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Dionela

{{Short description|Filipino singer-songwriter and musician}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=November 2024}}

{{Use Philippine English|date=November 2024}}

{{Infobox musical artist

| name = Dionela

| image =

| caption =

| birth_name = Timothy Dionela

| alias = Tim

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1999|03|14}}

| birth_place = Guiguinto, Bulacan, Philippines

| origin =

| genre = {{hlist|R&B|Alternative R&B}}

| occupation = {{hlist|Musician|songwriter}}

| instrument = {{hlist|Vocals|guitar}}

| years_active = 2022–present

| associated_acts =

| label = UMG Philippines (Republic, EMI)

| partner = Aleine Joaquin

}}

Timothy Dionela (born March 14, 1999), known professionally by his last name as Dionela ({{IPAc-en|d|aɪ|ˈ|ɔː|n|ɛ|l|ə}}),{{cite AV media |date= April 29, 2023|title= Dionela performs "Musika" LIVE on Wish 107.5 Bus|type=video|language=Filipino, English|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNfTwz8QMVk|access-date= December 27, 2024|publisher= Wish 107.5 |via= YouTube}} is a Filipino singer-songwriter and musician. His 2024 singles "Sining" (featuring Jay R) and "Marilag" reached number one on Billboard Philippines Hot 100.

Early years

Dionela was born in Guiguinto, Bulacan. He began singing at the age of three.{{cite web |title=Dionela celebrates love at the end of the rainbow |url=https://www.umusic.ph/post/dionela-celebrates-love-at-the-end-of-the-rainbow |website=UMUSIC.ph |access-date=26 August 2024}}

Career

Dionela joined the UMG Philippines roster under its Republic Records local imprint in 2022. He released his first singles "153" and "Musika" ({{literal translation|Music}}).{{cite news |title=Meet Dionela, The Hidden Gem of OPM |url=https://villagepipol.com/meet-dionela-the-hidden-gem-of-opm/ |access-date=26 August 2024 |work=Village Pipol |date=18 September 2023}}

In 2024, he and other Republic artists were transferred to the EMI imprint within UMG.{{citation needed|date= August 2024}}

On June 7, 2024, he released his new single "Sining" ({{literal translation|Art}}) featuring R&B artist Jay R, which became popular due to its accompanied music video (which also marked his directorial debut) which was released a month later.{{cite news |last1=Gil |first1=Baby |title=Dionela: A new name on the hit list |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2024/07/28/2373420/dionela-new-name-hit-list |access-date=26 August 2024 |work=The Philippine Star |date=28 July 2024}} The song landed on the Billboard Philippines Hot 100 and became number one since August 3, 2024. It also gained over 56 million streams on Spotify.{{cite news |last1=Mercado |first1=Josh |title=Meet Dionela, the new king of Spotify Philippines |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/8/16/meet-dionela-the-new-king-of-spotify-philippines-1418 |access-date=26 August 2024 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=16 August 2024}} Later that year, he released another single, "Marilag" ({{literal translation|Beautiful}}).{{Cite web |last=Go |first=Mayks |date=2024-12-05 |title=Dionela's "Marilag" Breaks Into Top 10 Of Billboard Philippines' Top Philippine Songs Chart |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/market/chart-beat/dionela-marilag-breaks-into-top-10-of-billboard-philippines-top-philippine-songs-chart/ |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=Billboard Philippines |language=en}}

In December 2024, "Sining" was recognized as the Top 5 music video of 2024 on YouTube in the Philippines.{{Cite web |last=Gonzales |first=Gelo |access-date=2024-12-05 |title=YouTube's trending videos of 2024: Content creator Esnyr, BINI on top |url=https://www.rappler.com/technology/social-media/youtube-top-trending-2024-videos-content-creator-esnyr-bini/ |date=2024-12-05 |website=Rappler |language=en}} It was also recognized by Spotify as its Top 3 Song in the Philippines for 2024,{{Cite web |access-date=2024-12-05 |title=Spotify Wrapped 2024: Hev Abi, BINI lead Philippine charts |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/929073/spotify-wrapped-2024-hev-abi-bini-lead-philippine-charts/story/ |date=2024-12-05 |website=GMA News |language=en}} and by Google as its most searched song in the Philippines for the year.{{Cite web |access-date=2024-12-11 |title='Heat wave' rules Google PH's trending searches in 2024; BINI, Carlos Yulo are top personalities |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/929704/bini-carlos-yulo-are-top-personalities-on-google-ph-s-top-trending-searches-in-2024/story/ |date=2024-12-11 |website=GMA News |language=en}}

