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===2007–08: Discovery and early work=== |
===2007–08: Discovery and early work=== |
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In June 2007, producers at Ten Songs/Productions, a music publishing company in Sweden, invited Jake to a demo-recording seeing online videos. Zyrus recorded seven songs—six covers and an original song called "Amazing",<ref>[http://www.pep.ph/guide/864/Charice-Pempengco-gets-recording-contract-via-YouTube- Charice gets recording contract via youtube] at pep.ph</ref> and was next invited to the South Korean talent show ''[[Star King (TV series)|Star King]]'' on October 13, 2007, singing "[[And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going]]" and a duet of "A Whole New World" with [[Kyuhyun]] from [[Super Junior]].<ref name="GleefulCharice">[http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideEntertainment.htm?f=2010/july/22/entertainment3.isx&d=2010/july/22 Gleeful Charice on music, places, and international stardom] at manilastandardtoday.com. Retrieved on July 24, 2010</ref> |
In June 2007, producers at Ten Songs/Productions, a music publishing company in Sweden, invited Jake to a demo-recording seeing online videos. Zyrus recorded seven songs—six covers and an original song called "Amazing",<ref>[http://www.pep.ph/guide/864/Charice-Pempengco-gets-recording-contract-via-YouTube- Charice gets recording contract via youtube] at pep.ph</ref> and was next invited to the South Korean talent show ''[[Star King (TV series)|Star King]]'' on October 13, 2007, singing "[[And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going]]" and a duet of "A Whole New World" with [[Kyuhyun]] from [[Super Junior]].<ref name="GleefulCharice">[http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideEntertainment.htm?f=2010/july/22/entertainment3.isx&d=2010/july/22 Gleeful Charice on music, places, and international stardom] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100723005230/http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideEntertainment.htm?f=2010%2Fjuly%2F22%2Fentertainment3.isx&d=2010%2Fjuly%2F22 |date=July 23, 2010 }} at manilastandardtoday.com. Retrieved on July 24, 2010</ref> |
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Having seen online videos, [[Ellen DeGeneres]] invited Zyrus to appear on her show. He flew to the United States for the first time and performed two songs on the December 19, 2007 episode: "[[I Will Always Love You]]" and "And I Am Telling You".<ref>[http://www.pep.ph/articles/14658/Charice-Pempengco-invited-to-be-a-guest-in-The-Ellen-DeGeneres-Show Charice Invited in Ellen] at pep.ph</ref><ref>[http://www.pep.ph/news/15840/Charice-Pempengco-wows-American-audience-in-Ellen-show Charice wows Americans in Ellen] at pep.ph</ref><ref>[http://ellen.warnerbros.com/2007/12/charice_pempengco_i_am_telling.php?page=23 The Ellen DeGeneres Show – I Am Telling You To Watch This] at ellen.warnerbros.com</ref> Following this American debut, Zyrus made a second appearance on ''Star King'' on December 28 as the "Most Requested Foreign Act", performing [[Gloria Gaynor]]'s "[[I Will Survive]]" and singing a duet with [[Lena Park]].<ref name="charicebio">[http://www.charicepempengco.com/content/bio/ Official Website Biography] at charicepempengco.com. Retrieved on February 19, 2009</ref> In January 2008, Zyrus was invited to [[Malacañan Palace]] to perform for [[President of the Philippines|President]] [[Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo]].<ref>[http://www.pep.ph/guide/1476/Charice-Pempengco-pays-courtesy-call-to-President-GMA-today,-January-4 Charice Pempengco pays courtesy call to President GMA today – January 4] at pep.ph. Retrieved on April 17, 2008</ref> |
Having seen online videos, [[Ellen DeGeneres]] invited Zyrus to appear on her show. He flew to the United States for the first time and performed two songs on the December 19, 2007 episode: "[[I Will Always Love You]]" and "And I Am Telling You".<ref>[http://www.pep.ph/articles/14658/Charice-Pempengco-invited-to-be-a-guest-in-The-Ellen-DeGeneres-Show Charice Invited in Ellen] at pep.ph</ref><ref>[http://www.pep.ph/news/15840/Charice-Pempengco-wows-American-audience-in-Ellen-show Charice wows Americans in Ellen] at pep.ph</ref><ref>[http://ellen.warnerbros.com/2007/12/charice_pempengco_i_am_telling.php?page=23 The Ellen DeGeneres Show – I Am Telling You To Watch This] at ellen.warnerbros.com</ref> Following this American debut, Zyrus made a second appearance on ''Star King'' on December 28 as the "Most Requested Foreign Act", performing [[Gloria Gaynor]]'s "[[I Will Survive]]" and singing a duet with [[Lena Park]].<ref name="charicebio">[http://www.charicepempengco.com/content/bio/ Official Website Biography] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091230124334/http://www.charicepempengco.com/content/bio |date=December 30, 2009 }} at charicepempengco.com. Retrieved on February 19, 2009</ref> In January 2008, Zyrus was invited to [[Malacañan Palace]] to perform for [[President of the Philippines|President]] [[Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo]].<ref>[http://www.pep.ph/guide/1476/Charice-Pempengco-pays-courtesy-call-to-President-GMA-today,-January-4 Charice Pempengco pays courtesy call to President GMA today – January 4] at pep.ph. Retrieved on April 17, 2008</ref> |
