Sela

Background

Other name(s)

GodSela

Birth name

Marsela Mari Dela Cruz Guia

Birth date

April 28, 2000 (age 24)

Birth place

Laguna, Philippines

Hometown

Manila City, Philippines

Zodiac sign

Taurus

Height

160 cm (5 ft 3 in)

Blood type

A

Career

Occupation

Singer, actress

Genres

Pop

Group debut

April 29, 2018 (MNL48)

Years active

2018–present

Agency

Star Magic (2021–present)
Hallo Hallo Entertainment (2018–2020)

Associations

MNL48

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Marsela Mari Dela Cruz Guia (born April 28, 2000), known by her stage name, Sela Guia, is a Filipino singer and actress under Star Magic. She was a former 1st Generation member of the girl group, MNL48.

Career

2018–2020: MNL48

Sela was born in Laguna, Philippines. At the age of 17, she became a member of MNL48's first generation, which was composed of 48 members and debuted on April 29, 2018.

In 2017, Sela submitted an audition clip online in the nationwide search for the members of AKB48's Filipino sister group MNL48. From a total of 4,134 active applicants, she was one of the 200 girls that passed the initial auditions, which was announced on It's Showtime last January 2018. She ranked third in the first edition of MNL48's general election. As a result, she was a front line performer for the group's debut single, "Aitakatta - Gustong Makita", a month later, she was selected as one of the members of Team L. The following year, she was selected to perform in AKB48 Group Asia Festival in Bangkok on January 27, 2019. In the second general election, she placed second overall for the group's 4th single, "Ikaw ang Melody". Later that year, she was selected to perform in AKB48 Group Asia Festival in Shanghai on August 24, 2019.

On November 2020, during her Instagram live, Sela announced that she will graduate from the group. After her duties and responsibilities she formally left February the next year, making River her last single as a member of the group.

2021-present: Solo career

On June 19, 2021, she signed an exclusive contract with Star Magic on their historic "Black Pen Day" and since then, she's been participating in a lot of Star Magic's gigs and started doing workshops with them. She also started her hosting career in May 2022, when it was announced that she will be part of the PIE Channel segment PIEsilog, together with Frances Cabatuando, Tristan Ramirez, Raco Ruiz, Jae Miranda, and Eryka Lucas.

On February 2022, it was announced that Sela will play the role of Nica in the TVDG digital movie PILIkula: "Her Story" with Ella Cayabyab, and Sky Quizon. They've won the role via the KUMU campaign spearheaded by Star Hunt. This is her second TVDG digital movie after "MNL48 Presents:2020 Vision" where she played Erika. Earlier this year she also played the role of Marnie in the iWant Series "Goodbye Girl" . On July 2022, Sela made a quick appearance in the film "The Entitled,". It is her first appearance on Netflix and her second appearance in the big screen after her cameo scene in "Kun Maupay Man it Panahon" last 2021.

Personal life

Education

Sela is an honor student currently in college taking Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management in St.Paul University Manila.

Discography

Collaborations

"Iba Ang Pinoy" with Julia Serad, Jeremy Glinoga, Fatima Louise, Jason Dy, Zendee Tenerefe, JMKO, Vanya Aguirre, and Zion Castor) (2021)

Filmography

Films

Whether the Weather Is Fine (as fighting woman, 2021)
PILIKula: Her Story (as Nica, 2022)
The Entitled (as Caitlyn's Friend, 2022)

Dramas

Ipaglaban Mo! (Kapamilya Channel, as Tiffany, 2020)
The Goodbye Girl (iWant, as Marnie, 2022)

Short web series

MNL48 Presents: 2020 Vision (YouTube, as Erika, 2020)

Web shows

MNLife (YouTube, 2018)
MNLaugh (YouTube, 2018)
MNL48 I-School (YouTube, 2018)
MNL48 Interactive Live (Facebook, 2018)

Documentaries

ICYMI: I See Me (2019)

Variety shows

PIEsilog (PIE channel, PIE jock, 2022)
PIEnalo: Pinoy Games (PIE channel, PIE jock, 2022–2023)
Dream Maker: Pause & Play (PIE channel, Dream Maker PIE Jock, 2023)

Other information

Her special skills is Impersonating and can make her voice manly; is known for imitating Fetty Wap's voice.
Her favorite color is Pastel pink
Her favorite books is The Hunger Games Trilogy
Her favorite MNL48 song is 365 Araw Ng Eroplanong Papel and First Rabbit
Her favorite anime is Doraemon
Her favorite TV show is Teen Wolf
Her pet peeve are screechy noises, people who chew food while their mouth is open
Her favorite food are Pasta, and Big Mac (hamburger)
Close with her older brother.
Is a fan of mixed martial arts.
Hates becoming a meme.
Describes herself as bubbly, caring, and cute.
Likes to collect skincare products and earrings.
Is interested in learning about different cultures.
Gained the nickname "GodSela" because she accidentally hit a live studio audience member in one It's Showtime performance, spawning a meme of her as Godzilla. Her fans re-purposed it to describe her godly visuals.
Gained the nickname "Tamago" (Egg) because of how she described herself in the 6th episode of MNL48 I-School.
Is always shipped with Abelaine Trinidad, with fans celebrating their ship every 11th of the month dubbed as SeBy Day.
Manages an online store with her siblings called "Edileeme".
Is part of MNL48's Holy Trinity/Super M alongside Abelaine Trinidad and Shekinah Arzaga due their consistent appearance in all of MNL48's main singles and that the trio always forms an "M" when they are together.
Is one of the four Pillars of MNL48.
Loves cats.
Pours cereal first before milk and drinks 3 tall glasses of water right after she wakes up.
When asked on the best three things about herself, she said, "I'm appreciative, punctual and genuine."