Thea Astley (singer)
Thea Astley | |
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Born | Thea Gosilatar Paje (2000年03月08日) March 8, 2000 (age 24) Quezon City, Philippines |
Nationality | Filipino |
Education | Political Science in AdMU [1] |
Occupations |
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Years active | 2019–present |
Agent | Sparkle (2020–present) |
Known for | The Clash All-Out Sundays |
Musical career | |
Genres | |
Labels | Universal Records (2023–present) |
Member of | Divas of the Queendom |
Musical artist |
Thea Gosilatar Paje (born March 8, 2000) professionally known as Thea Astley, is a Filipino singer, songwriter, theater actress and host.[2] She is the first runner-up in the second season of singing competition The Clash .
Astley is currently serving as one of the co-hosts and voice over of variety show All-Out Sundays .
Life and career
[edit ]Thea Astley was born in Quezon City, Philippines. She was raised in Doha, Qatar, where she also resided with her family.[3] In 2018, Astley returned to the Philippines, and was supposed to continue studying at the Ateneo de Manila University.[4]
However in 2019, she advanced to the Top 64 of The Clash season 2, after participating in variety show Studio 7 's competition segment Duet with Me.[1] Astley ended up being the first runner-up to grand winner Jeremiah Tiangco.[5]
After the competition, Astley became part of the musical-comedy variety show All-Out Sundays as a mainstay since 2020.[6] She signed a contract with GMA Artist Center (now Sparkle) on March 10, 2020.[7] Astley performed several theme songs and soundtracks for GMA Network dramas such as the anthology Magpakailanman , series First Yaya (and its continuation First Lady ), The World Between Us , Nakarehas na Puso , and Start-Up PH .
Dubbed as the "Kapuso Soul Princess",[8] Astley became notable as she joined the All-Out Sundays' female group segment Divas of the Queendom,[1] showcasing her vocal talents along with Julie Anne San Jose, Lani Misalucha, Aicelle Santos, Rita Daniela, Hannah Precillas, Golden Cañedo, Zephanie, Jessica Villarubin, Jennie Gabriel, and Mariane Osabel. A concert titled Queendom: Live was held on December 2, 2023 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater.[9]
In 2021, she hosted a music podcast Behind The Song, where she interviewed her fellow musicians.[10]
On March 21, 2023, Astley signed a recording contract with Universal Records.[11] Under the label, she released her self-penned single "Never" on January 26, 2024. the music video is released on February 2.[12]
Astley has been portraying roles in Broadway musicals, such as Rent and Once on This Island , which are respectively staged by 9Works Theatrical at the RCBC Theater Plaza [13] [14] [15]
She became one of the hosts of ATM (Adventure. Taste. Moments)' video podcast TRGGRD!, along with fellow Sparkle artists Cheska Fausto, Vince Maristela, Sean Lucas, and Jeff Moses.[16]
Performances
[edit ]Episode | Date | Song | Links |
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1 | September 21, 2019 | Ain't No Sunshine | |
11 | October 26, 2019 | Upuan | "The Clash 2019: Thea Astley mixes rap and high notes with her version of "Upuan" Top 32" |
14 | November 3, 2019 | All I Ask of You | |
18 | November 17, 2019 | Malaya | "The Clash 2019: Thea Astley releases her emotions by singing "Malaya" Top 12" |
20 | November 24, 2019 | Bakit | "The Clash 2019: Thea Astley dedicates "Bakit" for her first love Top 10" |
22 | December 1, 2019 | Joy to the World | |
23 | December 7, 2019 | Bring Me to Life | |
25 | December 14, 2019 | Bad Romance, Poker Face, Born This Way | "The Clash: Thea Astley channels her inner Lady Gaga" |
26 (Grand Finals) | December 15, 2019 | The Greatest Performance and River Deep – Mountain High | "The Clash: Thea Astley's Top 5 Performance (The Greatest Performance & River Deep Mountain High)" |
(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman |
Discography
[edit ]Year | Title | Featured artist(s) | Composer(s) | Label | Notes | Ref. |
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2024 | Never | N/A | Herself | Universal Records | [17] | |
2022 | Muling Tanggapin | Roxy Fabian | GMA Playlist | Nakarehas na Puso theme song | [18] [19] | |
Love Together This Summer | Anthony Rosaldo | Jann Fayel Lopez | GMA Music | GMA Network's Summer 2022 jingle | [20] | |
Love and Hope Together | Jeremiah Tiangco | Emman Rivera | GMA Network's Kapuso Month/Valentines 2022 jingle | [21] | ||
Let It Spark | Psalms David and XOXO | Alex L. Almario | GMA Music / GMA Playlist | Sparkle GMA Artist Center theme song | [22] | |
2021 | Pusong Pinoy, Magpakailanman | Jeremiah Tiangco | Senedy Que and Simon Tan | GMA Playlist | Magpakailanman theme song | [23] |
Year | Title | Tracks | Label | Notes | Ref. |
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2021 | First Yaya (Original Soundtrack) | Ang Puso Kong Ito'y Sa'Yo | GMA Playlist | Also the theme song of the series' continuation First Lady | [24] |
Isang Tulad Mo |
Year | Title | Featured artist | Composer | Notes | Ref. |
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2022 | Hanggang Sa Makaidlip | N/A | Natasha L. Correos | Start-Up PH soundtrack | [25] |
Magtiwala Ka Lang | Jeremiah Tiangco | [26] | |||
2021 | Ang Aking Awitin | Garrett Bolden | Edwin G. Guerrero | The World Between Us theme song | [27] |