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Returning to the international scene, Zyrus next guested on the April 8 episode of ''[[The Paul O'Grady Show]]'' in London, England.<ref>[http://www.philfortune.com/newsfeatures.php?page=Fil-Am_Community_News&id=1555 FIL-AM Community News – What's in store for Charice] at philfortune.com. Retrieved on March 18, 2009</ref> The Philippine debut album ''[[Charice (album)|Charice]]'' was released in May 2008; this mini album, consisting of six songs and six backing tracks, was awarded [[List of music recording sales certifications|gold certification]] in the Philippines in October 2008,<ref name = "filalbumdebut">[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/10/07/08/charice-debut-album-reaches-gold-status Charice Debut Album Reaches Gold Status] at abs-cbnnews.com</ref> and reached [[List of music recording sales certifications|platinum]] status in 2009.<ref name = "platinum">[http://www.pep.ph/guide/3848/Charice-dedicates-her-second-album-to-her-mother-Raquel Charice dedicates her second album to her mother Raquel] at pep.ph. Retrieved on May 6, 2009</ref> Zyrus appeared on the May 12 edition of ''[[The Oprah Winfrey Show]]'' in the episode "World's Smartest Kids", where performing [[Whitney Houston]]'s "I Have Nothing".<ref>[http://www.oprah.com/slideshow/oprahshow/20080512_tows_smartestkids The Oprah Winfrey Show World's Smartest Kids] at oprah.com</ref> After the show, [[Oprah Winfrey]] contacted [[David Foster]] to see what the music producer could do for Pempengco.<ref name="teensingingsensation" /> |
Returning to the international scene, Zyrus next guested on the April 8 episode of ''[[The Paul O'Grady Show]]'' in London, England.<ref>[http://www.philfortune.com/newsfeatures.php?page=Fil-Am_Community_News&id=1555 FIL-AM Community News – What's in store for Charice] at philfortune.com. Retrieved on March 18, 2009</ref> The Philippine debut album ''[[Charice (album)|Charice]]'' was released in May 2008; this mini album, consisting of six songs and six backing tracks, was awarded [[List of music recording sales certifications|gold certification]] in the Philippines in October 2008,<ref name = "filalbumdebut">[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/10/07/08/charice-debut-album-reaches-gold-status Charice Debut Album Reaches Gold Status] at abs-cbnnews.com</ref> and reached [[List of music recording sales certifications|platinum]] status in 2009.<ref name = "platinum">[http://www.pep.ph/guide/3848/Charice-dedicates-her-second-album-to-her-mother-Raquel Charice dedicates her second album to her mother Raquel] at pep.ph. Retrieved on May 6, 2009</ref> Zyrus appeared on the May 12 edition of ''[[The Oprah Winfrey Show]]'' in the episode "World's Smartest Kids", where performing [[Whitney Houston]]'s "I Have Nothing".<ref>[http://www.oprah.com/slideshow/oprahshow/20080512_tows_smartestkids The Oprah Winfrey Show World's Smartest Kids] at oprah.com</ref> After the show, [[Oprah Winfrey]] contacted [[David Foster]] to see what the music producer could do for Pempengco.<ref name="teensingingsensation" /> |
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Jake performed with Foster for the first time as one of the entertainers on the May 17 opening of the [[MGM Grand Las Vegas|MGM Grand]] at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard, Connecticut.<ref>[http://teampilipinas.info/2008/05/charice-with-david-foster-at-foxwoods.html Charice with David Foster at Foxwoods] at teampilipinas.info. Retrieved on March 18, 2009</ref> This was followed by a debut on the international concert stage in Foster's May 23 tribute concert, ''Hitman: David Foster and Friends'', at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, performing a medley of songs from ''[[The Bodyguard (1992 film)|The Bodyguard]]'' as well as the standard, "And I Am Telling You".<ref name="voiceofthefuture"/> |
Jake performed with Foster for the first time as one of the entertainers on the May 17 opening of the [[MGM Grand Las Vegas|MGM Grand]] at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard, Connecticut.<ref>[http://teampilipinas.info/2008/05/charice-with-david-foster-at-foxwoods.html Charice with David Foster at Foxwoods] at teampilipinas.info. Retrieved on March 18, 2009</ref> This was followed by a debut on the international concert stage in Foster's May 23 tribute concert, ''Hitman: David Foster and Friends'', at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, performing a medley of songs from ''[[The Bodyguard (1992 film)|The Bodyguard]]'' as well as the standard, "And I Am Telling You".<ref name="voiceofthefuture"/> |
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A CD/DVD of this concert, including Jake's ''The Bodyguard'' medley, was released on November 11, 2008. The show was aired several times on [[Public Broadcasting Service|PBS]] and other public television networks starting in December 2008 under the ''[[Great Performances]]'' banner.<ref>[http://www.davidfoster.com/news/2008/10/28/hit-man-david-foster-and-friends-nov-11-dvdcd-release-honors-career-multi-grammy-win Hitman: David Foster and Friends] at davidfoster.com</ref> One of the singers at the concert was Pempengco's idol, [[Andrea Bocelli]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Macabagdal|first=Bobby|title=Charice in the David Foster and Friends Concert|url=http://www.asianjournal.com/aj-galleries/100-aj-galleries/771-charice-pempenggo-in-the-david-foster-and-friends-concert.html|accessdate=February 21, 2011}}</ref> Bocelli subsequently expressed interest in performing a duet with Pempengco<ref>{{cite web|title=Bocelli: "Verdi, il mio canto patriottico nell'Italia della riconciliazione"|url=http://www.ilgiornale.it/spettacoli/bocelli_verdi_mio_canto_patriottico_nellitalia_riconciliazione/28-05-2008/articolo-id=264800-page=0-comments=1|accessdate=February 21, 2011|language=it}}</ref> with an invitation to be a guest on his birthday concert "The Cinema Tribute" held on July 20 at the [[Teatro del Silenzio]] in his hometown of Lajatico, Tuscany, Italy. Aside from the solo performance, Zyrus sang a duet of "[[The Prayer (Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli song)|The Prayer]]" with the famous tenor in front of more than 8,000 people.<ref name="teensingingsensation" /><ref>[http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/breakingnews/breakingnews/view/20080726-150860/Charice-Pempengco-sings-The-Prayer-with-Andrea-Bocelli Charice Pempengco sings ‘The Prayer’ with Andrea Bocelli] at showbizandstyle.inquirer.net</ref><ref>[http://www.intoscana.it/intoscana/informarsi/news.jsp?id_categoria=1210&id_sottocategoria=1211&id=182021&language=it Bocelli al Teatro del Silenzio di Lajatico con Noa e Charice] {{it icon}} at intoscana.it</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Italy The Cinema Tribute Concert, July 20, 2008, Teatro del Silenzio, Lajatico|url=http://www.bocelli.de/en/live/concert2008_3.htm|accessdate=February 21, 2011}}</ref> |
