Hi, I’m TonyaJae.

But… you can call me TJ if you’d like. :)

 she/her/hers — My full name is Tonya Jaemarie Terlaje Ascura & I was born March 7, 1996. I am an API, proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, fan girl & Micronesian from the beautiful island of Guam. I have been passionate about music & film since the age of 4.

Now LA based, I started focusing on music after featuring on Just You by Iamrayjohn in 2019. I released my debut single & music video, Leave the House in Aug. 2020 - winner of Best Pop Song at the 30th Annual San Diego Music Awards (2021). Since then, Carlo V. & I have released our collaborative, debut extended record, Sweet Talk - winner of Best R&B, Funk or Soul Album at the 31st Annual San Diego Music Awards (2022). Some of my musical inspirations are my father, Anthony Ascura, and artists, Taylor Swift, FLETCHER, & Lauv. Overall, I love storytelling & I hope to continue telling stories & to be able to help as many people as I can with them.