Filmography
[edit ]Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network | Ref. |
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2023–24 | Kapuso Countdown to 2024: The GMA New Year Special | Herself | Performer | GMA Network | |
2023 | Fast Talk with Boy Abunda | Guest | |||
Family Feud Philippines | Contestant (Team Queendom) | ||||
NCAA Season 99: Opening Ceremony | Performer | [28] | |||
The Clash season 5 | Guest / Non-competition performer | [29] | |||
2022–23 | Kapuso Countdown to 2023: Gayo Daejeon | Performer | [30] | ||
2022; 2023; 2024 | TiktoClock | Guest Performer / Player / Tanghalan ng Kampeon judge | [31] [32] | ||
2022 | NCAA Season 98: Opening Ceremony | Performer | GTV | [33] | |
NCAA Season 97: Women's Volleyball | Guest / Performer | ||||
Game On! NCAA Season 97 | Guest | ||||
Lazada Super Party: Epic 10th Birthday | Performer | GMA Network | |||
NCAA Season 97: Opening Ceremony | GTV | [34] | |||
2022; 2023 | The Boobay and Tekla Show | Guest / Performer | GMA Network | ||
2021 | Paskong Pangarap: The 2021 GMA Christmas Special | Performer | [35] | ||
Lazada 11:11 Super Show | Performer / Co-host | ||||
The Clash season 4 | Guest / Non-competition performer | [36] | |||
NCAA Season 96: Opening Ceremony | Performer | GTV | [37] | ||
Rise Up Stronger: The Road to NCAA Season 96 | Guest / Performer | [38] [39] | |||
The Clash Flashback Specials | GMA Network | [40] | |||
Catch Me Out Philippines | Celebrity Catcher | ||||
2020 | Centerstage | Guest | [41] | ||
Idol sa Kusina | GMA News TV | [42] | |||
2020–present | All-Out Sundays | Performer / Co-host / Voice-over | GMA Network | [6] [43] | |
2019–20 | Kapuso Countdown To 2020: The GMA New Year Special | Performer | [44] | ||
2019 | Sunday PinaSaya | Guest / Performer | [45] | ||
2019; 2020; 2021 | MARS Pa More | ||||
2019 | Unang Hirit | ||||
2019; 2022; 2023 | Sarap, 'Di Ba? | ||||
2019 | The Clash season 2 | Contestant / First runner-up | |||
Studio 7 | Duet with Me Contestant | [1] |
Year | Title | Role | Note | Ref. |
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2024 | TRGGRD! | Herself | Host | [16] |
2021 | Behind The Song Podcast | [46] |
Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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2024 | Once on This Island | Ti Moune | [47] |
Rent | Mimi Marquez | [48] |
Concert
[edit ]Date | Title | Co-headliners | Venue | Ref. |
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December 2, 2023 | Queendom: Live | Julie Anne San Jose, Rita Daniela, Hannah Precillas, Jessica Villarubin, Mariane Osabel | Newport Performing Arts Theater | [49] |
References
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- ^ Showbiz, Manila Standard (March 17, 2020). "GMA Artist Center introduces up-and-coming stars". Manila Standard. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- ^ "Queendom Divas to captivate audiences in first concert". Philstar.com. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
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- ^ Anoc, Aimee. "Thea Astley embraces self-worth in moving on single 'Never'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ "Kapuso stars Anthony Rosaldo, Thea Astley, Garrett Bolden to be part of 'Rent' 2024 Musical". GMA News Online. January 22, 2024. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ Untalan, Sherylin (April 22, 2024). "'Rent' in Manila: Here's why you shouldn't miss PH staging of Jonathan Larson's iconic musical". GMA News Online. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
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- ^ "Thea Astley's new song 'Never' helps you get over an ex". Philstar.com. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ "'Nakarehas Na Puso' OST, available na for streaming | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
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- ^ "'Hanggang Sa Makaidlip' (Start-Up PH OST) by Thea Astley | Recording Video | GMA Music". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ "'Magtiwala Ka Lang' (Start-Up PH OST) by Thea Astley and Jeremiah Tiangco | Playlist Recording Video | GMA Music". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
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- ^ "Flowers x When I Was Your Man mix! 👏 Wonderful performance indeed, Thea Astley and Bugoy Drilon! #TheClash2023 #TheClashKakampiOKalaban". Twitter. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
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- ^ "NCAA Season 97 officially kicks off this March 26 on GMA | NCAA Philippines". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ "GMA 2021 Christmas special 'Paskong Pangarap' to feature 'The Clash' stars including new champ Mariane Osabel | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
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External links
[edit ]- 2000 births
- Living people
- Filipino musical theatre actresses
- Ateneo de Manila University alumni
- 21st-century Filipino singers
- 21st-century Filipino women singers
- Participants in Philippine reality television series
- GMA Network (company) people
- GMA Music artists
- Universal Records (Philippines) artists
- Filipino women television presenters
- Filipino television variety show hosts
- Filipino podcasters
- People from Doha
- Actresses from Quezon City