After her major role in the previous season of Glee 2, Charice proves that despite her height and age, her talent could conquer not only the vast land of the America but also in Asia. Recently, Charice was appointed to sing the OST of the newest Japanese TV series entitled Bull Doctor with their OST “Far as the Sky”.
Long before she was opted give her voice, Charice was already famous in Japan as she was awarded J-Wave Best Newcomer Award beating Justin Beiber in the said category.
The young Filipina received numerous praises among the casts and producer of the said series.
“It was shocking when I first heard Charice’s songs. I was so fascinated by her voice which is so stretching and powerful, and the experience got me reaching out to her and asking for a song. I have this strong confidence and conviction in my heart that the message of humanism this drama will give, and the emotions that Charice will bring to this drama, will make a fantastic collaboration,” said Kazuya Toda, the producer of the program.
Esumi Makiko also gives her words to Charice and is translated by Harry Clark of Warner’s Japan.
“The amazingly powerful, crystal clear voice of Charice is truly miraculous, or is a miracle itself. The vision and the message of the drama does match her straight-forward, energetic and positive way of her life pursuing her visions and dreams, hence with this wonderful song she brought, it makes the drama truly completely a great story. I am so impressed and moved!”
With the overwhelming feeling, the young diva from the Philippines also gives her thoughts.
This song has full of inspiration, tensions to attractions…it has a clear message that even when you tend to get down by encountering obstacles, difficulties in life, there IS always hope.
Please think of this song, as it’s for your loving family, friends, and all the people you dearly love. This song will send people a lot of inspiration so I’d like to have as many people as possible to listen to this song. And, just like it was from me, the song will send you a lot of sympathies too. And, I would like to dedicate this song to all of the Japanese people.
My heart is breaking and aching because of the devastatingly disastrous event that has happened to Japan last March 11.
And because of that, I want to dedicate this song to the Japanese people. Please remember to feel that this is not the end of the world, there is still hope, and there will come a “tomorrow”. You all can overcome this, and win this. And please remember we each have given all of our support for you,” Charice said.
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Charice sings OST of Japanese TV series
by Alethea, on Thu, Jul 7 2011 | No Comments
How Charice Pempengco maintains her humility amidst popularity
by yenjam, on Sat, Jan 1 2011 | 1 Comment
You cannot help but be astound once you heard this cute Filipina performs on stage. An International singing sensation, Charice Pempengco will captivate you with her stunning voice that is widely acknowledged worldwide. Extremely modest and down to earth, is what Charice is, although being raised by her mom alone. She never forgets to set her foot on the ground and to glance back to where she came from, were always been her mom’s advices that lead her to stardom.
This talented young idol wants to divulge her greatest secrets on staying humble in spite fame:
1.ASCEND ABOVE YOUR CHALLENGES: In spite the fact that she was brought up even without a father at a very young age, her mother recalls those times when they have nothing to sustain, Charice faced every challenges of her life to make her struggle more and motivate her to do her best. She believes that everything happened with a purpose and no hardship is too hard to bear, as long as you are well determined to achieve the best in life.
2.DO NOT HESITATE TO TAKE ADVICES: Always bear in mind to listen to your parents all the time, they know what is best anyway. Charice’s mother has always been her mentor. She never left her side from the very start. Her popularity has never got to her head and she respects her mom’s decision and adheres to it.
3.STAY BEHIND WITH PEOPLE THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO YOUR CAREER:
Charice has always kept her feet on the ground and never forgets her humble origin. Her ever supportive-mom has engraved this teaching on her heart from the start. She always keeps in touch with her old neighbors in spite her status and considers her past to be a part of where she is now.
4.BE GRATEFUL: She always say thank you to anyone who gives her favor. She humbly realizes the fact, that even with her talent; she cannot do it without the support of other people, like her fans and other celebrities. Superstars like, Oprah Winfrey, David Foster and Celine Dion are among those who willingly believed on her talent and support her all the way and that she is very thankful of.
5.TAKE PRIDE OF YOUR ROOTS: She is always proud to announce her being a PINOY, on her performances abroad. Her skin, her height, is a proud identity of how truly pinoy she is. “Wala akong mahanap na rason para ikahiya ko maging isang Pilipino, Proud talaga ako na Pinoy ako kahit saan, gusto ko lang ipakita sa kanila na may mga talento ang mga Pinoy”, the proud and humble Filipina shared.
Reaction on wholesome Charize posing sexy
by yenjam, on Thu, Dec 16 2010 | 1 Comment
Filipinos are conservative no matter what. Compared to women of other culture, we are still much more old-fashioned in some ways. Maybe, there are a few who are quite liberated. Most of them may have been influenced by other culture. Yet, an average of us is still very conservative in nature and this is most probably because of our upbringings.
The lead vocalists of American rock/pop band “Gin Blossoms” once commented to the very popular singing sensational idol, Charice Pempinco. “She is extraordinary hot and we will be looking forward to her Maxim magazine cover,” Robert Wilson said on a press conference during their concert here in the Philippines. He added that the teen idol has no reason at all why she cannot pose for a sexy men’s magazine. My! They just do not know how conservative we are.
They compared Charize to her contemporaries in Glee, Dianna Agron and Lea Michele who both posed sexy for GQ magazine. Out of doing so, the two Glee stars became more popular. However, in the press conference for David Foster and Friends Show held recently in Manila, the 18 year old young diva was interviewed regarding whether she has considered posing sexy just like Agrona and Michele. Unfortunately, her mentor David Foster refuse to talk any further and tried to evade the issue. Being obedient, Charize just answered apologetically to the group of reporters, “Okay, that is the answer, salamat po.”