A CD/DVD of this concert, including Jake's ''The Bodyguard'' medley, was released on November 11, 2008. The show was aired several times on [[Public Broadcasting Service|PBS]] and other public television networks starting in December 2008 under the ''[[Great Performances]]'' banner.<ref>[http://www.davidfoster.com/news/2008/10/28/hit-man-david-foster-and-friends-nov-11-dvdcd-release-honors-career-multi-grammy-win Hitman: David Foster and Friends] at davidfoster.com</ref> One of the singers at the concert was Pempengco's idol, [[Andrea Bocelli]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Macabagdal|first=Bobby|title=Charice in the David Foster and Friends Concert|url=http://www.asianjournal.com/aj-galleries/100-aj-galleries/771-charice-pempenggo-in-the-david-foster-and-friends-concert.html|accessdate=February 21, 2011|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707174050/http://www.asianjournal.com/aj-galleries/100-aj-galleries/771-charice-pempenggo-in-the-david-foster-and-friends-concert.html|archivedate=July 7, 2011|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Bocelli subsequently expressed interest in performing a duet with Pempengco<ref>{{cite web|title=Bocelli: "Verdi, il mio canto patriottico nell'Italia della riconciliazione"|url=http://www.ilgiornale.it/spettacoli/bocelli_verdi_mio_canto_patriottico_nellitalia_riconciliazione/28-05-2008/articolo-id=264800-page=0-comments=1|accessdate=February 21, 2011|language=it}}</ref> with an invitation to be a guest on his birthday concert "The Cinema Tribute" held on July 20 at the [[Teatro del Silenzio]] in his hometown of Lajatico, Tuscany, Italy. Aside from the solo performance, Zyrus sang a duet of "[[The Prayer (Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli song)|The Prayer]]" with the famous tenor in front of more than 8,000 people.<ref name="teensingingsensation" /><ref>[http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/breakingnews/breakingnews/view/20080726-150860/Charice-Pempengco-sings-The-Prayer-with-Andrea-Bocelli Charice Pempengco sings ‘The Prayer’ with Andrea Bocelli]{{dead link|date=November 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} at showbizandstyle.inquirer.net</ref><ref>[http://www.intoscana.it/intoscana/informarsi/news.jsp?id_categoria=1210&id_sottocategoria=1211&id=182021&language=it Bocelli al Teatro del Silenzio di Lajatico con Noa e Charice]{{dead link|date=November 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} {{it icon}} at intoscana.it</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Italy The Cinema Tribute Concert, July 20, 2008, Teatro del Silenzio, Lajatico|url=http://www.bocelli.de/en/live/concert2008_3.htm|accessdate=February 21, 2011}}</ref> |
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Zyrus was invited to perform for the [[Feyenoord]]'s Centennial Anniversary in the Netherlands held on September 26 of the same year, singing the team's anthem, "[[You'll Never Walk Alone (song)|You'll Never Walk Alone]]" in front of a crowd of about 50,000 football (soccer) fans<ref>[http://www.feyenoordnet.nl/index.php?pageID=2&messageID=15055 Wereldgroot aankomend talent zingt op Eeuwfees] at feyenoordnet.nl. Retrieved on March 18, 2009</ref> In a guest appearance on the "Dreams Come True" episode of ''The Oprah Winfrey Show'' on September 9, Oprah referred to Zyrus as "The Most Talented Girl in the World." After singing [[Celine Dion]]'s "[[My Heart Will Go On]]" with David Foster on piano, Zyrus was surprised by Celine Dion's appearance via satellite, at Oprah's invitation, inviting Pempengco to sing a special duet at New York City's Madison Square Garden as part of Dion's [[Taking Chances Tour]].<ref name="teensingingsensation" /><ref>[http://oprah.about.com/od/oprahshowrecaps/p/talentedkids.htm OPRAH – Singing Sensation Charice Returns] at about.com</ref> The promised duet took place on September 15, dedicating "[[Because You Loved Me]]" to Pempengco's mother. The performance received rave reviews in the ''[[New York Post]]'' and ''[[The New York Times]]'',<ref>[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/09/18/08/charice-earns-rave-reviews-nytimes-ny-post Charice earns rave reviews from NYTimes, NY Post]<!-- Bot generated title --> at ABS-CBNNews.com</ref><ref name="nypostreview">[http://www.nypost.com/seven/09172008/entertainment/music/celine_there__dion_that_129438.htm Celine There, Dion That] at nypost.com. Retrieved on September 19, 2008</ref><ref name="nytimesreview">[https://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/17/arts/music/17celi.html?_r=2&ref=arts&oref=slogin Emotions With Exclamation Point] at nytimes.com. Retrieved on 16-September-2008</ref> and was eventually featured on the September 19 episode of ''The Oprah Winfrey Show''.<ref>[http://www.oprah.com/media/20080919_tows_charice OPRAH – Charice and Celine Dion Sing "Because You Love Me"] at oprah.com</ref> Zyrus would then perform at the [[Andre Agassi]] Grand Slam for Children Benefit Concert at the Wynn Las Vegas casino resort.<ref>[http://www.lasvegasnow.com/Global/story.asp?s=9167251 Big Names Turn Out for Andre Agassi's Foundation] at lasvegasnow.com</ref><ref>[http://www.celebritywonder.com/picture/Charice_Pempengco/ Singer Charice performs during the 13th Annual Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation's Grand Slam for Children benefit concert] at celebritywonder.com</ref> In November, Pempengco and David Foster appeared on ''[[Good Morning America]]'' to promote Foster's tribute album, ''Hitman: David Foster and Friends'', performing ''The Bodyguard'' medley and "I Will Survive".<ref name="abcnews1">[http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/FallConcert/story?id=6281726 Meet Charice: Teen With the Big Voice – Girl Has Wowed Audiences With Her Singing] at abcnews.go.com</ref><ref>[http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/FallConcert/story?id=5784293 It's Time to Fall for Your Favorite Music Again – David Foster and child prodigy, Charice] at abcnews.go.com</ref> |
