Stell
Stell in 2023
Born (1995-06-16) June 16, 1995
Las Piñas, Philippines
Other namesStell, Vester
Alma materSTI College
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • dancer
  • choreographer
  • YouTuber
Years active2018–present
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
Labels
Member ofSB19

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 the STI College. Before joining SB19, he is a member of a dance cover group called ‘SE-EON together with his fellow SB19's member, Josh. Stell's inspirations were Filipino balladeer Jed Madela, the first Filipino to win the World Championships of Performing Arts title and the Filipina vocalist, singer and producer Morissette. He also admired Filipino TV host-actress Toni Gonzaga, and the style of Maris Racal. His music inspirations are the pop icon Bruno Mars and South Korean boy band, VIXX.[1]

Career

2018–present: SB19

In 2016, Stell auditioned for ShowBT Philippines. He is the only member who chose 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 "Tilaluha", written by Pablo himself.[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 acapella group VocalMyx winning the competition.

Discography

Songwriting credits

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

Year Artist(s) Song Album Lyricist Composer Ref.
Credited With Credited With
2020 SB19 "Go Up" Get in the Zone Yes
  • Pablo
  • Felip
  • Stell
  • Josh
  • Justin
  • Oh Won Lee
  • Glow
 No — [9][10]

Videography

Live performances

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s)/work(s) Result Ref.
PPOP Awards 2022 Main Vocal of the Year Stell Won [11]
2023 Top Male Vocalist of the Year Won [12][13]
Village Pipol Choice Award 2023 Male TikTok Face of the Year Stell Won [14]
Gawad Lasallianeta 2023 Most Influencial Filipino Celebrity Stell of SB19 Pending [15][16]

References

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