Thea Astley (singer)

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Thea Astley
Born
Thea Gosilatar Paje

(2000-03-08) March 8, 2000 (age 25)
Quezon City, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
EducationPolitical Science
Alma mater Ateneo de Manila University [1]
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actress
  • host
Years active2019–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 .

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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 released on February 2. [12]

Astley has been portraying roles in Broadway musicals, such as Rent and Once on This Island , which are respectively staged by 9Works Theatrical at the RCBC Theater Plaza [13] [14] [15]

She became one of the hosts of ATM (Adventure. Taste. Moments)' video podcast TRGGRD!, along with fellow Sparkle artists Cheska Fausto, Vince Maristela, Sean Lucas, and Jeff Moses. [16]

Performances

The Clash season 2 performances
EpisodeDateSongLinks
1September 21, 2019 Ain't No Sunshine
11October 26, 2019 Upuan "The Clash 2019: Thea Astley mixes rap and high notes with her version of “Upuan” Top 32"
14November 3, 2019 All I Ask of You
18November 17, 2019Malaya "The Clash 2019: Thea Astley releases her emotions by singing "Malaya" Top 12"
20November 24, 2019Bakit "The Clash 2019: Thea Astley dedicates "Bakit" for her first love Top 10"
22December 1, 2019 Joy to the World
23December 7, 2019 Bring Me to Life
25December 14, 2019 Bad Romance, Poker Face, Born This Way "The Clash: Thea Astley channels her inner Lady Gaga"
26 (Grand Finals)December 15, 2019The 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

Singles
YearTitleFeatured artist(s)Composer(s)LabelNotesRef.
2024NeverN/AHerself Universal Records [17]
2022Muling TanggapinRoxy FabianGMA Playlist Nakarehas na Puso theme song [18] [19]
Love Together This Summer Anthony Rosaldo Jann Fayel Lopez GMA Music GMA Network's Summer 2022 jingle [20]
Love and Hope Together Jeremiah Tiangco Emman Rivera GMA Network's Kapuso Month/Valentines 2022 jingle [21]
Let It SparkPsalms David and XOXO Alex L. AlmarioGMA Music / GMA Playlist Sparkle GMA Artist Center theme song [22]
2021Pusong Pinoy, Magpakailanman Jeremiah Tiangco Senedy Que and Simon TanGMA Playlist Magpakailanman theme song [23]
Album
YearTitleTracksLabelNotesRef.
2021 First Yaya (Original Soundtrack)Ang Puso Kong Ito'y Sa'YoGMA PlaylistAlso the theme song of the series' continuation First Lady [24]
Isang Tulad Mo
Unreleased
YearTitleFeatured artistComposerNotesRef.
2022Hanggang Sa MakaidlipN/ANatasha L. Correos Start-Up PH soundtrack [25]
Magtiwala Ka Lang Jeremiah Tiangco [26]
2021Ang Aking AwitinGarrett BoldenEdwin G. Guerrero The World Between Us theme song [27]

Filmography

Television
YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2023–24Kapuso Countdown to 2024: The GMA New Year SpecialHerselfPerformer
2023 Fast Talk with Boy Abunda Guest
Family Feud Philippines Contestant (Team Queendom)
NCAA Season 99: Opening CeremonyPerformer [28]
The Clash season 5 Guest / Non-competition performer [29]
2022–23Kapuso Countdown to 2023: Gayo DaejeonPerformer [30]
2022; 2023; 2024 TiktoClock Guest Performer / Player / Tanghalan ng Kampeon judge [31] [32]
2022 NCAA Season 98: Opening CeremonyPerformer [33]
NCAA Season 97: Women's VolleyballGuest / Performer
Game On! NCAA Season 97Guest
Lazada Super Party: Epic 10th BirthdayPerformer
NCAA Season 97: Opening Ceremony [34]
2022; 2023 The Boobay and Tekla Show Guest / Performer
2021Paskong Pangarap: The 2021 GMA Christmas SpecialPerformer [35]
Lazada 11:11 Super ShowPerformer / Co-host
The Clash season 4 Guest / Non-competition performer [36]
NCAA Season 96: Opening Ceremony Performer [37]
Rise Up Stronger: The Road to NCAA Season 96 Guest / Performer [38] [39]
The Clash Flashback Specials [40]
Catch Me Out Philippines Celebrity Catcher
2020 Centerstage Guest [41]
Idol sa Kusina [42]
2020–present All-Out Sundays Performer / Co-host / Voice-over [6] [43]
2019–20Kapuso Countdown To 2020: The GMA New Year SpecialPerformer [44]
2019 Sunday PinaSaya Guest / Performer [45]
2019; 2020; 2021 MARS Pa More
2019 Unang Hirit
2019; 2022; 2023 Sarap, 'Di Ba?
2019 The Clash season 2 Contestant / First runner-up
Studio 7 Duet with Me Contestant [1]
Podcast
YearTitleRoleNoteRef.
2024TRGGRD!HerselfHost [16]
2021Behind The Song Podcast [46]
Musical play
YearTitleRoleRef.
2024 Once on This Island Ti Moune [47]
Rent Mimi Marquez [48]

Concert

DateTitleCo-headlinersVenueRef.
December 2, 2023Queendom: LiveJulie Anne San Jose, Rita Daniela, Hannah Precillas, Jessica Villarubin, Mariane Osabel Newport Performing Arts Theater [49]

References

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  11. ↑ Anoc, Aimee. "Sparkle artists David Licauco, Thea Astley, Timmy Albert, Bey Pascua sign deal with Universal Records". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
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  13. ↑ "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.
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  25. ↑ "'Hanggang Sa Makaidlip' (Start-Up PH OST) by Thea Astley | Recording Video | GMA Music". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
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