dreamacademyhq on X (August 29, 2023)
- ^ a b News (2024-08-27). "Meet the Most Talented Teens From Across the Globe Who Were Scouted to Appear on Netflix's 'Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE'". Marie Claire. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ @dreamacademyhq on X (November 18, 2023)
- ^ "I Discussed HYBE Training with Dream Academy Contestants, Marquise and Ezrela". HS Insider. 2025-04-18. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ Burt, Kayti (2024-08-23). "The Story Behind Pop Star Academy: Katseye". TIME. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ Bowenbank, Starr (2023-10-08). "HYBE x Geffen 'The Debut: Dream Academy' Loses 4 More Contestants: Who Went Home?". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ a b Delgado, Sara (2023-11-13). "Dream Academy's Top 10 Girls Have Advice for Their Future Selves". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ "KATSEYE's Manon Bannerman Is Ready For The World To Know Her Life's Destiny". Girls United. 2024-11-13. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ "MSN". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ "Who is Megan Skiendiel? Global girl group Katseye's half-Singaporean teen member loves her laksa". The Straits Times. 2024-08-28. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ Wickes, Hanna (2024-08-22). "Meet KATSEYE's Manon Bannerman: Age, Nationality & More!". J-14. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ "Manon (KATSEYE) Profile, Age, Birthday, Height, & Facts". KPopSingers. 2023-08-31. Retrieved 2025-07-24.