Thea Astley | |
|---|---|
| Born | Thea Gosilatar Paje March 8, 2000 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 |
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
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 eventually released on February 2.[12]
Astley is set to portray the role of Mimi in hit Broadway musical play Rent, to be staged by 9 Works Theatrical in April 2024.[13]
Performances
| Episode | Date | Song | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Year | Title | Featured artist(s) | Composer(s) | Label | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Never | N/A | Herself | Universal Records | [14] | |
| 2022 | Muling Tanggapin | Roxy Fabian | GMA Playlist | Nakarehas na Puso theme song | [15][16] | |
| Love Together This Summer | Anthony Rosaldo | Jann Fayel Lopez | GMA Music | GMA Network's Summer 2022 jingle | [17] | |
| Love and Hope Together | Jeremiah Tiangco | Emman Rivera | GMA Network's Kapuso Month/Valentines 2022 jingle | [18] | ||
| Let It Spark | Psalms David and XOXO | Alex L. Almario | GMA Music / GMA Playlist | Sparkle GMA Artist Center theme song | [19] | |
| 2021 | Pusong Pinoy, Magpakailanman | Jeremiah Tiangco | Senedy Que and Simon Tan | GMA Playlist | Magpakailanman theme song | [20] |
| Year | Title | Tracks | Label | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | First Yaya (Original Soundtrack) | Ang Puso Kong Ito'y Sa'Yo | GMA Playlist | Also the theme song of the series' continuation First Lady | [21] |
| Isang Tulad Mo |
| Year | Title | Featured artist | Composer | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Hanggang Sa Makaidlip | N/A | Natasha L. Correos | Start-Up PH soundtrack | [22] |
| Magtiwala Ka Lang | Jeremiah Tiangco | [23] | |||
| 2021 | Ang Aking Awitin | Garrett Bolden | Edwin G. Guerrero | The World Between Us theme song | [24] |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | Kapuso Countdown to 2024: The GMA New Year Special | Herself | Performer | GMA Network | |
| 2023 | NCAA Season 99: Opening Ceremony | [25] | |||
| The Clash: Season 5 | Guest / Non-competition performer | [26] | |||
| 2022–23 | Kapuso Countdown to 2023: Gayo Daejeon | Performer | [27] | ||
| 2022; 2023 | TiktoClock | Guest Player / Performer (with Zephanie; Hannah Precillas, Garrett Bolden and Jeremiah Tiangco; Lani Misalucha and Jessica Villarubin) | [28][29] | ||
| 2022 | NCAA Season 98: Opening Ceremony | Performer | GTV | [30] | |
| NCAA Season 97: Women's Volleyball | Guest Performer (with Anthony Rosaldo and Hannah Precillas) | ||||
| Game On! NCAA Season 97 | Guest with Mitzi Josh | ||||
| Lazada Super Party: Epic 10th Birthday | Performer | GMA Network | |||
| NCAA Season 97: Opening Ceremony | GTV | [31] | |||
| The Boobay and Tekla Show | Guest / Performer | GMA Network | |||
| 2021 | Paskong Pangarap: The 2021 GMA Christmas Special | Performer | [32] | ||
| Lazada 11:11 Super Show | Performer / Co-host | ||||
| The Clash: Season 4 | Guest / Non-competition performer | [33] | |||
| NCAA Season 96: Opening Ceremony | Performer | GTV | [34] | ||
| Rise Up Stronger: The Road to NCAA Season 96 | Guest / Performer | [35][36] | |||
| The Clash Flashback Specials | GMA Network | [37] | |||
| Catch Me Out Philippines | Celebrity Catcher | ||||
| 2020 | Centerstage | Guest (with Jeremiah Tiangco, Jeniffer Maravilla, and Nef Medina) | [38] | ||
| Idol sa Kusina | Guest (with Jeremiah Tiangco and Bryan Chong) | GMA News TV | [39] | ||
| 2020–present | All-Out Sundays | Performer / Co-host / Voice-over | GMA Network | [6][40] | |
| 2019–20 | Kapuso Countdown To 2020: The GMA New Year Special | Performer | [41] | ||
| 2019; 2020; 2021 | MARS Pa More | Guest / Performer | |||
| 2019 | Unang Hirit | ||||
| 2019; 2022 | Sarap 'Di Ba? | ||||
| 2019 | The Clash: Season 2 | Contestant / First runner-up | |||
| Studio 7 | Duet with Me Contestant | [1] |
| Year | Title | Role | Note | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Behind The Song Podcast | Herself | Host | [42] |
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rent | Mimi Marquez | [43] |
Concert
| Date | Title | Co-headliners | Venue | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 2, 2023 | Queendom: Live | Julie Anne San Jose, Rita Daniela, Hannah Precillas, Jessica Villarubin, Mariane Osabel | Newport Performing Arts Theater | [44] |