Zyrus was invited to perform for the [[Feyenoord]]'s Centennial Anniversary in the Netherlands held on September 26 of the same year, singing the team's anthem, "[[You'll Never Walk Alone (song)|You'll Never Walk Alone]]" in front of a crowd of about 50,000 football (soccer) fans<ref>[http://www.feyenoordnet.nl/index.php?pageID=2&messageID=15055 Wereldgroot aankomend talent zingt op Eeuwfees] at feyenoordnet.nl. Retrieved on March 18, 2009</ref> In a guest appearance on the "Dreams Come True" episode of ''The Oprah Winfrey Show'' on September 9, Oprah referred to Zyrus as "The Most Talented Girl in the World." After singing [[Celine Dion]]'s "[[My Heart Will Go On]]" with David Foster on piano, Zyrus was surprised by Celine Dion's appearance via satellite, at Oprah's invitation, inviting Pempengco to sing a special duet at New York City's Madison Square Garden as part of Dion's [[Taking Chances Tour]].<ref name="teensingingsensation" /><ref>[http://oprah.about.com/od/oprahshowrecaps/p/talentedkids.htm OPRAH – Singing Sensation Charice Returns] at about.com</ref> The promised duet took place on September 15, dedicating "[[Because You Loved Me]]" to Pempengco's mother. The performance received rave reviews in the ''[[New York Post]]'' and ''[[The New York Times]]'',<ref>[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/09/18/08/charice-earns-rave-reviews-nytimes-ny-post Charice earns rave reviews from NYTimes, NY Post]<!-- Bot generated title --> at ABS-CBNNews.com</ref><ref name="nypostreview">[http://www.nypost.com/seven/09172008/entertainment/music/celine_there__dion_that_129438.htm Celine There, Dion That] at nypost.com. Retrieved on September 19, 2008</ref><ref name="nytimesreview">[https://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/17/arts/music/17celi.html?_r=2&ref=arts&oref=slogin Emotions With Exclamation Point] at nytimes.com. Retrieved on 16-September-2008</ref> and was eventually featured on the September 19 episode of ''The Oprah Winfrey Show''.<ref>[http://www.oprah.com/media/20080919_tows_charice OPRAH – Charice and Celine Dion Sing "Because You Love Me"] at oprah.com</ref> Zyrus would then perform at the [[Andre Agassi]] Grand Slam for Children Benefit Concert at the Wynn Las Vegas casino resort.<ref>[http://www.lasvegasnow.com/Global/story.asp?s=9167251 Big Names Turn Out for Andre Agassi's Foundation] at lasvegasnow.com</ref><ref>[http://www.celebritywonder.com/picture/Charice_Pempengco/ Singer Charice performs during the 13th Annual Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation's Grand Slam for Children benefit concert] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090216161842/http://celebritywonder.com/picture/Charice_Pempengco/ |date=February 16, 2009 }} at celebritywonder.com</ref> In November, Pempengco and David Foster appeared on ''[[Good Morning America]]'' to promote Foster's tribute album, ''Hitman: David Foster and Friends'', performing ''The Bodyguard'' medley and "I Will Survive".<ref name="abcnews1">[http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/FallConcert/story?id=6281726 Meet Charice: Teen With the Big Voice – Girl Has Wowed Audiences With Her Singing] at abcnews.go.com</ref><ref>[http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/FallConcert/story?id=5784293 It's Time to Fall for Your Favorite Music Again – David Foster and child prodigy, Charice] at abcnews.go.com</ref> |
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===2009–10: First major performances=== |
===2009–10: First major performances=== |
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In January 2009, Zyrus performed at two US presidential pre-inaugural events in Washington, D.C., namely the [[Martin Luther King Jr]] "[[Realizing the Dream]]" gala at the Hyatt Regency Hotel and at the "Pearl Presidential Inaugural Gala" at the Mandarin Hotel.<ref>[http://www.asianfortunenews.com/site/article_0209.php?article_id=111 Asian Americans Share Center Stage] at asianfortunenews.com</ref><ref>[http://www.pep.ph/articles/18055/Charice-back-in-Manila-after-performing-at-Obamas-pre-inauguration-ball Charice back in Manila after performing at Obama's pre-inauguration ball] at pep.ph</ref><ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/01/18/inuaguration-events-sched_n_158873.html?show_comment_id=19857360 Inauguration Events Schedule] at huffingtonpost.com</ref><ref>[http://www.asianjournal.com/dateline-usa/15-dateline-usa/1110-charice-rocks-obama-pre-inaugural-balls.html Charice rocks Obama pre-inaugural balls] at asianjournal.com</ref> February performances at two post-[[81st Academy Awards|Oscar]] award events followed: Oscar Night at Mr. Chow's and Oprah's Oscar After Party, held in the [[Kodak Theatre]].<ref>[http://hotspots.hollyscoop.com/award-shows/leeza-gibbons-makes-a-difference_466.aspx Leeza Gibbons Makes a Difference] at hotspots.hollyscoop.com. Retrieved on 24-February-2009</ref><ref>[http://www.hollywire.com/videos/michael-buble-and-charice-wow-the-crowd-at-mr-chows/ Michael Buble and Charice Wow the Crowd at Mr. Chow's] at hollywire.com. Retrieved on February 25, 2009</ref><ref>[http://www.oprah.com/media/20090223_tows_charice-fingerprint Oprah's Oscar After Party: Charice Sings "Fingerprint"] at oprah.com. Retrieved on February 28, 2009</ref> Jake then debuted a new original song, "Fingerprint", composed by [[Robbie Nevil]] and produced by David Foster,<ref>[http://www.mb.com.ph/node/199137 The Other Side of Charice] at mb.com.ph. Retrieved on March 16, 2009</ref> and then appeared in April in the season premiere of ''[[Ti lascio una canzone]]'', an Italian musical variety show televised from [[Teatro Ariston]] in the city of Sanremo.<ref>[http://www.tgcom.mediaset.it/spettacolo/articoli/articolo446261.shtml Charice, una voce da vera star] {{it icon}} at tgcom.mediaset.it. Retrieved on 09-April-2009</ref> Zyrus performed "I Will Always Love You", "I Have Nothing", "The Prayer", and "Listen",<ref>[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/06/09/charice-captures-italians-hearts-anew Charice captures Italians' hearts anew] at abs-cbnnews.com. Retrieved on April 8, 2009</ref> and went on to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" in front of 57,000 baseball fans during the Los Angeles Dodgers 52nd season home opener at Dodger Stadium.<ref>[http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-simers14-2009apr14,1,210304.column The Manny Ramirez circus is getting an early start this season] at latimes.com. Retrieved on April 14, 2009</ref><ref>[http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20090412&content_id=4243294&vkey=pr_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la Opening week at Dodger Stadium begins Monday] at losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on April 14, 2009</ref> |
