Chiquita, real name Riracha Phondechaphiphat, is a member of the girl group BABYMONSTER under YG Entertainment. Of Thai origin, Chiquita stands out for her cheerful personality and unique talent, particularly appreciated for her musical expertise and natural charisma.
Introducing Chiquita
Stage name: Chiquita (치키타)
Full name: Riracha Phondechaphiphat (ริรชาพรเดชาพิพัฒน์)
Group: BABYMONSTER
Position in group: Singer
Date of birth: February 17, 2009
Astrological sign: Aquarius
Chinese zodiac sign: Ox
MBTI: ISTP
Representative emoji: ⬛
Biography and Career
Chiquita is from Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, and is the sister of Thai band BUS member Copper Dechawat. She began training in March 2021, making her the member with the shortest training time, with only 1 year and 9 months of preparation before her official reveal on January 23, 2023.
She participated in group projects before joining YG Entertainment, such as cover group RedRose. Chiquita did an audition with the song “In The Name Of Love” by Martin Garrix and Bebe Rexha, and her talent quickly caught the attention of the agency.
Interesting Facts
Family and Origins
- She is the sister of Copper Dechawat, member of the Thai group BUS.
- She comes from Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.
Hobbies and Talents
- She loves stuffed animals and has several in her dorm room.
- Her specialty is playing the flugelhorn, an instrument she has been practicing since the age of six.
- She started learning Taekwondo in 2014.
- Chiquita is a big fan of the Harry Potter series and loves the films "Mean Girls" and "Twilight".
Preferences and Tastes
- She likes mandarin fruits and adores chocolate ice cream.
- Her favorite colors are baby pink, red and black.
- She likes spicy food, especially Buldak Stir-fried Ramen, and hates vegetables, like tomatoes.
- She prefers grilled piglet, rabokki, and dakgalbi udon.
Character and Particularities
- Chiquita is known to be a "night owl", and she is the last to rise in the morning, waking up after several alarms.
- She is very affectionate with the members of the group, particularly enjoying skinship.
- She is inspired by BLACKPINK's Lisa, who she considers her biggest role model.
- She likes to dance at random times, including twerking.
Achievements and Contributions
- She was the third officially revealed member of BABYMONSTER in January 2023.
- Chiquita was included in the list of “World Wide Best Handsome Beautiful In The World 2023”.
- She auditioned with the song "In The Name Of Love" by Martin Garrix and Bebe Rexha.
Music and Influence
- Her favorite BABYMONSTER song is "Forever".
- Right now her favorite song is "Secret Love Song" by Little Mix.
Chiquita in BABYMONSTER
Chiquita is one of the most popular members of the group, not only for her musical talent but also for her bubbly personality. She brings a unique touch to the group with her natural charisma and her ability to inspire her fans through her music and positive attitude.
Music and Solo Projects
