Thea Astley (singer)

Thea Gosilatar Paje (born March 8, 2000) professionally known as Thea Astley, is a Filipina 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 eventually released on February 2.

Astley is portraying the role of Mimi in hit Broadway musical play Rent, which is 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.