Stellvester Ajero (born June 16, 1995), known mononymously as Stell, is a Filipino singer, dancer, and choreographer. Known for his wide vocal range and skillset, 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, Metro Manila, Philippines. He studied Hotel and Restaurant Management at STI College. Before joining SB19, Stell was a member of an internationally competitive dance group called SE-EON, along with future bandmate Josh. Stell's music inspirations include Filipino singers Jed Madela and Morissette, Filipino-American singer Bruno Mars and the South Korean boy band VIXX.
Career
2018–present: SB19 In 2016, Stell auditioned for ShowBT Philippines. He is the only member who choose to stay in the training before some members returned and continued what they started and debuted as SB19. As a former member of a dance cover group, he became the lead dancer and main choreographer.
On October 26, 2018, Stell debuted as a member of SB19, with fellow members Pablo, Josh, Justin, and Ken, with the single "Tilaluha".
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?".
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.
He became part of GMA Network's adaptation of The Voice franchise in the country, as one of the coaches in The Voice Generations (2023), and The Voice Kids (2024).
On June 14, 2024, Stell released his debut single "Room" as a solo artist under the management of 1Z Entertainment and signed with the record label Warner Music Philippines. On August 2, 2024, Stell released his first EP, also named Room, which includes the titular song and four other tracks. He then went on a four-city tour to promote the Room EP, performing in Cebu, Davao, Cagayan de Oro and Taguig. Other than his own, many vocally demanding songs such as "Defying Gravity" from the musical "Wicked" or "My heart will go on" by "Celine Dion" were on the track list of theses shows.
Stell has appeared in the short film Ways.
Artistry Voice Stell has been described as a countertenor.
Discography
Single, extended play, album +TitleDetailsTracksLengthRoom (Single)Released: 14 June 2024 Label: Warner Music Philippines
Format: digital download, streaming mediaRoom3:43Room (EP)Released: 02 August 2024 Label: Warner Music Philippines
Format: digital download, streaming mediaRoom3:43Anino4:57'Di Ko Masabi4:18Classic2:42Room - Stripped version4:03
Music videos +Song titlePremiere dateComposerCreative DirectorRecord labelROOM14 June 2024PABLOJustin de Dios and Xi-Anne AvancenaWarner Music Philippines'DI KO MASABI17 August 2024Ryan CayabyabXi-Anne AvancenaWarner Music PhilippinesANINO31 August 2024RADKIDZXi-Anne AvancenaWarner Music Philippines
Live performances, guestings and articles
+Live Performances, Guestings and ArticlesFilmographyPagtatag! The DocumentaryMusic Video AppearancesSalamin ft. Stell Ajero Official Music Video by the JuansPodcastsStell Reveals How SB19 Encouraged Him to Pursue a Solo Career 'The Voice Kids' coach and SB19's Stell on the GMA Pinoy TV Podcast Full EpisodeConcertJulie x Stell: Ang Ating Tinig, New Frontier TheatreConcert GuestingM&Ms Fan Meet - Ayala Malls Manila Bay Gen C Concert (Guest - 1st day) HITMAN David Foster and Friends Asia Tour 2024 (Front Act) milEStone Tour 2024 with Stell (Guest)
SB90s The Streetboys Reunion Dance Concert (Guest)
Get, Get, Aw! The Last rAWnd!Ads / EndorsementsWAYS - Puregold Sari-Sari StoriesTV Guestings and InterviewsStell's Impromptu Song Challenge: A Journey of Self-Discovery | Stell's Impromptu Song Challenge: A Journey of Self-Discovery | MEGA Entertainment Jessica Soho's one-on-one interview with SB19's Stell Ajero | Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho Fast Talk with Boy Abunda: Pablo at Stell, from idols to 'The Voice Kids' coaches ON CUE: Stell speaks[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogXzXsq-Jow Stell ROOM Showcase interview highlight Stell, saan nais dalhin ang pamilya ngayong Pasko at Bagong Taon? Fast Talk with Boy Abunda: Bakit MAPILI si Stell sa mga proyekto? Stell at Susan, titikman ang adobong kuliglig?! | I Juander Ketchup, ipinapares sa pansit?! | I Juander How well do Julie Anne San Jose and Stell Ajero know each other? | ATM Online Exclusive ATM All Access: Behind the scenes of 'Julie x Stell: Ang Ating Tinig' concert | ATM Online Exclusive SB19 Stell names the SEXIEST THINGS in his ROOM! | ATM Online Exclusive Stell Ajero - Stell "Room" Showcase x Interview