Thea Astley (singer)

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Gosilatar and the surname or paternal family name is Paje.

Thea Astley
Born
Thea Gosilatar Paje

(2000-03-08) March 8, 2000 (age 24)
Quezon City, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
EducationPolitical Science in AdMU[1]
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actress
  • host
Years active2019–present
AgentSparkle (2020–present)
Known forThe Clash
All-Out Sundays
Musical career
Genres
LabelsUniversal Records (2023–present)
Member ofDivas 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.

Astley is currently serving as one of the co-hosts and voice over of variety show All-Out Sundays.

Life and career

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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

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

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Singles
Year Title Featured artist(s) Composer(s) Label Notes Ref.
2024 Never N/A Herself Universal Records [17]
2022 Muling Tanggapin Roxy Fabian GMA 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 Spark Psalms David and XOXO Alex L. Almario GMA Music / GMA Playlist Sparkle GMA Artist Center theme song [22]
2021 Pusong Pinoy, Magpakailanman Jeremiah Tiangco Senedy Que and Simon Tan GMA Playlist Magpakailanman theme song [23]
Album
Year Title Tracks Label Notes Ref.
2021 First Yaya (Original Soundtrack) Ang Puso Kong Ito'y Sa'Yo GMA Playlist Also the theme song of the series' continuation First Lady [24]
Isang Tulad Mo
Unreleased
Year Title Featured artist Composer Notes Ref.
2022 Hanggang Sa Makaidlip N/A Natasha L. Correos Start-Up PH soundtrack [25]
Magtiwala Ka Lang Jeremiah Tiangco [26]
2021 Ang Aking Awitin Garrett Bolden Edwin G. Guerrero The World Between Us theme song [27]

Filmography

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Television
Year Title Role Notes Network Ref.
2023–24 Kapuso Countdown to 2024: The GMA New Year Special Herself Performer GMA Network
2023 Fast Talk with Boy Abunda Guest
Family Feud Philippines Contestant (Team Queendom)
NCAA Season 99: Opening Ceremony Performer [28]
The Clash season 5 Guest / Non-competition performer [29]
2022–23 Kapuso Countdown to 2023: Gayo Daejeon Performer [30]
2022; 2023; 2024 TiktoClock Guest Performer / Player / Tanghalan ng Kampeon judge [31][32]
2022 NCAA Season 98: Opening Ceremony Performer GTV [33]
NCAA Season 97: Women's Volleyball Guest / Performer
Game On! NCAA Season 97 Guest
Lazada Super Party: Epic 10th Birthday Performer GMA Network
NCAA Season 97: Opening Ceremony GTV [34]
2022; 2023 The Boobay and Tekla Show Guest / Performer GMA Network
2021 Paskong Pangarap: The 2021 GMA Christmas Special Performer [35]
Lazada 11:11 Super Show Performer / Co-host
The Clash season 4 Guest / Non-competition performer [36]
NCAA Season 96: Opening Ceremony Performer GTV [37]
Rise Up Stronger: The Road to NCAA Season 96 Guest / Performer [38][39]
The Clash Flashback Specials GMA Network [40]
Catch Me Out Philippines Celebrity Catcher
2020 Centerstage Guest [41]
Idol sa Kusina GMA News TV [42]
2020–present All-Out Sundays Performer / Co-host / Voice-over GMA Network [6][43]
2019–20 Kapuso Countdown To 2020: The GMA New Year Special Performer [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
Year Title Role Note Ref.
2024 TRGGRD! Herself Host [16]
2021 Behind The Song Podcast [46]
Musical play
Year Title Role Ref.
2024 Once on This Island Ti Moune [47]
Rent Mimi Marquez [48]

Concert

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Date Title Co-headliners Venue Ref.
December 2, 2023 Queendom: Live Julie Anne San Jose, Rita Daniela, Hannah Precillas, Jessica Villarubin, Mariane Osabel Newport Performing Arts Theater [49]

References

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