On February 12th, a Chaster named “Amsterdam” re-uploaded a video on Youtube where Charice was singing the so-called Bodyguard Medley (I Have Nothing and I Will Always Love You) accompanied by Mr. David Foster on the piano.
Amsterdam’s video description:
No copyright infringement. This video belong to the right owner. Please visit the original uploader (CHAMU Chaster’s from Canada). Take note that Charice is crying because this is the last tour concert with her friends. This is only a fan made for Whitney Houston and Charice. Youtube link Whitney Houston [ RIP ] from 17 yo – Charice in tears , 2009 concert
Original Video from Chariceweekly:
Actually nothing unusual, Chasters have been uploading, re-uploading, editing videos of Charice, we’ve seen them all. But of course this was a very touching performance that made a big impact even to a long-time fan like me: Schoen’s Blog. Because I don’t think it’s easy to sing while trying to hold back her tears at the same time. So emotions just poured out of this very tiny body.
As Amsterdam was paying tribute to Whitney using this video on Youtube, one site caught it and featured it as “Female Cover Of The Week: 17-Year-Old “Charice Pempengco” From The Philippines Does Whitney Houston Tribute & She Did That!” Site link: World Star Hip Hop.
That was February 13th, so far so good, nothing special….yet…. until this:
Source link: Perez Hilton.com
Yes!! Mr. Perez Hilton featured that same video on his site on Feb. 14th and twitted it. And we know he has millions of followers right? The video went viral as “Charice’s Whitney Houston Tribute”.
Different online sites followed, here`s our complilation starting with Hollywood Life’s Charice Performs Epic Tribute To Whitney Houston In Concert and they even added an Update:
(UPDATE: It turns out this video is being inaccurately sent around the internet as a new tribute video, when it was actually filmed back in 2009. But it means so much more now, so I’ll let it slide.)
Kfox95.com featured an additional video where Charice performed “I Will Always Love You” in a Japanese show:
Source Link: Amazing Charice Memorializes Whitney Houston
Then Popcrush.com followed: Charice Sings Whitney Houston ‘Bodyguard’ Medley with David Foster
Jackfroot.com: The Most Talented Girl in the World Pays Tribute to Whitney
Then from AMP Radio.com: Charice Whitney Houston Tribute is Absolutely Stunning.
From Wpix.com STUNNING Tribute To Whitney Houston By Filipino Teen Sensation.
The video even made it to the Top 5 Whitney Houston Tributes alongside with the legendary Aretha Franklin on International Business Times Whitney Houston Death Tribute.
And of course Glee’s Wetpaint.com site can’t miss Charice too: Charice’s Stunning Tribute to Whitney Houston: Former Glee Guest Star’s Tearful Performance.
Since Chasters love to vote – there’s even a poll going on: Who Sang it Better? So Chasters if you want to vote, visit the site.
Chasters have then started twitting and re-twitting the video and the rest is history. She was 17 years old that time way back in 2009. Judging by the positive reactions and comments to the video, it is very clear than people have been touched or amazed or even just enjoyed watching and listening to her.
Charice could really give justice to a Whitney Houston song. Of course, Chasters need not be convinced how talented she was when she was younger and still is at this stage where she learned how to use and control her voice to her advantage. Contrary to other negative twits about Charice using Whitney’s death to push her career now, just letting them know, inform yourself first. It’s not her fault at all if news are being written about her on this.
Note: A viral video is one that becomes popular through the process of Internet sharing, typically through video sharing websites, social media and email. Wikipedia
By Schoen, Charicemania.com
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http://whaddaheck.blogspot.com/2012/02/charice-back-at-glee-season-4.html
I’ll watch Glee again if Sunshine is revived.
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but perhaps as important, is how she inspired this young lass from Laguna, providing her a high-flying target and THE BENCHMARK against which to flex her vocal prowess, and in the process is providing us a new, more memorable soundtrack of these times …
while Whitney impressed me with her vocal prowess during her prime, it was Charice who made me memorize the lyrics and melodies of Whitney’s songs (and those of other divas) …
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Thank you so much for a very nice article.
Lately I’ve seen a lot of professional singers ( locally or internationally ) who pay tributes to Whitney Houston . In my own opinion so far only Charice can give justice to Withney’s songs specially the Body guard medley.
PS
Thank you also to DJ-joppie72 and Chamu for answering my E-Mail
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it’s bringing me back to watch again so many of my favorite Charice performances. Ahh I’m glad it’s the weekend cuz Charice is so mesmerizing to watch, you don’t even realize how long you’ve been sitting there lol
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A year ago we met Eeebee remember? Glad you’re here.
