Charice says Houston one of her 'heroes'

International singing sensation Charice is still in disbelief that award winning singer and actress Whitney Houston has passed away.

In her official Twitter account on Sunday, Charice said she considers Houston as one of her heroes.

“One of my heroes, Whitney Houston. I will always love you.. RIP,” she tweeted.

In another tweet, Charice posted the hashtag #IWillAlwaysLoveYouWhitney, which is the title of Houston’s best-known song "I will Always Love You."

Charice said Houston’s passing is like losing her own relative.

“I still can't believe this. I'm really shocked and sad. :'( I feel like I lost a relative. I'm gon cry. I'm shaking. Love u Whitney... :'(“ she said.

It would be recalled that Charice sang Houston's "I Have Nothing" on the American talk show "Oprah" in 2008, which launched her international career.

"I Have Nothing" was also one of Charice's songs in her album under Star Records.

Aside from “I Have Nothing,” Charice also performed renditions of other Houston songs including “One Moment in Time” and “Run to You.”

Houston, who reigned in the 1980 and 1990s, has died at the age of 48.

Her bodyguard found her dead at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills at 3:55 Saturday afternoon (Sunday morning in Manila).

The cause of Houston’s death remains unclear.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/13/12/charice-says-houston-one-her-heroes

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'Charice, One for the Heart'

International singing sensation Charice, comes home once again to celebrate Valentine's Day with her Kapuso fans thru a television special aptly entitled "Charice, One for the Heart."

The Pinoy Pride is back, and she is all grown up–her voice more breathtaking, and her stance more powerful before her audience. This time with her very own band that she takes to her international tours, Charice performs songs closest to her heart–songs that talk about her journey as an artist, and her plight as a daughter ever loving to her parents and family.

Charice also pays tribute to well-loved OPM love songs as she shares the stage with Pop Balladeer Mark Bautista, and RNB Prince Jay-R. Another must-see on the show is a tender moment where Charice sings to her father Ricky Pempengco who passed away last year.

Get to know the latest from Charice as she sings a few hits off her second international studio album Infinity, and talks about an Asian tour happening very soon.

Watch also the country’s most sought-after love teams, newly-weds, and most celebrated couples, as they share their love stories and give a prelude to each special performance by Charice.

Directed by Louie Ignacio with his team behind the acclaimed "Charice – Home for Valentine’s" (2011), the International singing sensation promises to captivate and capture hearts once again on "Charice, One for the Heart" airing this February on GMA.

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/244873/showbiz/charice-one-for-the-heart?ref=subsection_banner

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Charice comes home on a wheelchair

Charice arrived in Manila Tuesday on a wheelchair after sustaining a foot injury.

In an interview, the "Glee" star said she injured her little toe while skateboarding in Los Angeles last Christmas

"Actually nangyari po siya ng Pasko dahil ako ay malikot. Nagi-skateboard ako at nahulog ako dahil iniwasan ko ang isang sasakyan na nandoon lang. Nagulat kasi ako. Iiwasan ko sana kaya lang nag-panic ako kaya nadulas ang skate board at nag-crack ang isang buto sa hinliliit," Charice said.

She said she will need to stay in crutches or on a wheelchair for 6 weeks.

Local media were caught by surprise after Charice was spotted at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport riding on a wheelchair with her right foot bandaged.

Charice is home to celebrate the birthday of her mother, Raquel Pempengco.

Pempengco, who turned 40 today, said Charice and her family will be celebrating her birthday in Cabuyao, Laguna.

She said Charice will be reunited with her "Little Big Star" co-finalists in a party at a resort on January 14.

"Darating ang Little Big Stars. Invited sila lahat, kumpleto nandoon lahat sila," said Pempengco, referring to singers Sam Concepcion, Ralph Salazar and the other finalists.

"Gusto niya ako sanang sorpresahin pero mukhang siya ang masu-surpresa at nakumpleto ko ang Big Stars," she added.

For Charice, she said that it will be a big event for her as she will have a chance to catch up with her showbiz friends.

