Stell (singer)

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Stell
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Stell in 2023
Born (1995-06-16) June 16, 1995 (age 29)
Las Piñas, Philippines
Alma mater STI College
Occupations
  • Singer
  • dancer
  • choreographer
  • YouTuber
Years active2018–present
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
Labels
Member of SB19

Stellvester Quitales Ajero (born June 16, 1995), known professionally as Stell, is a Filipino singer, 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, Metro Manila, Philippines. [1] 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. [2]

Career

2018–present: SB19

In 2016, Stell auditioned for ShowBT Philippines. He is the only member who choose to stay in the training before some members returned and continued what they started and debuted as SB19. [3] 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 the single "Tilaluha". [4] [5]

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?". [6]

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 . [7]

He became part of GMA Network's adaptation of The Voice franchise in the country, as one of the coaches in The Voice Generations (2023), [8] and The Voice Kids (2024). [9]

On June 14, 2024, Stell released his debut single "Room" as a solo artist under the management of 1Z Entertainment and signed with the record label Warner Music Philippines. On August 2, 2024, Stell released his first EP, also named Room, which includes the titular song and four other tracks. He then went on a four-city tour to promote the Room EP, performing in Cebu, Davao, Cagayan de Oro and Taguig. Other than his own, many vocally demanding songs such as "Defying Gravity" from the musical "Wicked" or "My heart will go on" by "Celine Dion" were on the track list of theses shows.

Discography

Single, Extended Play, Album

TitleDetailsTracksLength
Room (Single)Released: 14 June 2024

Label: Warner Music Philippines

Format: digital download, streaming media

 Room 3:43
Room (EP)Released: 02 August 2024

Label: Warner Music Philippines

Format: digital download, streaming media

 Room 3:43
Anino 4:57
'Di Ko Masabi 4:18
Classic 2:42
Room - Stripped version 4:03

Videography

Music Videos

Song TitlePremiere DateComposerCreative DirectorRecord Label
ROOM 14 June 2024PABLOJustin de Dios and

Xi-Anne Avancena

Warner Music Philippines
'DI KO MASABI 17 August 2024Ryan CayabyabXi-Anne AvancenaWarner Music Philippines
ANINO 31 August 2024RADKIDZXi-Anne AvancenaWarner Music Philippines

Live performances

Concerts

TV Guestings

Awards and nominations

Award ceremonyYearCategoryNominee(s)/work(s)ResultRef.
37th Aliw Awards2024Best Collaboration in a Major ConcertJulie x Stell: Ang Ating TinigWon [10]
Wish Music Awards 2024Wish Breakthrough Artist of the YearStellWon [11]
Wish Ballad Song of the Year"Di Ko Masabi"Won
Wishers Choice AwardStellWon
Myx Music Awards 2024 Pop Video of the Year"Room"Pending [12]
PPOP Awards2022Main Vocal of the YearStellWon [13]
2023Top Male Vocalist of the YearWon [14] [15]
Village Pipol Choice Award2023Male TikTok Face of the YearStellWon [16]
Gawad Lasallianeta2023Most Influential Filipino CelebrityStell of SB19Pending [17] [18]

Socials

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References

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