In January 2009, Zyrus performed at two US presidential pre-inaugural events in Washington, D.C., namely the [[Martin Luther King Jr]] "[[Realizing the Dream]]" gala at the Hyatt Regency Hotel and at the "Pearl Presidential Inaugural Gala" at the Mandarin Hotel.<ref>[http://www.asianfortunenews.com/site/article_0209.php?article_id=111 Asian Americans Share Center Stage] at asianfortunenews.com</ref><ref>[http://www.pep.ph/articles/18055/Charice-back-in-Manila-after-performing-at-Obamas-pre-inauguration-ball Charice back in Manila after performing at Obama's pre-inauguration ball] at pep.ph</ref><ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/01/18/inuaguration-events-sched_n_158873.html?show_comment_id=19857360 Inauguration Events Schedule] at huffingtonpost.com</ref><ref>[http://www.asianjournal.com/dateline-usa/15-dateline-usa/1110-charice-rocks-obama-pre-inaugural-balls.html Charice rocks Obama pre-inaugural balls] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090123034048/http://www.asianjournal.com/dateline-usa/15-dateline-usa/1110-charice-rocks-obama-pre-inaugural-balls.html |date=January 23, 2009 }} at asianjournal.com</ref> February performances at two post-[[81st Academy Awards|Oscar]] award events followed: Oscar Night at Mr. Chow's and Oprah's Oscar After Party, held in the [[Kodak Theatre]].<ref>[http://hotspots.hollyscoop.com/award-shows/leeza-gibbons-makes-a-difference_466.aspx Leeza Gibbons Makes a Difference] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090226041446/http://hotspots.hollyscoop.com/award-shows/leeza-gibbons-makes-a-difference_466.aspx |date=February 26, 2009 }} at hotspots.hollyscoop.com. Retrieved on 24-February-2009</ref><ref>[http://www.hollywire.com/videos/michael-buble-and-charice-wow-the-crowd-at-mr-chows/ Michael Buble and Charice Wow the Crowd at Mr. Chow's] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090301140956/http://www.hollywire.com/videos/michael-buble-and-charice-wow-the-crowd-at-mr-chows/ |date=March 1, 2009 }} at hollywire.com. Retrieved on February 25, 2009</ref><ref>[http://www.oprah.com/media/20090223_tows_charice-fingerprint Oprah's Oscar After Party: Charice Sings "Fingerprint"] at oprah.com. Retrieved on February 28, 2009</ref> Jake then debuted a new original song, "Fingerprint", composed by [[Robbie Nevil]] and produced by David Foster,<ref>[http://www.mb.com.ph/node/199137 The Other Side of Charice] at mb.com.ph. Retrieved on March 16, 2009</ref> and then appeared in April in the season premiere of ''[[Ti lascio una canzone]]'', an Italian musical variety show televised from [[Teatro Ariston]] in the city of Sanremo.<ref>[http://www.tgcom.mediaset.it/spettacolo/articoli/articolo446261.shtml Charice, una voce da vera star] {{it icon}} at tgcom.mediaset.it. Retrieved on 09-April-2009</ref> Zyrus performed "I Will Always Love You", "I Have Nothing", "The Prayer", and "Listen",<ref>[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/06/09/charice-captures-italians-hearts-anew Charice captures Italians' hearts anew] at abs-cbnnews.com. Retrieved on April 8, 2009</ref> and went on to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" in front of 57,000 baseball fans during the Los Angeles Dodgers 52nd season home opener at Dodger Stadium.<ref>[http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-simers14-2009apr14,1,210304.column The Manny Ramirez circus is getting an early start this season] at latimes.com. Retrieved on April 14, 2009</ref><ref>[http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20090412&content_id=4243294&vkey=pr_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la Opening week at Dodger Stadium begins Monday] at losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on April 14, 2009</ref> |
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In May, Zyrus released a second Philippine album, ''[[My Inspiration]]''. The album consisted of 12 tracks, including "[[Always You (Charice Pempengco song)|Always You]]" and a cover of [[Helen Reddy]]'s "[[You and Me Against the World (song)|You and Me Against the World]]" performed as a duet with Pempengco's mother.<ref name |
In May, Zyrus released a second Philippine album, ''[[My Inspiration]]''. The album consisted of 12 tracks, including "[[Always You (Charice Pempengco song)|Always You]]" and a cover of [[Helen Reddy]]'s "[[You and Me Against the World (song)|You and Me Against the World]]" performed as a duet with Pempengco's mother.<ref name="myinspiration">[http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20090501-202605/Charice-draws-musical-Inspiration-from-mom Charice draws musical ‘Inspiration’ from mom]{{dead link|date=November 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} at showbizandstyle.inquirer.net. Retrieved on May 1, 2009</ref> The album was certified gold in the Philippines within two months after release,<ref name="myinspirationgold">[http://www.pep.ph/guide/4224/We-are-1-album-leads-sales-in-Astrovision/Astroplus We are 1 album leads sales in Astrovision/Astroplus] at pep.ph. Retrieved on July 7, 2007</ref> and then platinum in December 2009.<ref name="myinspirationplat">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPXlMMSC9oY Charice, Platinum Awardee] at YouTube.com. Retrieved on December 17, 2009</ref> Also in May, Zyrus would again perform at a ''David Foster and Friends'' concert held at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.