Angela Ken Tavares Rojas (born May 16, 2002) is a Filipino singer-songwriter, dancer, actress and influencer. She gained acclaim on social networking service TikTok. After releasing her single "Ako Naman Muna", she signed with Star Magic, a talent agency under ABS-CBN Corporation. Angela is also a member of the Squad Plus. In 2022, Angela made her acting debut in the iWantTFC musical series Lyric and Beat as Verlyn.
Personal life Angela Ken Rojas was born on May 16, 2002. She is from Imus, Cavite and also resides in Las Piñas. She attended Josiah Christian Values High School. She co-owns and operates a cafe in Imus. She was raised by her mother and grandmother and is an engineering student. She is known to keep pet dogs.
She previously studied at Mapúa University where she took up an engineering course. She is currently studying Bachelor of Arts in Communication at Thames International College.
Since 2019, she has been in a relationship with an individual named Patrick.
Career Beginnings Angela began writing songs at the age of 12, with her first composition being a worship song. She began her professional musical career after being discovered by ABS-CBN Music creative director Jonathan Manalo on TikTok, where she made a draft of what later became her first single "Ako Naman Muna" (Let me first this time) in 2020. The draft gained more than 1.3 million likes on TikTok and led to an invitation by Dreamscape Entertainment to join its music group, The Squad Plus, and another offer by Star Music to produce a full version of the song.
2021 Angela signed a contract with Star Music on March 4. She debuted with "Ako Naman Muna", which reached 2.5 million YouTube views and more than five million Spotify streams. The single was also included in the soundtrack of the television series Huwag Kang Mangamba. An English version of the said song was released on July 23.
She also interpreted "Sila Pa Rin" (Sill Them) for the soundtrack of the television series Marry Me, Marry You.
In December, Angela co-created the soundtrack for the film Saying Goodbye, where she interpreted the single "If We Fall in Love".
2022 Angela released her next single titled "It's Okay Not To Be Okay" on January 14, 2022. It was made in collaboration with Jonathan Manalo and Boy Abunda, and was inspired by a question asked by Abunda during the Binibining Pilipinas 2021 pageant.
In August, Angela was one of the artists who were part of the Beyond The Stars tour as part of Star Magic's 30th anniversary. The artists performed in a US Tour at the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, New York, The Warfield in San Francisco, and in the Saban Theatre, Beverly Hills in Los Angeles. Prior to the tour, the artists (except SAB) first performed at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Newport World Resorts. That same month, she was cast in the iWantTFC musical series Lyric and Beat, which marked her acting debut.
In November, Ken released her first album, Angela Ken, which included six previously released songs and two new singles, "Buti Pa Noon" (It's Better Before) and "Payapa Lang" (Just Peaceful). By the end of the year, she had gained 36 million streams.
2023 In 2023, a copy of "Ako Naman Muna" was sent to the Moon as part of the Lunar Codex archive by NASA. In December, she released the single "Alas-Diyes" (Ten o'clock).
2024 At a songwriting camp by ABS-CBN in Davao City, Angela became one of the creators of the Bini single "Shagidi", which was released in 2025.
In February, Angela made her first theater performance as Olive Ostrovsky in the Broadway musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee produced by The Sandbox Collective. In September, she portrayed Ti Moune in the Broadway musical Once On This Island produced by 9 Works Theatrical, alternating with Thea Astley.
In March, Angela collaborated with Maki and Nhiko Sabiniano from the group Nameless Kids to produce the single "Sikulo" (Cycle). In June, she collaborated with Benj Pangilinan for the single "Nandito Na Ako" (I'm Here Now) under Sony Music Entertainment. That same month, she competed in the women's volleyball competition of the Star Magic All Star Games at the Araneta Coliseum.
In October, Angela released two new singles under different labels. The first, "Pansinin Mo Naman Ako" (Pay Attention to Me), was her first single under Inspire Music, while "Kulimlim" (Gloom) was released under Tarsier Records. In November, she was included as a guest performer in Maki's debut concert, titled "Maki-Concert", in which she performed "Kulimlim" and "Sikulo".
2025 For the 2025 Philippine general election in May, Angela was cast with other musicians in a rendition of "Ako Ang Simula" (I Am The Beginning), ABS-CBN's election theme song. Later that month, she released her single "Pwede Bang Mamaya" (Can It be Later). In June, she became a guest performer at the official launch of the music video of Maki's single, Kahel na Langit. She competed in the women's volleyball competition of the Star Magic All Star Games held at the Araneta Coliseum on July 20.
On August 29, she was included as a performer for the 11th anniversary concert of Wish 107.5 radio at Eton Centris in Quezon City. On November 7, she was among several guest performers at Maki's Kolorcoaster concert at the Araneta Coliseum.
2026 In February, Angela and Over October released a collaboration single titled "Moved On Last". In March, her single "Baka Bukas" (Maybe Tomorrow) was released, with an accompanying music video featuring her and . Angela released her extended play Panahon (Time) on May 8. It contained six tracks including the previously released singles "Kulimlim", "Pwede Bang Mamaya", and "Baka Bukas".
In July, it was announced that Angela would hold her first headlining concert, subtitled Panahon Na Natin (It's Our Time) at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City on October 18. In September, she released a new single, "Tayo Lang", derived from the first song she wrote, in 2019.
Influences Angela cites Ben&Ben, Moira dela Torre, The Carpenters, Yeng Constantino, Hannah Montana, Niki, Sabrina Carpenter and Imago as musical influences.
