Lyka Estrella | |
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 Estrella in 2023 | |
| Born | Christine Lyka Estrella General Santos City, Philippines |
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| Years active | 2023–present |
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| Genres | |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Labels | ABS-CBN Music |
Christine Lyka Estrella (born December 15) [a] is a Filipino singer. She rose to prominence after winning the sixth season of It's Showtime 's Tawag ng Tanghalan in 2023. She is the recipient of an Awit Award.
Estrella competed for the sixth season of the amateur singing competition Tawag ng Tanghalan , aired as a segment in the noontime variety show It's Showtime where she emerged as the grand winner. [1] After the competition, she signed a recording contract with ABS-CBN Music, including a talent management contract with Polaris, a talent agency under ABS-CBN's Star Magic. [2] She became a frequent performer of the variety show ASAP and released her debut single "Hawak Mo", [3] which was the official theme of the romantic drama Nag-aapoy na Damdamin . [4] In July 2024, she became one of the finalist of the annual songwriting festival Himig Handog, where she interpreted the song "Langit Lupa" with Geca Morales and Annrain. [5] Estrella will embark on her first solo concert, Lyka: The Solo Concert, at the Music Museum, where the proceeds will be donated to the children of the Guanella Center. [6]
Lyka Estrella was born on December 15. She began singing at age five and has since joined numerous singing competitions. [7] [8]
| Award | Year [b] | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Category | Result | Ref(s) |
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| Awit Awards | 2024 | Hawak Mo | Best Performance By A New Solo Artist | Won | [9] [10] |
| Title | Year | Album | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Hawak Mo" | 2023 | — | [11] |
| "Ngayong Alam Ko Na" | RoX5antos: The 15th Anniversary Album | [12] | |
| "Ano? Bakit? Paano?" | 2024 | High Street (Original Soundtrack) | [13] |
| "Langit Lupa" | — | [14] |
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