Thomas Orlina, The Rising Filipino-American Entertainer Who Is Taking His Career To The Next Level

An artist comes from within. They focus on their craft and use their imagination to reimagine their vision with hopes of entertaining their audience and striving to have a long-lasting impact on the world. Performers spend their careers perfecting their work in hopes of inspiring their fans and pushing their creative abilities.

Thomas Orlina is a singer, songwriter, producer, advocate, and host from Los Angeles, CA. He became one of the first openly gay entertainers on the YouTube platform and was named one of the 75 most influential Filipino Americans. Since the start of his career, Orlina’s mission has always been to lead with kindness and inspire those around him with his uplifting positive business ventures. 

His Journey

Thomas began his entertainment career over a decade ago, working for the biggest studios in Hollywood, working the red carpet, interviewing celebrities, and hosting at a broadcasting network for his mentor, Emmy winner, Maria Menounos. His desire to further his hosting career led to the debut of his successful YouTube series, “Your Time With Thomas,” which launched in 2017 with a huge response. His show was recognized internationally on platforms like CNN in Asia and his follower count rose.

Orlina began developing his music career with his management team in 2020 and has continued to progress since then. He debuted his single “Brush It Off” which had a huge response being featured in Forbes and GLAAD and many more. Since his debut, he has released pop dance hits, “Journey” and “I Want It Right Now.”  

Inspiration

Last year he gained more notoriety performing live for the first time at the OC Fair and solidified himself as a bonafide entertainer performing a medley of his songs live on television in San Francisco. His optimistic, hard-working personality has set him apart from his peers and competitors. “I believe my career has come this far because of self-belief and a desire to keep striving for excellence. I’d love to keep producing more uplifting messaging through my artistic work and continue to push my creative boundaries to the next level.

Aspiration

Thomas is gearing up for a very busy year with newly recorded music waiting to be released, brand new music videos, a live performance in Los Angeles, his documentary, business deals, and launching a new podcast with his partner Aaron Sher titled, “Just The Vibes”. He’s since interviewed global influencers such as Stevie Mackey, whose following surpasses over half a million, and fashion designer, Michael Costello, who’s designed for household names like Beyonce, Lady Gaga, and countless others. Orlina recently signed with a brand new talent agency and management team to expand his career opportunities. 

Orlina hopes to become a household name with his creative work, music, content creation, and more. He aspires to be one of the first LGBTQ Filipino Americans to reach mainstream media globally and on television. With his drive and ambition, there are no signs of him slowing down anytime soon. 

To learn more about Thomas Orlina, connect with him on his website, and be sure to follow him on Instagram.