"Opo sa birthday ni mommy magkikita-kita kami. Ang plano lang namin, ang magaganap baka may kantahang maganap, pero ang importante ay ang bonding again," she said.

After a brief stay at home, Charice will be going on tour in the Asia-Pacific. She will also hold local concerts at the Araneta Coliseum and Cebu City this March.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/10/12/charice-comes-home-wheelchair

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Cover photo ni Charice sa magazine, ginamitan ng Photoshop pero ‘di naman daw sobra

Inamin ng creative director ng isang fashion magazine na ginamitan ng Photoshop ang cover photo ng Pinay International singing sensation na si Charice pero hindi naman daw labis.

Sa ulat ni showbiz reporter Cata Tibayan sa Chika Minute ng GMA news 24 Oras nitong Martes, sinabi nito na kakaibang Charice ang makikita sa cover ng Preview magazine.

Mula sa pagiging sweet, nag-transform daw bilang glamorosang cover girl si Charice na nakatawag ng atensiyon sa marami.

Kaya naman ang naturang cover photo, mainit na pinag-usapan sa mga social networking sites gaya ng Twitter.

Pero paliwanag ng creative director na si Vince Uy, kahit ginamitan nila ng photoshop ang larawan ni Charice, hindi naman ito sobra-sobra.

Sadya lang daw na nag-transform si Charice sa photo shoot at makikita naman ito sa ipinalabas na video ng behind the scene ng pictorial.

Sinabi pa ni Vince na maging ang foreign road manager ni Charice ay namangha sa new look ng Pinay international singer.

At hindi nga raw magugulat si Vince kung makita niya si Charice na gamitin muli ang naturang “look" kung saan mas mahaba ang buhok niya sa photo cover na pinapaniwalaang nagpabago sa itsura ni Charice.

"If she does this look anytime in the future we won't be surprise," ani Vince. “The hair that really make Charice different."

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/243394/showbiz/chikaminute/cover-photo-ni-charice-sa-magazine-ginamitan-ng-photoshop-pero-di-naman-daw-sobra

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Charice Pempengco back to celebrate early Christmas in Manila

Charice is back in Manila to celebrate an early Christmas with her mother Raquel and brother Carl.

In an interview upon her arrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Friday, Charice said she would love to spend Christmas with her family but she has to go abroad for an important project.

"Actually gusto ko talagang mag-Christmas dito but I really have a very important work sa States. Gusto ko mang i-cancel pero super important talaga. Nandito ako ngayon di lang para sa concert kung hindi para mag-celebrate ng early Christmas na magkakasama kami. Pero di pa naman sure yon, isang flight lang naman yon at pwede naman akong bumalik anytime pero hindi pa sure yon," Charice said.

Charice is set to fly back to the US before December 25.

A month after her father's untimely death, Charice admitted she is still in mourning. But she was gratified to learn that a murder case was filed against Angel Capili, the suspect the killing of her father Ricky Pempengco.

"Nasa States ako nang tinawagan ako ng mommy ko at sinabing murder case nga ang isimpa napagdesisyunan. Siyempre part of me masaya dahil nabigyan ng hustisya ang dad ko, pero hindi ko pa din tanggap ang fact na wala na lahat yon nangyari. Wala na ang daddy ko at kahit lahat yon eh nangyari, wala na ang buhay ng daddy ko," Charice said.

Charice is set to hold a concert this evening (December 2) at the Newport Performing Arts Theatre in Resorts World Manila.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/12/02/11/charice-back-celebrate-early-christmas-manila

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Charice Pempengco to appear on CNN's 'Talk Asia'

Charice is set to appear on CNN’s “Talk Asia” on Friday to talk about her humble beginnings and her journey to success.

The interview was done by CNN correspondent Anna Coren before Charice’s dad was stabbed dead last November 1 in Laguna province.

Charice said life was not easy growing up in a not so well-off and broken family.

Charice’s mom left her father years ago, bringing her and her brother along.

