Thea Loise Señerez Tolentino is a Filipino actress known for her role as Ashley Mercado Alcantara in the GMA Network television drama The Half Sisters alongside Barbie Forteza. She started her career as one of the winners of the second season of Protégé, a talent-search reality show created by GMA Network. Born on August 13, 1996, Thea grew up in Calamba, Laguna, Philippines. She graduated from Trinity University of Asia, majoring in Business Administration with a focus on Public Administration. Throughout her career, she has appeared in various TV series, including Teen Gen, Anna Karenina, Haplos, and Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko. Thea is known for her versatility, playing both villainous and lead roles in the entertainment industry. She stands at 157 cm (5’2") and possesses special skills in acting (drama), singing, and playing the guitar. Her hobbies include drawing and playing volleyball.