<ref>[https://abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/05/11/09/charice-wows-crowd-las-vegas-charity-concert Charice wows crowd in Las Vegas charity concert] at abs-cbnnews.com. Retrieved on May 15, 2009</ref> On the May 18 episode "Finale: Oprah's Search for the World's Most Talented Kids" of ''The Oprah Winfrey Show'', Jake debuted a first internationally released single, "[[Note to God]]", written by [[Diane Warren]] and produced by David Foster. The single was made available for digital download on the same day and debuted at #24 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Digital Songs chart, #44 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, #9 on the Hot Canadian Digital Singles chart and #35 on the Canadian Hot 100.<ref>[http://www.oprah.com/dated/oprahshow/oprahshow-20090429-talented-kids-finale Finale: Oprah's Search for the World's Most Talented Kids] on oprah.com. Retrieved on May 18, 2009</ref><ref>[http://www.oprah.com/media/20090429-tows-charice Charice Performs "Note to God" Video] on oprah.com. Retrieved on May 18, 2009</ref><ref>[http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/charts/chart_display.jsp?f=The+Billboard+Hot+100&pageNumber=Top+11-50&g=Singles The Billboard's Top 100 2009-06-06] at billboard.com. Retrieved on May 28, 2009</ref><ref>[http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/1565643/charice-comes-out-as-gay Charice Comes Out As Gay 2013-06-03] at billboard.com. Retrieved on June 6, 2013</ref> Later that same month, Zyrus was again invited to sing at the ''Ti lascio una canzone'' show as a special guest.<ref>[http://www.stabiachannel.it/news/index.asp?idnews=7966 La stabiese Sonia Mosca questa sera all'Ariston di Sanremo] {{it icon}} at stabiachannel.it. Retrieved on May 25, 2009</ref><ref>[http://www.ilsussidiario.net/articolo.aspx?articolo=22817 Ti Lascio una Canzone / Dopo Charice Pempengco, domani, 30 maggio la festa finale] {{it icon}} at ilsussidiario.net. Retrieved on June 3, 2009</ref> |
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The first major concert for Zyrus was called ''Charice: The Journey Begins'', presented to a sold-out crowd on June 27 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia in the Philippines.<ref name="myinspirationgold"/> Guests included [[Christian Bautista]], [[Kuh Ledesma]] and ''Little Big Star'' finalists.<ref>[http://www.pep.ph/news/22271/Charice-would-have-been-part-of-Michael-Jackson Charice would have been part of Michael Jackson's London concert] at pep.ph. Retrieved on July 3, 2009</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux_KRUuiykI&playnext=1&list=PLD6142C9F6BEB37EB |title=Michael Jackson & Charice scheduled in July duet with Michael Jackson |publisher=YouTube |date=June 28, 2009 |accessdate=June 4, 2012}}</ref> On June 28, 2009, in concert, Zyrus revealed a planned duet with legendary pop singer [[Michael Jackson]], explaining that Jackson's lawyer said that Michael had chosen Zyrus to be his special guest on his tour. Michael had seen videos of Zyrus dancing to his songs and said right away, "I want this kid". When announcing this, Jake said "Yesterday morning, we were all shocked by the very sad news, the legendary pop singer Michael Jackson has gone away. Only two more weeks I was supposed to be with him on stage. We were going to perform Billie Jean." Zyrus contributed to two Christmas albums in 2009, first as [[David Archuleta]]'s duet partner for the song "[[Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas]]" on his Christmas album, ''[[Christmas from the Heart (David Archuleta album)|Christmas from the Heart]]'',<ref name="davidarchuletachristmas">[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002LLDT9U David Archuleta: Christmas from the Heart] at amazon.com. Retrieved on October 1, 2009</ref> then contributing a rendition of "[[The Christmas Song]]" to the compilation album, ''[[A Very Special Christmas 7]]''.<ref name="averyspecialchristmas1">[https://finance.yahoo.com/news/A-Very-Special-Christmas-prnews-895076545.html?x=0&.v=1 A Very Special Christmas Volume 7 Will Feature All-Star Line Up of Young Talent to Benefit Special Olympics] at finance.yahoo.com. Retrieved on October 1, 2009</ref><ref name="averyspecialchristmas2">[http://backseatcuddler.com/2009/10/01/big-names-in-music-unite-for-a-very-special-christmas-7-full-track-list/ BIG Names In Music Unite For ‘A Very Special Christmas 7′ (FULL Track List)] at backseatcuddler.com. Retrieved on October 1, 2009</ref> Zyrus was one of the headlining acts on the David Foster and Friends 10-city North American Tour that ran during the fall of 2009,<ref>[http://www.davidfoster.com/news/2009/08/26/david-foster-and-friends-us-and-canadian-tour-dates-announced David Foster and Friends US and Canadian tour dates announced] at davidfoster.com. Retrieved on October 3, 2009</ref><ref>[http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/33120694#33120694 David Foster: 'I love great voices'] at today.msnbc.msn.com. Retrieved on October 3, 2009</ref> and made a cameo appearance in the feature film ''[[Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel]]'', released in North America on December 23.<ref>[http://www.traileraddict.com/trailer/alvin-and-chipmunks-2/interview-charice-pempengco Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel: Charice – The Interview] at traileraddict.com. Retrieved on December 14, 2009</ref> The [[Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack|official movie soundtrack]] includes Jake's rendition of "[[No One (Alicia Keys song)|No One]]" by [[Alicia Keys]], accompanied by [[The Chipettes]].<ref name = "squeakuelsoundtrack">[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002P4VUNK Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [SOUNDTRACK]] at amazon.com. Retrieved on December 14, 2009</ref> Later in the month, Zyrus appeared on the grand finale of ''[[Singapore Idol]]'' as a guest, performing two signature songs, ''The Bodyguard'' medley and "Note to God".<ref name="singaporeidol">[http://abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/12/28/09/charice-receives-standing-ovation-singapore-idol Charice delivers 'jaw-dropping' performance on 'Singapore Idol'] at abs-cbnnews.com. Retrieved on December 28, 2009</ref> |
