Sela Guia

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Sela Guia
Sela in Idol Matsuri.jpg
Sela at Idol Matsuri 2018
Born
Marsela Mari Dela Cruz Guia

(2000-04-28) April 28, 2000 (age 24)
Biñan, Laguna, Philippines
Alma mater St. Paul University Manila
Occupations
  • Host
  • singer
  • actress
FamilyMiguel Mari Guia (Mister International Philippines 2016)
Musical career
Genres Pop
Instrument
  • Vocals
Years active2018–present
Labels
Star Magic
Formerly of MNL48 (2018–2020)

Marsela Mari Dela Cruz Guia (born April 28, 2000), also known as Sela Guia, is a Filipino actress, host and singer who is under ABS-CBN's Star Magic. She is a former member of the all-girl Filipino idol group MNL48. [1] [2] After leaving the group, she signed an exclusive contract with Star Magic in their historic "Black Pen Day" on June 19, 2021. Sela has since then continued with her solo singing and acting career. [3] [4] Starting May 2022, Sela became a regular host on PIE Channel's segment PIEsilog and was later on moved to PIEnalo: Pinoy Games. [5] [6]

Contents

Career

As a member of MNL48

Sela was born in Biñan, Laguna, Philippines. At the age of 17, she became a member of MNL48's first generation, which was composed of 48 members and debuted in April 2018. [1] [2]

In 2017, Sela submitted an audition clip online in the nationwide search for the members of AKB48's Filipino sister group MNL48. [7] From a total of 4,134 active applicants, she was one of the 200 girls that passed the initial auditions, which was announced on It's Showtime last January 2018. In April 2018, She ranked third in the first edition of MNL48's general election. [8] [9] As a result, she was a front line performer for the group's debut single,"Aitakatta – Gustong Makita". A month later, she was selected as one of the members of Team L. The following year, she was selected to perform in AKB48 Group Asia Festival in Bangkok, Thailand on January 27, 2019. In April 2019, Sela placed second during the second edition of MNL48's general election, for the group's 4th single, "Ikaw ang Melody". [10] [11] The following month, the Music Video for Igai ni Mango was released in where Sela was center. [12] Later that year, she was selected to perform in AKB48 Group Asia Festival in Shanghai, China on August 24, 2019. [13]

In November 2020, during her Instagram live, Sela formally announced that she will withdraw her candidacy from the third edition of MNL48's General Election and later leave the group. [7] After her duties and responsibilities she formally left February the next year, making River her last single as a member of the group. [1] [2]

Solo career

On June 19, 2021, a few months after leaving MNL48, Sela signed an exclusive contract with Star Magic on their historic "Black Pen Day". [3] [4] Since then, she has been participating in a lot of Star Magic's gigs and started doing workshops with them. [1] [2] In January 2020, Sela appeared on ASAP Natin ‘To stage for a Star Magic Presents performance, marking the start of her solo career. [14] [15] She also appeared in the "Star Magic 30 All-Star Games" as part of the Star Hunt Volleyball Team last May 23, 2022. [16] [17] [18] On the same month, Sela started her hosting career after the announcement that she will be part of PIE Channel's segment PIEsilog as a PIE jock (host), together with Frances Cabatuando, Tristan Ramirez, Raco Ruiz, Jae Miranda, and Eryka Lucas. [5] [19] [20] In October 2022, Sela was moved to a new segment PIEnalo:Pinoy Games together with Eian Rances, Negi, Kevin Montillano, Nicki Morena, Ruth Paga, and Nonong Ballinan. [6] [21] On November 27, 2022, Sela became a guest host on the Dream Maker Online Hub with Sheena Belarmino.

Starting January 9, 2023, Sela, together with Jhai Ho and Gabb Skribikin will be the Dream Maker Pie Jocks on Dream Maker's weekdays variety show Pause & Play on PIE Channel. [22] [23]

Acting career

On June 14, 2020, Sela made her television debut when she starred in Ipaglaban Mo!: Yes Sir as Tiffany. [24]

In February 2022, it was announced that Sela will play the role of Nica in the TVDG digital movie PILIkula: "Her Story" with Ella Cayabyab, and Sky Quizon. [25] They've won the role via the KUMU campaign spearheaded by Star Hunt. [26] This is her second TVDG digital movie after "2020 Vision" where she played Erika back in 2020, co-starring Ecka Sibug as Sandy. [27] [28] Earlier that year she also played the role of Marnie in the iWant Series "Goodbye Girl", which served as her web series debut. [29] In July 2022, Sela made a quick appearance in the film "The Entitled" starring Alex Gonzaga and JC de Vera. [30] It is her first appearance on Netflix and her third appearance in the big screen after her cameo scene in "Kun maupay man it panahon" last 2021 and the documentary film about MNL48, ICYMI: I See Me last 2019. [31]

In 2023, Sela starred in her first major film casting as Jenny Mendoza, a supporting role in Melai Cantiveros' Ma'am Chief: Shakedown in Seoul. [32] [33]