FULL INTERVIEW: STELL GAME AND HUMBLE ATM All Access: SB19 Stell 'Room' Showcase | ATM Online Exclusive Stell ng SB19, kinabahan nang mag-perform sa concert ni David Foster | ABS-CBN News Fast Talk with Boy Abunda: Bakit NATULALA si Coach Stell noong Grand Finals? (Full Episode 228) |- | rowspan="7" |Articles |Room Single Release-related |- |[https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/sb19-stell-releases-solo-debut-single-room/ SB19's Stell releases solo debut single 'Room] [https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/915631/stell-of-sb19-drops-debut-solo-ep-room/story/ Stell of SB19 drops debut solo EP 'Room'''] Stell debuts as a soloist with 'Room,' released under Warner Music Philippines [https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/6/14/sb19-s-stell-drops-debut-single-room-1040 SB19's Stell drops debut single 'Room] SB19's Stell launches debut single 'Room,' to hold concert with Julie Anne San Jose Stell launches solo career with debut single, 'Room,' released under Warner Music Philippines SB19's Stell releases 'Room' music video The Voice (Of Future) Generations: SB19's Stell On His Goals As A Solo Artist SB19's Stell Lets You In His "Room" – Listen SB19's Stell Announces First EP 'Room,' To Go On Nationwide Tour This August SB19's Stell overwhelmed by love, support after debut single release SB19's Stell on why it took a long time for him to release solo music: 'Hindi ako ready'''] For SB19's Stell, solo debut is a leap of self-confidence, empowerment Stell goes 'solo' with full support of SB19 [https://entertainment.inquirer.net/563383/sb19s-stell-hits-million-streams-with-room SB19's Stell hits million streams with 'Room] [https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/113662/sb19s-stell-calls-debut-solo-single-room-a-labor-of-love/story SB19's Stell calls debut solo single 'Room' a 'labor of love] SB19 Stell sa bagong image: Bolder, more mature, sexier! |- |Room EP Release-related''' |- |Stell of SB19 drops tracklist for 'Room' EP SB19's Stell Announces First EP 'Room,' To Go On Nationwide Tour This August Stell of SB19 announces dates for 'Room' solo tour SB19's Stell reveals tracklist for 'Room' EP; solo tour dates and locations Stell of SB19 releases concept photos for 'Room' EP Stell of SB19 has an upcoming song composed by Ryan Cayabyab [https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/915631/stell-of-sb19-drops-debut-solo-ep-room/story/ Stell of SB19 drops debut solo EP 'Room Make 'Room' For SB19's Stell And His Impressive Debut EP – Listen 5 THINGS INSIDE STELL'S ROOM SB19's Stell captivates in playful Cebu leg of 'Room Tour] |- |'Di Ko Masabi-related |- |SB19's Stell drops poster for 'Di Ko Masabi' MV featuring Filipina actress Nour Hooshmand SB19's Stell drops music video for single ''Di Ko Masabi' SB19's Stell, Nour Hooshmand's behind-the-scenes photos from ''Di Ko Masabi' MV shoot Stell Ajero nagpabilib sa music video ng 'Di Ko Masabi, magaling din sa aktingan! |- |Other related articles'''
|SB19's Stell Reveals What Inspired His Love For Music[https://mega-asia.com/events/mega-exclusives/exclusive-stell-ajero-ready-to-make-it-big-as-a-solo-star-the-p-pop-artist-answers/ EXCLUSIVE: Is Stell Ajero Ready to Make It Big as a Solo Star? The P-Pop Artist AnswersMusic video ni Stell na ''Di Ko Masabi,' instant hit; Stell, napasabak sa pag-arte''
Awards and nominations +Awarding BodyYearCategoryNomination (Artist / Work)ResultReference38th Awit Awards2025Breakthrough ArtistRoomWonFavorite New Solo ArtistStellWonBest Ballad Recording'Di Ko MasabiNominee37th Aliw Awards2024Best Collaboration in a Major ConcertJulie x Stell: Ang Ating TinigWonWish Music Awards2024Wish Breakthrough Artist of the YearStellWonWish Ballad Song of the Year"'Di Ko Masabi"WonWishers Choice AwardStellWon37th Awit Awards2024Breakthrough ArtistStellNomineeFavorite New Solo ArtistStellNomineeFavorite Solo ArtistStellNomineeThe 7th Gawad Lasallianeta Award2024Most Influential CelebrityStellNomineeMyx Music Awards2024Pop Video of the Year"Room'NomineePPop Awards2022Main Vocal of the YearStellWonPPop Music Awards2023Top Male Vocalist of the YearStellWon2024Solo Artist of the YearStellNomineeThe 6th Gawad Lasallianeta Award2023Most Influential CelebrityStellNomineeVillage Pipol Choice Award2023Male Tiktok Face of the YearStellvester AjeroWon
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