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| MNL48’s “Sunlight” Klaire Presno Bids Farewell to the Stage |
Another familiar face is sayin’ her goodbyes from the MNL48 family. The group officially announced that Klaire Presno, known fondly as “the sunlight of MNL48”, has decided to graduate after six bright and heartfelt years with the team.
Her reason’s simple yet admirable — she’s choosing to focus on her education and prep for her upcoming board exams.
In a statement, MNL48 management said the decision came after much thought and discussion:
“We fully support Klaire’s choice to prioritise her education and future career goals. She has brought warmth, charm, and dedication to every performance. Though we’ll miss her presence, we’re proud of her next step toward her dreams.”
From Quezon City to the MNL48 Stage
Born January 24, 2002, Klaire Helbero Presno joined the idol world back in March 2019 as part of MNL48’s 2nd Generation, quickly proving herself one of the group’s brightest sparks.
Just weeks later, she earned a spot in Team MII, before eventually transferring back to the 2nd Gen team in 2022.
Standing at 147 cm, her energy on stage was anything but small.
Fans loved her sunny catchphrase — “I’m Klaire, the sunlight of MNL48” — which pretty much summed up her entire aura: warm, bright, and full of life.
Over the years, she ranked #41 (Next Girls) in the 2nd Senbatsu Election and #31 (Undergirls) in the 3rd, earning herself a solid spot among fan favourites.
Klaire’s Emotional Farewell Message
On Instagram, Klaire posted a heartfelt letter that had fans reaching for tissues.
She spoke about how her seven-year journey shaped her both as an artist and as a person:
“It’s difficult to put into words how much MNL48 has changed my life. It wasn’t just a job — it was transformative. The endless practice, the challenges, the support from fans — all of it helped me grow.”
She expressed her deep gratitude to her MNL48 sisters, management, and especially the MNLoves and her fandom Klaire Le Soleil / Klarolicious for always cheering her on:
“Your love and support were my strength. This isn’t goodbye, but a thank you for a beautiful chapter. My heart will always be with MNL48.”
The Sunlight That Keeps Shining
Though her idol days have come to a close, Klaire’s warmth and positivity will linger long in the memories of fans.
From debut to graduation — 6 years, 6 months, and 29 days — her dedication remains a shining example of passion meeting purpose.
As she steps into this new chapter, fans are already flooding social media with messages of pride and love, promising to cheer her on in whatever comes next.
Because for MNL48 and the MNLoves, once you’ve been touched by Klaire’s sunlight — it never really fades, does it?