Sela Guia Explained

Sela Guia
Birth Name:Marsela Mari Dela Cruz Guia
Birth Date:28 April 2000
Birth Place:Biñan, Laguna, Philippines
Alma Mater:St. Paul University Manila
Family:Miguel Mari Guia
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Genre:Pop
Years Active:2018–present
Past Member Of:MNL48 (2018–2020)
Label:Star Magic

Marsela Mari Dela Cruz Guia (born April 28, 2000), also known as Sela Guia, is a Filipino actress, host and singer who is under ABS-CBN's Star Magic. She is a former member of the all-girl Filipino idol group MNL48.[1] [2] After leaving the group, she signed an exclusive contract with Star Magic in their historic "Black Pen Day" on June 19, 2021. Sela has since then continued with her solo singing and acting career.[3] [4] Starting May 2022, Sela became a regular host on PIE Channel's segment PIEsilog and was later on moved to PIEnalo: Pinoy Games.

Career

As a member of MNL48

Sela was born in Biñan, Laguna, Philippines. At the age of 17, she became a member of MNL48's first generation, which was composed of 48 members and debuted in April 2018.

In 2017, Sela submitted an audition clip online in the nationwide search for the members of AKB48's Filipino sister group MNL48.[5] From a total of 4,134 active applicants, she was one of the 200 girls that passed the initial auditions, which was announced on It's Showtime last January 2018. In April 2018, She ranked third in the first edition of MNL48's general election.[6] [7] As a result, she was a front line performer for the group's debut single,"Aitakatta – Gustong Makita". A month later, she was selected as one of the members of Team L. The following year, she was selected to perform in AKB48 Group Asia Festival in Bangkok, Thailand on January 27, 2019. In April 2019, Sela placed second during the second edition of MNL48's general election, for the group's 4th single, "Ikaw ang Melody".[8] [9] The following month, the Music Video for Igai ni Mango was released in where Sela was center.[10] Later that year, she was selected to perform in AKB48 Group Asia Festival in Shanghai, China on August 24, 2019.[11]

In November 2020, during her Instagram live, Sela formally announced that she will withdraw her candidacy from the third edition of MNL48's General Election and later leave the group. After her duties and responsibilities she formally left February the next year, making River her last single as a member of the group.

Solo career

On June 19, 2021, a few months after leaving MNL48, Sela signed an exclusive contract with Star Magic on their historic "Black Pen Day". Since then, she has been participating in a lot of Star Magic's gigs and started doing workshops with them. In January 2020, Sela appeared on ASAP Natin ‘To stage for a Star Magic Presents performance, marking the start of her solo career.[12] [13] She also appeared in the "Star Magic 30 All-Star Games" as part of the Star Hunt Volleyball Team last May 23, 2022.[14] [15] [16] On the same month, Sela started her hosting career after the announcement that she will be part of PIE Channel's segment PIEsilog as a PIE jock (host), together with Frances Cabatuando, Tristan Ramirez, Raco Ruiz, Jae Miranda, and Eryka Lucas.[17] [18] [19] In October 2022, Sela was moved to a new segment PIEnalo:Pinoy Games together with Eian Rances, Negi, Kevin Montillano, Nicki Morena, Ruth Paga, and Nonong Ballinan.[20] [21] On November 27, 2022, Sela became a guest host on the Dream Maker Online Hub with Sheena Belarmino.

Starting January 9, 2023, Sela, together with Jhai Ho and Gabb Skribikin will be the Dream Maker Pie Jocks on Dream Maker's weekdays variety show Pause & Play on PIE Channel.[22]

Acting career

On June 14, 2020, Sela made her television debut when she starred in Ipaglaban Mo!: Yes Sir as Tiffany.[23]

In February 2022, it was announced that Sela will play the role of Nica in the TVDG digital movie PILIkula: "Her Story" with Ella Cayabyab, and Sky Quizon.[24] They've won the role via the KUMU campaign spearheaded by Star Hunt.[25] This is her second TVDG digital movie after "2020 Vision" where she played Erika back in 2020, co-starring Ecka Sibug as Sandy.[26] [27] Earlier that year she also played the role of Marnie in the iWant Series "Goodbye Girl", which served as her web series debut.[28] In July 2022, Sela made a quick appearance in the film "The Entitled" starring Alex Gonzaga and JC de Vera.[29] It is her first appearance on Netflix and her third appearance in the big screen after her cameo scene in "Kun maupay man it panahon" last 2021 and the documentary film about MNL48, ICYMI: I See Me last 2019. [30]

In 2023, Sela starred in her first major film casting as Jenny Mendoza, a supporting role in Melai Cantiveros' . [31]

Early life and education

Guia was born in Laguna, Philippines. Ever since young, Guia has always been keen into becoming a dancer, singer, and an actress. She graduated from St. Paul University Manila, with a bachelor's degree in tourism management with high honors.

