Stell (singer) explained

Stell
Other Names:Stell, Vester,
Birth Date:16 June 1995
Birth Place:Las Piñas, Philippines
Alma Mater:STI College
Years Active:2018–present
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Instruments:Vocals
Current Member Of:SB19

Stellvester Quitales Ajero (born June 16, 1995), known by stage name Stell, is a Filipino singer, songwriter, 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.

Early life

Stell was born on June 16, 1995, in Las Piñas City, Metro Manila, Philippines. 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.[1]

Career

See main article: article and SB19.

2018–present: SB19

In 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.[2] 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.

On October 26, 2018, Stell debuted as a member of SB19, with fellow members Pablo, Josh, Justin, and Ken, with the single "Tilaluha".[3] [4]

Stell choreographed the dance routine of "What?", the first single of their extended play Pagsibol. He was also responsible for the choreography of their single "Where You At?".[5]

Solo works

Stell 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.[6]

On June 9, 2023, GMA Network introduced him as one of the judges in The Voice Generations, along with Billy Crawford, Chito Miranda and Julie Anne San Jose.[7] In the grand finals on December 10, his team StellBound emerged victory, with a cappella group VocalMyx winning the competition.

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. In August, he will release his first EP, coinciding with a national tour.

Discography

See main article: SB19 discography and List of songs recorded by SB19.

Songwriting credits

All song credits are adapted from the Tidal, unless otherwise noted.[8] [9]

YearArtist(s)SongAlbumLyricistComposer
CreditedWithCreditedWith
2024Stell"Classic"Room
2020SB19"Go Up"[10] Get in the Zone

Videography

See also: SB19 videography.

Live performances

See main article: List of SB19 live performances.

Awards and nominations

See main article: List of awards and nominations received by SB19.

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YearCategoryNominee(s)/work(s)Result
PPOP Awards2022Main Vocal of the YearStell[11]
2023Top Male Vocalist of the Year[12] [13]
Village Pipol Choice Award2023Male TikTok Face of the YearStell[14]
Gawad Lasallianeta2023Most Influential Filipino CelebrityStell of SB19[15] [16]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2018-09-02. EXCLUSIVE: SB19 talks about dreams, the road to debut KStreetManila. https://web.archive.org/web/20180908013932/http://www.kstreetmanila.com/2018/09/exclusive-sb19-talks-about-chasing-dreams-the-road-to-debut/. dead. September 8, 2018. 2021-03-11. en-US.
  2. Web site: CNN- Philippines. https://web.archive.org/web/20200709170859/https://cnnphilippines.com/404.html. dead. July 9, 2020. 2021-03-11. cnnphilippines.com. en.
  3. Web site: 2018-10-26. WATCH: SB19 debuts 'Tilaluha' MV feat. BNF's Harang and Ms. Korea Philippines 2018 KStreetManila. 2021-03-11. en-US.
  4. Web site: September 5, 2019. Jacinda A.. Lopez. What You Need To Know About SB19, The Pinoy Boy Group The Internet Can't Stop Talking About. 2021-03-11. COSMO.PH. en-ph.
  5. Web site: 2023-05-04 . About Stell Ajero » Stell Verryfied . 2023-05-26 . en-US.
  6. News: Stell of SB19, Janella Salvador, Morisette, and other Filipino stars welcome arrival of Disney+ . November 18, 2022 . Santos . Kara . . November 23, 2022.
  7. Web site: Napoles . Jimboy . GMA Network reveals 'The Voice Generations' coaches! . June 9, 2023 . www.gmanetwork.com . en.
  8. Web site: John Paulo Nase - Credits. 2021-03-11. listen.tidal.com. en.
  9. Web site: エラー画面 J-WID. 2021-03-11. www2.jasrac.or.jp.
  10. Web site: July 26, 2019 . Go Up by SB19 . July 26, 2019 . Sony Music . Tidal.
  11. Web site: Nominees unveiled for the major categories of the 7th PPOP Awards. June 15, 2022.
  12. Web site: Still the Kings: SB19, sweeps the 8th PPOP Awards 2023 by Jia Bote. Daily Tribune. December 2, 2023.
  13. Web site: Complete list of winners at the 8th PPOP Awards 2023 by Jonathan Hicap. Manila Bulletin . December 2, 2023.
  14. Web site: Robles. Renziel. March 20, 2023. 4th VP Choice Awards 2022: Complete lists.
  15. Web site: GMA Network, ilang Kapuso stars, personalities, at shows nominado sa The 6th Gawad Lasallianeta. November 29, 2023. November 29, 2023.
  16. Web site: Kings of PPOP SB19: The 6th Gawad Lasallianeta Final Nominees 2023. twitter.com/KingsofPpopSB19. November 26, 2023. November 29, 2023.