“Well, it was really a tough life, not really easy. My mom’s a single mom and she used to be my vocal coach and I really admire her. She’s definitely my inspiration and I look up to her a lot. I mean I decided to be a singer because of her. It was a tough life before but now this whole thing that happened to me really helped me a lot,” she said.

Charice said she had to join singing contests early on to help her mom financially.

“I told my mom to stop working because it was really hard. By the age of six, I was cooking rice and some stuff for my little brother. I was giving him the milk and everything… Every time I did all the singing contests and it was horrible,” she said.

“You start from 10 p.m. in the night and you finish at 7 a.m. in the morning and I had to go to school. She used to cry and she told me to stop and I said 'no' because that was the only way we could get a lot of money from it. I really sacrificed everything but at the same time, it felt great and it was worth it. Seeing my mom’s face every time I won made me feel great,” Charice added.

Charice also said she still gets overwhelmed by the turn of events in her life. She, however, believes she is still the simple girl she used to be.

“Yes. Yes I still get overwhelmed. It happened so fast but at the same time, I worked hard for it and I’m still working hard for it... For me, I’m still me. But, of course, my life has changed a lot. From the hard life, from a really tough life and now, I actually gave stuff that I really wanted to give to my mom,” she said.

The rest of Charice’s interview with “Talk Asia” will be available online at www.cnn.com/talkasia after the interview premieres on December 2 at 6:30 p.m., and on December 3 at 9:00 p.m. on CNN.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/12/01/11/charice-appear-cnn%E2%80%99s-talk-asia

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Charice Pempengco's concert with Arjohn Gilbert slated

International singing sensation Charice Pempengco’s concert with the singing flute vendor from Clark, Pampanga, Arjohn Gilbert, has been set.

During his guesting in “Happy Yipee Yehey” on Saturday, Arjohn himself broke the good news that he will be a part of Pempengco’s concert this coming October 25 in Araneta Coliseum.

A few weeks back, Pempengco expressed her interest to perform with Arjohn through social networking site Twitter.

Pempengco tweeted, “Arjohn, next time I do my own show in the Philippines, I would love for you to come and perform with me! youtube.com/watch?v=THKGIA…”

Other than Charice, Black Eyed Peas singer Apl.de.ap has also expressed his desire to work with Arjohn.

Arjohn said he is also looking forward to performing with Apl.

“Sabi po niya, gusto niya po ako makatrabaho, kaya hinihintay ko po at saka nagpapasalamat po ako sa diyos po. Sana po mabigyan po ako ng break,” he said.

Arjohn is also set to join Pilipinas Got Talent grand winner Marcelito Pomoy in his show in Zirkoh Morato on August 31.

With the blessings coming his way, he couldn’t help but express his sincerest thanks to all his supporters.

“Maraming-marami pong salamat sa buong mundong buong worldwide po sa inyong lahat po. Maraming-maraming salamat po sa walang sawang sa pagsuporta niyo po sa akin,” he uttered.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/08/20/11/charice-pempengcos-concert-arjohn-gilbert-slated

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David Archuleta and Charice Pempengco: 'No Romance'

The mother of international singing sensation Charice Pempengco has denied rumors romantically linking her daughter to “American Idol Season 7” runner-up David Archuleta.

In an interview with “Showbiz News Ngayon” after Archuleta’s concert in Manila on Monday, Raquel Pempengco said Charice and David are just good friends.

“Very close sila talaga... Pero wala pa akong naaamoy na magiging [son-in-law] ko nga siya. Wala pa naman. Close lang talaga sila,” she said in jest.

Mrs. Pempengco added that the 2 singers are focused on their careers as of now and they just hang out whenever they have a common free time.

“Busy sila sa kani-kanilang career kaya hindi nila mapagtuunan. Siyempre yung gusto lang naman nila na kapag may free time sila, mag-hang out sila,” she said.

Mrs. Pempengco said she watched David Archuleta’s concert to show support.