In January 2025, "Marilag" became the first single to top the new International Federation of the Phonographic Industry Official Philippines Chart.{{cite news |title=IFPI launches OFFICIAL PHILIPPINES CHART, with Marilag by Dionela becoming first ever official # 1 track|url= https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/01/24/tmt-newswire/ifpi-launches-official-philippines-chart-with-marilag-by-dionela-becoming-first-ever-official-1-track/2044035|accessdate=January 24, 2025 |work=The Manila Times |date=January 24, 2025}}

In February 2025, Aurora Music Festival announced that Dionela would perform in the second day of the music festival's 2025 iteration, which will be held on May 3 and May 4 in Clark, Pampanga.{{Cite web |date=2025-02-17 |title=Aurora Music Festival 2025: Lineup, ticket prices |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/aurora-music-festival-lineup-ticket-prices-2025/ |access-date=2025-02-17 |website=Rappler |language=en-US}}

At the inauguration of The Official Philippines Chart on February 19, Dionela was recognized as its top six Local Artist of the Year, while "Sining" was recognized as its top three Local Song of the Year.{{Cite web |last1=Matel |first1=Philip |last2=Dongiapon |first2=Rob Andrew |date=2025-02-19 |title=BINI tops local artists in The Official Philippines Chart |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/bini-tops-local-artists-official-philippines-chart/ |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=Rappler |language=en-US}}

Influences

Dionela's musical influences include Ginuwine, Ne-Yo, Destiny's Child, Bruno Mars, The Weeknd and H.E.R..

Discography

=Singles=

class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"

|+ List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and associated albums

scope="col" rowspan="2" | Title

! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Year

! scope="col" colspan="1" | Peak chart positions

! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Album

! scope="col" rowspan="2" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}

scope="col" style="font-size:90%; width:3.5em" | PHL
Peak chart positions on Billboard Philippines{{'}} Hot 100:

  • Hoodie: {{cite magazine |date=2024-08-21 |title=Week of August 24, 2024 - Billboard Philippines |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/chart/philippines-hot-100/08-24-2024/ |url-status= |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=2024-11-18 |magazine=Billboard Philippines}}
  • Musika: {{cite magazine |date=2024-08-07 |title=Week of August 10, 2024 - Billboard Philippines |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/chart/philippines-hot-100/08-10-2024/ |url-status= |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=2024-11-18 |magazine=Billboard Philippines}}
  • Sining: {{cite magazine |date=2024-07-31 |title=Week of August 3, 2024 - Billboard Philippines |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/chart/philippines-hot-100/08-03-2024/ |url-status= |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=2024-11-18 |magazine=Billboard Philippines}}
  • Oksihina: {{cite magazine |date=2024-12-11 |title=Week of December 14, 2024 - Billboard Philippines |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/chart/philippines-hot-100/12-14-2024/ |url-status= |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=2024-12-14 |magazine=Billboard Philippines}}
  • Marilag: {{cite magazine|date=December 28, 2024|title=Philippines Hot 100 – Week of December 28, 2024|url=https://billboardphilippines.com/chart/philippines-hot-100/|access-date=December 28, 2024|magazine=Billboard Philippines}}
scope="row" |"Tears"

| rowspan="3" | 2019

| —

| rowspan="16" {{n/a|Non-album singles}}

|{{Cite web |date=2019-07-05 |title=Tears - Single - Album by Dionela |url=https://music.apple.com/album/tears-single/1469890830 |access-date=2024-11-18 |website=Apple Music}}

scope="row" |"Akala"

| —

|{{Cite web |date=2019-08-30 |title=Akala - Single - Album by Dionela |url=https://music.apple.com/album/akala-single/1477171150 |access-date=2024-11-18 |website=Apple Music}}

scope="row" |"Agaw"

| —

|{{Cite web |date=2019-10-25 |title=Agaw - Single - Album by Dionela |url=https://music.apple.com/album/agaw-single/1483417780 |access-date=2024-11-18 |website=Apple Music}}

scope="row" |"Horror"

| rowspan="4" | 2020

| —

|{{Cite web |date=2020-01-31 |title=Horror - Single - Album by Dionela |url=https://music.apple.com/album/horror-single/1495167317 |access-date=2024-11-18 |website=Apple Music}}

