Nate Porcalla

Nate
Nate in January 2023
Born
Nathaniel Porcalla

(2003-06-26) 26 June 2003
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.[1]
Other nameNate
Occupations
  • rapper
  • singer
  • dancer
  • songwriter
Years active2015–present
Agents
  • Star Hunt (2018–2020)
  • Star Magic (2020–present)
Known for
Musical career
GenresP-pop
InstrumentVocals
LabelsStar Music
Old School Records

Nathaniel Porcalla (born June 26, 2003), known professionally as Nate Porcalla or simply Nate, is a Filipino-American singer, rapper, dancer and songwriter. He is a member of the Filipino boy group BGYO. Before the group's debut, he competed in the Philippine dance programs Dance Kids in 2015 and World of Dance Philippines in 2019.[1] In 2016, he was selected through an audition to perform during the Rosemont, Illinois, stop of Justin Bieber's Purpose World Tour.[2]

Porcalla has received songwriting credits on several BGYO releases, including "The Light",[3] "Runnin'"[A][4] and "Rocketman".

Early life

Porcalla was born in Chicago, Illinois, and spent most of his childhood in the United States.[1] He began dancing at the age of six[5] and trained at Xtreme Dance Center in Naperville, Illinois.[2] By 2022, he had completed high school.[6]

Career

2015–2017: Dance competitions and early performances

In 2015, Porcalla travelled between the United States and Manila to compete in Dance Kids.[7]

On April 22, 2016, while a seventh-grade student at Cowherd Middle School in Aurora, Illinois, he was one of the young dancers selected through an audition to perform during Bieber's concert at Allstate Arena.[2] In October of the same year, he was one of four dance-audition winners who performed to Z and Fetty Wap's "Nobody's Better" during Darren Espanto's digital concert The Other Side of Darren.[8]

2018–present: Star Hunt Academy, World of Dance Philippines and BGYO

Porcalla joined the Star Hunt Academy training program in 2018 and became part of its male trainee group, later known as SHA Boys.[9] In 2019, while still a trainee, he competed in the first season of World of Dance Philippines.[1]

The trainees underwent two years of vocal and dance training under Filipino and South Korean mentors, including MU Doctor Academy,[10] vocal coach Kitchy Molina and dance coach Mickey Perz.[11] Porcalla said that he developed his rapping skills while in the training camp.[9] The trainees were publicly introduced during the pre-show of the Pinoy Big Brother: Otso Big Night on August 3, 2019.[12] Porcalla debuted as a member of BGYO on January 29, 2021.[13]

Artistry

Porcalla has cited[14] BTS, EXO, GOT7, Wanna One, Seventeen, NCT, WayV, Stray Kids, TXT, Treasure[9] and BigBang as musical influences.[15]

In interviews with MYX Global,[16] he also named the Jabbawockeez as an influence on his dancing and interest in music.[17]

Public image and interests

NYLON Manila described Porcalla as one of BGYO's more experienced dancers and referred to him as the group's "dance machine".[14] He has said that his mother influenced his interest in music and his decision to pursue a career as an idol.[7] His fashion interests include Rick Owens, Playboi Carti, Air Jordan shoes and thrift-store clothing.[18]

Discography

Songwriting and production credits

All song credits are adapted from the Tidal, unless otherwise noted.

Porcalla's Songwriting and Production Credits
Year Artist(s) Song Album Lyricist Composer Ref.
Credited With Credited With
2021 BGYO "The Light" The Light - Single
The Light		 Yes
  • Rogan
  • Ddank
  • Gelo Rivera
  • Akira Morishita
  • JL Toreliza
  • Mikki Claver
  • Nate Porcalla
 No
  • Rogan
  • Ddank
 [19]
BGYO
Keiko Necesario		 "Runnin'" Runnin' - Single No
  • Keiko Necesario
 Yes
  • Gelo Rivera
  • Akira Morishita
  • JL Toreliza
  • Mikki Claver
  • Nate Porcalla
  • Keiko Necesario
 [20]
BGYO "Rocketman" The Light Yes
  • Athena Antiporda
  • Jonathan Manalo
  • Lian Kyla
  • Nathaniel Porcalla (Nate)
 No
  • Athena Antiporda
  • Jonathan Manalo
  • Lian Kyla
 [21]

Concerts

Special performances

Year Title Details Notes Ref.
2016 Purpose World Tour Selected dancer for the concert's "Children" segment [2]
One Music Digital Concert Series Presents: The Other Side of DARREN Dance-audition winner and performer [8]

Filmography

Documentary Series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2021 ONE DREAM: The Bini - BGYO Journey Himself 9 episodes telecast worldwide via MYX Global's Myx TV and on-demand via iWantTFC [22]

Television

Year Title Role Note(s) Ref.
2015 Dance Kids Himself Contestant [1]
2019 World of Dance Philippines Junior Division contestant, season 1 [1]
2020–present ASAP Regular performer as part of the Star Hunt Academy Boys, later appearing with BGYO and in ensemble production numbers [23]
2020 It's Showtime Performed with the Star Hunt Academy Boys [24]
2021 Performed with BGYO [25]
2025 Your Face Sounds Familiar Guest appearance during Akira Morishita's performance as Nick Carter; Porcalla appeared as Brian Littrell [26]
2026 Born To Shine Guest cast [27]

Webcast

Year Title Role Note(s) Ref.
2020 SHA Trainees on Kumu Live Himself Kumu 3 episodes per week [28]
2021 ONE DREAM: Virtual Hangout iWantTFC YouTube Channel 9 episodes [22]
2022 BGYO Nate on Kumu Live Kumu 3 episodes per week [28]

Notes

  1. ↑ "The track was part of the 4th Season of Coke Studio Philippines' Itodo Mo Beat Mo."