“Kinontact ako ng auntie niya na may concert siya dito. So sabi ko sige manonood ako,” she said.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/07/19/11/no-romance-between-archuleta-charice

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Charice Pempengco, Ruben Studdard rock Napa Festival

Charice shared her excitement performing at the 6th Annual Napa Valley Festival del Sole at the Robert Mondavi Winery, North of San Francisco.

In her official Twitter account, Charice shared that she's at NAPA with her "international showbiz brother" and American Idol winner Rubben Studdard.

"Here in Napa 4 a performance. chillin backstage w/ my big bro @RubenStuddard! I missed him! everybody please follow him? :) thanks y'all!," Charice tweeted.

Aside from Studdard, Charice's mentor David Foster was also present with The Canadian Tenors.

As expected, the Pinay singer wowed the audience with songs -- "I Will Survive", "To Love You More" and Bodyguard Medley (I Have Nothing/ I Will Always Love You).

In the event, Foster also announced that Charice will be filming a special in Japan.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/07/18/11/charice-ruben-studdard-rock-napa-festival

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Charice Pempengco done shooting 2nd Hollywood film

International singing sensation Charice revealed she has already finished shooting her second Hollywood film titled "Here Comes the Boom".

In her official Twitter account, Charice said that she enjoyed working with international stars like Kevin James and Salma Hayek.

"Done with the movie!!! It was nice working with everybody! Kevin James, Salma Hayek, Henry Winkler, everybody! Now it's party time. :]," Charice tweeted on Monday (Tuesday in Manila).

The film "Here Comes the Boom" is about a music teacher (Kevin James) and his effort to raise funds to keep the music program in a school. It is directed by Frank Coraci, who also directed "Click" and "The Wedding Singer".

Charice plays the role of Malia in the movie, which is reportedly scheduled for release in 2012.

Charice's first Hollywood movie is "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel", a live-action animation movie from 20th Century Fox.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/06/07/11/charice-done-shooting-2nd-hollywood-film

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Sarah Geronimo to collaborate with Charice Pempengco

Pop Star Princess Sarah Geronimo is set to do a collaboration with international singing sensation Charice.

During a photo shoot for her Belo Essentials endorsement project, Geronimo told abs-cbnNEWS.com that she is set to do a single with Charice.

"Nasa planning stage pa lang siya and I'm hoping na matuloy kasi international pop sensation si Charice," Geronimo said.

She met Charice when she hosted ABS-CBN's defunct talent show "Little Big Star" in 2005.

The Pop Princess said it's an honor for her to work again with the "world's most talented girl."

"It would be an honor to do a collaboration with her. Parang single yung gagawin, dito gagawin sa Pilipinas pero kung saan ire-release yan po ang inaayos. Depende sa both side kung saan mag-agree," Geronimo added.

In "Little Big Star," Charice did not win and placed only third. She lost to singer-actor Sam Concepcion.

Currently, Charice is busy shooting for her second Hollywood film "Here Comes The Boom," while Geronimo is set to do a concert tour with Martin Nievera dubbed as "What Love Is."

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/05/25/11/sarah-collaborate-charice

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Charice Pempengco criticized for gaining weight

When international singing sensation Charice performed an original song on the season finale of "Glee" on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila), Twitterverse was abuzz not just about her powerful performance, but also about her weight.

On the TV show, Charice, as Sunshine Corazon, performed "As Long As You're There" after her reconciliation with the show's lead character, Rachel Berry (Lea Michele).

But aside from her powerful production number, people could not help but notice that Charice is gaining weight.

It became obvious especially when she put her hair up and wore a fitted blue dress.

Some netizens, like Bret Wolfe, seemed not to mind though. "Charice has put on some weight! She looks beautiful," Wolfe tweeted.

Jessica Guerra noted that even though her idol gained weight, she is still very confident.

"Magaling siyang kumanta kahit mataba siya. Confident naman siya sa sinusuot niya. Kaya niyang dalhin style ng iba," Jessica Guerra said.

Melissa Sirois said that she sees nothing wrong even if Charice weighs 200 lbs.

