Charice Pempengco

Charice Pempengco is a Filipino singer, songwriter, and actress who rose to fame after competing in various singing competitions, including Little Big Star and Star King. She was discovered by Ellen DeGeneres and Oprah Winfrey, who helped launch her international career, performing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and The Oprah Winfrey Show. Charice Pempengco's powerful voice and energetic performances have drawn comparisons to Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, and Celine Dion. She has also been praised by David Foster, Andrea Bocelli, and Josh Groban for her vocal talent.

Early Life and Career

Charice Pempengco was born in Cabuyao, Laguna, Philippines to Raqel Pempengco and Ricky Pempengco. She began singing at a young age, performing in local talent shows and beauty pageants, including Little Miss Philippines. Charice Pempengco's big break came when she competed in Little Big Star, a singing competition hosted by Sharon Cuneta, where she finished as a finalist. She then appeared on Star King, a Korean television show, which helped her gain international recognition, leading to performances on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and The Oprah Winfrey Show, where she was praised by Ellen DeGeneres and Oprah Winfrey. Charice Pempengco has also performed with Andrea Bocelli at the Teatro del Silenzio in Lajatico, Italy and with David Foster at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Music Career

Charice Pempengco's music career took off after she signed with Reprise Records and Warner Bros. Records, releasing her debut album Charice in 2010, which featured the hit single Pyramid, a collaboration with Iyaz. She has also released the album Infinity in 2011, which included the singles Before It Explodes and Louder. Charice Pempengco has worked with renowned producers and songwriters, including David Foster, Diane Warren, and Nick Jonas. She has performed at various music festivals, including the Mnet Asian Music Awards and the American Music Awards, and has shared the stage with Alicia Keys, Taylor Swift, and Katy Perry. Charice Pempengco has also been nominated for several awards, including the MTV Video Music Awards, the Billboard Music Awards, and the Grammy Awards, where she was recognized for her duet with Josh Groban on the song The Prayer.

Acting Career

Charice Pempengco has also pursued an acting career, appearing in the television series Glee as Sunshine Corazon, a foreign exchange student and a rival of Lea Michele's character Rachel Berry. She has also appeared in the Philippine television series Maalaala Mo Kaya and MMK, and has starred in the film Here Comes the Boom, alongside Kevin James and Salma Hayek. Charice Pempengco has worked with Ryan Murphy, the creator of Glee, and has been praised by Matthew Morrison and Jane Lynch for her acting talent. She has also performed at the Tony Awards, where she sang a duet with Neil Patrick Harris.

Personal Life

Charice Pempengco has been open about her personal life, including her coming out as a lesbian in 2013, which was supported by Ellen DeGeneres and Oprah Winfrey. She has also been involved in various charity work, including supporting the LGBT rights movement and the Philippine Red Cross. Charice Pempengco has been recognized for her philanthropic efforts, receiving the FAMAS Award for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role and the Awit Award for Best Female Recording Artist. She has also been named as one of the most influential people in the world by Time magazine, alongside Barack Obama, Lady Gaga, and Beyoncé.

Discography

Charice Pempengco's discography includes the albums Charice (2010), Infinity (2011), and Chapter 10 (2013), which feature the hit singles Pyramid, Before It Explodes, and Louder. She has also released several extended plays, including Charice: My Inspiration (2009) and Grown-Up Christmas List (2010), which include duets with Andrea Bocelli and David Foster. Charice Pempengco's music has been certified gold and platinum in several countries, including the United States, Canada, and Japan, and she has been recognized as one of the best-selling music artists of all time, alongside The Beatles, Michael Jackson, and Madonna. Category:Filipino singers