The first major concert for Zyrus was called ''Charice: The Journey Begins'', presented to a sold-out crowd on June 27 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia in the Philippines.<ref name="myinspirationgold"/> Guests included [[Christian Bautista]], [[Kuh Ledesma]] and ''Little Big Star'' finalists.<ref>[http://www.pep.ph/news/22271/Charice-would-have-been-part-of-Michael-Jackson Charice would have been part of Michael Jackson's London concert] at pep.ph. Retrieved on July 3, 2009</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux_KRUuiykI&playnext=1&list=PLD6142C9F6BEB37EB |title=Michael Jackson & Charice scheduled in July duet with Michael Jackson |publisher=YouTube |date=June 28, 2009 |accessdate=June 4, 2012}}</ref> On June 28, 2009, in concert, Zyrus revealed a planned duet with legendary pop singer [[Michael Jackson]], explaining that Jackson's lawyer said that Michael had chosen Zyrus to be his special guest on his tour. Michael had seen videos of Zyrus dancing to his songs and said right away, "I want this kid". When announcing this, Jake said "Yesterday morning, we were all shocked by the very sad news, the legendary pop singer Michael Jackson has gone away. Only two more weeks I was supposed to be with him on stage. We were going to perform Billie Jean." Zyrus contributed to two Christmas albums in 2009, first as [[David Archuleta]]'s duet partner for the song "[[Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas]]" on his Christmas album, ''[[Christmas from the Heart (David Archuleta album)|Christmas from the Heart]]'',<ref name="davidarchuletachristmas">[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002LLDT9U David Archuleta: Christmas from the Heart] at amazon.com. Retrieved on October 1, 2009</ref> then contributing a rendition of "[[The Christmas Song]]" to the compilation album, ''[[A Very Special Christmas 7]]''.<ref name="averyspecialchristmas1">[https://finance.yahoo.com/news/A-Very-Special-Christmas-prnews-895076545.html?x=0&.v=1 A Very Special Christmas Volume 7 Will Feature All-Star Line Up of Young Talent to Benefit Special Olympics] at finance.yahoo.com. Retrieved on October 1, 2009</ref><ref name="averyspecialchristmas2">[http://backseatcuddler.com/2009/10/01/big-names-in-music-unite-for-a-very-special-christmas-7-full-track-list/ BIG Names In Music Unite For ‘A Very Special Christmas 7′ (FULL Track List)] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091005002442/http://backseatcuddler.com/2009/10/01/big-names-in-music-unite-for-a-very-special-christmas-7-full-track-list/ |date=October 5, 2009 }} at backseatcuddler.com. Retrieved on October 1, 2009</ref> Zyrus was one of the headlining acts on the David Foster and Friends 10-city North American Tour that ran during the fall of 2009,<ref>[http://www.davidfoster.com/news/2009/08/26/david-foster-and-friends-us-and-canadian-tour-dates-announced David Foster and Friends US and Canadian tour dates announced] at davidfoster.com. Retrieved on October 3, 2009</ref><ref>[http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/33120694#33120694 David Foster: 'I love great voices'] at today.msnbc.msn.com. Retrieved on October 3, 2009</ref> and made a cameo appearance in the feature film ''[[Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel]]'', released in North America on December 23.<ref>[http://www.traileraddict.com/trailer/alvin-and-chipmunks-2/interview-charice-pempengco Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel: Charice – The Interview] at traileraddict.com. Retrieved on December 14, 2009</ref> The [[Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack|official movie soundtrack]] includes Jake's rendition of "[[No One (Alicia Keys song)|No One]]" by [[Alicia Keys]], accompanied by [[The Chipettes]].<ref name = "squeakuelsoundtrack">[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002P4VUNK Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [SOUNDTRACK]] at amazon.com. Retrieved on December 14, 2009</ref> Later in the month, Zyrus appeared on the grand finale of ''[[Singapore Idol]]'' as a guest, performing two signature songs, ''The Bodyguard'' medley and "Note to God".<ref name="singaporeidol">[http://abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/12/28/09/charice-receives-standing-ovation-singapore-idol Charice delivers 'jaw-dropping' performance on 'Singapore Idol'] at abs-cbnnews.com. Retrieved on December 28, 2009</ref> |
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===2010–12: ''Charice'' and ''Infinity''=== |
===2010–12: ''Charice'' and ''Infinity''=== |
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[[File:Charice Pempengco at the Toronto Eaton Centre.jpg|thumb|left|Zyrus performing at the [[Toronto Eaton Centre]] in 2010]] |
[[File:Charice Pempengco at the Toronto Eaton Centre.jpg|thumb|left|Zyrus performing at the [[Toronto Eaton Centre]] in 2010]] |
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On January 23, 2010, Zyrus appeared on ''Io Canto'', a renowned singing competition in Italy, performing international standards and an Italian favorite called "Adagio" (made popular by [[Lara Fabian]]), in Italian.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/25/10/charice-takes-italy-storm-3rd-time|title=Charice takes Italy by storm|work=[[ABS-CBN News]] abs-cbnnews.com|publisher=[[ABS-CBN Interactive]]|accessdate=February 5, 2010}}</ref> On January 31 Zyrus was featured as one of the musical acts on the [[NBC Sports]] program ''[[Silk (soy milk)|Silk Soy Milk]] Skate for the Heart'', raising awareness of heart disease.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsfeatures.com/presspoint/pressrelease/51008/u.s.-olympic-team-members-lysacek-weir-nagasu-belbin-agosto-this-sunday-in-skate-for-the-heart-on-nbc|title=U.S. Olympic team members Lysacek, Weir, Nagasu, Belbin & Agosto this Sunday in Skate for the Heart on NBC|work=Sports Features sportsfeatures.com|publisher=Sports Features Communications®|accessdate=February 5, 2010}}</ref> Zyrus performed "Note to God" and debuted two new songs included in the debut album, "In This Song" and "Breathe Out" (later retitled as "Breathe You Out").