Anja Aguilar
| Anja Aguilar | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Angellie G. Urquico July 22, 1992 Marikina, Luzon, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Agent |
Star Magic (2006–2010) Viva Artists Agency (2010–present) |
Anja Aguilar is the screen name of Angellie G. Urquico (born July 22, 1992, Marikina, Luzon), a Filipino recording artist and Grand Winner of Little Big Star Season 2 in 2006.
Anja Aguilar hails from Marikina, where she was born as Angellie G. Urquico, by which name she was known when she won grand prize at ABS-CBN’s singing competition, Little Big Star, hosted by her idol Sarah Geronimo. As early as four years old, she already exemplified her singing talent at birthday parties and family gatherings. She has since joined over 50 contests which include Batang Vidaylin on ABC-5 (now TV5) and Duet Bulilit on ABS-CBN’s then noontime show MTB.
After her breakthrough triumph in Little Big Star, acting opportunities also opened. She starred in an episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya, where she played a 12-year-old girl who fell in love with a 26-year-old guy, played by Piolo Pascual. She made a few drama series on ABS-CBN, such as Maria La Del Barrio, May Minamahal, and Palos. On film, she was seen in a minor role in Praybeyt Benjamin. She appeared in an indie film, Astig, starring Dennis Trillo, and another called Ugat Sa Lupa.
In 2009 Anja started a girl-group Pop Girls her screen name is Angellie Urquico in 2011 Anja left the group along with Shy Carlos and Nadine Lustre.
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