So netizens are now really excited about a recently debuted female idol, whose visual
is the perfect combination between the Philippines and Argentina’s features.
Can you guess who she is?
Yes, it’s Chantal Videla.
So today, let’s spend some time getting to know her.
The new beauty queen of Kpop
After being introduced as the 2nd member of Lapillus, Chanta, who goes by the stage name
Chanty, quickly grabbed special attention from both Korean netizens and international
fans thanks to her mesmerizing beauty.
Chanty was born in 2002 and to a Filipino mother and an Argentinian father.
Possessing both Asian and Caucasian blood, it’s easy to understand why her outstanding
visuals leave an indelible impression on others at first sight.
What strikes fans the most is her sparkly-beautiful face with beady eyes, bright skin, an elegant
smile, and an indescribable sweet yet noble aura, which remains unchanged even as she
grows up.
In addition, Chantal's physique also has received a slew of compliments from the public with
a slim-fit body and a height of 170cm.
Chanty's breathtaking beauty is right now ‘messing up’ all the forums and creating
numerous discussions on social networks.
Many people think that she is too majestic to debut in such a small company like MLD
and the company is definitely hitting the jackpot as they get Chanty.
However, there is some stream of opinions that Chanty is indeed alluring, but she has
a beauty queen kind of vibe and doesn’t seem to be suitable for being an idol.
Some even claimed that although her visuals are top-notch, it is still not Koreans' taste
as they often prioritize an ethereal and gentle beauty, while Chanty’s visual is said to
be too sharp and mature.
They said that her vibe is appropriate for being a Miss International or Miss World candidate
and the fact that she is now a Kpop idol is a waste of her beauty.
Nevertheless, with an unprecedented beauty in Kpop, Chanty is considered a strong candidate
on the track for the title of 4th generation Kpop goddess.
Chanty’s journey to her dream of becoming a Kpop idol
Not only does Chanty appear with a stunning look, but she also has impressive talent in
various fields like acting and modeling.
Before starting her idol career, Chanty was a famous model and actress in the Philippines.
Spirits Reawaken, released in 2018, is the movie that gave her the first acting role.
Besides, Chanty also starred in many movies of various genres, namely the comedy movie
‘Familia Blondina’ (2019), the fantasy-drama TV series ‘Hiwaga ng Kambat’ (2019), and
so on.
That can definitely account for her massive reputation in the Philippines.
In 2021, she joined MLD Entertainment as a K-pop trainee.
During this time, her agency uploaded many videos showing her vocal prowess including
her outstanding cover of the song Part of your world.
In the comment section, thousands of people gave flattering compliments on her beautiful
vocals, which is said to be incredibly sweet and clear like that of a Disney princess.
Some also exclaimed that people are not lying when they said the Philippines is home to
the best Vocalists in the world.
And actually, with Lapillus’s first single “Hit, Ya”, Chantal has definitely had
another chance to show off her verified vocals.
Another key factor that makes her famous in Korea is her excellent stage presence despite
being a rookie.
As I mentioned earlier, Chanty first debuted as an actress, which makes it easier for her
to control facial expressions in her performances, leaving a long-lasting impression on fans.
On June 20, Chanty attended an interview held by the Filipino press GMA News, where she
had a chance to share with fans her inspiration to become a Kpop Idol.
Chanty said that she has always admired BTS and BlackPink as their performances with different
styles and various facial expressions have become her great motivation which constantly
stimulates her to become an idol like them.
Along with it, Chanty also received endless support from her family and friends, especially
her father’s friend, who had introduced Chanty to her current agency.
Talking more about the opportunity that she had, the female idol shared on MYXclusive
that her father is working with a Korean friend, who knows the CEO of MLD Entertainment in
person.
So, when the CEO came to the Philippines for members recruitment for the future girl group,
this Korean friend of Chanty’s father had shown her picture and talked about her singing
and dancing skills to the CEO, raising his interest.
That’s how the little girl had a chance to be trained under MLD Entertainment.
During her training process, Chanty has tried her best to prove that she is qualified enough
to debut.
Besides improving her singing and dancing skills, she had also taken part in fitness
classes and Korean classes.
Chanty admitted that she has undergone a really intense and tight schedule, which took up
all her time in a day.
However, hard work paid off as now she has become an official member of Lapillus.
There is no doubt that the Kpop industry is freaking competitive, and a non-Korean idol
can be caught up in many challenges when debuting in Korea.
However, thanks to her relentless efforts plus a bit of early fame from her charmful
visual, things seem to have gone a little bit more favorable to Chanty.
The determined attitude can also account for her early reputation in the Kpop industry.
Have you ever wondered why a famous actress and model wants to start her idol career from
scratch in a totally different country?
Well, in an interview, Chanty shared that she really wanted to challenge herself on
a different career path with her singing talent and see how far she can get.
Obviously, Chanty has the passion and she dares to grab any chance to make it real.
Interesting facts that you may not know about Chanty
Chanty was born in Manila and spent most of her childhood in Mendoza, Argentina before
her family shifted back to the Philippines, where she began her modeling and acting career.
Because of her multi-cultural background, she has a high proficiency in speaking 4 languages,
namely Spanish, Tagalog, English, and Korean.
Chanty is around 170cm tall and has an estimated weight of 48kg.
Her zodiac sign is Sagittarius as she was born on December 15.
She takes charge as the vocalist and face of Lapillus.
Chanty has 7 siblings with 4 older brothers (born in 1994, 1997, 1999, and 2000) and 2
younger sisters (born in 2004, and 2011).
Her representative color as published is green which means kindness, generosity, and benevolence.
She once shared that her favorite quote is "Nothing can dim the light that shines from
within".
Chanty and Dara from 2NE1 were once coworkers at a Philippines entertainment agency.
Currently, she is cooperating with Nonaka Shana (a Japanese trainee) to host a show
called ChanSha World.
Each episode of the show shows the duo taking on obstacles and playing games together.
In ep.17, when asked which MBTI she is, Chanty answered her MBTI type is ENFP - a Campaigner.
An ENFP is someone with the Extraverted, Intuitive, Feeling, and Prospecting personality traits.
These people tend to embrace big ideas and actions that reflect their sense of hope and
goodwill toward others.
Although Chanty just debuted for less than a month, she already owns numerous fans including
those she amassed from her acting career in the Philippines.
Chanty once said that she took inspiration for becoming a Kpop idol from her 2 close
friends, Belle Mariano and Charlie Dizon, who are die-hard fans of Kpop.
Chanty recounted, “BTS and BLACKPINK really caught my attention and that’s when I kinda,
like, I was fascinated by their performances, their stages.
That’s when I started to have this wild dream of becoming a K-pop idol”
So that’s all for today's video.
Are there any facts that you know about this talented girl?