scope="row" |"Gone"

| —

|{{Cite web |date=2020-04-24 |title=Gone - Single - Album by Dionela |url=https://music.apple.com/album/gone-single/1507949989 |access-date=2024-11-18 |website=Apple Music}}

scope="row" |"Stay The Night" {{small|(featuring EJ Flor)}}

| —

|{{Cite web |date=2020-09-11 |title=Stay The Night (Featuring EJ Flor) - Single - Album by Dionela |url=https://music.apple.com/album/stay-the-night-featuring-ej-flor-single/1530148028 |access-date=2024-11-18 |website=Apple Music}}

scope="row" |"Oo Na, Kayo Na (Agaw)"

| —

|{{Cite web |date=2020-11-13 |title=Oo Na, Kayo Na (Agaw) - Single - Album by Dionela |url=https://music.apple.com/album/oo-na-kayo-na-agaw-single/1538615292 |access-date=2024-11-18 |website=Apple Music}}

scope="row" |"Sugal"

| 2021

| —

|{{Cite web |date=2021-11-05 |title=Love is a gamble in Dionela's latest single 'Sugal' |url=https://pop.inquirer.net/117213/love-is-a-gamble-in-dionelas-latest-single-sugal |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241118103320/https://pop.inquirer.net/117213/love-is-a-gamble-in-dionelas-latest-single-sugal |archive-date=2024-11-18 |access-date=2024-11-18 |website=Pop! |publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer |language=en-US}}

scope="row" |"Bahaghari"

| rowspan="4" | 2022

| —

|{{Cite web |date=2022-03-06 |title=Bahaghari - Single - Album by Dionela |url=https://music.apple.com/album/bahaghari-single/1611064510 |access-date=2024-11-18 |website=Apple Music}}

scope="row" |"Langit"

|—

|{{Cite web |date=2022-06-29 |title=Langit - Single - Album by Dionela |url=https://music.apple.com/album/langit-single/1630295097 |access-date=2024-11-18 |website=Apple Music}}

scope="row" |"Musika"

| 28

|{{Cite web |last=Bautista |first=Rafael |date=2023-04-19 |title=Dionela's Musika Has The Most Wholesome Origin Story |url=https://nylonmanila.com/pop-culture/dionelas-musika-has-the-most-wholesome-origin-story/ |access-date=2024-11-18 |website=Nylon Manila |language=en-US}}

scope="row" |"153"

| —

|{{Cite web |date=2022-11-04 |title=153 - Single - Album by Dionela |url=https://music.apple.com/album/153-single/1650882954 |access-date=2024-11-18 |website=Apple Music}}

scope="row" |"Oksihina"

| 2023

| 9

|{{Cite web |last=Go |first=Mayks |date=2024-08-14 |title=All Of Dionela's Songs Charting On The Billboard PH Hot 100 |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/market/chart-beat/works-of-art-every-song-by-dionela-charting-on-the-billboard-philippines-hot-100-this-week-list-2024/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240831143029/https://billboardphilippines.com/market/chart-beat/works-of-art-every-song-by-dionela-charting-on-the-billboard-philippines-hot-100-this-week-list-2024/ |archive-date=2024-08-31 |access-date=2024-11-18 |website=Billboard Philippines |language=en-US}}

scope="row" |"Hoodie" {{small|(featuring Alisson Shore)}}

| rowspan="3" | 2024

| 28

|{{Cite news |last=Cerezo |first=Anna |date=2024-02-23 |title=Dionela introduces new sound in song "Hoodie" featuring Alisson Shore |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/2/23/dionela-introduces-new-sound-in-song-hoodie-featuring-alisson-shore-2144 |url-status= |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=2024-11-18 |work=ABS-CBN News}}

scope="row" |"Sining" {{small|(featuring Jay R)}}

| 1

| {{Cite web |last=Bonoan |first=Christian |date=2024-07-24 |title=Dionela & Jay R Drop 'sining' Music Video with BINI's Stacey |url=https://myx.global/dionela-jay-r-dropsining-music-video-with-binis-stacey/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240730133452/https://myx.global/dionela-jay-r-dropsining-music-video-with-binis-stacey/ |archive-date=2024-07-30 |access-date=2024-11-18 |website=MYX Global}}

scope="row" |"Marilag"

| 1

|{{Cite web |last=Bautista |first=Rafael |date=2024-11-10 |title=Lowkey Obsessed Over These Recently Released New Tracks |url=https://nylonmanila.com/pop-culture/owkey-obsessed-over-these-new-tracks-of-the-week/ |access-date=2024-11-18 |website=Nylon Manila |language=en-US}}

colspan="6" | "—" denotes a single that did not chart.

