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Shira Tweg, now 18, set to release album under Star Music

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1747357956413IMG_0057.jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Singer-actress Shira Tweg " style="width:633px"/>Singer-actress Shira Tweg </div>Filipino-Isareli-British singer-actress Shira Tweg recently turned 18 and she cannot be any happier that she is now officially an adult.There was no lavish party or big celebration. Tweg celebrated with her family and friends at their family’s Finkel restaurant branch in Mandaluyong. She also had an earlier party with her classmates and other friends.“I’m super happy,” Tweg told ABS-CBN News. “Most of you saw me grow up since I was 14, when I started in the industry.“I really appreciate everything that you all did for me every time I have something I my career. I can’t wait to have more projects, so I can share them again with you.”Tweg and her parents – Tine Areola and Miki Tweg – have decided to go to Paris within the year where the young Tweg will mark her birthday.<div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1747358048332IMG_0059.jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:633px"/></div><div> </div>Since she was 10 years old, it has been the dream of Tweg to visit Paris. “That has been my dream,” she said. “That has also been the dream of my mom. So the first on our itinerary for the trip this year is Paris.”Although she has no formidable background in the entertainment scene, Tweg dauntlessly started in showbiz when she was only 14.She made her big screen debut in director Danny Ugali’s advocacy drama, “Sugat sa Dugo (Wounded Blood),” that won for Janice de Belen the best actress trophy in the International Film Festival Manhattan Autumn 2021 for her portrayal of a mom of an AIDS victim.Tweg worked with two veteran actresses -- de Belen and Sharmaine Arnaiz –- in “Sugat sa Dugo.” Tweg also worked with a new actor, Khai Flores, who played her older brother in the movie/.For their respective performances, they romped off with the Best New Actress for Tweg and Best New Actor for Flores in the Star Awards for Movies of the Philippine Movie Press Club.It was also in 2021 when Tweg starred in a horror thriller, “Tuloy, Bukas ang Pinto,” directed by Ipe Pelino. The film was shown online because of the pandemic.In early 2023, Tweg was honored to be given a chance to play the young Sharon Cuneta in the Summer Metro Manila Film Festival entry, “Kahit Maputi na ang Buhok Ko,” megged by Joven Tan.Last year, Tweg appeared in the advocacy film, “Believe It or Not,” that tackled bullying. It was first screened in schools, written and directed by Errol Ropero.Tweg is slated to make two films this year and wrap up her mini-album or EP (extended play). She recorded her debut single, “Pag-ibig,” in 2023 under Star Music.The song was penned by director Joven Tan. Young as she is, Tweg readily gave her nod to sing the ditty even if she has not yet experienced falling in love yet.“I am concentrating on that now because there are still a lot of things to do to complete my mini album,” said Tweg. “That was supposed to be released last February, but I got busy with school since I’m graduating high school.“After graduation, we will work on my album under Star Music.” Tweg fortunately passed the college entrance exams at De La Salle University, where she plans to take up business administration.“I plan to help my dad and mom in our business,” said Tweg. “Since I’m 18 now, I really want to get involved in our business. It’s time for me to step up. I’m adult now.”The family owns Bait Lehem House of Bread, put up since 2013 and two branches of Finkels Restaurant in Mandaluyong and Poblacion Makati.Love life is still out of Tweg’s concerns. “That’s not yet in my head,” she smilingly said. “I am thinking more about my studies and focus more on my showbiz career.“Actually, love is not all about relationship. It’s also about family, friends. The people around you that you love. You can love anyone. So it’s not all about boyfriend-girlfriend.”Although she both loves acting and singing, Tweg wants to be really known as a good artist.“As of now, I’m focusing both on being a singer and actress,” she said. “I’m still in school, but I can manage to do my singing commitments and give way to an acting project.”“Acting and singing are really what I want to do, so I really need to continue and become more serious in my career.”<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/21/23/teen-shira-tweg-releases-debut-single-under-star-music" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Teen Shira Tweg releases debut single under Star Music</a></div>

Filipino-Isareli-British singer-actress Shira Tweg recently turned 18 and she cannot be any happier that she is now officially an adult.

Filipino-Isareli-British singer-actress Shira Tweg recently turned 18 and she cannot be any happier that she is now officially an adult.