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Mommy Raquel Defends Charice in Media Row


As elements of the Philippine media criticize Charice’s non-accessibility during her recent Manila concert, Mommy Raquel has spoken out in her daughter’s defense.

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The Buzz Chats with Charice: Her Newfound Fame, Her Mom


Nov 10 Update – English subtitled video added.
Manila – In a recent TV interview with Charlene Gonzales in the Buzz, Charice talked about her achievements and how she is dealing with her newfound fame.

Charice took a weeklong vacation after the last leg of the David Foster and Friends Asian Tour, which she was a part.

Asked on why her vacation was so short, Charice said, “Actually, I’ve already been here for a week. I think it’s quite long because usually I get only two or three-day breaks in the past.” Read the full story

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No Sushi Can Stop Sunshine: Charice is OKAY Now, Will Perform Tonight!


(SINGAPORE 1645 hrs) UPDATE: CHARICE WILL STILL PERFORM TONIGHT AT THE DFF CONCERT.

Charice’s  Mommy Raqz said, “Yes, she sings tonight and she’s in good health now.”

Mommy Raqz said that from now on, she will not allow Charice to eat just anywhere.

“[I will tell Charice to eat]  just the food that I’ve prepared. No [more] sushi. ” said Mommy Raqz. Read the full story

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Charice Watches Singing Contest via Skype


MANILA, Philippine – International singing sensation Charice took time out of her busy schedule to watch a singing competition in her hometown in Cabuyao, Laguna despite being in the United States.

Charice used Skype, which allows Internet users to make voice calls, to see the contestants in Barangay Gulod as they showcased their talents.

The 18-year-old singer of smash hit “Pyramid” also performed Lady Gaga’s “Telephone” to the delight of her fans. Read the full story

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Charice to Appear on ‘Regis and Kelly,’ not ‘Glee,’ says Mom


Charice: ‘In This Song’ on Regis & Kelly!

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Regis n Kelly 01 Charice to Appear on Regis and Kelly, not Glee, says MomCharice quickly snaps a pic with one of her many fans outside ABC Studios before her taping for Live with Regis and Kelly in NYC on Wednesday morning (June 16).

The 18-year-old Filipina phenomenon shared about meeting Celine Dion, “We did perform together about two years ago at Madison Square Garden. Read the full story

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Happy Mother’s Day! from Charice


Charicemania and Operation Smile would like to extend a Happy Mother’s Day Wish to the moms of the world. In honor of mothers around the world waiting to see a brand new smile on their child’s face, we’d like to share this video created by Operation Smile to the tune of “You and Me Against The World” sung by none other than Charice and her mom, Raquel, affectionately known to chasters as MommyRaqz. Read the full story

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Cha’s B-day Plans: A True Rite of Passage


On May 10, 2010, Charice will be turning 18 years old, and during the past few months, Charice and her Mommy Raquel have been casually mentioning the possibility of having a “debut” at their Tagaytay residence in the Philippines to celebrate the occasion. In the Filipino culture, a “debut” is a formal party that is embedded with rituals that signify rites of passage towards “womanhood” – or in a way, “adulthood”.  Read the full story

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The Kindness of Charice and Mommy Raquel Shines in a Brief Chat


I was privileged to have been on charicemania.com recently when Charice and her mom stopped by for an impromptu chat (ET Room).

Mommyraqz and Charice were funny and friendly to all. Jonbudz got to live out a dream when he sang to Charice and assembled online Chasters. Charice was especially engaging when she saw Marty from Italy online. Read the full story

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Charice and MomRaq featured at Rated K


(VIDEO WITH SUBTITLES ADDED) Charice and MomRaq were featured on Rated K, Philippines. Basically a review of her amateur years and guestings abroad. I was told that it´s a mother´s tribute. The sad part was when Charice recalls she used to see things she wanted to buy in the stores, but they didn´t have money. So MomRaq told her to wait until she won the contest because it brings bad luck to buy before. Read the full story

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For Charice, Home is Where the Heart is


MANILA – As she continues to take the United States by storm, international singing sensation Charice has been offered by legendary composer David Foster to stay there for good.  It was a tempting offer but Charice opted to pass up the chance to move to the US. After all, her heart remains in the Philippines. Read the full story

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Best 15-Minute Adrenaline Rush: A Chat With Charice & Mommy Raquel


Image and video hosting by TinyPicThe room came alive with fever-pitch excitement when our very own Charice popped into the chatroom, along with our greatest supermom — Mommy Raquel! It was certainly an adrenalin rush for everyone who was there for the few minutes that Charice managed Read the full story

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Suddenly Charice From Virtual Stardom To International Sensation


charice 601 75x75 Suddenly Charice From Virtual Stardom To International SensationStarStudio Magazine features Charice. Here’s an excerpt:  What Dreams May Come True: Charice Pempengco and her mother Raquel guide us through their often dramatic yet sometimes funny journey-of-a-lifetime.

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Charice Interviewed at The Buzz


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Our very own Charice was interviewed by Abunda on The Buzz on January 25, 2009. Below are the highlights of Charice’s True Confessions. Read the full story

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Citizen Pinoy: Charice, Mommy Raquel & Carl


Charice, mommy Raquel, and Carl together in Citizen Pinoy. The family talks about their first  experience together in the U.S. English-subbed videos are below. Please note: An English translation video is now available. Read the full story

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Charice Interviews: Compiled & English subbed!


Compiled & subbed by matwallace23

This has been on YT for a month, but just saw it. For those who have not seen this.

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Dream Come True: Charice Set to Conquer Oprah on May 12


BY MOMAR G. VISAYA, Asian Journal -

On May 12, young diva Charice Pempengco’s quest for international stardom gets a much-needed boost as her dream of being a guest at The Oprah Winfrey Show becomes a reality.

After traveling thousands of miles from Manila, Charice joined some of the world’s most talented, amazing kids take the Oprah stage. The Oprah Winfrey Show is the longest-running and highest-rated daytime television talk show in America today.

The young diva blew the audience away with her performance of Whitney Houston’s song I Have Nothing. After her fantastic performance, an emotional Charice told Oprah, “I’m always dreaming that someday I can be a part of your show. I can’t believe I’m here standing with you. This is my dream come true.”

Asian Journal sat down with Charice and her mom Raquel in Manila a day before they flew to Honolulu to ask her about her Oprah experience, how they have been trailblazing and jetsetting.

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