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Chanty (singer)

Maria Chantal Videla (Tagalog: [mɐˈɾija ʃantal vɪdɛla], Spanish: [maˈɾia tʃanˈtal βiˈðela]; born December 15, 2002), known mononymously as Chanty (Korean: 샨티), is a Filipino-Argentine singer and actress who is a member of the South Korean girl group Lapillus.[2]

Chanty
Chanty in 2023
Born
Maria Chantal Videla[1]

(2002-12-15) December 15, 2002 (age 21)
Manila, Philippines
Other names
  • Chantal Videla
  • Lee Hee-jin
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actress
  • model
AgentSparkle
Musical career
OriginSouth Korea
GenresK-pop
Years active2018—present
LabelsMLD
Member ofLapillus
Korean name
Hangul
이희진
Hanja
Revised RomanizationI Hee-jin
McCune–ReischauerYi Hŭichun

Life and career edit

2002–2017: Early life edit

Chanty was born Maria Chantal Videla on December 15, 2002, in Manila, Philippines, to an Argentine father and Filipina mother. Shortly after her birth, her family moved to Mendoza, Argentina where she grew up with her younger sister. Later on, she moved back to the Philippines where she started her modelling and acting career.[3]

2018–2020: Career beginnings edit

On March 23, 2018, Chanty was introduced as one of the new stars under Star Magic Batch 2018, along with many young actors.[4] She made her acting debut in the supernatural series Spirits: Reawaken as Gabbie, a teenage girl with mysterious superpowers.[5] A year later, she played a major role in the 2019 Philippine film Familia Blondina, marking this as her big screen debut.[6] Chanty also starred on ABS-CBN's television drama series Hiwaga ng Kambat and Starla.[7]

2021–present: Lapillus, GMA Network edit

See also: Lapillus (group)

In an interview with The Korea Times, Chanty recalled that her father's friend offered her to go to South Korea to become part of a K-pop girl group, to which she accepted, citing her interest in K-pop, as well as in Korean dramas.[8] Chanty would later be trained under MLD Entertainment for eight months,[9] until she was introduced as a member of the girl group Lapillus, on May 25, 2022.[10][11] Her group debuted on June 20, 2022, with the release of their first digital single, "Hit Ya!".[12]

In the Philippines, Chanty transferred to GMA Network and signed an exclusive contract with Sparkle, on November 11, 2022.[13][14]

Discography edit

Main article: Lapillus (group) § Discography

Filmography edit

Film edit

Year Title Role Ref.
2019 Familia Blondina Cameron [6]

Television series edit

Year Title Role Ref.
2018 Spirits Reawaken Gabbie [5]
2019 Hiwaga ng Kambat Lorraine Maniquis [15]
Starla Lena Batumbakal [16]
2020 I Got You Iya [17]

References edit

  1. ^ "INSTAGRAM RAID: Meet Filipino-Argentinian KPOP Idol Chanty of Lapillus". Village Pipol. August 10, 2022. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
  2. ^ Gaile Gregorio. "Filipina actress Chantal Videla is introduced as one of the members of new K-pop group Lapillus". Philstar. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  3. ^ Hannah Mallorca. "Fangirl guide: Meet Chantal Videla, a Pinay actress who's preparing to debut as a K-pop idol under MLD Entertainment". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
  4. ^ ABS-CBN News (March 11, 2018). "Meet the new faces of 2018 Star Magic Circle". news.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
  5. ^ a b ABS-CBN News. "ABS-CBN to kick off new streaming service with 6 originals". ABS-CBN. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
  6. ^ a b ABS-CBN. "Familia Blondina, Star Cinema". Star Cinema.
  7. ^ Gia Allana Soriano. "Chantal Videla to debut in K-pop group under MOMOLAND's Agency". PEP PH. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
  8. ^ "[INTERVIEW] Filipino-Argentinian actress ventures into K-pop". The Korea Times. January 21, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  9. ^ Pagulong, Charmie Joy. "Filipino-Argentinian Chanty on what it takes to become a K-pop idol". Philstar.com. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  10. ^ "LOOK: Chantal Videla to debut as member of K-pop group Lapillus". Rappler. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  11. ^ Korea JoongAng Daily (June 6, 2022). "Upcoming girl group Lapillus unveils logo video ahead of debut". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
  12. ^ The Beat Asia. "Lapillus Claims Place in K-Pop With Debut Single 'HIT YA!'". The Beat Manila. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  13. ^ "LOOK: Chanty Videla of Lapillus signs Sparkle GMA contract". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  14. ^ "Chanty of Lapillus joins Sparkle". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  15. ^ "Edward and Grae play rivals in newest fantasy series". Manilastandard.net. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
  16. ^ Starla: Baryo Maulap. ABS-CBN Entertainment. September 27, 2019. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
  17. ^ Mario. "CHANTAL VIDELA IS THE BIG SURPRISE IN TV5'S 'I GOT YOU' AS THE REBELLIOUS DAUGHTER OF BEAUTY GONZALES & RK BAGATSING". Showbiz Portal. Retrieved November 5, 2020.

External links edit

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