Regine honored to be idol of aspiring singers

Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez is flattered to be the idol of many young aspiring singers, she said Friday with husband Ogie Alcasid at her side.

“Hindi ako nai-insecure,” Regine said in an interview with dzMM’s Karen Davila and Vic Lima. “I feel flattered, I feel honored na ako na ina-idolize, kasi dati ako lang ‘yung naga-idolize. Ngayong ako na ‘yun. Nakakatuwa.

“Siguro kasi how I started also, sa contest din ako nanggaling,” Regine added. "Siguro they can relate."

Young pop singers like Sarah Geronimo and Angeline Quinto, who both got their big break after winning in singing contests, have both been vocal about their adulation for Regine.

Ogie, who is proud of his wife and her achievements as a singer, said, “Ang-daming magagaling na singer dito sa Pilipinas, pero itong asawa ko ang pinakamagaling.”

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/10/12/regine-honored-be-idol-aspiring-singers

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Regine, Ogie meet David Archuleta

Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez met “American Idol Season 7” runner-up David Archuleta on Sunday.

In her official Twitter account, Velasquez said she and her husband, singer Ogie Alcasid, went to the studio where Archuleta was recording.

Velasquez said they chanced upon Archuleta singing the OPM song “Nandito Ako,” which was originally sang by Alcasid.

"Went to see david he was recording nandito ako wow what a beautiful voice and a wonderful guy,” she said.

Archuleta, on the other hand, said it was great meeting the two Filipino singers.

Archuleta is in the country for a television series in another network.

Meanwhile, Velasquez said she is already returning to work after giving birth to her first child.

“Back to work ako medyo hirap iiwan ko si Nate hay:-(sorry anak work lang si mom,” she said.

Velasquez and Alcasid are set to hold a Valentine concert this February.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/31/12/regine-ogie-meet-david-archuleta

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Son of Regine, Ogie gets baptised

Celebrity couple Regine Velasquez and Ogie Alcasid are a picture of proud parents as their first born son got baptised on Sunday.

In an interview with “The Buzz,” Alcasid revealed that it was their decision to have baby Nate christened in a Catholic and a Christian church.

Alcasid said baby Nate has 10 sets of god parents in his Catholic baptism while he has three sets of god parents in the Christian offering.

According to Velasquez, they chose their closest friends from show business including actor Dingdong Dantes and actress Kris Aquino to be baby Nate’s second parents.

Meanwhile, the couple also answered questions whether they will allow their son to have commercials.

“We’re still deciding kung gusto naming tanggapin kasi ang liit pa niya eh. Hindi pa kami nagde-decide. Napag-usapan na namin pero hindi pa kami nagde-decide,” the Asia’s Songbird said.

Velasquez gave birth to baby Nate last November 8.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/22/12/son-regine-ogie-gets-baptised

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Regine Velasquez : 'Angeline Quinto is the next superstar'

No other than Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez said that "Star Power" grand winner Angeline Quinto is the next superstar.

Velasquez made the announcement after her performance at Quinto's first solo concert at SM Skydome last week.

"Mga kaibigan, ang susunod po nating Superstar, si Angeline Quinto," Velasquez said.

When sought for her reaction to Velasquez's remarks, Quinto said it was such an honor for her to be called "superstar" by her real-life idol.

"Sobrang isang karangalan 'yon sa akin kasi habang buhay isa po siya sa idolo ko talaga," Quinto told "Showbiz News Ngayon".

The newbie recording artist said she still can't believe up to now that she shared the same stage with Velasquez.

"Natutulala nga ako. Kasi nakita niyo naman ang ano (appreciation) ng tao, hindi ba?" Quinto said.

In the end, Quinto didn't forget to extend her gratitude to all the people who supported her dream especially her fans.

"Salamat po. Sana ay magkita-kita pa tayo. Thank you," she said.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/07/19/11/regine-angeline-next-superstar

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Regine Velasquez Confirms Pregnancy

Regine Velasquez and Ogie Alcasid on Sunday confirmed that they are expecting their first baby.

The couple made the revelation on GMA 7 musical variety show “Party Pilipinas” after weeks of keeping silent.

It was reported earlier this month that the 40-year-old diva is pregnant.

In her phone interview, Velasquez said she is now 7 weeks pregnant.

She said she is not craving for any particular food.

“I just crave for some type of food but then after I eat it, I don’t like it anymore. Hindi na ako bumabalik doon. Paminsan-minsan lang. Pero ‘yong taong pinaglilihian ko, parang pinaglilihian ko si Dingdong Dantes at na-gwa-gwapuhan ako kay Richard [Gutierrez]. Nagpahingi pa nga ako ng picture,” she said, adding:

“Akala ko nga paglilihian ko si Heart Evangelista… Mas gusto ko ‘yong guy na face.”

If it is a boy, she said she will name it after her husband, who is Herminio Jhay Alcasid Jr. in real life. “Wala pa akong naiisip na [name pag girl] kasi naka-set na ang mind ko sa Herminio kasi alam ko lalaki.”

As for her birthday wish, Velasquez, who is turning 41 on April 22, said she wants her baby to be healthy regardless of gender.

“This is probably one of the happiest birthdays na nagkaroon ako. My wish is for my baby to be healthy, kahit ano, kahit babae, kahit lalaki, maganda kapag twins, sana healthy lang siya,” she said.

As for Alcasid, he is asking for the public’s prayer especially during his wife’s first trimester.

“Sana ipagdasal natin si Regine kasi hindi kaila sa inyo na kami matanda na. Medyo maselan ang kanyang pagbubuntis, alam ninyo naman first trimester,” he said.

He added in jest: “At ipagdasal ninyo ako na kayanin ko lahat ng demands ng aking asawa.”

It is Velasquez’s first pregnancy. Alcasid, meanwhile, has 2 daughters from his first marriage to former Australian beauty queen Michelle van Eimeren.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/17/11/regine-confirms-pregnancy

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