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![]() Acosta posing for a photo with a fan in 2019. (cropped) | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Angelo Acosta Delacruz |
Also known as | Angelo Acosta |
Born | Quezon City, Philippines | February 15, 2002
Genres | Pinoy hip hop, R&B, trap |
Occupations |
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Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 2018–present |
Angelo Acosta Delacruz (born February 15, 2002) is a Filipino rapper, songwriter and occasional actor[1][2][3][4]. He joined the second season of the Philippine edition of The Voice Teens[5] where he was mentored by apl.de.ap.[5][6] Beyond music, Acosta has also participated in acting, appearing both in television and film, he also worked as a commercial model.
Early and personal life
Acosta was born on February 15, 2002 in Quezon City, Philippines. He has a sibling named Lorraine, their dad died when he was at a young age & their mother Geraldine had to raise them on her own.[6]
On a radio interview, Acosta said he "grew up listening" to his main musical influences, Gloc 9l, Drake and the Black Eyed Peas. Acosta said he "started rapping at the age of 7" because of them.[7]
Career
On March 2018, Acosta independently released his debut EP entitled "Swerte". [7] The carrier single's music video with the same title was released a month later and had 100,000 views within two days after the upload on his Facebook page.[7][8]
On January 2019, Acosta was among the recipients of the "Multimedia King Award" in the annual Gintong Alab held in Luneta Park, Manila, marking the first ever award of his career.[9]
On June 2019, Acosta became under fire because of a tweet in Twitter where he was called out by a layout artist that he commissioned for a cover art, the artist claimed that Acosta "didn't pay her an amount of 16$ that he promised to pay" even after several months. Acosta apologized & settled the payment immediately only after the tweet got viral.[10]
The Voice Teens
On 2020, Acosta participated in the blind auditions of the second season of the Philippine edition of The Voice Teens, he sang Shanti Dope's local hit Nadarang and managed to make Bamboo Manalac and apl.de.ap turn. He picked the latter as his coach.[5]
Discography
Extended plays
- Swerte EP (2018)
Singles
- Swerte (2018)
- Kawalan (2019)
- Arat (2019)
- Coleen (2020)
Filmography
Year | Film | Role | Film Production | Notes |
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2019 | Finding You | Patrick | Regal Films | First film appearance |
Television
Year | Title | Network | Role | Notes |
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2018 | Bagani | ABS-CBN | Forest Warrior/Tribe Leader | Uncredited cameo |
2018 | Magandang Buhay | Himself | Guest, Coke segment | |
2018 | Kadenang Ginto | Gelo[11] | Appeared on three episodes only[12] | |
2018 | Since I Found You | Adrian | Portrayed as the brother of Mona (Arci Munoz) | |
2018 | Home Sweetie Home | Angry Customer | Uncredited | |
2018 | Imbestigador | GMA Network | Roy | Episode: "July 21, 2018" |
2018 | Pambansang Almusal | Net 25 | Himself | Guest performer |
2018 | Letters And Music | Himself | Guest performer | |
2019 | iJuander | GMA News TV | Himself | Guest |
2019 | Imbestigador | GMA Network | Limuel | Episode: "March 2, 2019" |
2019 | S.M.A.C. Pinoy Ito! | IBC Channel 13 | Himself | Guest performer |
2019 | It's Showtime | ABS-CBN | Mr. Q and A Candidate | Guest contestant & daily winner |
2019 | Wish Ko Lang! | GMA Network | JM | Episode: "November 3, 2019" |
2020 | The Voice Teens | ABS-CBN | Teen Artist | Under Team APL |
As commercial model
- McDonald's x Coke Creations, 2018
- GrabFood, 2018
- Asus ROG Phone, 2019
Awards
Year | Ceremony | Award | Result |
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2019 | Gintong Alab 2019 | Multimedia King | Won[9] |
See also
References
- ^ "Facebook". About Angelo Acosta.
- ^ "Angelo Acosta promotes 2 of his original rap songs "Swerte" & 'Abaniko" (NET25 LETTERS AND MUSIC)".
- ^ "Artist Bio".
- ^ "Swerte by Angelo Acosta".
- ^ a b c "'The Voice Teens 2': Aspiring rapper charms Bamboo, Apl.de.ap with 'Nadarang'". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ a b "Meet Jelo Acosta from Quezon City".
- ^ a b c Subaria, Abrah Ann. "ANGELO ACOSTA SA PINAS FM 95.5". pinasfm.com.
- ^ "Video on Facebook".
- ^ a b "Post on Facebook".
- ^ "Tweet on Twitter".
- ^ "Kadenang Ginto Clip on Facebook".
- ^ "Kadenang Ginto Recap: Cassie and Marga get drunk in a party".