Mariah Deborah

Mariah Deborah
Born
Mariah Deborah Cabatbat

(2002-03-20) March 20, 2002 (age 24)
Calasiao, Pangasinan, Philippines
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active2020–present

Mariah Deborah Cabatbat (born March 22, 2002), is a Filipino singer-songwriter and record producer from Calasiao, Pangasinan. She began releasing music in 2020 with her debut single "Dangerous Dance", followed by her 2023 debut album i wanna eat your intestines. In 2026, she gained popularity with her single "Na Para Bang" (transl. That Seems Like), which reached number one on the Billboard Philippines Hot 100.

Early life and education

Cabatbat is from Calasiao, Pangasinan, and graduated with a degree in Communication from the University of the Philippines Baguio. She grew up in a musical family. Her parents were singers who met through an orchestra, and she and her older sister often performed at family gatherings.

Music career

Cabatbat began releasing original music in 2020 with "Dangerous Dance". She taught herself music production during the COVID-19 pandemic and produced most of her debut album i wanna eat your intestines, which was released in 2023. She began working on the album in 2022 while attending online classes and recording and producing songs herself.

In February 2026, Cabatbat released "Na Para Bang". The sapphic love song was inspired by a popular internet meme and her experience of developing feelings for a friend. Its lyrics describe the uncertainty of wanting a relationship while fearing that expressing those feelings could affect a friendship. The song became sleeper hit on social media several months after its release. It debuted at number 56 on the Billboard Philippines Hot 100 dated September 26, 2026, and rose to number two the following week before reaching number one on the chart dated October 10. It remained at number one for a second consecutive week on the October 17 chart.

On September 29, 2026, Cabatbat performed on the Wish Bus for the first time, singing "Na Para Bang" and her other songs "Bahagya" (transl. Slightly) and "Hibang" (transl. Insane).

Influences

Cabatbat musical influences include Taylor Swift, whom she has cited for her songwriting, as well as Olivia Rodrigo, Up Dharma Down, and Erin LeCount. She has also named Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, and Doja Cat among the artists she listens to.

Personal life

Cabatbat is openly queer.

Discography

Studio albums

Year Title Label
2023 I Wanna Eat Your Intestines Self-released

Selected singles

List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and associated albums
Title Year Peak chart positions Album Ref.
PHL
 PHL
Top
"Dangerous Dance" 2020 — — N/a
"Make Me Remember" 2021 — —
"Tila Talo" 2022 — — I Wanna Eat Your Intestines
"Hibang" 2025 — — N/a
"Na Para Bang" 2026 1 1
"Bahagya" — —

References

  1. ↑ Acar, Aedrianne (October 13, 2026). "Meet Mariah Deborah, the Gen Z singer behind viral hit 'Na Para Bang'". GMA Network. Retrieved October 20, 2026.
  2. ↑ Cabrera-Paraiso, Janelle Roa (October 17, 2026). "Who Is Mariah Deborah? Meet the Singer Who Has Everyone Thinking About Their "Sabado"". Cosmopolitan Philippines. Retrieved October 20, 2026.
  3. 1 2 Regis, Ralph (October 9, 2026). "Mariah Deborah's Viral Hit "Na Para Bang" Is The Yearning Anthem We Needed". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved October 20, 2026.
  4. ↑ Bantolo, Louise (October 7, 2026). "'Na Para Bang' is for anyone who's caught feelings for a friend". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 20, 2026.
  5. ↑ Posadas, Andrea (October 6, 2026). "Get to Know Emerging Filipina Artist Mariah Deborah Through These 5 Yearning Anthems". When in Manila. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
  6. ↑ Manuel, Andrea (September 2026). "Mariah Deborah Makes Her Debut On The Philippines Hot 100 With "Na Para Bang"". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved October 20, 2026.
  7. ↑ Regis, Ralph (October 14, 2026). "Mariah Deborah's "Na Para Bang" Scores Second Week At No. 1 On The Philippines Hot 100". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved October 20, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Mariah Deborah Talks Viral Hit 'Na Para Bang' and Making Music". Wish 107.5. October 3, 2026. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
  9. ↑ Singh, Paulina (October 22, 2026). "Who Is Mariah Deborah? Get to Know the Artist Behind the Viral Track "Na Para Bang"". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
  10. ↑ Peak chart positions on Billboard Philippines' Hot 100:
  11. ↑ Peak chart positions on Billboard Philippines' Top Philippine Songs: