Dionela

Timothy Dionela (born March 14, 1999), known professionally by his last name as Dionela (/daɪˈɔːnɛlə/),[1] is a Filipino
singer-songwriter and musician. His 2024 singles "Sining" (featuring Jay R) and "Marilag" reached number one on
Billboard Philippines Hot 100.

Early years Dionela

Birth name Timothy Dionela

Dionela was born in Guiguinto, Bulacan. He began singing at the age
of three.[2] Also known as Tim

Born March 14, 1999

Career Guiguinto, Bulacan,
Philippines
Dionela joined the UMG Philippines roster under its Republic Records
local imprint in 2022. He released his first singles "153" and "Musika" Genres R&B · Alternative

(lit. 'Music').[3] R&B

Occupations Musician ·
In 2024, he and other Republic artists were transferred to the EMI
songwriter
imprint within UMG.
Instruments Vocals · guitar
On June 7, 2024, he released his new single "Sining" (lit. 'Art') featuring
R&B artist Jay R, which became popular due to its accompanied Years active 2022–present

music video (which also marked his directorial debut) which was
Labels UMG Philippines
released a month later.[4] The song landed on the Billboard Philippines (Republic, EMI)
Hot 100 and became number one since August 3, 2024. It also gained
Partner Aleine Joaquin
over 56 million streams on Spotify.[5] Later that year, he released
another single, "Marilag" (lit. 'Beautiful').[6]

In December 2024, "Sining" was recognized as the Top 5 music video of 2024 on YouTube in the Philippines.[7] It
was also recognized by Spotify as its Top 3 Song in the Philippines for 2024,[8] and by Google as its most searched
song in the Philippines for the year.[9]

In January 2025, "Marilag" became the first single to top the new International Federation of the Phonographic
Industry Official Philippines Chart.[10]
Influences

Dionela's musical influences include Ginuwine, Ne-Yo, Destiny's Child, Bruno Mars, The Weeknd and H.E.R..[2]

Discography

Singles

List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and

associated albums

Peak
chart
Title Year positions Album Ref.
PHL
[11]

[12]
"Tears" —
[13]
"Akala" 2019 —
[14]
"Agaw" —
[15]
"Horror" —
[16]
"Gone" —
2020
[17]
"Stay The Night" (featuring EJ Flor) —
[18]
"Oo Na, Kayo Na (Agaw)" —
[19]
"Sugal" 2021 —
Non-album singles
[20]
"Bahaghari" —
[21]
"Langit" —
2022
[22]
"Musika" 28
[23]
"153" —
[24]
"Oksihina" 2023 9
[25]
"Hoodie" (featuring Alisson Shore) 28
[26]
"Sining" (featuring Jay R) 2024 1
[27]
"Marilag" 1

"—" denotes a single that did not chart.