Past singers who sang the Philippine National Anthem during Manny Pacquiao’s fights have taken flak from the National Historical Institute for their modified versions of “Lupang Hinirang. Charice, who Pacquiao personally picked to sing at his latest match, was spared from those criticisms. The moment news broke out that Charice was the one singing the anthem, it was expected that she will correctly sing the anthem – and Charice delivered.
Her straightforward rendition of the anthem was similar to her previous version during the high-profile 2010 presidential inauguration. It was in that previous performance that legendary Philippine composer Ryan Cayabyab taught her the original tempo. Since the Philippine anthem was originally used as a marching tune by the country’s heroes and soldiers, it’s time signature is in 4/4 and should sound fast and never prolonged like a slow ballad. Charice also refrained from adding vocal embellishments that were done by previous singers – this showed great control as she is also known for her wide vocal range and belting style of singing.
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Charice’s simple but heartfelt rendition of “Lupang Hinirang” was matched by her modern white dress, effortless makeup and sleek, straight hair. Another thing that surely made a mark on the viewers was her beautiful smile at the end of the song which showed a mix of happiness, relief and sincerity. It showed how young Charice is compared to the previous artists who sang the various country anthems in high-profile matches like that. Achieving a flawless and powerful delivery of the “Lupang Hinirang” in front a huge audience filled with high-ranking people and celebrities is indeed a great accomplishment, especially for the only 18 year old Charice.
Despite having a busy schedule, Charice dropped everything just to perform in the Pacquiao-Mosley fight. That decision really paid off as the exposure she will get from here is very different from the usual shows she attends, as the people watching all over the world are a mix of diverse gender, age, and culture. Add to this the VIPs in the audience like Senate Majority leader Harry Reid, Paris Hilton, Jamie Foxx, Laila Ali, and Mike Tyson, and it’s a show no performer can resist.
With Pacquiao emerging as the winner, his post-fight party at the Mandalay Bay is on for sure. There, Pacquiao will be singing for his fans and celebrating his win. A highlight of the party will be his performance of “Sometimes When We Touch”, together with Dan Hill, the singer/songwriter of that 1977 hit. Music is a great stress-reliever for Pacquiao, and he enjoys both singing and listening. It will be no surprise if Charice spends a few hours celebrating at the party, as Arnel Pineda, as the chosen national anthem singer. Charice could definitely do some fun duets with Pacquiao – that would definitely be entertaining.
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Going by last Saturday’s big fight night, which featured Manny Pacquiao taking on “Sugar” Shane Mosley in a battle for the WBO welterweight belt, boxing is looking to benefit by showcasing big name musical acts at its events as a way to draw more viewers.
The night started off with Filipino teen sensation Charice delivering a jaw-dropping rendition of the Philippine National Anthem, “Lupang Hinirang,” which is recognized as one of the hardest to sing, due to the strict guidelines the government places on how it is performed, to the point where it is considered a crime if the marching tempo is done improperly. The version by Charice was so good though, that the National Historical Commission of the Philippines commended her, describing it as “perfect” in a statement.
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Vote CHARICE for the Billboard.com Fan Favorite Award!!!
When the Billboard Music Awards are handed out in Las Vegas on May 22, there’s one trophy that will stand apart all the others – and that’s because the decision of who gets it is entirely up to you.
The first-ever Billboard.com Fan Favorite Award will be presented to the musician who receives the most votes in our exclusive Billboard.com readers poll. There’ll be no chart statistics, airplay data or ticket sales influencing this decision. Your vote and your vote alone will decide the winner!
The poll will be open from Monday, May 9 through Friday, May 20. The winner will be announced on May 22, the day of the Billboard Music Awards.
Check out the list of selected nominees below. Don’t see your favorite as one of the choices? Submit their name in as a write-in candidate (We’ll count every vote equally). Every submission counts, so vote now and vote often. And be sure to tune in to on ABC on May 22 to watch Rihanna, Cee Lo Green, Nicki Minaj, Black Eyed Peas and more of your faves perform at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards, Live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
NOTE: CHARICE IS NOT YET INCLUDED IN THE LIST BUT YOU CAN CHOOSE “OTHERS” OPTION AND FILL-UP THE TEXTBOX WITH “CHARICE”.
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and that is the reason why Philippines is now a 3rd world country…
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you are a rare native filipina. nowadays, everyone wants to look bleach-white back there.
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Stay as sweet as you are , as clean as you are . Your Filipino heritage have taught you that.
You are alone today inter pretting the best of Celine , Whitney etc… be alone too in being wholesome . The critics will be silenced. You are differenciated too.
The recent nude photos , sex tapes of varoius celebs have really think and write this note.
More success !
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AUGURI,BUON COMPLEANNO,CENTO A QUESTI GIORNI!!!!!!
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May the good Lord continue to bless you and your love ones!
Take care!
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CHARICE ROCKS…CHARICE RULZ…
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Happy Birthday!!!
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Birthday…..
May you have more success and happiness in your life….
Love Cha….
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Wish you a good health, more birthdays and projects to come…
Love you!!!
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Your are always the BEST Voice
Voice of SOUL , Voice of LOVE , Voice HOPE , Voice of PEACE and Voice of UNITY ;Happy 19th Birthday CHARICE from Chasters (Lipdub Cover) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7arkx-VZZdk
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Where The Voice Comes Out???!!!
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