If there's one star you need to watch out for this coming 2024, it would have to be Atasha Muhlach. Despite coming from a prominent showbiz family, the 22-year-old has kept a relatively low-key life away from the spotlight, save for a few commercials she appeared in as a kid. In 2023, Atasha made the decision to follow in her parents' footsteps and join the industry, and a lot of netizens are watching her every move, curious about what she'll do next.
Want to know more about this up-and-coming star? Ahead, we compile seven ~*essential*~ facts you need to know about Atasha:
Things You Need to Know About Atasha Muhlach
1. Atasha was born on November 5, 2001.
Atasha is currently 22 years old, and she's a Scorpio. ICYDK, they're known to be determined, loyal, and ambitious—we can definitely attest to these, as seen on her showbiz journey so far!
2. Atasha comes from a prominent showbiz family.
Atasha's parents are Aga Muhlach and Charlene Gonzales, two of the most prominent faces in Philippine showbiz. If you're wondering whether Atasha was ever pressured to join the industry young, Charlene stated in a previous interview that they're free to do whatever they want, under the condition that she graduates first. Atasha also has a fraternal twin—Andres—who studied in Europe along with her.
3. Atasha graduated with *honors* at Nottingham Trent University in the United Kingdom.
In 2021, Atasha headed to Europe for her in-person classes at Nottingham Trent University, where she pursued a business management degree. Since she'd be going away for a long time, she made sure to leave behind a sweet surprise for her parents after they dropped her off at the airport. Aww!
In July 2023, Atasha not only graduated from university, but she did so with honors! "All the years of hard work, rushing to class, early mornings and late nights but just like that I’m done," she wrote in her Instagram post, where she shared a video of her giving a speech during her graduation rites.
4. Atasha attended the prestigious Le Bal des Débutantes in Paris in 2022.
In 2022, Atasha got a chance to attend the invite-only Le Bal des Débutantes, one of the most prestigious balls in the world. The event selects about 20 to 25 girls from around the world to attend the distinguished event, which aims to raise money to help charities for young women.
Atasha's twin brother, Andres, served as her cavalier (or date) for the event.
5. Atashed *finally* entered the world of showbiz by signing with Viva Artists Agency.
After graduating from university, Atasha flew back to the Philippines to *officially* enter the world of showbiz. She did so by signing with Viva Artists Agency, where Viva founder Vic del Rosario confidently hailed her as showbiz's "next big star."
6. Atasha is a talented singer.
Atasha has not only proven her talent as a host for E.A.T., but she also seems to have inherited her dad Aga's good singing voice! One of Atasha's first projects under Viva is a single named "Pasuyo," whose lyric video was released on October 25, 2023.
7. Atasha said she's ~open~ to joining beauty pageants in the future.
In case you didn't know, Atasha's mom Charlene won the Binibining Pilipinas Universe title in 1994 and represented the country at the Miss Universe 1994 competition held in Manila, which is why it comes as no surprise that people are wondering if the 22-year-old might be interested in following her mom's footsteps.
Well, according to Atasha, she's *open* to it! "I'm not gonna close my doors... I'm learning this process of being an artista first. I want to develop those skills, but we'll see where it goes," she stated in an interview with the press.