Charice’s performance at a gay club clarified

MANILA, Philippines – Charice's talent manager, Marc Johnson, has defended his ward from criticisms that surfaced following the 17-year-old singer's performance at a gay bar in New York City.

In an e-mail sent to abs-cbnNEWS.com, Johnson stressed that it's important for Charice to perform at the city's major clubs, including Club 57, to promote her current single "Pyramid."

"Club 57 is a major NYC dance club and it is important that Charice makes appearances to support the dance community and help promote her single," Johnson said.

In her every performance, Johnson said his team always makes sure that security is tight.

According to him, security measures include Charice entering the venue immediately before her performance and leaving the place promptly after her singing.

"Charice’s handlers were fully prepared with maximum security. The crowd loved Charice’s performance and will be sure to spread the word. It’s normal for pop artists like Charice to make club appearances in major venues," Johnson added.

Charice is currently here to take a short break before flying back to the United States for the launching of her album on "The Oprah Winfrey Show." Her first international album will be launched on May 11, a day after her 18th birthday.
[Source: ABS-CBN News]

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Charice sings ala Lady Gaga

Notice also how much her English has improved, slowly but surely acquiring the American accent.

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Looks like Charice found a match in Lin Yu Chun

As posted from Lin Yu Chun's blog:

Competitor Lin Yu Chun blew away judges on the Taiwanese singing show 'Super Star Avenue' with his version of Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You." Lin — who is repeatedly referred to as "Little Fatty" on the show and whose name means "educate the masses" — performed in a sing-off and advanced to the next round with a score of 24 over his competitor's score of 22. He had so impressed the crowd the previous week, with a stirring performance of "Amazing Grace," that the show's host jokingly told him to take it easy on his challenger before he did his best Whitney. British papers have even crowned him the next Susan Boyle.

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New York Post: Charice newly crowned pop princess

MANILA, Philippines - International singer Charice has been dubbed a "newly crowned pop princess" by the New York Post.

Charice's song "Pyramid" was cited in New York Post's PopWrap's fave five article for March 17. (http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/popwrap/popwrap_fave_five_dHI00FY5PWSGTY83...) It identified Charice as a "new little chick...who's mountain-and-valley vocals (that means range, kids) are the only reason you will need to fall in love with her sound."

The article also featured four other songs including Psapp's "Mister Ant," Lady GaGa's "Telephone: an Electrolightz remix," Gin Wigmore's "Don't Stop" and Matisse's "Better Than Her." It added that this week's fave five "will have your bottom uncontrollably shimmying out of your kilt."

In an e-mail sent to abs-cbnNEWS.com, Charice said that she's happy that her talent is being recognized not only by her fellow Filipinos but by a lot of Americans as well.

"I really can't believe po na kasama ko sa iisang topic si Lady Gaga. Super Fan po niya ako. To be crowned as the New Pop Princess it's really a honor for me. Nanginig ako nung nabasa ko. Feeling ko, ang laking responsibilidad kasi po dating Pop Princess si Britney Spears po. Nagpapasalamat po ako hindi lang po sa mga Pinoy na sumusuporta sa akin kundi lahat po ng supporters sa iba't ibang bansa. Mapa-Amerikano man po o kahit ano po, salamat po sa lahat," Charice said.

Charice said she is happy that her single "Pyramid" has been downloaded over a million times despite tough competition from other pop artists.

"Super happy po ako. New York Post is really BIG. And really happy na ako yung napili nila na i-crown as New Pop Princess, although there's a lot of teen artists po talaga dito sa Amerika na magaling po talagang pop singers. I wanna thank them po sa pagpili nila sa akin. And thanks po sa lahat ng nagview ng Pyramid ko, it's finally over 1M views! I can't wait po na makita nila yung official music video. Though wala pa pong exact date. But I'm sure ilalabas na po ito soon. Nakita ko na po kanina and it's really inspirational. I hope magustuhan po nila."

Currently, Charice is in the United States to work on her first international album "Charice: A Star Is Born." The album will be launched on May 11, or a day after her 18th birthday.

