Chanty (singer)

Maria Chantal Videla[1] (Tagalog: [mɐˈɾija ʃantal vɪdɛla], Spanish: [maˈɾia tʃanˈtal biˈðela]; 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 2022
Born
Maria Chantal Videla

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

Early life

Chanty was born in Manila, Philippines. Her father is Argentine while her mother is Filipino. Shortly after, 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]

Career

2018–2020: Career beginnings

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
See also: Lapillus (group)

On November 26, 2021, Chanty was revealed as a trainee under MLD Entertainment.[8][9] In 2022, MLD Entertainment officially announced that their upcoming girl group Lapillus is set to debut in June where she is confirmed to be one of the member.[10] On May 25, her profile picture was revealed in Lapillus's official Twitter account.[11]

On June 20, 2022, she debuted as a Lapillus member with the release of digital single "Hit Ya!".[12] On November 11, Chanty transferred to GMA Network and signed an exclusive contract with Sparkle.[13][14]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2019 Familia Blondina Cameron Main role [6]

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

References
  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. ABS-CBN News. "ABS-CBN to kick off new streaming service with 6 originals". ABS-CBN. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
  6. 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. "LOOK: Chantal Videla to debut as member of K-pop group Lapillus". Rappler. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  9. MLD Entertainment. "21.11.26 #샨티 의 금요일". Twitter. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
  10. Korea JoongAng Daily (June 6, 2022). "Upcoming girl group Lapillus unveils logo video ahead of debut". koreajoongangdaily.joins.com. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
  11. "Profile Member LAPILLUS, Girl Group Baru MLD". IDN Times. May 25, 2022. Retrieved June 2, 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.
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