Moreover, Charize’s reaction towards the comment made by the popular singing vocalist, Robin Wilson from the Gin Blossoms group, did not actually intimidated her. She just stated ,”If ever Robin is truthful of what he said about me posing provocatively, well then I am grateful for such compliment. But if he said that to insult me then, I would not mind it at all. That would still be fine with me.” With her mentor, it is not an issue to be talked about, but when questioned about it, composer David Foster quickly grabbed his protégée by her arm and said, “It is time to leave.” In spite of the incident, Charize tried to defend her mentor by saying that he is just over-protective of her career in singing and nothing more.
Charice Botox operation caused internet uproar
by admin, on Wed, Jul 21 2010 | No Comments
Well, I guess you have heard about Charice joining the Glee. And you must also have heard about her preparation.
Teenage Philippine singing sensation Charice Pempengco has caused an Internet uproar after having cosmetic surgery to improve her looks ahead of her debut on top US television show “Glee”.
The 18-year-old, known simply by her first name, had botox injections and minor surgery in Manila at the weekend to narrow her rounded face, with the procedure filmed and broadcast afterwards on a national television station.
“It’s one of the big preparations we are making for ‘Glee’ and of course I also want to look fresh on cam,” Charice said in a TV interview as she defended her decision to have cosmetic surgery at such a young age.
Fans, however, flooded the star’s official website, www.charicemania.com, as the issue became a hot Internet topic, with many lamenting the fact that she felt pressure to alter her face.
“At a very early age, she was made to feel inadequate and was told time and time again that, although she had a killer voice, she did not possess the looks to make it as a ‘star’,” a fan using the name Marie wrote on Charice’s website.
“I can’t even begin to imagine what that did to this child’s self-esteem.”
On another fan site, www.charicemusic.com, there was more concern for Charice.
“I hope she doesn’t change or undergo any more treatment and change herself… she’s just fine as it is… listen to yourself and not be affected by other opinions,” wrote a user calling themselves Mirana on that site.
Charice’s procedure was a top-10 global topic on the social networking site Twitter at one point this week.
Her plastic surgeon, Vicki Belo, said the procedure was meant to sculpt Charice’s naturally rounded face.
Belo said the botulinum toxin injections, which immobilise some muscles, would not have any effect on Charice’s voice.
The diminutive Filipina first gained global renown through video-sharing website YouTube and has since become a favourite of US TV talk show queen Oprah Winfrey.
“Glee” is an hour-long comedy series that follows an optimistic high school teacher as he works with a group of outcasts to revive the fortunes of the school’s performance art club.
Well, let’s just cross our fingers that Charice will raise the Filipinos pride by her apppearance on Glee.
To vocalize and to beautify…Charice
by admin, on Mon, Jul 19 2010 | 1 Comment
Well, I’m sure that you have heard about Charice’s participation in the famous “Glee”. But how was her preparation? Let’s check it out.
Before that big plunge into primetime American television, a Filipino teenage singing sensation has decided to undergo the latest, state-of-the-art cosmetic surgical procedure to prepare that look set to strike fear in Rachel Berry’s eyes.
Right now Charice Pempengco still looks all so bubbly and effervescent. But, with a character set to make life miserable for the leading female character in “Glee,” it is but natural that such changes would happen, particularly with that round, beaming face.
Cosmetic surgeon Vicki Belo dedicated her Saturday schedule for a skin-tightening Botox procedure on the youngster to achieve a narrower, firmer face that would make her look apt for the breakthrough role in her fresh yet phenomenal career.
Charice herself said that such procedure was important since she will be appearing in a hugely popular, critically acclaimed and widely followed show: “Lahat po ng mga tao inaasahan nila, ‘Ano kaya ‘yong itsura ni Charice? Karapat-dapat ba siyang itapat kay Rachel Berry?’ So, siyempre sobrang laki ng pressure,” she tells ABS-CBN.
Belo herself injected Botox on her face in the jaw area right after a painless thermage procedure at her Tomas Morato clinic. This was necessary to take inches off her growing, naturally round face, Belo explained, to prepare her for ‘Glee’s’ second season, which starts filming by end of this month.
After a successful audition last month, Charice landed the plum role about a Filipino exchange student who’s attending McKinley High School and joining the school’s New Directions glee club. In the story, Charice’s character will rival Rachel, played by Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Lea Michele.
Certainly, it will be the role and the face that will have the whole world watching. As such, the slight facial transformation was necessary, Belo stressed. But the procedure she said was merely to check her widening face muscles, which will become more emphasized or worse bloated on high-definition cameras. But no facial enhancement was needed, she added.
“So what we did, we did thermage, pampaliit ng mukha ‘yon… ‘yong muscle [sa jaw area] na nagbu-bulge, puwedeng i-Botox para maging normal ulit. And then she will not chew gums anymore para maganda na siya sa ‘Glee,” Belo added in her ABS-CBN interview.
But are those procedures really that necessary, especially for an 18-year-old whose face has already been equated to that exceptional singer who wowed audiences around the world with her powerful voice?
After all, “Glee” is about sensational musical performances not Botox-stuffed celebrities.
For sure, Filipinos well support Charice in her upcoming show! Am I right pinoys?