"Why is everyone talking like Charice is 200 lbs? That dress with a WIDE belt would make anyone look heavier. I think she looks great as is," Sirois tweeted.

"Regardless of how people reacted on our dear Charice’s physical attributes, it doesnt affect any at all her performance and appearance on the said episodes but instead my admiration and excitement heated up and level up way way high!!!" netizen Chris said.

Others, however, were not too kind, with some calling on her to watch her weight.

"@roshelletally25 that was a fail. xD 'Who Charice?' gawd. xD and my dad said she looked 'bigger' than usual too. :P," user BuenaJill said.

"Ang ganda ganda ng boses niya pero halatang mas nanaba siya ngayon," her Filipino fan Faye Donna Osuna, a student from Laguna, said.

"Mataas ang boses niya at maganda pero parang mukha na siyang siopao," Sanna Samaniego, a mass communication student, said.

"A comment about Charice’s weight gain or a suggestion/reminder to watch her weight is not stupid. No matter how you justify how she looked: it’s just the hair style, the dress, the angle of shots, etc., (which could be true), the fact remains that on screen she did look fat and I was truly concerned," jazzyme said.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/05/26/11/charice-criticized-gaining-weight

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Lea salonga won't compete with Charice Pempengco

International singer Lea Salonga turned down the idea to perform "Listen" with international singing sensation Charice.

"Hindi ko yata kaya. Hindi ko yata kakayanin kung 'Listen' kasi ang galing niyang kumanta," Salonga said.

Salonga made the statement in response to a viewer's question if she would be willing to perform "Listen" with Charice.

The question was part of "Showbiz News Ngayon"'s Tanong All U Can segment.

In a previous interview, Salonga shared her admiration for Charice's talent.

She said that she is proud of what Charice and other Filipino artists have achieved for the Philippines.

Salonga also added that she really loves the voice of Charice.

"I love Charice's voice," Salonga said.

A movie comeback

Aside from doing shows here and abroad, Salonga is setting her eyes on making a comeback on the big screen.

Salonga, best known for her role in the international musical hit "Miss Saigon", said that if given the chance, she would still want to do a project with Aga Muhlach.

"Siyempre, Aga, I'm comfortable working with him and gusto ko naman yung ka-edad ako," she said.

Muhlach is Salonga's leading man in "Sana Maulit Muli" in 1995.

It has been reported that they will do a movie together under Star Cinema.

The international singer is also busy with her upcoming musical "Allegiance."

"I'm currently part of a musical that's in development in NYC. It's called 'Allegiance'. I think that there's a hope that it gets to Broadway if not next year, then a year after that," Salonga said.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/05/24/11/lea-wont-compete-charice

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Charice Pempengco gets standing ovations on Glee Season 2 Finale

Tumanggap ng standing ovation ang Pinay international singing sensation na si Charice dahil sa husay ng kanyang pag-awit sa Season 2 finale ng hit US musical series, na Glee.

Sa GMA news Saksi nitong Miyerkules, sinabing muling hinangaan ang pagbirit ni Charice sa kanyang role bilang si Sunshine Corazon, nang kantahin niya original song na, “As Long As You’re There."

Sa naturang final episode, nagharap sa national match ang grupong New Direction at ang karibal nitong Vocal Adrenaline, na kinaaniban ni Sunshine Corazon.

At sa husay ng pag-awit ni Charice, binigyan siya ng standing ovation ng mga manonood, pati na ang kanyang karibal na si Rachel Berry na ginampanan ni Lea Michelle.

Ang naturang episode ay ipinalabas sa ETC at Jack TV.

Source: http://www.gmanews.tv/story/221687/entertainment/charice-gets-standing-ovations-on-glee-season-2-finale

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Charice Pempengco Starts taping 2nd Hollywood movie

International singing sensation Charice has confirmed that she is currently filming her second Hollywood movie, "Here Comes The Boom."

In her official Twitter account, the 18-year-old Filipina said: "Back on set. :) Here Comes the BOOOOOOM!!!"

