Gwyn Dorado

Gwyn Dorado
Dorado in 2026
Dorado in 2026
Background information
Born
Gwyneth Jearei Dorado

(2004-12-10) December 10, 2004
Antipolo, Rizal, Philippines
Genres
  • Pop
  • ballad
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2015–present
LabelA.O. Entertainment

Gwyneth Jearei "Gwyn" Dorado (born December 10, 2004) is a Filipino singer and songwriter.[1] She rose to fame as a finalist on the first season of Asia's Got Talent (2015) and as the runner-up of the fourth season of the South Korean singing competition show Sing Again (2025–2026).[2]

Early life and career

Gwyneth Jearei Dorado was born on December 10, 2004 in Antipolo, Rizal.[3][4] She started playing the guitar from a young age, and had been involved in musical theatre productions like Annie and The Sound of Music.[5] She finished Senior High School at the University of Santo Tomas High School in Manila under the Music, Arts, and Design program.[6]

In 2015, at the age of 10, she successfully auditioned for Asia's Got Talent season 1.[7] After performing a cover of Katy Perry's "Roar" and a host of other music numbers, she reached the grand finale and ended in the Top 5 finalists.[8]

Dorado began releasing her original work and soundtrack songs around 2008.[9] In 2022, she released "Tulala" as a digital single in the Philippines under the name Gwyneth Dorado, followed by other singles, under the name Gwyn Dorado.[10]

Career in South Korea

Dorado (second from the right) and her parents (left) with Philippine President Bongbong Marcos (center) at Malacañang Palace, Manila, in 2026

In 2024, Dorado signed a contract with the South Korean agency A.O. Entertainment.[11] She released the digital single "Way" in 2025 as her South Korean debut and contributed the track "What If" as an original soundtrack for the program ToGetHer.[12]

She participated in the fourth season of the competition show Sing Again (2025–2026) on JTBC as "Singer No. 59" and was the only non-Korean contestant to reach the final stage, securing second place after Lee Oh-wook.[13][14]

In 2026, Dorado won the Netflix Korea program Famous Singers Need a Hit Song.[15] She has also recorded original soundtrack songs for Korean dramas, including "Losing My Heart" for My Royal Nemesis (2026).[16]

Personal life

Dorado has been residing in South Korea since 2024.[17] Aside from her native Tagalog, she is fluent in English and Korean.[18][19]

Discography

Digital singles

  • "Tulala" (2022)[20]
  • "Why Do We Love?" (2023)[21]
  • "Way" (2025)[22]

Soundtrack appearances

References

  1. ↑ reyes, j (2026-01-04). "Who is Dorado, the only foreign finalist on South Korea's 'Sing Again 4'?". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2026-08-20.
  2. ↑ "Gwyn Dorado performs OST for K-drama 'My Royal Nemesis'". GMA News Online. 24 May 2026. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
  3. ↑ Cabato, Luisa (August 25, 2026). "Marcos honors Gwyn Dorado after historic SoKor singing show finish". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
  4. ↑ "sing-again-4-runner-up-gwyn-dorado-to-hold-a-fan-meeting-in-manila-on-august-23". ABS-CBN.
  5. ↑ "filipina-gwyn-dorado-places-2nd-in-sing-again-4-tops-judges-scores". manilastandard. Retrieved 2026-08-20.
  6. ↑ "Raised on unpredictability, Thomasian singer thrives in South Korea's music scene". The Varsitarian. 10 February 2026. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
  7. ↑ "who-is-gwyn-dorado-filipina-singer". preview.ph.
  8. ↑ Mallorca, Hannah (2026-05-24). "'Sing Again 4' alum Gwyn Dorado sings OST for Netflix's 'My Royal Nemesis'". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2026-08-20.
  9. ↑ Marfori, M. J. "When the tide turns: How Gwyn Dorado is making waves in South Korea". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2026-08-20.
  10. ↑ Hicap, Jonathan (2026-05-03). "Gwyn Dorado scores big win in 'Famous Singers Need a Hit Song'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2026-08-20.
  11. ↑ Iglesias, Iza (2026-05-25). "Filipina singer Gwyn Dorado voices OST for hit K-drama 'My Royal Nemesis'". The Manila Times. Retrieved 2026-08-20.
  12. ↑ Tribune, Daily (2026-05-24). "Gwyn Dorado makes K-drama debut with soulful OST". Daily Tribune. Retrieved 2026-08-20.
  13. ↑ YouTube, JTBC Music /. "Filipina singer Gwyn Dorado places second in Korea's 'Sing Again 4' finale". Philstar Life. Retrieved 2026-08-20.
  14. ↑ "Gwyn Dorado earns runner-up finish in 'Sing Again 4' finale". DZRH News. 2026-01-07. Retrieved 2026-08-20.
  15. ↑ "'Sing Again' runner-up's undeniable talent builds strong following in Korea". koreajoongangdaily. 2026-01-07. Retrieved 2026-08-20.
  16. ↑ "Gwyn Dorado scores big win in 'Famous Singers Need a Hit Song'". Manila Bulletin. 3 May 2026. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
  17. ↑ Marfori, MJ (February 7, 2026). "When the tide turns: How Gwyn Dorado is making waves in South Korea". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
  18. ↑ Manahan, Jervis (August 25, 2026). "Filipina singer Gwyn Dorado pays courtesy call to Marcos". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
  19. ↑ Reyes, Juno (January 7, 2026). "How Gwyn Dorado put Filipino talent on the map yet again in Korea's 'Sing Again 4'". Rappler. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
  20. ↑ Online, Balita (2025-11-27). "Filipina singer Gwyn Dorado, napahanga mga hurado sa Korean TV show, 'Sing Again 4'". Balita. Retrieved 2026-08-20.
  21. ↑ 손진아 (2025-12-24). "JTBC's "Sing Again-Unknown Singer Season 4" TOP7's new song will be released.While TOP7 of the reboo.. - MK". 매일경제. Retrieved 2026-08-20.
  22. ↑ Bautista, Rafael (2026-01-20). "Gwyn Dorado Interview: Life After Sing Again 4 in Korea". Retrieved 2026-08-20.
  23. ↑ Flores, Bombo John (2026-05-24). "Pinay singer Gwyn Dorado, isa sa mga gumawa ng ost ng 'My Royal Nemesis'". Bombo Radyo News. Retrieved 2026-08-20.
  24. ↑ Martinez, Gavin; hgarcia (2026-01-09). "Filipina Gwyn Dorado places 2nd in 'Sing Again 4,' tops judges' scores". INQUIRER.net USA. Retrieved 2026-08-20.
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