Reports said she might launch her album on “The Oprah Winfrey Show.”
[Via: ABS-CBN News]

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Charice in Italy, bravo!

Lyrics in English:
I don't know where to find you
I don't know how to reach you
I hear your voice in the wind
I feel you under my skin
Within my heart and my soul
I wait for you
Adagio
All of these nights without you
All of my dreams surround you
I see and I touch your face
I fall into your embrace
When the time is right I know
You'll be in my arms
Adagio
I close my eyes and I find a way
No need for me to pray
I've walked so far
I've fought so hard
Nothing more to explain
I know all that remains
Is a piano that plays
If you know where to find me
If you know how to reach me
Before this light fades away
Before I run out of faith
Be the only man to say
That you'll hear my heart
That you'll give your life
Forever you'll stay
Don't let this light fade away
Don't let me run out of faith
Be the only man to say
That you believe, make me believe
You won't let go
Adagio

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Charice, best Oprah Show musical performer 2009

In the recent poll held at Oprah.com, Charice garnered 70% of the votes for her touching performance of her first single, "Note to God". This new success proves to us once again that Charice will continue to soar in her quest to reach for the highest star in her career. ABS-CBN has the story:

MANILA, Philippines – Teen singing sensation Charice beat Whitney Houston, James Taylor, Michael Bublé, Journey and the Black Eyed Peas to cop the “Best Oprah Show Musical Performance” honor.

The 17-year-old was the runaway winner in the online poll on Oprah.com as she received 70% of the votes for her “Note to God” performance.

“Note to God” is her debut international single which she launched on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” on May 18. The song, written by Diane Warren and produced by David Foster, peaked at No. 35 in the Canadian Hot 100 and No. 44 in the US Billboard Hot 100.

The Black Eyed Peas, meantime, got 9% of the votes for their “I Gotta Feelin’” kickoff party performance.

According to a Charice fan site, the other nominated performances are Taylor’s “How Sweet it is to Be Loved by You” and Houston’s “I Didn’t Know My Own Strength.”

Journey, fronted by Filipino Arnel Pineda, was nominated for “Don’t Stop Believin’” while Bublé was nominated for his performance of “Haven’t Met You Yet.”

American Idol finalist and Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson was also in the nominations list for “You’ve Got The Best of My Love/I’m Every Woman.” The country group Rascal Flatts were also nominate d for “Summer Nights.”

Meanwhile, Oprah.com also cited Charice’s other achievements in 2009, including recording her first international album and going on tour with “David Foster & Friends” in the United States and Canada.

She is also included in the live action-animation movie “Alvin and the Chipmunks 2: The Squeakquel” slated for release next year.

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Charice made us proud again

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Charice expressed sympathy to Ondoy victims

Charice expressed her sympathy and compassion to the victims of the powerful storm, Ondoy, and also gave donations to those who lost everything. She's very thankful that her family and relatives who are living in Laguna and Tagaytay were not as affected by the flood.

Meanwhile, Charice once again made the Filipinos proud as she got another standing ovation from her performance at the Wynn Las Vegas casino last Saturday.

Charice, accompanied by popular songwriter-musician David Foster, performed at a benefit concert produced by retired tennis star Andre Agassi.

Reports said that the concert, which raised almost $8 million, would support Agassi's foundation.

In an interview before the show, Charice said that she was so thrilled to perform another Lady Gaga song.

During the event, Charice first sang her first international single "Note To God," which she dedicated to all the victims of Ondoy.

After her inspirational hit, Charice then performed her version of Lady Gaga's hit "Just Dance."

Charice is finishing her first international CD. She is also gearing up for another show with David Fosters and friends. [ABS-CBN]

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Oprah not taking the credit for Charice's success

We all know how Charice started her successful U.S. career and there is no denying that Oprah played a very important role in that success. But when Oprah was asked about how she'd helped the most talented girl in the world, Oprah humbly replied:

“I would have to say that my staff is responsible for that because I said to them, ‘Look, I’m not in the record business.’ And they said, ‘This girl has something.’ From the beginning, I brought Charice into a room and sat her down with some people whom I thought could help her. They were asking me, did I want to manage her? I don’t. I don’t want to make any money from her. I just want her to be as successful as she can.”

