Kaia (stylized in all caps) is a Filipino girl group. The quintet consists of twin sisters Charice and Angela, Alexa, Sophia, and Charlotte. Their pre-debut single "Kaya" was released on December 10, 2021. The group officially debuted on April 8, 2022, with debut single "Blah Blah".

Name

The group's name comes from the Cebuano word kinaiya, which means "inner character and a person’s individuality". In addition, it is homophonous to the Filipino word kaya, which is defined as the "capability to get through obstacles".

Members

  • Charlotte – rapper, vocalist and dancer
  • Angela – leader, vocalist and dancer
  • Sophia – vocalist and dancer
  • Alexa – rapper and dancer
  • Charice – rapper and dancer

Discography

Singles

As a lead artist

List of singles, showing associated albums
TitleYearAlbum
"Kaya"2021Non-album singles
"A Perfect Christmas" (featuring Jose Mari Chan)2022
"Dalawa"
"Blah Blah"
"5678"2023
"Turn Up"
"You Did It"2024
"Walang Biruan"
"Tanga"2025
"Walkie Talkie" (with ZIV)
"Tara Sayaw"
"Hulog"2026

Filmography

Television

YearMonth/DateProgramRef.
2022April 21Unang Hirit
May 29All-Out Sundays
July 29Tropang LOL

Webcast

YearTitleRef.
2022WomenOfTiktok
Kumu: P-popsilog

Concerts

Headlining concerts

List of headlining concerts, showing co-headliners, dates, and locations
Event nameCo-headliner(s)DatesCityCountryRef.
PPOPCON 2022VariousApril 10, 2022Quezon CityPhilippines
Kaia is Here: Kaia's 1st Solo Concert—N/aDecember 19, 2023San Juan

Guest appearances

List of concert guest appearances, showing headlining artists, dates, and locations
Event nameDatesCityCountryRef.
SB19 Dunkin' Donut ConcertApril 23, 2022Quezon CityPhilippines
Acer Day 2022: The Green Mark ConcertAugust 7, 2022Pasay
Kumu is 4 U: Birthday ConcertSeptember 2, 2022Taguig
WYAT (Where You At) TourOctober 15, 2022Cebu City
Popstival 2022October 21, 2022Pasay
WYAT (Where You At) TourNovember 27, 2022Singapore[citation needed]

Accolades

Awards and nominations

Award ceremonyYearCategoryNominee / WorkResultRef.
Awit Awards2022Favorite Group ArtistKaiaNominated
Nylon Manila2021Favorite New Song Of December"Kaya"Nominated
2023Favorite Rookie P-Pop GroupKaiaNominated
P-pop Music Awards2022P-pop Girl Group of the YearNominated
2023Won
2024Rising Girl Group of the YearWon
Vocal Arrangement in a Song"You Did It"Won
Choreography in a Live Performance"Walang Biruan"Nominated
Rawr Awards2022Favorite GroupKaiaNominated
TikTok Awards Philippines2022P-pop Group of the YearNominated
Village Pipol Choice Award2023Group Performer of the YearNominated

Listicles

Name of publisher, name of listicle, year listed, and placement result
PublisherListicleYearResultRef.
Billboard PhilippinesP-pop Rising Class2025Placed

Notes

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