(PROMO PRE-ORDER SAVINGS INFO ADDED) Charice releases her promo video for the May 11th debut of her first international album.  If this does not whet your appetite for all things Charice, nothing will.  You are gonna be blown away! Read the full story

MANILA – International singing sensation Charice is keeping mum on her love life. The 17-year-old singer, who is now sporting a new sexy look, shyly admitted that she has an American suitor when prodded by “The Buzz” host Kris Aquino about her love life. Read the full story

I want to discuss Charice’s journey as she continues her march toward international stardom.  We know she is in the United States to promote her forthcoming album.  Charice’s American management has stated the goal of moving our princess’s career upward begins with the release of her new album. Read the full story

On record producer Klaus Derendorf’s hitboxmusic website, is a list of artists with whom he has collaborated. At the bottom of his webpage, lo and behold, is Charice’s 2009 album and the name of a song he has written, that will be included in the album, entitled ‘Thank You.” Read the full story

Supporters following the career of young Filipino international singing star Charice Pempengco have something to look forward to next year.

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By Rito Asilo, Philippine Daily Inquirer

MANILA, Philippines—Talent searches and singing competitions on the boob tube don’t always get their winners right, but nobody doubts their ability to jumpstart lucrative performing careers Read the full story

BY REYMA BUAN-DEVEZA, abs-cbn News

Teen singing sensation Charice has launched her self-titled debut album on ABS-CBN’s weekly variety show “ASAP 08″ on Sunday.

“Masayang masaya po ako kasi po na­-launch na po iyong album ko at ire-release na po siya,” Charice told abs-cbnNEWS.com

“Special itong album ako kasi first album ko. Solo ko ito, pinaghandaan ko po ito. Lahat ng mga songs covers po siya pero iniba namin iyong version para hindi magsawa ang tao.”

The singer said her first single “It Can Only Get Better” is a song dedicated for the youth. The song tells teens to hold on to their dreams and believe that there’s always hope.

Charice’s CD features six songs, including the hits he sang on her TV guestings on the Ellen deGeneres Show, Paul O’Grady Show and Oprah. She said two of the songs were composed by producers from Sweden .

Charice’s album is produced and distributed by ABS-CBN’s music outfit Star Records.

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INTERNATIONAL singing icon Charice Pempengco has announced the release of her self-titled debut album “Charice” under Star Records this week.

ABS-CBN reports said the child singer made the announcement during her appearance before “Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (Sipa)” Benefit Dinner in Los Angeles, California last week.

Charice asked for the support of Filipinos abroad for her first album.

She said she was excited and glad that she finally completed her recording before she left on April 24, for her visit to the US.

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By REYMA BUAN-DEVEZA, abs-cbn NEWS.com

International singing sensation Charice announced that her most-awaited first album under Star Records will be released this week.

“Ire-release na po next week ‘yung first debut album ko po, ang tagal kong hinintay. Sana po ay suportahan niyo po ako at sana po ay suportahan natin ang kapwa Pilipino natin,” Charice gladly told members of “Search to Involve Pilipino Americans” (SIPA) in Los Angeles, California late Friday night, April 26.

For the event, Charice sang Whitney Houston’s hit “I Have Nothing,”  which is also included in her self-titled debut album.

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BY: JOCELYN DIMACULANGAN, Philippine Entertainment Portal

Filipina singing sensation Charice (who has dropped her last name Pempengco) has just finished recording her self-titled debut album under Star Records. The six-track CD lite titled Charice will be available in all record bars by the end of the month.

Through the help of Nixon Sy, audio marketing unit head of Star Records, PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) was able to speak with Charice on the phone. The young singer, who will turn 15 on May 10, was then having her album pictorial with celebrated photographer Ronnie Salvacion.

How does she feel about having her first album?

“Hindi ko po ine-expect kasi matagal ko na pong gustong magka-album. Masaya po ako na nabigyan ako ng chance na makagawa ng album under Star Records,” says Charice gratefully.

This time, she joins nine other kids in showcasing their unique talents for the May 12 episode of the American TV show Oprah, hosted by popular personality Oprah Winfrey, of course.

Canadian record producer-songwriter David Foster was the one who told Oprah Winfrey about Charice, prompting the TV host to book the Filipina singer as a guest in her show. Charice performed the Whitney Houston song “I Have Nothing” for the episode titled “World’s Smartest Kids.”

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There’s no doubt in my mind that Charice’s new album will sell very well in her native Philippines—that’s a given!

However, succeeding in the international market is a whole new different ball game. There are lots of competing products to choose from (such as the Bianca Ryans of the world). Charice’s guesting on Ellen and Oprah help create awareness; but let’s face it folks, Charice is not a mainstream household name in North America. Not yet.

What Star Records ought to do is invest significant marketing dollars behind their newest product, Charice. Sure they’ve managed to secure international distributors to get the CDs to retails outlets. But that’s not good enough. They need to promote her album like there’s no tomorrow. Perhaps, hiring publicists or Public Relation companies to get Charice on numerous TV and radio interviews; or coordinating autograph signing sessions in malls across North America, etc.

I‘m hoping Star Records has a clear international marketing strategy with deliverable tactics and deep enough pockets to cover all the marketing cost. Otherwise, the album will just sit on the shelves and collect dust. Charice’s extra-ordinary talent belongs to the same league as Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, or Celine Dion. Anything less will be a big disappointment.

Watch out Star Records! All eyes are on you. You guys better deliver…

—Charicemania