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "BGYO's Nate Porcalla on His Biggest Stage Yet". LionhearTV. 28 October 2021. Archived from the original on 19 June 2022. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Mullins, Michelle (21 April 2016). "Two Aurora dancers to share stage with Justin Bieber". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on 19 June 2022. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
  3. ↑ "P-Pop Group BGYO Debuts with Single 'The Light'". Wazzup.ph. 30 January 2021. Archived from the original on 12 May 2022. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  4. ↑ "BGYO Collaborates with Keiko Necesario in Original Song 'Runnin''". Under One Ceiling. 23 May 2021. Archived from the original on 11 August 2022. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
  5. ↑ "P-Pop Boy Band: Things You Didn't Know About BGYO". Pinoy Parazzi. March 2021. Archived from the original on 20 June 2022. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  6. ↑ Cusipag, Jhon Dave (16 March 2022). "6 things you need to know about BGYO, the 'Aces of P-pop'". PhilSTAR Life. Archived from the original on 23 July 2022. Retrieved 23 July 2022.
  7. 1 2 Malaya, Blayce (23 December 2021). "Everything You Need To Know About BGYO". WhatALife!. Archived from the original on 29 June 2022. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
  8. 1 2 "A Chance To Sing And Dance With Darren Contest Winners". onemusic.ph. Archived from the original on 19 June 2022. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
  9. 1 2 3 Calistina (3 March 2021). "Interview with/avec BGYO". Koukyouzen. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
  10. ↑ "뮤닥터아카데미, 대한민국 교육산업대상 수상" [Mu Doctor Academy, Korea Education Industry Award]. TechWorld (in Korean). 19 March 2021. Retrieved 8 June 2022.
  11. ↑ Cupin, Bea (10 January 2021). "BINI, SHA Boys, and ABS-CBN's plans to be 'regional, global player'". Rappler. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  12. ↑ Bardinas, Mary Ann. "Star Hunt Academy set to make more P-pop idols shine worldwide". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
  13. ↑ "BGYO Brings 'The Light' as an Upcoming P-Pop Group". Philippine K-pop Convention. 27 January 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  14. 1 2 Ilagan, Elyse (11 February 2021). "Meet BGYO, P-Pop's Breakout Boy Group". NYLON Manila. Archived from the original on 28 October 2021. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  15. ↑ Dela Cruz, Liezel (15 March 2021). "Get up close and personal with BGYO as they share inspiring tales, dreams, and trivia bits". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  16. ↑ Domingo, Danielle (1 October 2021). "BGYO Fan Q&A & New Song "Kulay"". MYX Global. Archived from the original on 2 October 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  17. ↑ Citations about Jabbawockeez as Nate's dancing influence:
  18. ↑ "Nate on His Love of Fashion and Learning the Filipino Language". PARCINQ. 23 July 2021. Archived from the original on 19 June 2022. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  19. ↑ Nino Llanera (6 October 2021). "BGYO Drops "The Light" Album Sampler and New Single Teaser". myx.global. Archived from the original on 11 October 2021. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
  20. ↑ "Runnin' - Song Credits". Star Music. 18 June 2021. Retrieved 18 September 2022 – via Tidal.
  21. ↑ "Rocketman - Song Credits". Star Music. 7 October 2021. Retrieved 19 September 2022 – via Tidal.
  22. 1 2 "BGYO & BINI "One Dream: The Journey" New Series Airing on Weekly on MYX, Fan Interview Coming Soon with Your Questions". myx.global. 3 September 2021. Archived from the original on 4 September 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
  23. ↑ Citations about Porcalla as ASAP performer:
  24. ↑ "Star Hunt Academy Boys performs Tala | It's Showtime". YouTube. ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
  25. ↑ "BGYO performs He's Into Her OST | It's Showtime". YouTube. ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
  26. ↑ "Your Face Sounds Familiar | December 14, 2025 | Full Episode". YouTube. Your Face Sounds Familiar. 14 December 2025. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
  27. ↑ Javier, Kristian Eric (15 May 2026). "BGYO, excited sa first acting experience sa Born to Shine". GMA Network (in Tagalog). Retrieved 16 May 2026.
  28. 1 2 "Digital: ABS-CBN stars, P-Pop idols flock to kumu, a #kumufied Kapamilya". Adobo Magazine. 26 March 2021. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
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