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Charice eyes career in Hollywood - why not

MANILA – After starring in 20th Century Fox's live-action animation film “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel," conquering Hollywood is most likely next for international singing sensation Charice.

In the “Alvin and the Chipmunks,” Charice plays herself, the biggest rival of the Chipmunks in a singing competition. Like other Hollywood stars, Charice auditioned just to get the role.

"Kumanta ako ng mga Beyonce songs at ginaya ko ang boses ng chipmunks. Tuwang tuwa sila. After a week noong umuwi ako ng Pilipinas, tinawagan nila ako at nakuha ko ang role. Gusto nila ang role ko daw po ay bilang Charice,” she said in an exclusive interview with abs-cbnNEWS.com.

The film is yet to be screened in the United States, but the management of Warner Bros. is already discussing the possibility of her appearing in more movies in the future.

"Tinanong ako ng Warner kung ready na daw akong pumasok sa movie. After ng the 'Alvin and the Chipmunks,' doon ako na-convince na pwede na," Charice, a contract artist of Warner Bros. Records, said.

There are a lot of movie offers already, the YouTube sensation admitted. What she wants though is to appear first in a horror film.

"Hopefully, ay mabigyan nila ako [ng horror film project]. Sabi ko sa kanila ang gusto ko ay iyong parang 'Orphan' movie ang dating. Gusto ko ako ang pumapatay, ayoko nang ako ang pinapatay," she said.

Charice also wants to make a special appearance in a popular American television series, “CSI.”

She said: "Pwede din nila akong i-guesting sa ‘CSI.’ Like iyong mawawala ako at hahanapin nila ako.”

When "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel" holds its premiere showing, meantime, Charice said she will attend the big event along with its American cast.

As of the moment though, Charice is focusing on her music career. She flew back to the US recently to complete her first international album.[ABS-CBN]

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Charice's fans upset with Willie Revillame

Some of Charice's fans who watched the Wowowee show of Willie Revillame in Lake Tahoe were upset and were calling him rude because apparently, Charice, who was its main guest and who sang in the finale of the show was suddenly stopped when she was supposed do another number. But the truth was it wasn't Willie's fault.

As reported by ALEX VALENTIN BROSAS in Manila Bulletin:

Willie explained in “Showbiz News Ngayon” last Sept. 8 that they had to stop the show because of the fireworks.

“Baka nga naman may tamaan 'yong apoy. We have to follow the rules here in Lake Tahoe. Maganda naman 'yon," Willie said..

Some of Willie’s fans seconded the TV host’s statement and came to his defense.

“It was the Fire Department in Lake Tahoe who stopped the show because of some technical problem and fireworks na ginamit nila [sa] show [kasi] baka pag mulan pa yon ng sunog kaya hindi pinatapos yung show…” was one explanation.

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What Lea Salonga thinks of Charice

Does what Lea Salonga say matters? Of course it does and should be taken at heart and not for granted. Why? because Lea is an icon and the best among the best when it comes to music. Aspirants should seek her advice and learn. In a recent interview, she was asked about her opinion of Charice. Here is her comment:

As to the rising international phenom Charice Pempengco, she said, “Charice is fantastic, wonderful, nice, nice, singer. I worked with her and she is very talented."

When asked what piece of advice she would give Pempengco, Salonga said she should remain humble. "Even if a lot of people will tell her, you are the best, you are the best, and even if true, she should stay humble and not let these compliments sink into her head. And she should not forget, where she comes from."

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Charice' new Christmas song is a duet with David Archuleta

Charice has never slowed down. She's everywhere with her music and as reported in Manila Bulletin today by NRJ Ramos, here is the latest:

A Twitter account said to be owned by international Filipino singer Charice Pempengco revealed that she had finished recording a duet with “American Idol” 2008 runner-up David Archuleta for his forthcoming Christmas album.

