Stell (musician)

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Stell
SB19 at Binibining Pilipinas 2022 (cropped 1).jpg
Stell in 2022
Born (1995-06-16) June 16, 1995 (age 28)
Las Piñas, Philippines
Other namesStell, Vester
Alma mater STI College
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • dancer
  • choreographer
  • YouTuber
Years active2018–present
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
Labels
Member of SB19

Stellvester Quitales Ajero (born June 16, 1995), known by stage name Stell, is a Filipino singer, songwriter, dancer, and choreographer. Known for his wide vocal range, he is the main vocalist, lead dancer and main choreographer of the Filipino boy band SB19 managed under 1Z Entertainment.

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Early life

Stell was born on June 16, 1995, in Las Piñas City, Metro Manila, Philippines.[ citation needed ] He studied Hotel and Restaurant Management at STI College. Before joining SB19, Stell was a member of an internationally competitive dance group called SE-EON, along with future bandmate Josh. Stell's music inspirations include Filipino singers Jed Madela and Morissette, Filipino-American singer Bruno Mars and the South Korean boy band VIXX. [1]

Career

2018–present: SB19

In 2016, Stell auditioned for ShowBT Philippines. He is the only member who chose to stay in the training before some members returned and continued what they started and debuted as SB19. [2] As a former member of a dance cover group, he became the lead dancer and main choreographer. Also, Stell is the only sopranist member of SB19 dubbed as "Heavenly Voice," as he became the band's main vocalist.[ citation needed ]

On October 26, 2018, Stell debuted as a member of SB19, with fellow members Pablo, Josh, Justin, and Ken with "Tilaluha", written by Pablo himself. [3] [4]

Stell choreographed the dance routine of "What?", the first single of their extended play Pagsibol .[ citation needed ] He was also responsible for the choreography of their single "Where You At?". [5]

Solo works

Stell was chosen as one of the performers in the musical show called "A Night of Wonder with Disney+" in November 2022 during the launch of streaming platform Disney+ in the Philippines. He sang his rendition of "Circle of Life" originally performed by Elton John, which was an original soundtrack for the 1994 film The Lion King . [6]

On June 9, 2023, GMA Network introduced him as one of the judges in The Voice Generations , along with Billy Crawford, Chito Miranda and Julie Anne San Jose. [7] In the grand finals on December 10, his team StellBound emerged victory, with a cappella group VocalMyx winning the competition.

Discography

Songwriting credits

All song credits are adapted from the Tidal, unless otherwise noted. [8]

YearArtist(s)SongAlbum Lyricist Composer Ref.
CreditedWithCreditedWith
2020SB19"Go Up" Get in the Zone Yes check.svg
  • Pablo
  • Felip
  • Stell
  • Josh
  • Justin
  • Oh Won Lee
  • Glow
Dark Red x.svg— [9] [10]

Videography

Live performances

Awards and nominations

Award ceremonyYearCategoryNominee(s)/work(s)ResultRef.
PPOP Awards2022Main Vocal of the Year Stell Won [11]
2023Top Male Vocalist of the YearWon [12] [13]
Village Pipol Choice Award2023Male TikTok Face of the Year Stell Won [14]
Gawad Lasallianeta2023Most Influential Filipino Celebrity Stell of SB19Pending [15] [16]

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  7. ↑ Napoles, Jimboy. "GMA Network reveals 'The Voice Generations' coaches!". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
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