| Lyka Estrella | |
|---|---|
 Estrella in 2023 | |
| Born | Christine Lyka Estrella General Santos City, Philippines |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 2023–present |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Labels | ABS-CBN Music |
| Musical artist | |
Christine Lyka Estrella (born December 15) is a Filipino singer. She rose to prominence after winning the sixth season of It's Showtime's Tawag ng Tanghalan in 2023. She is the recipient of an Awit Award.
Career
2023-present: Breakthrough
Estrella competed for the sixth season of the amateur singing competition Tawag ng Tanghalan, aired as a segment in the noontime variety show It's Showtime where she emerged as the grand winner. After the competition, she signed a recording contract with ABS-CBN Music, including a talent management contract with Polaris, a talent agency under ABS-CBN's Star Magic. She became a frequent performer of the variety show ASAP and released her debut single "Hawak Mo", which was the official theme of the romantic drama Nag-aapoy na Damdamin. In July 2024, she became one of the finalist of the annual songwriting festival Himig Handog, where she interpreted the song "Langit Lupa" with Geca Morales and Annrain. Estrella will embark on her first solo concert, Lyka: The Solo Concert, at the Music Museum, where the proceeds will be donated to the children of the Guanella Center.
Personal life
Lyka Estrella was born on December 15. She began singing at age five and has since joined numerous singing competitions.
Accolades
| Award | Year | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Category | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awit Awards | 2024 | Hawak Mo | Best Performance By A New Solo Artist | Won |
Discography
Singles
| Title | Year | Album | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Hawak Mo" | 2023 | — | |
| "Ngayong Alam Ko Na" | RoX5antos: The 15th Anniversary Album | ||
| "Ano? Bakit? Paano?" | 2024 | High Street (Original Soundtrack) | |
| "Langit Lupa" | — |
Notes
- There are currently no available data for Estrella's birth year.
- Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.
See also
References
- "Lyka Estrella triumphs as new Tawag ng Tanghalan grand champion". Manila Bulletin. May 6, 2023. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- Pasajol, Anne (May 6, 2023). "Lyka Estrella hailed as 'Tawag ng Tanghalan' grand champion". Entertainment Inquirer. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- "ASAP Throwback: Lyka Estrella performs her first teleserye theme song". ABS-CBN.com. August 11, 2024. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- Asis, Salve (July 21, 2023). "Lyka Estrella, inawit ang Nag-aapoy...na OST". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- Saenz, Rome (November 11, 2024). "PhilPop Himig Handog Releases Finalists' Music Videos". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- Sabio, Nikka (November 14, 2024). "TNT's Lyka Estrella to stage first solo concert this December: Dati mina-manifest ko lang po ito". ABS-CBN. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- "Lyka Estrella headlines first solo concert this Christmas! - LionhearTV". Lionheartv.net. October 23, 2024. Archived from the original on December 8, 2024.
- dela Cruz, Liezel (July 17, 2023). "Get to know TNT Champ Lyka Estrella through her memorable firsts". ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on December 8, 2024.
- Purnell, Kristofer (August 21, 2024). "SB19, BINI, Lola Amour lead 2024 Awit Awards nominees". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on December 8, 2024.
- Saenz, Rome (December 4, 2024). "Here Is The Full List Of Winners For The Awit Awards 2024". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on December 8, 2024.
- Hawak Mo (From "Nag-aapoy Na Damdamin") by Lyka Estrella on Apple Music, July 14, 2023, archived from the original on December 8, 2024
- RoX5antos (15th Anniversary Album) by Rox Santos on Apple Music, November 10, 2023, archived from the original on December 8, 2024
- High Street (Original Soundtrack) by Various Artists on Apple Music, June 8, 2024, archived from the original on December 8, 2024
- Langit Lupa by Lyka Estrella, Annrain & Geca Morales on Apple Music, July 19, 2024, archived from the original on December 8, 2024