The update was uploaded early July 29. The name of the Twitter account is “Officialcharice.”

And despite fans ‘twitting’ for the young singer to disclose more details about the duet, Charice--yet again on Twitter-- could only say that “ it’s a duet” and that fans should “wait for it.”

Charice also relayed a “thank you” to David Archuleta, saying that “[the recording] was such a pleasure to do.”

As of this writing, there was no message on David Archuleta’s Twitter account regarding the duet.

Meanwhile, Charice was among the personalities who modeled for the “Face 2 Face” photo exhibit held recently by young and enterprising beauty consultant Jake Galvez at the Fiamma Bar and Resto, Makati City. Other celebrities featured in the exhibit are Alessandra da Rossi, Bianca Gonzalez, Sid Lucero, Angel Locsin and Brent Chua.

Charice will be part of the forthcoming “Wowowee” US tour. She will also sing in the “David Foster and Friends” concert this October.

Last Aug. 24 at the press conference for her “Your Songs” concert, Lea Salonga lavishly heaped praise on Charice, naming her one of three best local singers alongside Nikki Gil and Regine Velasquez.

“She possesses a very fantastic talent,” Lea lauded.

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Charice to perform at the Skate for the Heart on Sept. 19

Charice will be part of the “Skate for the Heart” show to be held at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates on Sept. 19. The show is a special event combining top skaters and popular singers to raise awareness of heart disease. Charice will sing together with “American Idol” singer, Jordin Sparks. The show will be hosted by Michelle Kwan and Peggy Fleming, both well known skaters, and current men’s world champion Evan Lysacek will join them as well.

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Charice reacts to Ka Freddie's remark

MANILA – International singing sensation Charice defended herself from criticisms hurled against her by "Bayan Ko" singer Freddie Aguilar.

In an e-mail sent to abs-cbnNEWS.com, 17-year-old Charice said she would not be where she is right now if she did not sing Whitney Houston and Celine Dion’s hits when she was still a struggling singer.

She also noted that American Oprah Winfrey, one of the world’s most influential people, would not have noticed her if she sang Filipino songs.

"Madi-discover po ba ako kung hindi ko po kinanta ang kanta ni Ms.Whitney? ni Ms.Celine? Kung kakanta po ako ng Tagalog sa [The Oprah Winfrey Show], maiintindihan po ba ni Ms.Oprah?” she said.

She said that Winfrey might probably like to hear Filipino songs but she disclosed that usually it is not up to her to decide what songs to sing in her shows abroad.

“Sila rin naman po namimili ng mga kakantahin ko po. At wala po akong magagawa doon. Dahil kahit sila po mismo, English po ang pinakakanta nila sa akin... and siyempre po iyon po ang papatok sa Amerika," Charice said.

She said in her heart she remains a Filipino whether or not she sings Tagalog songs. Charice also boasted that the world even knows her as “the artist from the Philippines.”

"Kahit naman po hindi ako kumanta ng Tagalog sa puso ko Filipino pa rin po ako," Charice said.

Charice said she also believes that, even if she copies the styles of other international artists, no one has the right to compare her and other Filipino singers who made it in the international music arena to monkeys.

"Hindi naman po sa [dahil magaling sa] panggagaya matatawag na po tayong unggoy. Para po sa akin [ang panggagaya] ay isa iyon talento na hindi magagawa ng ibang lahi ng basta basta po," Charice added.

Despite the controversial remark of the "Anak" singer, she holds no grudge against Aguilar. She said she still admires him and respects his opinion.

