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TV5 unveils 16 Star Worx hopefuls

The 16 hopefuls of Star Worx underwent an intensive “bootcamp of brilliance."
by Arniel C. Serato
Published 1 Hour ago
Meet Star Worx 16 hopefuls
TV5 proudly introduces the 16 artists of Block 1 from its talent management arm, Star Worx, during a media launch on May 5, 2026. The promising talents are set to appear in various programs of the Kapatid network.
PHOTO/S: Courtesy: Star Work PH on Facebook / Instagram

Dumaan sa isang intensive training sa tinatawag nilang "bootcamp of brilliance" ang 16 hopefuls ng Star Worx Block 1, mga miyembro ng rebranded talent management arm ng TV5.

Ang namumuno ng Star Worx ay ang veteran star builder na si Johnny "Mr. M" Manahan, co-founder ng Star Magic, ang talent management arm ng ABS-CBN.

January 2026 nang sumabak ang Star Worx artists sa intensive training na kinabibilangan ng dance choreography sessions, pag-aaral ng "vocal mastery to nuanced acting workshops," at pagsasalita ng matatas na wikang Filipino.

Kilalanin natin ang 16 newbie stars ng Kapatid network na kinabibilangan nina Adam Buck, Amo Wilding, Chan Martin, Nico Matugas, Patrick Ballesteros, Spencer Capistrano, Wayne Leonard, Carmela Lorzano, Celyn David, Kaitlyn King, Keisha Serna, Marthena Jickain, Nathalie Apollo, Rahil Gatali, Selina Griffin, at Steph Razon.

Read: TV5 launches premiere talent arm Star Worx under Mr. M

ADAM BUCK, 18, 5'11"

Adam Buck
Photo/s: Star Wor
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Skills: Into acting and hosting; currently developing his dance skills; multilingual communicator, fluent in multiple languages

Interests: Mixed martial arts, football, basketball

Education: Grade 11 International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, German European School Manila

Social media: Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @adambuckofficial; Facebook: Adam Buck

AMO WILDING, 15, 5'11"

Amo Wilding
Photo/s: Instagram

Skills: Acting, singing, and dancing

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Interests: Lifestyle sports, including basketball, running, and martial arts

Education: Grade 8 Integrated School, Far East University, Roosevelt, Marikina

Social media: Instagram/TikTok: @amorantho; Facebook: Amo Wilding

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CHAN MARTIN, 18, 5'10"

Chan Martin
Photo/s: Star Worx

Skills: Acting, singing, hosting, plays guitar and piano

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NOOD KA MUNA!

Interests: Live streaming, roller skating, basketball, badminton, jogging, and fitness

Education: AB Communication, La Consolacion University

Social media: Instagram/TikTok: @chanmartineee; Facebook: Chan Martin

NICO MATUGAS, 20, 5'8"

Nico Matugas
Photo/s: Star Worx

Interests: Gym training, basketball, boxing, DJ-ing, and playing the guitar

Education: Graduate of AB Communication, Ateneo de Manila University

Social media: Instagram: @nicomatugas; TikTok: @nicomatugas17; Facebook: Nico Matugas

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PATRICK BALLESTEROS, 18, 5'10"

Patrick Ballesteros
Photo/s: Star Worx

Skills: Acting, singing, dancing, hosting, and voice modulation

Interests: Billiards, motrocycles, football, various sports

Education: 1st year, Tourism, Dominican College of Tarlac

Social media: Instagram: @patrick.ballesteros.official; TikTok: @patrick.official; Facebook: Patrick Ballesteros

SPENCER CAPISTRANO, 25, 5'8"

Spencer Capistrano
Photo/s: Star Worx
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Skills: Versatile in acting, modelling, and dance performance

Interests: Running, basketball, badminton, and culinary exploration

Education: BS Psychology graduate, University of Makati

Social media: Instagram: @spenceriswhat; TikTok: @spenceriswhat26; Facebook: Spencer Capistrano

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WAYNE LEONARD, 20, 5'7"

Wayne Leonard
Photo/s: Star Worx

Skills: Into acting and dancing

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Interests: Sports and content creation

