Chanty (singer)

Filipino singer (born 2002)

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Chanty

Chanty in 2023

Born|

Maria Chantal Videla[1]

(2002-12-15) December 15, 2002 (age 22)

Manila, Philippines

Other names| Chantal Videla
Occupations|

* Singer
* actress
* model

Years active| 2018–present
Agent(s)| Sparkle
Hometown| Mendoza, Argentina
Musical career
Origin| South Korea
Genres| K-pop
Years active| 2022–present
Labels| MLD
Member of| Lapillus

Musical artist

Maria Chantal Videla (Korean: 샨티; born December 15, 2002) is a Filipino singer and actress. She is a member of the South Korean girl group Lapillus.[2]

## Life and career

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### 2002–2017: Early life

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Chanty was born Maria Chantal Videla on December 15, 2002, in Manila, Philippines, to an Argentine father and Filipino mother. She belongs to a big family, being the fifth of eight siblings, with four older brothers and three younger sisters.[3] Shortly after her birth, her family moved to Mendoza, Argentina where she grew up with her younger sisters. Later on, she moved back to the Philippines where she started her modelling and acting career.[4]

### 2018–2020: Career beginnings

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On March 23, 2018, Chanty was introduced as one of the new stars under Star Magic Batch 2018, along with many young actors.[5] She made her acting debut in the supernatural series Spirits: Reawaken as Gabbie, a teenage girl with mysterious superpowers.[6] A year later, she played a major role in the 2019 Philippine film Familia Blondina, marking this as her big screen debut.[7] Chanty also starred on ABS-CBN's television drama series Hiwaga ng Kambat and Starla.[8]

### 2021–present: Lapillus, GMA Network

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See also: Lapillus (group)

In an interview with The Korea Times, Chanty recalled that her father's friend offered her to go to South Korea to become part of a K-pop girl group, to which she accepted, citing her interest in K-pop, as well as in Korean dramas.[9] Chanty would later be trained under MLD Entertainment for eight months,[10] until she was introduced as a member of the girl group Lapillus, on May 25, 2022.[11][12] Her group debuted on June 20, 2022, with the release of their first digital single, "Hit Ya!".[13]

In the Philippines, Chanty transferred to GMA Network and signed an exclusive contract with Sparkle, on November 11, 2022.[14][15] In April 2024, MLD Entertainment announced that Chanty would be taking an indefinite hiatus from Lapillus due to her developing ME/CFS.[16] On August 14, 2024, Chanty was cast in the youth series Maka.[17]

## Discography

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Main article: Lapillus (group) § Discography

## Filmography

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### Film

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Year  | Title  | Role  | Ref.

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2019  | Familia Blondina | Cameron  | [7]
2025  | Samahan ng mga Makasalanan | TBA | [18]

### Television series

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Year  | Title  | Role  | Notes  | Ref.

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2018  | Spirits: Reawaken | Gabbie  |  | [6]
2019  | Hiwaga ng Kambat | Lorraine Maniquis  |  | [19]
Starla | Lena Batumbakal  |  | [20]
2020  | I Got You | Iya  |  | [21]
2024  | Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy Ang Kwento | Candy  |  | [22]
2024–present  | Maka | Chanty Villanueva  | Season 1–2  | [17][23]
2025  | Sanggang Dikit FR | Mira Torres  |  |

## References

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1. ^ "INSTAGRAM RAID: Meet Filipino-Argentinian KPOP Idol Chanty of Lapillus". Village Pipol. August 10, 2022. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
2. ^ Gaile Gregorio. "Filipina actress Chantal Videla is introduced as one of the members of new K-pop group Lapillus". Philstar. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
3. ^ 8남매 입니다만😅 (Let me introduce my siblings) 아이돌 패밀리 라필루스 샨티 (IDOL FAMILY Lapillus CHANTY) [ENG] (Video) (YouTube) (in Korean). 나돌_NADOL. July 6, 2022. Archived from the original on March 30, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
4. ^ Hannah Mallorca. "Fangirl guide: Meet Chantal Videla, a Pinay actress who's preparing to debut as a K-pop idol under MLD Entertainment". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
5. ^ ABS-CBN News (March 11, 2018). "Meet the new faces of 2018 Star Magic Circle". news.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
6. ^ a b ABS-CBN News. "ABS-CBN to kick off new streaming service with 6 originals". ABS-CBN. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
7. ^ a b ABS-CBN. "Familia Blondina, Star Cinema". Star Cinema.
8. ^ Gia Allana Soriano. "Chantal Videla to debut in K-pop group under MOMOLAND's Agency". PEP PH. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
9. ^ "[INTERVIEW] Filipino-Argentinian actress ventures into K-pop". The Korea Times. January 21, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
10. ^ Pagulong, Charmie Joy. "Filipino-Argentinian Chanty on what it takes to become a K-pop idol". Philstar.com. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
11. ^ "LOOK: Chantal Videla to debut as member of K-pop group Lapillus". Rappler. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
12. ^ Korea JoongAng Daily (June 6, 2022). "Upcoming girl group Lapillus unveils logo video ahead of debut". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
13. ^ The Beat Asia. "Lapillus Claims Place in K-Pop With Debut Single 'HIT YA!'". The Beat Manila. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
14. ^ "LOOK: Chanty Videla of Lapillus signs Sparkle GMA contract". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
15. ^ "Chanty of Lapillus joins Sparkle". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
16. ^ 장우영(rumi@osen.co.kr) (April 5, 2024). "라필루스 샨티, 만성피로증후군 진단 "팀 활동 무기한 보류" [공식입장]" (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 5, 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
17. ^ a b Anoc, Aimee (August 14, 2024). "The cast of Gen Z series Maka during their pictorial". GMA Network. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
18. ^ Aquino, Maine (March 14, 2025). "Teaser poster at cast ng 'Samahan Ng Mga Makasalanan,' ibinahagi na ng GMA Pictures". GMA Integrated News (in Tagalog).
19. ^ "Edward and Grae play rivals in newest fantasy series". Manilastandard.net. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
20. ^ Starla: Baryo Maulap. ABS-CBN Entertainment. September 27, 2019. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
21. ^ Mario. "CHANTAL VIDELA IS THE BIG SURPRISE IN TV5'S 'I GOT YOU' AS THE REBELLIOUS DAUGHTER OF BEAUTY GONZALES & RK BAGATSING". Showbiz Portal. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
22. ^ Acar, Aedrianne (September 5, 2024). "Pepito Manaloto: K-pop beauty na si Candy, bakit may tampo sa staff ng PM Mineral Water?" [Pepito Manaloto: K-pop beauty Candy, why is she upset with the PM Mineral Water staff?]. GMA Integrated News (in Tagalog).
23. ^ Anoc, Aimee (January 21, 2025). "Lapillus' Chanty, excited na sa pagbabalik sa 'MAKA' season 2" [Lapillus' Chanty, excited to return to 'MAKA' season 2]. GMA Integrated News (in Tagalog).

## External links

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* Chanty Videla at Sparkle GMA Artist Center
* Chanty at MLD Entertainment
* Chanty at IMDb

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* MusicBrainz

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*[TBA]: To be announced