Meanwhile, the teen singer, who is now in the US to complete her first international album, is also grateful to Gary Valenciano for defending her. [ABS-CBN]

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Charice was set to sing with Jackson at his concert

MANILA - Following the death of Michael Jackson, the Philippines' teen singing sensation Charice has revealed a secret: she was supposed to guest in the King of Pop’s comeback tour this July. “Nakita ko nalang kanina, ‘Jackson patay na’. So parang, ‘sinong Jackson?’ [Then] nakita ko siya yung nagsasayaw, nanghina ako,” said Charice. “Kasi si Michael Jackson po, kahit na hindi ko siya na-meet, napili po niya ako.”She said she was supposed to join Jackson next week in rehearsals for his comeback world tour.Charice recalled she was attending a private party of Warner Brothers when Jackson’s lawyer approached her and told her that Jackson had picked her as special guest for his last concert. “Nagpakilala siya ‘I’m the lawyer of Michael Jackson’… Sabi niya, Michael Jackson chose you to be his special guest in his world tour, napatigil po ako,” she said.Jackson’s lawyer reportedly said that “The King” had watched her during her guestings on Oprah.Jackson picked Charice after watching a YouTube footage of her singing “Billie Jean” while doing the “moonwalk”. “Right away, sabi niya, ‘I want this kid!’” said Charice.Jackson was reportedly planning to do a Billie Jean duet with Charice while they do a dance showdown.“Doon ko po na-feel na mabait po siya,” said the singer. “Kasi naguumpisa pa lang ako, siya legendary singer na po siya.”Charice said she is still thankful for Jackson’s gesture.She added that she will pay tribute to the King of Pop in her first solo concert to be held on Saturday.

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Charice first concert June 27 with Regine Velasquez

MANILA - International singing sensation Charice Pempengco is now busy promoting her first major concert titled "Charice: The Journey Begins" this coming June 27, Saturday at SMX Convention Center in Pasay City at 8 pm.

In an interview with abs-cbnNEWS.com, Charice said she was excited that her music idol, Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez, will be part of her concert.

"I'm so happy. First time kong magkakaroon ng concert at hindi ako makapaniwala na makakasama ko po siya (Velasquez) sa concert. Excited po ako na talagang makasama siya, kasi idol ko po siya," the pint-sized singer said.

Charice, who has sung duets with Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli, shared that it was her dream to perform with Velasquez onstage.

"Nagbiro lang po ako na siya ang gusto kong makasama (si Ms. Regine) kasi idol ko nga siya. Tapos na-surprise ako na siya na nga po ang magiging guest ko. So another blessing na naman po ito from God," she said.

Charice shared that she still remembers the time when she watched Velasquez's concert in the United States.

"Hindi po ako nanonood ng concert talaga, lalo na po dito sa atin. Pero sa concert niya sa US nakisama po talaga ako sa mga audience. Super bait niya. At ngayon po talagang looking forward ako na makaka-duet ko siya. Natupad na talaga ang dream ko," Charice said humbly.

The teen sensation said that aside from Velasquez, her former "Little Big Star" fellow candidates will also be part of her big night.

Charice said she will be performing songs that are close to her heart, as well as some original tracks from her albums.

"Itong concert na ito parang, sabihin natin na parang music of my life. Parang lahat po ng songs na naging parte ng life ko. Kung ano ang kinanta ko sa contest, kung ano ang kinanta ko sa Oprah, kung ano ang naging single ko sa first and second album ko and single ko sa US. So lahat po talaga," she told the news site. [ABS-CBN]

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Charice wows the Italians

Watch the videos here to see Charice perform in Italy. It was a huge success. Congratulations, Charice!

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Charice in Italy performance a huge success

MANILA - International singing sensation Charice has guested in one of Italy's top rating shows, belting out at least five songs that left the audience breathless.

The Filipino singer almost had a mini-concert during her second appearance on the Italian musical variety and talent competition show “Ti lascio una canzone” (Leavin' You a Song). The episode was shown last May 30.

Charice also sang alongside the show’s contestants as they belted out all-time hits "All By Myself," "Because You Loved Me," “I Believe I Can Fly” and “My Heart Will Go On.” Charice also performed “Listen” with popular Italian artist Chiara Lezzi.

Almost everyone was up on his feet dancing as Charice sang "I Will Survive."

As part of promoting her first international album, Charice sang her international single "Note To God."

The Filipino singer’s performance has already been uploaded on video-sharing Web site YouTube and drew more than thousands of hits and praises from people across the globe.

Charice is currently in the United States to complete her first international album, which is scheduled to be released late this year. [abs-cbn]

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