Angelo Acosta
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| Birth name | Angelo Acosta |
| Born | December 15, 2001 Quezon City, Philippines |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
Angelo Acosta (born December 15, 2001) is a Filipino rapper, singer-songwriter and television personality.[1][2]
Early and personal life
[edit]Acosta was born on December 15, 2001, in Quezon City, Philippines. He has an older sibling; their father, who was a cop in Manila was shot and killed on duty when they were kids and their mother had to raise them on her own.[3] At age 12, he began writing songs and participating in rap battles.[3][2]
Career
[edit]In 2020, Acosta participated in the blind auditions of the second season of The Voice Teens & sang Shanti Dope's hit "Nadarang", he got two-chair turns with Bamboo and apl.de.ap turning. He picked the latter as his coach.[4] He was the first hip-hop artist picked across all seasons of the show. He was eliminated in the Battles.[5]
In 2022, his track "Don't Mess With My Christmas" was selected by Randy Jackson, Mike Posner and Joel Madden as the runner-up among thousands of entries in the international songwriting competition, "MerryModz $100K XMas Song Contest".[6]
Influences
[edit]On a radio interview, Acosta said that he "grew up listening" to Bruno Mars and Gloc-9 as an eight-year-old[2] before discovering Frank Ocean, Daniel Caesar and Mac Miller. Other artists Acosta has said that inspired his work include Kendrick Lamar, J Cole, Drake, and apl.de.ap of the Black Eyed Peas, who mentored him.[2]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Film Production | Notes |
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| 2019 | Finding You | Friend of Nel & Grace (Credited) | Regal Films | First film appearance (also on Netflix) |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Network | Role | Notes |
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| 2017; 2019 | It's Showtime | ABS-CBN | Contestant (Sinong Nanay Mo?, Mr. Q&A) |
Episode: "January 19, 2017" Episode: "October 10, 2019" |
| 2018 | Since I Found You | Adrian | Special participation | |
| 2018 | Magandang Buhay | Himself | Episode: July 3, 2018 | |
| 2018 | Kadenang Ginto | Ser | Appeared on three episodes[7] | |
| 2018 | Imbestigador | GMA Network | Roy | Episode: "July 21, 2018"; First lead role |
| 2019 | iJuander | Himself | Episode: February 3, 2019 | |
| 2019 | Wish Ko Lang! | JM | Episode: "November 3, 2019" | |
| 2020 | The Voice Teens | ABS-CBN | Teen Artist | Under Team APL |
| 2021, 2024 | It's Showtime | Kapamilya Channel | Himself | Episode: "September 23, 2021" Episode: "May 22, 2024" (EXpecially for You) |
Endorsements
[edit]| Year | Brand | Product/ Promo |
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| 2018 | Grab | GrabFood |
References
[edit]- ^ "Meet Jelo Acosta, Pinoy Rap's Newest Prodigy". One Music PH.
- ^ a b c d Subaria, Abrah Ann. "ANGELO ACOSTA SA PINAS FM 95.5". pinasfm.com.
- ^ a b "Meet Jelo Acosta from Quezon City".
- ^ "'The Voice Teens 2': Aspiring rapper charms Bamboo, Apl.de.ap with 'Nadarang'". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ "Mga fans nagulantang JK biglang nagpaalam". Abante.
- ^ "MerryModz.io Finalists".
- ^ "Kadenang Ginto Recap: Cassie and Marga get drunk in a party".