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Hi Bote, no I was referring to Eve, we met in Tokyo last year. lol (sorry)
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est. since 2008.
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lol Daddy O, we’re not the founders, it’s CM Admin.
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Welcome back, Eve. I just wonder where you had been. I would not say the most senior but the most chaddicted person is Eve.
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Sound interesting. I hope to meet you all in Vancouver?
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Amsterdam let me know if you need some more information……..I a’m so proud that Charice is one of the entertainer on that event.
GOD BLESS EVERYONE
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Hello Amsterdam,
Can you confirm this with me? Is Charice coming to Vancouver, B.C. or Victoria ???? when, what show, ??? please give more details. thanks.
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David Foster Miracle Concert and Gala Weekend…….please check it out on his site………….financially we cannot afford the ticket but who ever interested we can offer a free accomodation and a trip to…Whistler Village for the exchange of getting to know some of the Chasters.
GOD BLESS EVERYONE
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GOD BLESS
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are you sure sue is going to be part of the DFF show May 25 & 27th? :thinking:
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Just one challenging song or power ballad, just one, is what it takes every concert or every other concert to let her fans know also that her voice doesn’t get rusty in those ranges AND that she might be ready to try on some Broadway songs and opera. I am still looking forward to that day.
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For almost four years now, David Foster has only glowing things to say to Charice such as “amazing” or “awesome” when she sing BM or IWALY.
Then tell me, should Charice and Chasters be under fire simply because they made a celebrity tribute to Whitney with Charice singing BM or IWALY??//
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http://www.charicetvcrew.com/Thread-ABS-CBN-Article-Charice-recalls-meeting-Whitney-ENG-TRANSLATED-Feb-16-2012
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http://www.the-top-tens.com/lists/singers-perform-london-olympics-opening-ceremonies.asp
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It’s been a 3-days of buzzing Charice like firestorm in the Pacific and now here’s the UPDATE!!!
DRUM rolls!!!!
Perezhilton.com
Tweeted – 171
Facebook likes – 1,627
Facebook Share – 1,628
Hollywoodlife Andy Swift article
Tweeted – 256
Facebook like 137
Comments – 96
Worldstarhiphop.com
Tweeted – 1,055
Facebook Like – 3,000 +
Views – 131,225
And the winner is @Philamsterdam! Thanks, Keep it up!
Question: are we tweeting and FB sharing as part of this firestorm? Important is grab an ORIGINAL copy of Charice Infinity or download it on legal file sharing like iTunes or Amazon! ‘Nuff said! Cheers for March #InfinityTour
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqqWTtHaASU
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Instead of just uploading the performance only, I suggest to our fellow Chasters/uploaders to include some dialogue and info to put it in context.
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Here is the orignal I Will Always Love You done as written and sung by Dolly Parton.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_utP1mGoutQ
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I Will Always Love You almost didn’t happen according to David Foster who produced the song and went on to win three grammies.
http://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/video/making-love-15579423
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but i can’t find the “Asian Act Category”???how can i find it there????
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Actually everybody made mistakes but let’s face it be thankful to Mr. Perez Hilton because he’s obviously a fan of Charice.
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I’m the one who uploaded the viral video of Charice.
Actually it’s not misleading information because I even mentioned to my video that the performance was at the David Foster and Friends last 2009 tour.
I decided to make this video after I found out that Ms. Whitney Houston died. I’m not even aware that Ms. Jennifer Hudson is going to sing the IWALY.
Concidence because the video of Charice last 2009 was full of emotions and goosebumps.
Some people are blaming me for making this video but let’s face it now trending all over the world. My main concern is only to help Charice to be recognize all over the world. To all the so called fans of Charice… instead of complaining all the time much better for us to be thankful because Charice is getting more free publicities using youtube.
honestly, this is my first time to follow one great singer like Charice because she gave me so much inspiration….
Sincerely Chaster from ” Amsterdam aka PhilDutch “
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greeting from Malaysia…:-)
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As for me, she is one of the best in giving life to the Bodyguard Medley.
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You are commenting on a video or article written by Perez Hilton. Go to his site and post your comments there. The writer of this article has nothing to do with Perez.
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I agree that the blog seems misleading because it was not a tribute to Whitney, and especially this version (with the tears) in the beginning added to the drama. I have no opposition, of course, for Charice to make a direct dedication to Whitney. The heading of the blog was unquestionable stating “Charice’s dedication to Whitney” and it was intended that way to be catchy (or Perez was not aware of that fact, I am not sure).
Theo
“What is more important is how you treat the living, not the dead.”
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