Raphaella Renee Ortega Hernandez (born February 18, 2004), known professionally as Rafi, is a Filipino singer-songwriter. She released her debut song, "What Does It Cost", in 2019 and the EPs before me (2024) and Wound and Wounded (2025).
Early life Raphaella Renee Ortega Hernandez was born on February 18, 2004, in Cebu City. At age five, she attended musical theater workshops at Repertory Philippines and began vocal studies at the Music School of Ryan Cayabyab at age 11.
She graduated from PAREF Woodrose School for Girls in Alabang in 2022 and enrolled at Berklee College of Music in Boston, where she studied music business and management. She graduated in 2026 and received the school's Music Business Achievement Award.
Career Rafi released her first song, "What Does It Cost", in August 2019. In July 2024, she released her debut EP, before me. The four-track EP contains the songs "i stay silent", "unpaid debt", "fine wine", and "anything for you".
In December 2025, she released her second EP, Wound and Wounded, consisting of four songs.
In August 2026, Rafi opened for BINI on three dates of the Signals World Tour 2026, in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and San Diego.
Artistry Rafi's music has been described as pop and folk. Her musical influences include Lizzy McAlpine and Moira Dela Torre.
Discography EPs Title Details before meReleased: July 19, 2024 Wound and Wounded Released: December 12, 2025
Singles Title Year What Does It Cost2019 unpaid debt2024 Wind-Up Doll2025 This Isn't Who I Am2026
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