Awards and nominations

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|+Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination

scope="col" | Award

! scope="col" | Year{{efn|Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.}}

! scope="col"| Category

! scope="col"| Recipient(s)

! scope="col"| Result

! scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}

scope="row" | Awit Awards

| 2024

| Best R&B Recording

| "Oksihina"

| {{Won}}

| {{Cite web |date=December 5, 2024 |title=Here Are The Winners For The 37th Awit Awards: BINI, Lola Amour, SB19, And More |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/here-are-the-winners-for-the-37th-awit-awards-lola-amour-sb19-bini-2024/ |access-date=December 5, 2024 |website=Billboard Philippines |language=en}}

scope="row" rowspan="4" |Myx Music Awards

| rowspan="4" | 2024

| Breakout Solo Artist of the Year

| Dionela

| {{nom}}

| rowspan="4" |{{Cite web |author=Jessica Ann Evangelista |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/578800/bini-sb19-among-nominees-in-comebacking-myx-music-awards |title=BINI, SB19 among nominees in comebacking MYX Music Awards |date=September 28, 2024 |publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer |access-date=September 28, 2024 |archive-date=October 6, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241006030050/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/578800/bini-sb19-among-nominees-in-comebacking-myx-music-awards |url-status=live }}

Collaboration of the Year

| rowspan="3" | "Sining"

| {{nom}}

R&B Video of the Year

| {{nom}}

Song of the Year

| {{nom}}

scope="row" | PMPC Star Awards for Music

| 2024

| New Male Recording Artist of the Year

| "Oksihina"

| {{won}}

|{{Cite web |author=Josh Mercado |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/10/2/bini-sb19-juan-karlos-among-nominees-at-16th-star-awards-for-music-1745 |title=BINI, SB19, Juan Karlos among nominees at 16th Star Awards for Music |date=October 2, 2024 |publisher=ABS-CBN |access-date=October 2, 2024 |archive-date=October 2, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241002112006/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/10/2/bini-sb19-juan-karlos-among-nominees-at-16th-star-awards-for-music-1745 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |author=Addie Cuadra |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/10/27/opm-celebrated-in-16th-pmpc-star-awards-for-music-141 |title=OPM celebrated in 16th PMPC Star Awards for Music |date=October 28, 2024 |publisher=ABS-CBN |access-date=October 28, 2024 }}

rowspan="5" scope="row" | P-pop Music Awards

| rowspan="5" | 2024

| Artist of the Year

| rowspan="3" |Dionela

| {{nom}}

| rowspan="5" |{{Cite web |date=December 3, 2024 |title=PPOP Music Awards 2024: Here's the list of official nominees |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/928782/ppop-music-awards-2024-nominees/story/ |access-date=December 3, 2024 |website=GMA News |language=en}}{{Cite news |date=2024-12-29 |title=Ppop Music Awards 2024: Here's the complete list of winners |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/931241/ppop-music-awards-2024-list-of-winners/story/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241229032831/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/931241/ppop-music-awards-2024-list-of-winners/story/ |archive-date=2024-12-29 |access-date=2024-12-29 |work=GMA News Online}}

Breakthrough Artist of the Year

| {{nom}}

Favorite Streamed Artist

| {{CMain|Awardee}}

Song of the Year

| rowspan="2" |"Sining"

| {{nom}}

Collaboration of the Year

| {{nom}}

scope="row" rowspan="3" |Wish Music Awards

| rowspan="3" | 2025

| Wishclusive Collaboration of the Year

| "Hoodie"

| {{nom}}

| rowspan="3" |{{Cite news |date=January 19, 2025 |title=Here Are The Winners For The 10th Wish Music Awards: SB19, BINI, Dionela, and More |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/music/here-are-the-winners-for-the-10th-wish-music-awards-sb19-bini-2025/ |access-date=January 19, 2025 |work=Billboard Philippines}}

Wish R&B Song of the Year

| "Sining"

| {{won}}

Wish Breakthrough Artist of the Year

| Dionela

| {{nom}}

Notes

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References

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