CALISTA To Represent P-Pop At 2026 TILFF In Thailand
This P-pop girl group is heading to the Thailand International LGBTQ+ Film & TV Festival for its red carpet and opening ceremony.
Courtesy of CALISTA.
Courtesy of CALISTA.
P-pop girl group CALISTA are heading to Thailand to represent the Philippines at the 2026 Thailand International LGBTQ+ Film & TV Festival (TILFF).
On June 5, 2026 at 6 PM PHT, the rising act is set to attend the 2026 TILFF Red Carpet and Opening Ceremony at Paragon Cineplex in Siam Paragon, Bangkok. The group’s appearance comes in support of the Filipino film I Fell, It’s Fine, starring Glaiza de Castro and Rhian Ramos.
Extending beyond the opening festivities, members Anne, Dain, Denise, and Elle are also set to participate in a special post-screening Q&A session for the film on June 6, 2026.
Featuring lead actress Ramos, cast member Ice Arago, director Sigrid Andrea P. Bernardo, and executive producer April Davis Martin, the discussion offers festivalgoers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film.
Beyond the festival, CALISTA are also marking a major milestone in their career through a P-pop contract signing event to be held in Thailand with Wide International Film & Entertainment on June 5, 2026.
The news come shortly after Merlion Entertainment announced that its partnership with CALISTA had officially come to an end as of June 1, 2026, signaling a period of transition for the four-member act.
Following a busy year for member Denise, she recently wrapped up her stint on Stars On The Floor 2026 Season 2, competing against fellow P-pop idols including KAIA‘s Sofia, 1st.One‘s Joker, ALAMAT‘s Jao, and HORI7ON‘s Jeromy.
The Thailand International LGBTQ+ Film & TV Festival runs from June 5 to 11, 2026, featuring more than 50 films, industry talks, and special events that champion diversity, inclusivity, and freedom.
As we anticipate CALISTA’s upcoming international appearance, listen to their latest EP, FOUR, below:
Frequently Asked Questions
CALISTA is attending TILFF 2026 to support the Filipino film I Fell, It’s Fine, starring Glaiza de Castro and Rhian Ramos. The P-pop group will walk the red carpet on June 5 and participate in a post-screening Q&A with the film’s cast and director on June 6 in Bangkok.
On June 5, 2026, CALISTA will sign a contract with Wide International Film & Entertainment in Thailand, marking a significant career milestone. The signing follows the official end of their partnership with Merlion Entertainment on June 1, 2026, signaling a new management chapter for the group.
Merlion Entertainment announced that its partnership with CALISTA officially ended as of June 1, 2026. The separation preceded the group’s international appearance at TILFF 2026 and their contract signing with Wide International Film & Entertainment in Thailand.
CALISTA is a four-member Filipino P-pop girl group composed of Anne, Dain, Denise, and Elle. The group has been active in the P-pop scene, with member Denise recently competing on Stars On The Floor 2026 Season 2 alongside artists from KAIA, 1st.One, ALAMAT, and HORI7ON.
CALISTA’s latest EP is titled FOUR, available for streaming on Spotify. The release marks the group’s most recent musical output ahead of their international debut appearance at TILFF 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Andrea Manuel
Andrea Manuel is a Writer at Billboard Philippines, covering the latest developments in Filipino music and culture. She reports on daily news spanning OPM, P-pop, hip-hop, and mainstream international releases that resonate with Filipino audiences, helping readers stay informed on the artists, releases, and trends shaping today’s music landscape.
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