Works

Discography

MNL48

See main article: MNL48 discography.

Yeardata-sort-type="number" No. Album TitleRoleNotesRef(s)
20181"Aitakatta – Gustong Makita"A-sideRanked 3rd in 2018 General Election, also sang "Talulot ng Sakura" and "Umiindak na Saya"[32]
2"Pag-ibig Fortune Cookie"A-sideAlso sang "First Rabbit"
20193"365 Araw ng Eroplanong Papel"A-sideCentered "Igai ni Mango" and sang "Bingo"
4"Ikaw ang Melody"A-sideRanked 2nd in 2019 General Election, also sang "So Long"
20205"High Tension"A-sideAlso sang "Green Flash"
6"River"A-sideDidn't participate in the 2021 General Election, and her last single as a member of MNL48[33]

Filmography

Films and Series

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Year TitleRoleDirector(s)TypeNotesRef(s)
2019ICYMI: I See MeHerselfCarlo Francisco ManatadDocumentary filmDocumentary film about MNL48
2020MNL48 Presents: 2020 VisionErikaKarl Justin MartinShort filmLead role
Ipaglaban Mo!: Yes SirTiffanyJaime Habac Jr.Legal anthology showTV debut
2021Kun Maupay Man It PanahonFighting womanCarlo Francisco ManatadFilmCameo
2022The Goodbye GirlMarnieDerick CabridoiWant TFC mini web series Web series debut
PILIKula: Her StoryNicaSonny CalventoFilmLead role
The EntitledCaitlyn's FriendTheodore BoborolFilmCameo
2023Jenny Mendoza Kring KimFilmSupporting role[34]

Television shows

As a member of MNL48
YearTitleRoleNetworkNotesRef(s)
2018It's ShowtimeGuestABS-CBN
ASAP Natin 'To
Umagang Kay Ganda
Letters And MusicNet 25
2019Myx Live!S+A
iWant ASAPiWant TV
2020Magandang BuhayABS-CBN
As a solo artist
YearTitleRoleNetworkNotesRef(s)
2022ASAP Natin ToGuestABS-CBNFirst appearance as Star Magic artist
PIEsilogPIE JockPIEHost
2022–2023PIEnalo:Pinoy Games
2023Dream Maker: Pause & PlayDream Maker PIE Jock

Web shows

As a member of MNL48
YearTitleRoleChannelNoteRef(s)
2018MNLifeGuestMNL48's YouTube Channel
MNLaugh
MNL48 I-School
2019MNL48 Interactive LiveHostMNL48's YouTube Channel
MNL48 Facebook Page
MNL48 KUMU Live InteractionKUMU
iWant ASAPGuestiWant TV
2020Kapamilya ChatABS-CBN's YouTube ChannelFor 2020 Vision, with Ecka Sibug
It's showtime OnlineIt's Showtime's YouTube Channel
As a solo artist
YearTitleRoleChannelNoteRef(s)
2021News ‘To Ko YanGuestStar Magic's YouTube Channelalso on KUMU
The Star Magic Christmas Special 2021Host and performerABS-CBN's YouTube Channel
2022Starkada Prom NightGuestStar Hunt's YouTube ChannelFor Her Story
It's showtime OnlineIt's Showtime's YouTube Channel
Kapamilya ChatABS-CBN's YouTube Channel
For PIEchannel
Dude-It-YourselfResident DIYerMetro.Style's YouTube Channel[35] Let's Build A Box
Love Yourshelf by Building a Shelf
Metalworking 101
Basic Wood Finishing
Desktop Monitor Riser
PIEsilogPIE jockPIEchannel on YouTubeHost
PIEnalo:Pinoy Games
Dream Maker Online HubGuest HostKapamilya Online Channel
Dream Maker YouTube Channel
With Sheena Belarmino
2023Dream Maker: Pause & PlayDream Maker PIE JockPIEchannel on YouTubeHost

