Atasha Aaron Bonnin Muhlach (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈmulak]; born November 5, 2001) is a Filipina media personality, television host, and model. She is the daughter of Aga Muhlach and Charlene Gonzales.[1] Muhlach began her career as a television host on E.A.T., which was later rebranded as Eat Bulaga!, after signing a contract with Viva Entertainment.[2][3]
Atasha Muhlach | |
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| Born | Atasha Aaron Bonnin Muhlach November 5, 2001 Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Alma mater | Nottingham Trent University |
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| Years active | 2003–present |
| Agent | Viva Entertainment |
| Parent(s) | Aga Muhlach (father) Charlene Gonzales (mother) |
| Relatives | Andrés Antonio Muhlach (twin brother) Bernard Bonnin (grandfather) AJ Muhlach (half-uncle) Richard Bonnin (uncle) |
Personal life
editMuhlach was born on November 5, 2001, to actor Aga Muhlach and former beauty queen, model, and host Charlene Gonzales. She has a twin brother, Andrés Antonio Muhlach, and an older half-brother, Luigi "Iggy Boy" Muhlach, Aga's son with actress Janice de Belen. After graduating from the British School Manila, Muhlach attended Nottingham Trent University in England, where she pursued a business-related course.[4]
Muhlach attended the prestigious Le Bal des Débutantes in November 2022, an annual event in Paris, France, with a select group of 20–25 girls from around the world to raise funds for young women's charities.[5][6]
Months prior to her debut as a noontime show host, she earned a business degree with honors from Nottingham on July 28, 2023. Muhlach is a fitness enthusiast and athlete. Apart from swimming, marathon, basketball, golf, boxing and having played for the under-18 women's national rugby team, she also enjoys water sports such as wakeboarding, jet skiing, parasailing, diving and snorkelling.[7]
Career
editMuhlach has appeared on Jollibee commercials since her childhood, featuring her parents and twin brother Andres.[8]
With a showbiz lineage, Muhlach entered the industry after completing business school in Nottingham because her parents encouraged her to focus more on her studies. During her contract signing with Viva Entertainment in July 2023, she disclosed that her aspiration to join the showbiz industry had been a dream since she was a kid.[9]
On September 23, 2023, Muhlach was introduced as the newest co-host of E.A.T., now rebranded as Eat Bulaga! and before her introduction, hosts Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon described her as a fashionista, studious, performer, artist, and family-oriented.[10]
On October 25, 2023, Muhlach released her first single, "Pasuyo", under Vicor Music, a record label under Viva Records, which was praised by fans and fellow celebrities for its relatable pop arrangement with composition by Kyle Raphael and produced by JP Verona.[11]
Atasha joined her parents and twin brother, Andres, in a sitcom—marking their first-ever acting project as a family—after officially signing a contract on January 26, 2024, to collaborate with MediaQuest Ventures, Cignal, TV5, Viva Films, Studio Viva, and Viva Entertainment.[12]
Filmography
editTelevision
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2024-present
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Da Pers Family
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Tash
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2023–present
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Herself / Co-host
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Discography
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"Pasuyo"
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References
edit- ^ Bianca Geli (July 7, 2023). "Atasha and Andres Muhlach: from cute kids to stylish teens". gmanetwork.com. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
- ^ Anne Pasajol (September 23, 2023). "Atasha Muhlach joins 'E.A.T.' as new host". entertainment.inquirer.net. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
- ^ a b staff (January 6, 2024). "TVJ uses 'Eat Bulaga' again, TAPE renames show after court ruling". cnnphilippines.com. Archived from the original on January 30, 2024. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ Nherz Almo (August 18, 2023). "Atasha Muhlach recalls probinsya life with brother Andres". candymag.com. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ Abbygael Hilario (September 4, 2022). "Atasha Muhlach is set to represent the Philippines in the world's most high-profile debutante ball". gmanetwork.com. Retrieved September 4, 2022.
- ^ Iza Iglesias (December 20, 2023). "Atasha Muhlach: This year's 'It Girl' blazes on to 2024". manilatimes.net. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ Abbygael Hilario (July 29, 2023). "Atasha Muhlach graduates from college with business honors". gmanetwork.com. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
- ^ Pagulong, Charmie Joy (December 7, 2023). "Dabarkads make Atasha Muhlach 'feel so at home'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
- ^ Angelica Villanueva (July 8, 2023). "Showbiz's newest 'It Girl' Atasha Muhlach fulfills childhood dream". manilastandard.net. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
- ^ abante staff (September 23, 2023). "Atasha Muhlach bagong Dabarkads sa 'E.A.T'!". tnt.abante.com.ph. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
- ^ Anne Pasajol (October 22, 2023). "Atasha Muhlach set to release first single 'Pasuyo': 'Dreams do come true'". inquirer.net. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
- ^ Nathalie Tomada (January 28, 2024). "Muhlach family gets own TV5 sitcom". philstar.com. Retrieved January 28, 2024.