Concerts Headlining tours + TitleDateCountriesShows Panahon EP Busking TourMay 8–20, 2026Philippines6
Joint concerts and tours + TitleDate(s)CityCountryVenueRef. Star Magic 30: Beyond The StarsJuly 23 – August 14, 2022PasayNew York CitySan FranciscoBeverly HillsPhilippinesUnited StatesNewport Performing Arts TheaterKings TheatreWarfield TheatrelSaban Theatre
Music festivals + TitleDate(s)CityCountryVenueRef. South by Southwest Sydney October 15–17, 2025SydneyAustralia
Guest appearances + TitleDate(s)CityCountryVenueRef. Maki-ConcertNovember 30, 2025Quezon CityPhilippinesNew Frontier Theater "Kahel na Langit" music video launch (with Maki)June 14, 2025PasaySM Mall of Asia Sky Amphiteater Wish AnniversaryAugust 29, 2025Quezon CityEton CentrisPawchellaOctober 18, 2025TaguigVenice Grand Canal MallKolorcoaster (with Maki) November 7, 2025Quezon CityAraneta ColiseumBeyond BeatsNovember 15, 2025Eton CentrisBiyaheng Bente (with Yeng Constantino)August 29-30, 2026Araneta Coliseum
Discography +Albums Title Album details Sales Certifications Angela Ken Released: November 4, 2022 Label: Star Music Formats: streaming
+EPs+ TitleAlbum detailsPanahon Released: May 8, 2026 Label: Tarsier Records Format: Digital download, streaming
+Singles Year Title Label 2021 "Ako Naman Muna"Star Music"Ako Naman Muna (English Version)" "Sila Pa Rin" ) "Kontrol" )"If We Fall In Love" 2022"Akala Maling Akala" (soundtrack from 2 Good 2 Be True)2023 "Alas Diyes"2024"Ikaw Sana Siya" (soundtrack from What's Wrong with Secretary Kim)"Pansinin Mo Naman Ako""Kulimlim"Tarsier Records2025 "Pwede Bang Mamaya""Kathang Isip" (with Ben&Ben) (soundtrack from It's Okay to Not Be Okay)Star Music2026"Moved on Last" Tarsier Records "Paano Kung Tayo Na Lang? (soundtrack from The Secrets of Hotel 88)Star Music"Baka Bukas" Tarsier Records "Tayo Lang"
Collaborations + List of collaboration singles, showing associated albums Title Year Album/EP "Sabay Natin" 2022 Love in 40 Days (Official Soundtrack) "Your Everything" How To Move On in 30 Days (Official Soundtrack) "Sikulo" 2024 rowspan="4" "Nandito Na Ako" "Ako Ang Simula" 2025 "Moved on Last" 2026 "Panahon" Panahon
Songwriting credits +List of singles, showing year released and associated albums Title Year Artist Album Composer Lyricist "Don't Be Afraid"2021Anji Salvacion and KD EstradaMy Sunset Girl (Original Soundtrack) "Shagidi"2025 Bini Flames "Talon"AngiaNone
Soundtrack appearances + List of soundtrack appearances Year Film/series/program Song(s) Ref. 2025 Love You So Bad "Sikulo" (with Maki and Nhiko) 2026 Someone, Someday "Kulimlim"
Filmography Music videos TitleYearDirector(s)"Ako Naman Muna"2021Amiel Kirby Balagtas"It's Okay Not To Be Okay" 2022Miko Pelino"Dagdag Na Alaala" Jasper Salimbangon"Payapa Lang" Raymark King Bingcang"Buti Pa Noon" "Dambana" 2023"Alas Diyes" Kashka Gaddi"Sikulo" 2024Ingrid Ignacio"Ikaw Sana Siya"Riel Mandapat"Nandito Na Ako"Julia Arenas"Kulimlim"Ingrid Ignacio"Kulimlim" (Lyric Video) "Bawat Daan" (Cover) - Studio Version2025"Pwede Bang Mamaya" (Lyric Video)"Pwede Bang Mamaya"Ingrid Ignacio"Ako Ang Simula" Richmond Cadsawan"Baka Bukas" 2026Ingrid Ignacio-Termulo"Baka Bukas" (Lyric Video)"Moved On Last"Kashka Gaddi
Television/Digital Year Title Role Ref. 2021–present ASAP Herself (performer) 2022 Lyric and Beat Verlyn 2024–present It's Showtime Herself (performer) 2025 Rainbow Rumble Herself (contestant)
Theater Year Title Role Producer 2024 The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Olive Ostrovsky The Sandbox Collective Once On This Island Ti Moune 9 Works Theatrical 2026 The Notebook
Accolades Award Year Category Recipient(s) Result Awit Awards 2022 Best Inspirational Recording "Ako Naman Muna" 2026 "Pwede Bang Mamaya?" Best Traditional/Contemporary Folk Recording Catholic Mass Media Awards 2022 Best Secular Song "It's Okay Not To Be Okay" Filipino Music Awards 2026 Folk Song of the Year "Baka Bukas" Jupiter Music Awards 2025Collaboration of the Year "Sikulo" (with Maki and Nhiko) PMPC Star Awards for Music 2024Female Acoustic Artist of the Year "Ako Naman Muna" 2026 "Kulimlim" Collaboration of the Year "Sikulo" (with Maki and Nhiko) TikTok Awards 2021Rising Star Award Angela Ken Wish Music Awards 2025Wishclusive Collaboration of the Year "Sikulo" (with Maki and Nhiko) 2026Wishclusive Contemporary Folk Performance of the Year "Kulimlim" Wishclusive Contemporary Folk Song of the Year "Pwede Bang Mamaya"
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