Earlier reports said the 18-year-old rising superstar will be part of the cast that includes Kevin James, Salma Hayek, Henry Winkler, Joe Rogan, Germaine De Leon and Shelly Desai.

The movie is about a school music teacher, played by James, who joins cage fighting matches for prize money to keep the school's music program.

In the film, Charice will play the role of Malia dela Cruz, according to imdb.com. Frank Coraci ("Click" and "The Wedding Singer") is reportedly directing the movie, which will be screened in 2012.

Prior to this film, Charice was part of 20th Century Fox's live-action animation film “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel."

The YouTube sensation is also part of hit musical series, "Glee", portraying Filipina exchange student Sunshine Corazon.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/05/16/11/charice-starts-taping-2nd-hollywood-movie

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Charice Pempengco collaborates with Taboo of Black Eyed Peas

International singing sensation Charice on Wednesday said she also collaborated with international rapper Taboo of “The Black Eyed Peas.”

Charice is in the United States finishing her second international album.

In her official Twitter page, Charice said Taboo was part of the recording.

Aside from Taboo, Charice also got the chance to meet fellow international Filipino artist apl.de.ap, who's also a member of "The Black Eyed Peas."

Before Charice, Taboo also met the pint-sized singer's mentor, legendary music composer David Foster.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/05/04/11/charice-collaborates-taboo-black-eyed-peas

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Charice Pempengco, Tyrese sing anthems in Pacquiao-Mosley bout

Part of the Manny Pacquiao-Shane Mosley thrill, and crowd-drawing personalities in the Pacquiao-Mosley fever, is the presence of “Glee” star Charice as she will be singing the Philippine national anthem.

“It sounds good, I mean she is very, I’m sure she is very beautiful, ” Mosley said

Top rank said that it was Pacquiao who personally chose Charice to sing.

“Manny gets to pick who sings the Philippine national anthem at his fight and he selected her, and I didn’t realize how big she is in the United States she has been on Oprah in Glee and its gonna be great hearing her sing the national anthem,” Bob Arum, Top Rank-CEO said.

“Pagbigyan naman natin na marinig yang boses niya na marinig ang boses niya ng national anthem… Excited na ako,” Pacquiao added.

Meanwhile, American R&B singer and actor Tyrese will be singing the Star Spangled banner on Saturday night (Sunday morning in Manila) at the MGM Grand Las Vegas.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/05/04/11/charice-tyrese-sing-anthems-pacquiao-mosley-bout

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Charice Pempengco Eyes more Hollywood flicks, Eminem collaboration

Is Charice trading in her mic for a black belt? Not quite.

The teen singing sensation, who recently made waves in the hit TV show "Glee", is taking on a new role and new challenges as she appears in her second Hollywood film "Here Comes The Boom."

In the movie, the pint-sized vocal powerhouse will play a Filipina martial arts student.

The film tells the story of a school about to lose the music department so the school music teacher and students will do everything to keep the music program.

"Here Comes The Boom" also stars Salma Hayek, Kevin James, Henry Winkler, Joe Rogan, Germaine De Leon and Shelly Desai.

In an interview on The Glee Examiner, Charice said she also wants to do more films in the future.

"I would love to act in a Horror movie," she said in the interview.

She also bared that she hopes to do a collaboration with Eminem. "Love to rap with Eminem," Charice said.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/28/11/charice-eyes-more-hollywood-flicks-eminem-collaboration

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Charice Pempengco to sing anthem in Pacquiao-Mosley fight

International singing sensation Charice will sing the country’s national anthem in the Manny Pacquiao-Shane Mosley showdown at MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 7.

Like in his previous fights, it was Pacquiao who handpicked the 18-year-old rising Asian pop star to sing “Lupang Hinirang,” according to the Filipino boxing icon’s advisor, Michael Koncz.

Koncz said they talked to Charice in Los Angeles about singing the anthem. He said Charice is already excited to sing before millions of boxing enthusiasts from around the world who are expected to tune in to the much anticipated fight.

