Angela Ken Tavares Rojas (born May 16, 2002), better known as Angela Ken, is a Filipino singer-songwriter, dancer, occasional actress and influencer. She gained acclaim on social networking service TikTok.[1][2][3] After releasing her single "Ako Naman Muna", she signed with Star Magic, a talent agency under ABS-CBN Corporation.[4][5][6] Angela is also a member of the Squad Plus.[7] In 2022, Angela made her acting debut in the iWantTFC musical series titled Lyric and Beat as Verlyn.[8]

Angela Ken
Born
Angela Ken Tavares Rojas

(2002-05-16) May 16, 2002 (age 21)[citation needed]
Imus, Cavite, Philippines
EducationMapúa University[citation needed]
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • dancer
  • influencer
Years active2021–present
AgentStar Magic (2021–present)

Career edit

2021 edit

In 2021, Angela debuted with the release of her first single "Ako Naman Muna".[9] An English version of the said song was released on July 23, 2021.

She also interpreted "Sila Pa Rin" for the soundtrack of Marry Me, Marry You.

In December 2021, Angela would be a part of the soundtrack for Saying Goodbye, where she interpreted the single "If We Fall in Love".

2022 edit

Angela would later release her next single titled "It's Okay Not To Be Okay" on January 14, 2022. She later made her acting debut in the musical series Lyric and Beat, portraying Verlyn in the said series.

Around some time in August 2022, Angela was one of the artists who were part of the Beyond The Stars tour as part of Star Magic's 30th anniversary. The artists performed in a US Tour at the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, New York, The Warfield in San Francisco, and in the Saban Theatre, Beverly Hills in Los Angeles. Prior to the tour, the artists (except SAB) first performed at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Newport World Resorts.[10]

Discography edit

Singles
Year Title Label Refs.
2021 "Ako Naman Muna" Star Music [9]
"Ako Naman Muna (English Version)"
"Sila Pa Rin" (soundtrack from Marry Me, Marry You)
"Kontrol" (soundtrack from Click, Like, Share) [11]
"If We Fall In Love" (soundtrack from Saying Goodbye)
2022 "Akala Maling Akala" (soundtrack from 2 Good 2 Be True)
2023 "Alas Diyes" [12]

Filmography edit

Television/Digital edit

Year Title Role Network Ref.
2021–present ASAP Natin 'To Herself (performer) Kapamilya Channel
A2Z
TV5
2022 Lyric and Beat Verlyn iWantTFC [13][8]

References edit

  1. ^ "Learn how TikTok brought Angela Ken's music to the world". Manila Standard. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  2. ^ "Viral TikTok artist Angela Ken jons ABS-CBN Music". Manila Bulletin. March 4, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  3. ^ "Get to know Angela Ken, Tiktok's rising music star". Manila Bulletin. March 25, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  4. ^ Balleras, Care (April 22, 2021). "New Star Magic talent Angela Ken is a budding singer-songwriter". Daily Tribune. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  5. ^ Alarilla, Joey (March 15, 2021). "Angela Ken: From TikTok star to ABS-CBN Music artist". Digital Life Asia. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  6. ^ PH, One Music. "Angela Ken Drops English Version of Self-Love Anthem "Ako Naman Muna"". One Music PH. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  7. ^ "Angela Ken, ikinagulat ang pagkakasama sa Gold Squad Plus ng 'ASAP'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
  8. ^ a b Basco, Karl Cedrick. "Aside from 'Saying Goodbye', SethDrea to star in musical series 'Lyric and Beat' via iQiyi". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
  9. ^ a b "Angela Ken's 'Ako Naman Muna' tops Spotify's viral PH, global charts". Manila Bulletin. April 7, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  10. ^ "Hottest Kapamilya stars kick-off Star Magic's 'Beyond the Stars' tour at the Resorts World Manila". Manila Bulletin. July 1, 2022. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
  11. ^ "Kyle, Angela in 'Click, Like, Share' soundtrack". Philippine Daily Inquirer. May 26, 2021. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
  12. ^ "LISTEN: Angela Ken releases new single 'Alas Diyes'". ABS-CBN News. November 10, 2023. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
  13. ^ "WATCH: Full trailer of 'Lyric and Beat' launched; trends on Twitter". ABS-CBN News. July 13, 2022. Retrieved July 13, 2022.