Thea Tolentino
| Thea Tolentino | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Thea Louise Señerez-Tolentino August 13, 1996 Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines |
| Nationality |
 Filipino |
| Other names | Thea, Louise |
| Occupation | Actress, Singer |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Agent | GMA Artist Center (2012-present) |
Thea Louise Señerez-Tolentino (born 13 August 1996) is a Filipina actress known for her role as Ashley Mercado Alcantara in the GMA Network television drama The Half Sisters. Born and raised in Brgy. Halang, Calamba City, Tolentino started her career as one of the winners of the second season of the reality show, Protégé, a reality based artista search, created by GMA Network.[1][2][3] Since then, she became a contract artist of GMA and began appearing on their television dramas such as Teen Gen, Anna Karenina, and Pyra: Ang Babaeng Apoy.
Early life
Tolentino was born in Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines.
Prior in joining Protégé, Tolentino stated that she had never been separated from the family. She is the niece of former Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairman Francis Tolentino.[4] David Archuleta and Marian Rivera are her favorite celebrities, Crazy Little Thing Called Love is her favorite film, and Lie To Me is her favorite TV series.[5]
Tolentino is studying at Saint Benilde International School (Calamba) Inc. in Real as a high school senior. She did not stop her studies in high school even though she was still competing in Protégé. She will try to balance her time between her studies and commitments on television. If she has to go under home study, Tolentino is willing as long as she can finish her studies.[6]
Biography
2012: Protégé
Tolentino auditioned in front of Gina Alajar who turned out as her mentor in the entire run of the show. She sang "Torete" by Moonstar 88 while playing a guitar. Eventually, Tolentino and Mark Kenneth Banez was chosen as one of the official protégés for that season and one of the four protégés of Gina Alajar.
Tolentino said that she joined Protégé to hone her skills, to let the people know that she has a talent and to help her family.[6]
Mentor Gina helped Tolentino all throughout the show and Tolentino's shyness was gradually fading as the competition became tougher. The improvement in her performances during gala night was seen by the judges.
Singing is considered as Tolentino's niche. Mikoy Morales, one of Jolina Magdangal's protégés, worked with Tolentino by composing a song entitled "Butterfly". Morales and Tolentino sang the song and Mark Escueta, husband of Jolina Magdangal and one of the members of Rivermaya, helped in creating the music video of "Butterfly".
At the end of the competition, Tolentino was announced as the "Ultimate Female Protégé" by host, Dingdong Dantes. Tolentino's male counterpart in winning the competition is Jeric Gonzales, who is also from Calamba.
2012–present: Post Protégé
Weeks after winning the reality search, Tolentino, along with co-winner Jeric Gonzales, were cast in the TGIS' sequel Teen Gen. However, the series ended its run and Tolentino moved on to take part as the scheming "Angel" in the 2013 resurrection of the series Anna Karenina. In mid-2013, GMA Network announced that they have chosen her to play the lead in the new daytime drama Pyra: Ang Babaeng Apoy as the first portagonist. In 2014 Tolentino landed the lead character of Ashley as one of the main characters in The Half Sisters, with Barbie Forteza and Andre Paras. This show garnered more extensions and positive ratings, even Tolentino's acting role as Ashley also gained praises as well.
Filmography
Television dramas
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2016 | Once Again | Celeste Lacson | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Dangwa | Faye | |
| 2014-16 | The Half Sisters | Ashley M. Alcantara-Valdicañas | |
| 2014 | Kambal Sirena | Gindara | |
| 2013 | Pyra: Ang Babaeng Apoy | Pyra Lucente | |
| Anna Karenina | Maria Angela "Angel" dela Cruz | ||
| Love and Lies | Marissa Rivero | ||
| 2012-13 | Teen Gen[7] | Angeline "Angge" Parahinog | |
Television shows
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2016 | Maynila: Single Dad | Erin | GMA Network |
| Maynila: Love Prevails | Phoebe | ||
| 2015 | Maynila: My Rebel Heart | Trina | |
| Vampire Ang Daddy Ko | Ashley Mercado Alcantara | ||
| Wowowin | Herself | ||
| Sarap Diva | |||
| Magpakailanman: Ang Masuwerteng Pinay sa Brunei | Young Kathelyn | ||
| 2013 | Maynila: Bad Boy Good Heart | Rejji | |
| Maynila: Moving On with Your Heart | Rica | ||
| Magpakailanman: Flowers of Hope | Teenage Sheryl | ||
| 2012-13 | Party Pilipinas | Herself/Performer | |
| 2012 | Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break | Herself/Grand Winner | |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Association | Award Giving Body | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Philippine Movie and Television Press Club | 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Female TV Personality for Teen Gen | Nominated |
See also
External links
References
- ↑ Santiago, Erwin (October 21, 2012). "Jeric Gonzales and Thea Tolentino declared winners of Protege: The Battle For The Big Artista Break". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
- ↑ "Meet the Protégé male and female battle champs". Philstar.com. October 23, 2012.
- ↑ "Jeric, Thea win in ‘Protégé’". Malaya Business Insight. October 23, 2012.
- ↑ Jo-Ann Q. Maglipon, Jocelyn Dimaculangan (August 5, 2012). "Protégé Season 2 Reveals Its Top 20". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
- ↑ GMA Network (August 5, 2012). "Thea Tolentino". Retrieved August 2012.
- 1 2 Gonzales, Rommel (October 8, 2012). "Meet the Top 10 female contenders of Protégé". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
- ↑ Rula, Gorgy. "Jodi, malaki ang kontribusyon kay Jolo". Abante Tonite.
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