Education: BS Entrepreneurship, University of Sto. Tomas

Social media:

Instagram: @_wayneleonard; TikTok: @wayneleonard; Facebook: Wayne Leonard

CARMELA LORZANO, 17, 5'1"

Star Worx female artists
Carmela Lorzano
Photo/s: Star Worx on Instagram

Skills: Into acting, hosting, singing, and dancing

Interests: Into video games and arcades, volleyball, and photojourn

Education: Grade 11, Senior High School

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Social media: Instagram/TikTok: @carmelalorzabo; Facebook: Carmela Santos Lorzano

CELYN DAVID, 18, 5'4"

Star Worx female artists
Photo/s: Star Worx on Instagram

Skills: Into acting, modelling, dancing, singing, painting, and drawing

Interests: Pets, volleyball, gaming, musicals, cartoons

Education: Grade 11, HUMSS (Humanities and Social Sciences), National University East, Ortigas

Social media: Instagram/Facebook: @celyn_david.official; TikTok: CelynDavidOfficial

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KAITLYN KING, 15, 5'6"

Star Worx female artists
Photo/s: Star Worx on Instagram

Skills: Into acting, dancing, and singing

Interests: Any form of art, swimming, physical activity, science, socializing

Education: Grade 10, Montessori de Sagrada Familia

Social media: Instagram/TikTok: @itskaitlynking; Facebook: Kaitlyn King

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KEISHA SERNA, 18, 5'9"

Star Worx female artists
Photo/s: Star Worx on Instagram

Skills: Into acting, singing, dancing

Interests: Drawing, volleyball, painting, make up, cooking

Education: SHS Graduate, Frames of Mind School, Rodriguez, Rizal

Social media: Instagram/TikTok: @_keishaserna; Facebook: Keisharae.Serna

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MARTHENA JICKAIN, 19, 5'6"

Star Worx female artists
Photo/s: Star Worx on Instagram
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Skills: Into acting, singing, plays the guitar

Interests: Voleyball and lifestyle

Education: 2nd year, AB Dvelopmental Studies, Ateneo de Manila University

Social media: Instagram/TikTok/Facebook: @marthena.jickain

NATHALIE APOLLO, 13, 5'5"

Star Worx female artists
Photo/s: Star Worx on Instagram

Skills: Into acting, singing, and dancing

Interests: Fashion, beauty, and content creation

Education: Incoming Grade 9, Frames of Mind School

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Social media: Instagram: @natty_apollo; TikTok: nathalieapollo6; Facebook: Nathalie.Apollo

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RAHIL GATALI, 14, 5'7"

Star Worx female artists
Photo/s: Star Worx on Instagram

Skills: Into acting, modelling, and dancing

Interests: Into content creation

Education: Grade 7, Dumangas National High School

Social media: Instagram/TikTok: @rahil.gatali; Facebook: Rahil.Ghatali

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SELINA GRIFFIN, 16, 5'6"

Star Worx female artists
Photo/s: Star Worx on Instagram

Skills: Into acting, hosting, singing, and dancing across various styles

Interests: Into volleyball, playing, guitar, and drawing

Education: Grade 11, Arts and Design Track, De La Salle University, Laguna Campus

Social media: Instagram/TikTok: @selinagriffin; Facebook: Selina Griffin

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STEPH RAZON, 17, 5'6"

Star Worx female artists
Photo/s: Star Worx on Instagram

Skills: Into acting and singing

Interests: Sports like volleyball, badminton and pickleball, into fashion, photography and fitness

Education: Senior High, with Stem Track, San Beda University

Social media: Instagram: @stphrznn; TikTok: @stph6rzn; Facebook: tephanne.razon.9

Abangan ang Star Worx Block 1 sa iba't ibang palabas ng TV5.

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*profiles of the 16 hopefuls lifted from Star Worx catalogue

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TV5 proudly introduces the 16 artists of Block 1 from its talent management arm, Star Worx, during a media launch on May 5, 2026. The promising talents are set to appear in various programs of the Kapatid network.
PHOTO/S: Courtesy: Star Work PH on Facebook / Instagram
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