Thea Tolentino

This name uses Philippine naming customs. The first family name is Señerez and the second is Tolentino.
Thea Tolentino
Born Thea Louise Señerez-Tolentino
(1996-08-13) 13 August 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] She's a self-proclaimed Jpop fan, most especially by the Johnny's idol group Hey! Say! JUMP. She said in interviews before that she went back to Japan just to watch their concert and to see her crush Ryosuke Yamada. [6]

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.[7]

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.[7]

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.

2012–2015: 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 protagonist. 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.

2016–Present: Once Again

She's currently a villain in the drama Once Again, being led by Aljur Abrenica and Janine Gutierrez. She also starred in various Maynila episodes.

Filmography

Television Dramas

Television Dramas
Year Title Role Notes Network With
2016
Hahamakin ang Lahat
Phoebe Ke
Main Cast / Antagonist GMA Network Joyce Ching, Kristofer Martin
Dear Uge: Paano Mapansin Ni Crush?
Candy
Episode Role Jeric Gonzales , Carmi Martin
Someone To Watch Over Me
Rissa (Joanna's Bestfriend)
Supporting Cast Lovi Poe, Edu Manzano, Jackielou Blanco, Ronnie Lazaro, Cogie Domingo, Frances Makil-Ignacio, and Boy2 Quizon
Once Again
Celeste Carbonnel-Valderama†
Main Cast / Villain Jeric Gonzales, Aljur Abrenica, Janine Gutierrez
2015
Dangwa
Faye
Lead Role Andre Paras
2014/2016
The Half Sisters
Ashley M. Alcantara-Valdicañas
Main Cast / Protagonist / Antagonist Andre Paras, Barbie Forteza, Derrick Monasterio, Rochelle Pangilinan, Jean Garcia, Ryan Eigenmann, Raymart Santiago, Jomari Yllana, Eddie Garcia, Cherie Gil, and Eula Valdez
2014
Kambal Sirena
Gindara
Supporting Cast / Antagonist None
2013
Pyra: Ang Babaeng Apoy
Pyra Lucente
Lead Role / Protagonist Jeric Gonzales, Angelu de Leon, and Roxanne Guinoo
Anna Karenina
Maria Angela "Angel" dela Cruz / Fake Anna Karenina Monteclaro†
Main Cast / Villain Krystal Reyes, Barbie Forteza, and Joyce Ching
Love and Lies
Marissa Rivero-Alcantara
Recurring Cast Jeric Gonzales
2012/2013
Teen Gen [8]
Angeline "Angge" Parahinog
Main Cast

Television Shows

Television Shows
Year Title Role Notes Network
2016
Magpakailanman: Fight for Love
Herself
Lead Role GMA Network
Maynila: Single Dad
Erin
Maynila: Love Prevails
Phoebe
2015
Maynila: My Rebel Heart
Trina
Maynila: Hugot Pa More
Nicole
Vampire Ang Daddy Ko
Ashley Mercado Alcantara
Wowowin
Herself
Guest Star
Sarap Diva
Magpakailanman: Ang Masuwerteng Pinay sa Brunei
Young Kathelyn
Lead Role
2013
Maynila: Bad Boy Good Heart
Rejji
Maynila: Moving On with Your Heart
Rica
Magpakailanman: Flowers of Hope
Teenage Sheryl
2012/2013
Party Pilipinas
Herself
Performer
2012
Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break 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

References

  1. Santiago, Erwin (21 October 2012). "Jeric Gonzales and Thea Tolentino declared winners of Protege: The Battle For The Big Artista Break". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
  2. "Meet the Protégé male and female battle champs". Philstar.com. 23 October 2012.
  3. "Jeric, Thea win in 'Protégé'". Malaya Business Insight. 23 October 2012.
  4. Jo-Ann Q. Maglipon, Jocelyn Dimaculangan (5 August 2012). "Protégé Season 2 Reveals Its Top 20". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
  5. GMA Network (5 August 2012). "Thea Tolentino". Retrieved August 2012. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  6. "Thea Tolentino, mas gusto ang Japanese kaysa Pinoy na maging boyfriend?". GMA News Online. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
  7. 1 2 Gonzales, Rommel (8 October 2012). "Meet the Top 10 female contenders of Protégé". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
  8. Rula, Gorgy. "Jodi, malaki ang kontribusyon kay Jolo". Abante Tonite.
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