Stellvester Quitales Ajero (born June 16, 1995), known professionally as Stell, is a Filipino singer, dancer, and choreographer. Known for his wide vocal range, he is the main vocalist, lead dancer and main choreographer of the Filipino boy band SB19 managed under 1Z Entertainment.
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.jpg) Stell in 2023 | |
| Born | June 16, 1995 Las Piñas, Philippines |
| Alma mater | STI College |
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| Years active | 2018–present |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instruments | Vocals |
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| Member of | SB19 |
Early life
editStell was born on June 16, 1995, in Las Piñas, Metro Manila, Philippines.[1] He studied Hotel and Restaurant Management at STI College. Before joining SB19, Stell was a member of an internationally competitive dance group called SE-EON, along with future bandmate Josh. Stell's music inspirations include Filipino singers Jed Madela and Morissette, Filipino-American singer Bruno Mars and the South Korean boy band VIXX.[2]
Career
edit2018–present: SB19
editIn 2016, Stell auditioned for ShowBT Philippines. He is the only member who choose to stay in the training before some members returned and continued what they started and debuted as SB19.[3] As a former member of a dance cover group, he became the lead dancer and main choreographer. Also, Stell is the only sopranist member of SB19 dubbed as "Heavenly Voice," as he became the band's main vocalist.[citation needed]
On October 26, 2018, Stell debuted as a member of SB19, with fellow members Pablo, Josh, Justin, and Ken, with the single "Tilaluha".[4][5]
Stell choreographed the dance routine of "What?", the first single of their extended play Pagsibol.[citation needed] He was also responsible for the choreography of their single "Where You At?".[6]
Solo works
editStell was chosen as one of the performers in the musical show called "A Night of Wonder with Disney+" in November 2022 during the launch of streaming platform Disney+ in the Philippines. He sang his rendition of "Circle of Life" originally performed by Elton John, which was an original soundtrack for the 1994 film The Lion King.[7]
He became part of GMA Network's adaptation of The Voice franchise in the country, as one of the coaches in The Voice Generations (2023),[8] and The Voice Kids (2024).[9]
On June 14, 2024, Stell released his debut single "Room" as a solo artist under the management of 1Z Entertainment and signed with the record label Warner Music Philippines. On August 2, 2024, Stell released his first EP, also named Room, which includes the titular song and four other tracks. He then went on a four-city tour to promote the Room EP, performing in Cebu, Davao, Cagayan de Oro and Taguig. Other than his own, many vocally demanding songs such as "Defying Gravity" from the musical "Wicked" or "My heart will go on" by "Celine Dion" were on the track list of theses shows.
Discography
editExtended play
edit| Title | Album Details |
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| Room |
Track listing
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Videography
editLive performances
editAwards and nominations
edit| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee(s)/work(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Myx Music Awards | 2024 | Pop Video of the Year | "Room" | Pending | [10] |
| PPOP Awards | 2022 | Main Vocal of the Year | Stell | Won | [11] |
| 2023 | Top Male Vocalist of the Year | Won | [12][13] | ||
| Village Pipol Choice Award | 2023 | Male TikTok Face of the Year | Stell | Won | [14] |
| Gawad Lasallianeta | 2023 | Most Influential Filipino Celebrity | Stell of SB19 | Pending | [15][16] |
References
edit- ^ "Personal facts about Stell Ajero, the main vocalist and lead dancer of SB19". GMA News. August 10, 2023. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: SB19 talks about dreams, the road to debut". KStreetManila. September 2, 2018. Archived from the original on September 8, 2018. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "CNN- Philippines". cnnphilippines.com. Archived from the original on July 9, 2020. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ^ "WATCH: SB19 debuts 'Tilaluha' MV feat. BNF's Harang and Ms. Korea Philippines 2018 | KStreetManila". October 26, 2018. Archived from the original on October 28, 2018. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ Lopez, Jacinda A. (September 5, 2019). "What You Need To Know About SB19, The Pinoy Boy Group The Internet Can't Stop Talking About". COSMO.PH. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ^ "About Stell Ajero » Stell Verryfied". May 4, 2023. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
- ^ Santos, Kara (November 18, 2022). "Stell of SB19, Janella Salvador, Morisette, and other Filipino stars welcome arrival of Disney+". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
- ^ Napoles, Jimboy. "GMA Network reveals 'The Voice Generations' coaches!". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
- ^ TDT (July 31, 2024). "'The Voice Kids' reveals new lineup of coaches". Daily Tribune. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
- ^ Jessica Ann Evangelista (September 28, 2024). "BINI, SB19 among nominees in comebacking MYX Music Awards". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
- ^ "Nominees unveiled for the major categories of the 7th PPOP Awards". June 15, 2022.
- ^ "Still the Kings: SB19, sweeps the 8th PPOP Awards 2023 by Jia Bote". Daily Tribune. December 2, 2023.
- ^ "Complete list of winners at the 8th PPOP Awards 2023 by Jonathan Hicap". Manila Bulletin . December 2, 2023.
- ^ Robles, Renziel (March 20, 2023). "4th VP Choice Awards 2022: Complete lists".
- ^ "GMA Network, ilang Kapuso stars, personalities, at shows nominado sa The 6th Gawad Lasallianeta". November 29, 2023. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
- ^ "Kings of PPOP SB19: The 6th Gawad Lasallianeta Final Nominees 2023". twitter.com/KingsofPpopSB19. November 26, 2023. Retrieved November 29, 2023.