Angela Ken

Music Highlights

• Known for her folk-pop sound and emotionally driven original songs.
• Gained widespread attention through TikTok after sharing an unfinished version of “Ako Naman Muna.”
• Built a strong streaming presence, with “Ako Naman Muna” becoming a major hit on Spotify.
• Released music for television soundtracks, including Marry Me, Marry You, Click, Like, Share, and 2 Good 2 Be True.
  

• Notable Songs

• Ako Naman Muna
• It’s Okay Not to Be Okay
• Sila Pa Rin
• Akala Maling Akala
• Dagdag Na Alaala
• Kulimlim
• baka bukas
• Sikulo (with Maki and Nhiko)
• Moved on Last (with Over October)
• Panahon
  

• Music and Performances

• Performs at OPM music events, concerts, and live showcases.
• Has appeared on ASAP Natin ‘To and performed her original songs live.
• Made her acting debut as Verlyn in the musical series Lyric and Beat in 2022.
• Starred in stage productions including Once on This Island and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
• Collaborated with Filipino artists, including Jeremy G, Maki, Nhiko, and Over October.
  
  
  Career Highlights

• Discovered by ABS-CBN Music creative director Jonathan Manalo after her original song gained popularity on TikTok in 2020–2021.
• Released her debut single, Ako Naman Muna, under Star Music in March 2021.
• Released her self-titled debut album, Angela Ken, on November 4, 2022.
• Won Best Inspirational Song at the 2022 Awit Awards for Ako Naman Muna.
• Won Best Secular Song at the 44th Catholic Mass Media Awards for It’s Okay Not to Be Okay.
• Released the EP Panahon under Tarsier Records on May 8, 2026.
  
  
  Life and Public Image

• Began writing songs at around 12 years old, with a worship song among her early compositions.
• Rose to prominence by sharing song covers and original music on TikTok.
• Became a member of the youth artist group Squad Plus.
• Often explores themes of self-love, friendship, personal struggles, hope, and emotional growth in her music.
• Has spoken publicly about remaining authentic as she grows as an artist.
   

Fun Facts

• Her full name is Angela Ken Rojas.
• Her breakout hit, Ako Naman Muna, started as an unfinished song snippet posted on TikTok.
• The song’s original TikTok post received over 1.3 million likes and more than 21,000 comments, according to ABS-CBN Music’s 2021 report.
• Her debut album contains eight tracks, including Buti Pa Noon and Payapa Lang.
• She was featured in Spotify’s EQUAL campaign and appeared on a billboard in Times Square, New York.
• She collaborated with Over October on Moved on Last and with Maki and Nhiko on Sikulo.