References
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- ^ CC, JE (December 1, 2022). "Thea Astley credits her success to her adaptability as an artist, shares plans next year after signing anew with GMA Sparkle". LionhearTV. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ "From conquering contests to claiming the Queendom". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ "Who do you think will win The Clash Season 2?". PEP.ph. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ "And the winner of The Clash Season 2 is..." PEP.ph. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- ^ a b "Who are the Kapuso stars included in new GMA-7 variety show All-Out Sunday?". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "The Queendom to rule them all: Kapuso queens reign supreme at debut concert". PEP.ph. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ Ocampo, Irene De. "The Clash Season 2 finalist Thea Astley hosts GMA Network's new music podcast, Behind the Song | Pikapika | Philippine Showbiz News Portal". pikapika.ph. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- ^ Anoc, Aimee. "Sparkle artists David Licauco, Thea Astley, Timmy Albert, Bey Pascua sign deal with Universal Records". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Official Audio: "Muling Tanggapin" (Nakarehas Na Puso OST) by Thea Astley, retrieved November 2, 2022
- ^ Showbiz, Manila Standard (April 11, 2022). "GMA launches 'Love Together this Summer' campaign". Manila Standard. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ "GMA Network's Kapuso Month celebration continues to spread love and hope". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
- ^ Aquino, Maine. "Sparkle's theme song 'Let It Spark' will be released this February". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ Playlist: Pusong Pinoy Magpakailanman - Jeremiah Tiangco and Thea Astley (#MPK OST), retrieved November 1, 2022
- ^ "'First Yaya' theme songs, now available for download and streaming | GMA Music". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ "'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.
- ^ The World Between Us: 'Ang Aking Awitin' full music video, 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.
- ^ "GMA Network celebrates the New Year with 'Kapuso Countdown to 2023 Gayo Daejeon'". Manila Bulletin. December 24, 2022. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
- ^ "Tiktoclock: Zephanie at Thea Astley, nakipag-bardagulan sa 'TiktoClock!' (Full Episode)". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ "Handa na ba kayo para sa pasabog na performance nina Garrett Bolden, Jeremiah Tiangco, Thea Astley, Hannah Precillas #TiktoClock". Twitter. Retrieved December 5, 2022.
- ^ "NCAA Season 98 kicks off with star-studded, festive opening ceremonies | NCAA Philippines". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ "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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- ^ Guardian, Daily (June 13, 2021). "RISE UP STRONGER: NCAA Season 96' officially opens June 13 on GTV". Daily Guardian. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
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- ^ "Rise Up Stronger: The Road to NCAA Season 96 | June 11, 2021 (Full Episode) | Videos". GMA News Online. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ "Winning moment ni Jeremiah Tiangco, balikan sa 'The Clash Flashback Specials' | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
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- ^ Idol sa Kusina: How to make a Bacon Double Cheeseburger Meatloaf, retrieved November 2, 2022
- ^ "Twitter status". Twitter. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ Ilaya, Felix. "LOOK: Stars to watch for at 'The Kapuso Countdown to 2020: The GMA New Year Special'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ "Behind The Song Podcast". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt. "Anthony Rosaldo, Thea Astley, and Garrett Bolden to star in 'Rent'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
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