Thea Astley (singer)

Thea Astley (born March 8, 2000) is a Filipino singer, songwriter,[2] recording artist, actress, host, television personality, dancer, voice-over artist, and podcaster. She is the first runner-up of the second season of the singing competition The Clash.

Thea Astley
Born (2000-03-08) March 8, 2000
Doha, Qatar
NationalityFilipino
Other namesThey
EducationPolitical Science in AdMU[1]
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actress
  • host
  • voice-over artist
  • podcaster
Years active2019–present
AgentSparkle (2020–present)
Known forThe Clash
All-Out Sundays
Height1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Title
  • RnB Sweetheart
  • Kapuso Soul Princess
Musical career
Genres
LabelsUniversal Records (2023–present)
Member ofDivas of the Queendom

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

Career

Early beginnings and The Clash

In 2019, Astley first competed in variety show Studio 7's competition Duet with Me, where she automatically advanced to the Top 64 of The Clash season 2.[1] She ended up being the first runner-up to grand winner Jeremiah Tiangco.[3]

Breakthrough

After the competition, Astley joined the musical-comedy variety show All-Out Sundays as a mainstay since 2020.[4] She signed a contract with GMA Artist Center (now Sparkle) on March 10, 2020.[5]

Astley performed several theme songs and soundtracks for GMA drama series including Magpakailanman, First Yaya (and its continuation First Lady), The World Between Us, Nakarehas na Puso, and Start-Up PH.

In 2021, Astley became part of All-Out Sundays' female group segment Divas of the Queendom,[1] showcasing her vocal talents along with Julie Anne San Jose, Aicelle Santos, Rita Daniela, Lani Misalucha, Hannah Precillas, Golden Cañedo, Zephanie, Jessica Villarubin, Jennie Gabriel, and Mariane Osabel. The same year, she hosted a music podcast Behind The Song, where she interviewed her fellow musicians.[6]

On March 21, 2023, Astley signed a recording contract with Universal Records.[7]

Performances
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
Singles
Year Title Featured artist(s) Composer(s) Label Notes Ref.
2022 Muling Tanggapin N/A Roxy Fabian GMA Playlist Nakarehas na Puso theme song [8][9]
Love Together This Summer Anthony Rosaldo Jann Fayel Lopez GMA Music GMA Network's Summer 2022 jingle [10]
Love and Hope Together Jeremiah Tiangco Emman Rivera GMA Network's Kapuso Month/Valentines 2022 jingle [11]
Let It Spark Psalms David and XOXO Alex L. Almario GMA Music / GMA Playlist Sparkle GMA Artist Center theme song [12]
2021 Pusong Pinoy, Magpakailanman Jeremiah Tiangco Senedy Que and Simon Tan GMA Playlist Magpakailanman theme song [13]
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 [14]
Isang Tulad Mo
Unreleased
Year Title Featured artist Composer Notes Ref.
2022 Hanggang Sa Makaidlip N/A Natasha L. Correos Start-Up PH soundtrack [15]
Magtiwala Ka Lang Jeremiah Tiangco [16]
2021 Ang Aking Awitin Garrett Bolden Edwin G. Guerrero The World Between Us theme song [17]

Filmography
Television
Year Title Role Notes Network Ref.
2023 NCAA Season 99: Opening Ceremony Herself Performer GMA Network [18]
The Clash: Season 5 Guest / Non-competition performer [19]
2022–23 Kapuso Countdown to 2023: Gayo Daejeon Performer [20]
2022; 2023 TiktoClock Guest Player / Performer (with Zephanie; Hannah Precillas, Garrett Bolden and Jeremiah Tiangco; Lani Misalucha and Jessica Villarubin) [21][22]
2022 NCAA Season 98: Opening Ceremony Performer GTV [23]
NCAA Season 97: Women's Volleyball Guest Performer (with Anthony Rosaldo and Hannah Precillas)
Game On! NCAA Season 97 Guest with Mitzi Josh
Lazada Super Party: Epic 10th Birthday Performer GMA Network
NCAA Season 97: Opening Ceremony GTV [24]
The Boobay and Tekla Show Guest / Performer GMA Network
2021 Paskong Pangarap: The 2021 GMA Christmas Special Performer [25]
Lazada 11:11 Super Show Performer / Co-host
The Clash: Season 4 Guest / Non-competition performer [26]
NCAA Season 96: Opening Ceremony Performer GTV [27]
Rise Up Stronger: The Road to NCAA Season 96 Guest / Performer [28][29]
The Clash Flashback Specials GMA Network [30]
Catch Me Out Philippines Celebrity Catcher
2020 Centerstage Guest (with Jeremiah Tiangco, Jeniffer Maravilla, and Nef Medina) [31]
Idol sa Kusina Guest (with Jeremiah Tiangco and Bryan Chong) GMA News TV [32]
2020–present All-Out Sundays Performer / Co-host / Voice-over GMA Network [4][33]
2019–20 Kapuso Countdown To 2020: The GMA New Year Special Performer [34]
2019; 2020; 2021 MARS Pa More Guest / Performer
2019 Unang Hirit
2019; 2022 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.
2021 Behind The Song Podcast Herself Host [35]

References
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