He added that Team Pacquiao feels honored that Charice agreed to sing in the match.

In 2009, Charice, who is behind hit single “Pyramid,” expressed her desire to sing the national anthem in one of Pacquiao's fights.

That time, the People's Champ was facing British boxer Ricky Hatton.

Post-fight concerts

Meanwhile, Pacman is not only preparing for his showdown with Mosley, he is also busy rehearsing for his post-fight concerts.

Pacquiao said he would go straight to his rehearsals with his MP Band after training at the Wild Card Gym.

Pacquiao said singing relaxes him. “It's fun. I like music and I like to sing.”

It has been a tradition for the Team Pacquiao to hold a concert after every fight.

This year, he and his MP Band will stage 2 shows - one in Las Vegas and another in California on May 10. He promised his fans that he will deliver a knockout performance for them.

Singer Madonna Decena, who is part of the band, said she enjoys working with Pacquiao.

“It's very enjoyable, I love working with him. It's always a thrill and it's an honor to share the stage with him siyempre. Best fighter in the whole world, di ba?” she said.

On top of his concerts, Pacquiao is also excited to appear again on ABC’s late night program “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” It will be his 4th appearance on the television show.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/26/11/charice-sing-anthem-pacquiao-mosley-fight

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Pinoy Netizens Excited over Charice Pempengco's comeback on 'Glee'

Filipino netizens are now talking about the much anticipated return of Charice’s character on Fox TV’s “Glee” on Wednesday (Manila time).

Charice's Sunshine Corazon is expected to sing Celine Dion's hit "All By Myself" in an episode titled “A Night of Neglect.”

"Charice back on glee this tuesday.. She will be singing All by Myself! so excited!," worthyjudge Justice Dignos tweeted.

"WWa pag gcng ko c charice agad naicp ko haha. good morning. :)," iamlegend_16 echoed.

Twitter user roviedear said: “@OfficialCharice's all by myself version was awesome! :) kinilabutan ako dun :) im so proud of you charice! :)”

"My mom is obsessed with Charice. :) She found out that Charice was gonna be on Glee, she was like, "OMG WE HAVE TO WATCH GLEE TOMORROW!!" xSweetasaurus Jesse tweeted.

Just like her fans, Charice is also excited with her big comeback. "It was nerve-wracking. I just can't believe that I'm here again. It felt like the first time."

In Charice's comeback episode, Sunshine will be accused of being a spy for a rival high school's choir, Vocal Adrenaline.

Rising star

Charice is being recognized as one of Hollywood’s rising stars.

The New York Post wrote, “Since absolutely exploding in 2007, 18-year-old Charice is incapable of going anywhere without being mobbed by fans, both of the famous and non-famous variety.”

It also said, “Charice tackles one of the greatest empowerment anthems of all time, Eric Carmen’s ‘All By Myself’ and as expected Charice slays it.”

Billboard.com wrote that if Charice was given the chance, the singing sensation would like to sing her new song on “Glee” and that she would also like to duet with Beyonce and Lady Gaga.

In a phone conference with HollywoodReporter.com, Charice said she is thankful to “Glee” for the exposure she got after appearing on the hit Fox TV series.

Charice said a lot of people recognize her now as “Sunshine Corazon.”

New singles

She is also debuting 4 singles on iTunes.

“Before It Explodes” is a heartbreaking song produced in collaboration with Bruno Mars.

“One Day” is another new song written and produced by Nick Jonas of the Jonas Brothers.

“Waiting Outside the Line Remix” is YouTube singing sensation Greyson Chance’s new song featuring Charice.

“All By Myself” is also on iTunes and Charice is expected to sing the song on her return to “Glee.”

Chasters, meanwhile, have a chance to be on Charice’s next music video.

Charice tweeted that her fans can enter a contest on Facebook.com/acuvue to get a chance to be part of her music video.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/20/11/pinoy-netizens-excited-over-charices-comeback-glee

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