Notes and References

  1. Web site: June 22, 2021 . Sela Guia says she'd love to reunite with MNL48 members . 2022-11-16 . RAPPLER . en-US.
  2. Web site: Santos . Rhea Manila . June 29, 2021 . New actress Sela Guia misses being part of MNL48: 'Gusto ko silang makita ulit' . Push . ABS-CBN.
  3. Web site: de los Reyes . Sara . June 24, 2021 . EXCLUSIVE: 6 New Star Magic Talents To Get To Know Now—Jake, Zabel, Paolo, Migo, Sela, And Kaila . Metro.Style.
  4. Web site: Perez . Ace June Rell S. . July 11, 2021 . New Star Magic talents to watch out for . 2022-11-16 . SUNSTAR . en.
  5. Web site: June 21, 2021 . New faces and next big stars find home in Star Magic . 2022-11-20 . Manila Bulletin . en-US.
  6. Web site: April 28, 2018 . Meet MNL48's first-ever queen . ABS-CBN News.
  7. Web site: Villa . Gil . Will MNL48 First Generation live up to the hype? . 2022-11-16 . Philstar.com.
  8. Web site: May 3, 2019 . Aly itinanghal na 2019 Center Girl ng Mnl48, Sheki nalaglag sa rank 4 . 2022-11-16 . INQUIRER.net . en.
  9. Web site: Glorioso . Bot . MNL48 has new members & Center Girl . 2022-11-16 . Philstar.com.
  10. Web site: Garcia . Vincent . June 8, 2019 . WATCH: MNL48's new 'Igai ni Mango' music video a pretty return to positivity . ABS-CBN News.
  11. Web site: July 5, 2019 . Members of MNL48 to perform in China for AKB48 music festival . ABS-CBN News.
  12. Web site: January 28, 2022 . KD and Alexa deliver another sweet performance together with Adie on 'ASAP Natin 'To' . 2022-11-16 . Manila Bulletin . en-US.
  13. Web site: Kalaw . Bea . January 31, 2022 . Kapamilya stars stir viewers with powerful performances in ASAP Natin 'To . ABS-CBN Entertainment.
  14. Web site: June 1, 2022 . 'Star Magic 30 All-Star Games' thunders the Big Dome . 2022-11-16 . The Manila Times . en.
  15. Web site: April 13, 2022 . Donny, 'Showtime' fam lead teams for Star Magic All-Star Games; Daniel to play badminton . ABS-CBN News.
  16. Web site: May 26, 2022 . Star Magic 30 All-Star Games' thunders the Big Dome; reunites Kapamilya celebs and supporters . 2022-11-16 . Manila Bulletin . en-US.
  17. Web site: Asis . Salve . PIE Channel, maghahatid ng saya at papremyo sa tv at online . 2022-11-16 . Philstar.com.
  18. Web site: May 18, 2022 . Pie Channel delivers fun and prizes on TV, online starting May 23 . 2022-11-16 . Manila Bulletin . en-US.
  19. Web site: Iglesias . Iza . May 23, 2022 . TV, online celebs headline new interactive channel . 2022-11-16 . The Manila Times . en.
  20. Web site: September 24, 2022 . Melai, Jhong, Kaila, former "PBB" housemates star in PIE's hybrid narrative-reality show . ABS-CBN Entertainment.
  21. Web site: October 6, 2022 . Gretchen Fullido, Vivoree, Elmo, and more PIE jocks lead new talk and music shows on PIE CHANNEL . 2022-11-16 . Manila Bulletin . en-US.
  22. Web site: DREAM MAKER PIE JOCKS . 2023-01-06 . Twitter . en.
  23. Web site: dela Cruz . Liezel . June 14, 2020 . Alexa and Ella reunite in Ipaglaban Mo "Yes, Sir," share takeaways from the episode . entertainment.Abs-Cbn.
  24. Web site: dela Cruz . Liezel . February 19, 2022 . Ella, Sky, Sela share lessons about dreams related to PiliKula: "Her Story" . ABS-CBN ENTERTAINMENT.
  25. Web site: February 22, 2022 . 'PBB Connect' Ex-housemate Ella Stars in 'Pilikula: Her Story' . 2022-11-20 . LionhearTV . en-US.
  26. Web site: March 31, 2020 . ABS-CBN's newest digital shows "PILIkula" and "MNL48 Presents" give fans power to choose stars, stories . ABS-CBN Corporation.
  27. Web site: Times . The Manila . April 7, 2020 . ABS-CBN gives 'on-demand' a whole new meaning . 2022-11-16 . The Manila Times . en.
  28. Web site: February 20, 2022 . 'The Goodbye Girl' Review: Barbie Imperial's character entangled in an illicit affair via 'The Other Girl' . 2022-11-16 . LionhearTV . en-US.
  29. Web site: July 27, 2022 . JC de Vera and Alex Gonzaga's 'The Entitled' to debut on Netflix . ABS-CBN News.
  30. Web site: October 5, 2019 . MNL48 renews contract with ABS-CBN . Entertainment.abs-cbn.
  31. Web site: Aguja . Januar Junior . 'Ma'am Chief: Shakedown in Seoul' puts cops in a positive light . 2024-05-26 . Philstar.com.
  32. Web site: Garcia . Vincent . October 26, 2018 . New MNL48 music video is a lovely tribute to the original AKB48 . ABS-CBN News.
  33. Web site: November 26, 2020 . MNL48 premieres "River" music video this Friday . Entertainment.ABS-CBN.
  34. Web site: Melai Cantiveros' film 'Ma'am Chief' to be released on Nov. 15 . ABS-CBN News . October 15, 2023 . October 15, 2023.
  35. Web site: April 12, 2022 . Former "PBB" housemates share DIY tips, Gigi's intimate concert in new ABS-CBN online shows . Entertainment.ABS-CBN.