MANILA, Philippines – Teen singing sensation Charice thanked her fan base Chasters after she edged global singing stars in the “Best Oprah Show Musical Performance” award. Charice beat Whitney Houston, James Taylor, Michael Bublé, Journey, and the Black Eyed Peas in the online poll on Oprah.com, receiving 70% of the votes for her “Note to God” performance.
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A whopping 70 percent of you voted for the 17-year-old singing sensation’s performance of her first single, “Note to God.” The Black Eyed Peas kickoff party performance came in second with only 9 percent of the vote. Charice had a big year in 2009, recording her first album, performing on tour with David Foster & Friends and appearing in her first film, Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel.
“Note to God” is her debut international single which she launched on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” last 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.
In an interview with abs-cbnNEWS.com, Charice said that she didn’t expect the poll result.
“Hindi ko po ini-expect ‘yon sobrang malulupit ang nominated, like sila Michael Buble, Whitney kasama si Kuya Arnel Pineda (Journey) at Black Eyed Peas. Hindi ko ini-expect na maka-third place ako kasi ang hirap, ang bigat ng mga nominees. Nagulat ako na 70%, so nag-super thanks ako sa mga nag-vote,” Charice said.
“I did not expect to win because the other nominees were big names, like Michael Buble, Whitney, Arnel Pineda (Journey), and the Black Eyed Peas. I didn’t expect to even be in third place because I knew it would be difficult, it’s such a strong list of nominees. I was shocked to get 70% of the vote, so I’d really like to give a ‘super-thanks’ to all those who voted,” Charice said.
Charice said she owes the honor to all her loyal supporters, in particular, the Chasters, who were really active in the online voting, even recruiting members so she would win.
“Sa tingin ko po, kapangyarihan ng mga Chasters at mga new Chasters. ‘Yong ibang mga tao (kasi) na nahikayat ng Chasters. Chasters are the best fans in the world. Talagang kumakalat ang word, talagang iba ang suporta,” she said.
“I really think that it was all because of the Chasters as well new Chasters. Because some people even recruited others to become Chasters. Chasters are the best fans in the world. They can really spread the word, really they always give me their full support,” she said.
Upcoming events
Charice said she can’t really find the right words of gratitude for her fans. The singer said she’s just happy that she is able to communicate with her fans through Tweeter and her blog.
She said that her upcoming international debut album would be her best gift to all her fans.
Asked when she’s going back to Oprah show to perform again, Charice said: “Hindi ko pa alam kasi kailan lang nangyari ‘yon. Nalaman ko ng December 15. Kung babalik po ako ay dadaan po muna yon sa manager ko na si Marc Johnston.”
“I don’t know yet because this just happened very recently. I just found out December 15. If I were to guest there again, it would have to first go through my manager, Marc Johnston.”
Some reports said she will guest in Oprah in January to promote her first international album.
Meanwhile, Oprah.com also cited Charice’s other achievements in 2009, including her debut 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. Charice plays the rival singer of the Chipmunks.
Currently, Charice is in town to take a short vacation before flying back to US before the year end to prepare for the launching of her first international CD.
She is also set to wow foreign audiences anew when she guests in one of the hit international talent shows in Asia.
by Reyma Buan Deveza, abs-cbnNEWS.com
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I just posted my essay, “Note to God. Charice makes Oprah history” at my website dedicated to Charice: http://pinoycinderella.blogspot.com/, so see you there!
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im so proud being filipino coz ang nag laban laban sa oprah show ay sina charice ,journey of arnel and black eyed peas of aple bwahhaa
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Hi Charice, Congratulation for winning Oprah best musical performance in 09 by 70%.
In 2010 I truly hope it will be your biggest year to remember for a very long time for having #1 selling albums of the year and many of #1 hits single of the year and best singer of the year best vocals of the year and best album of the yrs and best entertaiment of the year and so on because you truly deserve all of it and more for many years to come.
May The Lord Buddha Keep On Blessing You And Your Whole Families For Many Years To Come.
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I think 90% of the votes came from the Filipinos who kept voting night and day, that’s why Charice won. She deserves it anyway! Go Charice.
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To all Chasters, you all did a very good job. What a great organization, congratulations! sayang I’m not qualified.
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WOW!!! Chasters!!! It’s good to hear the word. We love u Charice And always will.
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We will always give you our unwavering support.
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we wil always support you always!!! congrats!!! your dreams were very unveilibable!!! we’re very glad!!! we hope more concerts,awards and infinity of good dreams!!!!!!!!!! <3 <3 <3 <3
INFINITY OF GOD'S MERCY!
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beccha05
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Sure all the Chasters rallied on your behalf, but you have given us more enjoyment than you can ever imagine. This is the least we could do for you. And as long as you lead the way we will continue to follow. Being almost retirement age, I now know what I will be doing in the years to come. This is going to be so much fun. Charice you make me feel so much younger than my sixty years (not a day over 57, ha, ha).
Congratulations on being number one. But in my book you have always been number one since the day I first saw you on Youtube. Continued blessings to you and your family.
(And Uno you are a part of all this, also)
Ps Just bought an Ipod Touch and put about 70 Charice Youtube videos on it, so far. I have a concert everyday on my (renamed) ChariceTouch.
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Yeah!!! Charice Rocks… The Chasters, Charice’s private little army of volunteers…
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IamChaster!!
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Eagerly waiting for her O appearance in January.
And the album! It’s almost here!
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We stand guard to make sure no one gets in the way. To make sure she will always be on top of her throne safely and securely so that when she stand the whole world will see the power of her God given talent. All hail to Chasters! All hail to the next ONE Charice!
And the journey continues….
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To chaster – your the best FUNs Club of this Late Mellenium
God bless Charice.. More “Power of Love”
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