# Thea Astley (singer)

Thea Gosilatar Paje (born March 8, 2000) professionally known as Thea Astley, is a Filipino singer, songwriter, theater actress and host. 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

Thea Astley was born in Quezon City, Philippines. She was raised in Doha, Qatar, where she also resided with her family. In 2018, Astley returned to the Philippines, and was supposed to continue studying at the Ateneo de Manila University.
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. Astley ended up being the first runner-up to grand winner Jeremiah Tiangco.
After the competition, Astley became part of the musical-comedy variety show All-Out Sundays as a mainstay since 2020. She signed a contract with GMA Artist Center (now Sparkle) on March 10, 2020. 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", Astley became notable as she joined the All-Out Sundays' female group segment Divas of the Queendom, 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.
In 2021, she hosted a music podcast Behind The Song, where she interviewed her fellow musicians.
On March 21, 2023, Astley signed a recording contract with Universal Records. Under the label, she released her self-penned single "Never" on January 26, 2024. the music video is released on February 2.
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
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.

## 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)" |
| 26 (Grand Finals) | December 15, 2019 | (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman | |

## Discography

Singles :
| Year | Title | Featured artist(s) | Composer(s) | Label | Notes |
| 2024 | Never | N/A | Herself | Universal Records | |
| 2022 | Muling Tanggapin | N/A | Roxy Fabian | GMA Playlist | Nakarehas na Puso theme song |
| 2022 | Love Together This Summer | Anthony Rosaldo | Jann Fayel Lopez | GMA Music | GMA Network's Summer 2022 jingle |
| 2022 | Love and Hope Together | Jeremiah Tiangco | Emman Rivera | GMA Music | GMA Network's Kapuso Month/Valentines 2022 jingle |
| 2022 | Let It Spark | Psalms David and XOXO | Alex L. Almario | GMA Music / GMA Playlist | Sparkle GMA Artist Center theme song |
| 2021 | Pusong Pinoy, Magpakailanman | Jeremiah Tiangco | Senedy Que and Simon Tan | GMA Playlist | Magpakailanman theme song |
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 | |
| 2021 | First Yaya (Original Soundtrack) | Isang Tulad Mo | GMA Playlist | | |
Unreleased :
| Year | Title | Featured artist | Composer | Notes |
| 2022 | Hanggang Sa Makaidlip | N/A | Natasha L. Correos | Start-Up PH soundtrack |
| 2022 | Magtiwala Ka Lang | Jeremiah Tiangco | Natasha L. Correos | Start-Up PH soundtrack |
| 2021 | Ang Aking Awitin | Garrett Bolden | Edwin G. Guerrero | The World Between Us theme song |

## Filmography

Television :
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
| 2023–24 | Kapuso Countdown to 2024: The GMA New Year Special | Herself | Performer | GMA Network |
| 2023 | Fast Talk with Boy Abunda | Herself | Guest | GMA Network |
| 2023 | Family Feud Philippines | Herself | Contestant (Team Queendom) | GMA Network |
| 2023 | NCAA Season 99: Opening Ceremony | Herself | Performer | GMA Network |
| 2023 | The Clash season 5 | Herself | Guest / Non-competition performer | GMA Network |
| 2022–23 | Kapuso Countdown to 2023: Gayo Daejeon | Herself | Performer | GMA Network |
| 2022; 2023; 2024 | TiktoClock | Herself | Guest Performer / Player / Tanghalan ng Kampeon judge | GMA Network |
| 2022 | NCAA Season 98: Opening Ceremony | Herself | Performer | GTV |
| 2022 | NCAA Season 97: Women's Volleyball | Herself | Guest / Performer | GTV |
| 2022 | Game On! NCAA Season 97 | Herself | Guest | GTV |
| 2022 | Lazada Super Party: Epic 10th Birthday | Herself | Performer | GMA Network |
| 2022 | NCAA Season 97: Opening Ceremony | Herself | Performer | GTV |
| 2022; 2023 | The Boobay and Tekla Show | Herself | Guest / Performer | GMA Network |
| 2021 | Paskong Pangarap: The 2021 GMA Christmas Special | Herself | Performer | GMA Network |
| 2021 | Lazada 11:11 Super Show | Herself | Performer / Co-host | GMA Network |
| 2021 | The Clash season 4 | Herself | Guest / Non-competition performer | GMA Network |
| 2021 | NCAA Season 96: Opening Ceremony | Herself | Performer | GTV |
| 2021 | Rise Up Stronger: The Road to NCAA Season 96 | Herself | Guest / Performer | GTV |
| 2021 | The Clash Flashback Specials | Herself | | GMA Network |
| 2021 | Catch Me Out Philippines | Herself | Celebrity Catcher | GMA Network |
| 2020 | Centerstage | Herself | Guest | GMA Network |
| 2020 | Idol sa Kusina | Herself | Guest | GMA News TV |
| 2020–present | All-Out Sundays | Herself | Performer / Co-host / Voice-over | GMA Network |
| 2019–20 | Kapuso Countdown To 2020: The GMA New Year Special | Herself | Performer | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Sunday PinaSaya | Herself | Guest / Performer | GMA Network |
| 2019; 2020; 2021 | MARS Pa More | Herself | Guest / Performer | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Unang Hirit | Herself | Guest / Performer | GMA Network |
| 2019; 2022; 2023 | Sarap, 'Di Ba? | Herself | Guest / Performer | GMA Network |
| 2019 | The Clash season 2 | Herself | Contestant / First runner-up | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Studio 7 | Herself | Duet with Me Contestant | GMA Network |
Podcast :
| Year | Title | Role | Note | Ref. |
| 2024 | TRGGRD! | Herself | Host | |
| 2021 | Behind The Song Podcast | Herself | Host | |
Musical play :
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
| 2024 | Once on This Island | Ti Moune | |
| 2024 | Rent | Mimi Marquez | |

## Concert

| 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 | |