Early life and education

Guia was born in Laguna, Philippines. Ever since young, Guia has always been keen into becoming a dancer, singer, and an actress. [2] She graduated from St. Paul University Manila, with a bachelor's degree in tourism management with high honors. [3]

Works

Discography

Collaboration

YearTitleRoleWithNotesRef(s)
2021"Iba Ang Pinoy"Featured ArtistJulia Serad, Jeremy Glinoga, Fatima Louise, Jason Dy, Zendee Tenerefe, JMKO, Vanya Aguirre, Zion CastorA song about COVID-19, produced by Condura Philippines. [34]

MNL48

YearNo.Album TitleRoleNotesRef(s)
20181"Aitakatta – Gustong Makita"A-sideRanked 3rd in 2018 General Election, also sang "Talulot ng Sakura" and "Umiindak na Saya" [9] [35]
2"Pag-ibig Fortune Cookie"A-sideAlso sang "First Rabbit" [36]
20193"365 Araw ng Eroplanong Papel"A-sideCentered "Igai ni Mango " and sang "Bingo" [12]
4"Ikaw ang Melody"A-sideRanked 2nd in 2019 General Election, also sang "So Long" [10]
20205"High Tension"A-sideAlso sang "Green Flash" [37]
6"River"A-sideDidn't participate in the 2021 General Election, and her last single as a member of MNL48 [1] [38]

Filmography

Films and Series

YearTitleRoleDirector(s)TypeNotesRef(s)
2019ICYMI: I See MeHerself Carlo Francisco Manatad Documentary filmDocumentary film about MNL48 [31]
2020MNL48 Presents: 2020 VisionErikaKarl Justin MartinShort filmLead role [27] [28]
Ipaglaban Mo!: Yes Sir TiffanyJaime Habac Jr.Legal anthology showTV debut [24]
2021 Kun Maupay Man It Panahon Fighting woman Carlo Francisco Manatad FilmCameo
2022The Goodbye GirlMarnie Derick Cabrido iWant TFC mini web seriesWeb series debut [29]
PILIKula: Her StoryNicaSonny CalventoFilmLead role [25] [26]
The EntitledCaitlyn's Friend Theodore Boborol FilmCameo [30]
2023 Ma'am Chief: Shakedown in Seoul Jenny MendozaKring KimFilmSupporting role [32] [33]

Television shows

As a member of MNL48
YearTitleRoleNetworkNotesRef(s)
2018 It's Showtime Guest ABS-CBN [9]
ASAP Natin 'To
Umagang Kay Ganda
Letters And Music Net 25 [39]
2019 Myx Live! S+A
iWant ASAP iWant TV
2020 Magandang Buhay ABS-CBN
Pinoy Big Brother: Connect
As a solo artist
YearTitleRoleNetworkNotesRef(s)
2022 ASAP Natin To Guest ABS-CBN First appearance as Star Magic artist [14] [15]
PIEsilog PIE Jock PIE Host [5] [19] [20]
2022–2023 PIEnalo:Pinoy Games [6] [21]
2023 Dream Maker: Pause & Play Dream Maker PIE Jock [22] [23]

Web shows

As a member of MNL48
YearTitleRoleChannelNoteRef(s)
2018MNLifeGuest MNL48's YouTube Channel
MNLaugh
MNL48 I-School
2019MNL48 Interactive LiveHost MNL48's YouTube Channel
MNL48 Facebook Page
MNL48 KUMU Live Interaction KUMU
iWant ASAP Guest iWant TV
2020Kapamilya Chat ABS-CBN's YouTube Channel For 2020 Vision, with Ecka Sibug [40]
It's showtime Online It's Showtime's YouTube Channel [41]
As a solo artist
YearTitleRoleChannelNoteRef(s)
2021 News ‘To Ko Yan Guest Star Magic's YouTube Channel also on KUMU [42]
The Star Magic Christmas Special 2021Host and performer ABS-CBN's YouTube Channel
2022Starkada Prom NightGuest Star Hunt's YouTube Channel For Her Story [43]
It's showtime Online It's Showtime's YouTube Channel [44]
Kapamilya Chat ABS-CBN's YouTube Channel [45]
For PIEchannel [46]
Dude-It-YourselfResident DIYer Metro.Style's YouTube Channel [47] Let's Build A Box [48]
Love Yourshelf by Building a Shelf [49]
Metalworking 101 [50]
Basic Wood Finishing [51]
Desktop Monitor Riser [52]
PIEsilog PIE jock PIEchannel on YouTube Host [5] [19] [20]
PIEnalo:Pinoy Games [6] [21]
Dream Maker Online Hub Guest Host Kapamilya Online Channel
Dream Maker YouTube Channel 		With Sheena Belarmino
2023 Dream Maker: Pause & Play Dream Maker PIE Jock PIEchannel on YouTube Host [22] [23]

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