<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-IY21FfBF8|title=Charice: Breathe Out- Skate For The Heart (HQ)|work=[[NBC Sports Figure Skating]]|publisher=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=February 5, 2010}}</ref> The album version and club remixes of a second single from the international debut album, "[[Pyramid (Charice song)|Pyramid]]" (featuring [[Iyaz]]), were released on February 23, 2010 and March 2, 2010,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0038RTW74|title=Pyramid|work=[[Amazon.com]]|publisher=Amazon.com, Inc.|accessdate=February 18, 2010}}</ref> while Reprise Records dropped the album itself on May 11, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3jyCf_Id2o|title=Charice: A Star is Born|work=[[Warner Music Group]]|publisher=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=March 19, 2010}}</ref> On its first week, the album reached #8 on the ''Billboard'' 200 albums chart, making Jake the first Asian to enter the Top 10.{{disputed inline|date=November 2010}} On the same day the launch, he made another guest appearance on ''[[The Oprah Winfrey Show]]'' along with [[Justin Bieber]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://top40.about.com/b/2010/04/24/justin-bieber-and-charice-on-oprah-winfrey-show-may-11-2010.html|title=Justin Bieber and Charice on Oprah Winfrey Show May 11, 2010|publisher=[[About.com]]|accessdate=April 24, 2010}}</ref> Pempengco's worldwide promotion of the album was the subject of a 12-part mini-documentary ''30 Days with Charice'', filmed by Alloy TV and published at Teen.com.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/show/30dayswithcharice?s=1|title=30 Days with Charice|work=Alloy TV|publisher=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=February 17, 2011}}</ref> On June 22, Pempengco confirmed joining the cast of the hit US television series ''[[Glee (TV series)|Glee]]'' for its second season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=587141&publicationSubCategoryId=70|title=Charice: Yes, I'm 'Glee-ful!'|work=[[Philippine Star]] philstar.com|publisher=Philstar Global Corp.|accessdate=June 27, 2010}}</ref> Later the same week, Charice released a promotional single called "Crescent Moon" in Japan, an English rendition of the Japanese song "[[Mikazuki (song)|Mikazuki]]" by [[Ayaka]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/jp/album/crescent-moon-single/id377809921|title=Crescent Moon on iTunes|work=[[iTunes Store]] iTunes.apple.com|publisher=[[Apple Inc.]]|accessdate=July 24, 2010|language=ja}}</ref> |
On January 23, 2010, Zyrus appeared on ''Io Canto'', a renowned singing competition in Italy, performing international standards and an Italian favorite called "Adagio" (made popular by [[Lara Fabian]]), in Italian.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/25/10/charice-takes-italy-storm-3rd-time|title=Charice takes Italy by storm|work=[[ABS-CBN News]] abs-cbnnews.com|publisher=[[ABS-CBN Interactive]]|accessdate=February 5, 2010}}</ref> On January 31 Zyrus was featured as one of the musical acts on the [[NBC Sports]] program ''[[Silk (soy milk)|Silk Soy Milk]] Skate for the Heart'', raising awareness of heart disease.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsfeatures.com/presspoint/pressrelease/51008/u.s.-olympic-team-members-lysacek-weir-nagasu-belbin-agosto-this-sunday-in-skate-for-the-heart-on-nbc|title=U.S. Olympic team members Lysacek, Weir, Nagasu, Belbin & Agosto this Sunday in Skate for the Heart on NBC|work=Sports Features sportsfeatures.com|publisher=Sports Features Communications®|accessdate=February 5, 2010}}</ref> Zyrus performed "Note to God" and debuted two new songs included in the debut album, "In This Song" and "Breathe Out" (later retitled as "Breathe You Out").<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-IY21FfBF8|title=Charice: Breathe Out- Skate For The Heart (HQ)|work=[[NBC Sports Figure Skating]]|publisher=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=February 5, 2010}}</ref> The album version and club remixes of a second single from the international debut album, "[[Pyramid (Charice song)|Pyramid]]" (featuring [[Iyaz]]), were released on February 23, 2010 and March 2, 2010,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0038RTW74|title=Pyramid|work=[[Amazon.com]]|publisher=Amazon.com, Inc.|accessdate=February 18, 2010}}</ref> while Reprise Records dropped the album itself on May 11, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3jyCf_Id2o|title=Charice: A Star is Born|work=[[Warner Music Group]]|publisher=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=March 19, 2010}}</ref> On its first week, the album reached #8 on the ''Billboard'' 200 albums chart, making Jake the first Asian to enter the Top 10.{{disputed inline|date=November 2010}} On the same day the launch, he made another guest appearance on ''[[The Oprah Winfrey Show]]'' along with [[Justin Bieber]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://top40.about.com/b/2010/04/24/justin-bieber-and-charice-on-oprah-winfrey-show-may-11-2010.html|title=Justin Bieber and Charice on Oprah Winfrey Show May 11, 2010|publisher=[[About.com]]|accessdate=April 24, 2010}}{{dead link|date=November 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Pempengco's worldwide promotion of the album was the subject of a 12-part mini-documentary ''30 Days with Charice'', filmed by Alloy TV and published at Teen.com.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/show/30dayswithcharice?s=1|title=30 Days with Charice|work=Alloy TV|publisher=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=February 17, 2011}}</ref> On June 22, Pempengco confirmed joining the cast of the hit US television series ''[[Glee (TV series)|Glee]]'' for its second season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=587141&publicationSubCategoryId=70|title=Charice: Yes, I'm 'Glee-ful!'|work=[[Philippine Star]] philstar.com|publisher=Philstar Global Corp.|accessdate=June 27, 2010}}</ref> Later the same week, Charice released a promotional single called "Crescent Moon" in Japan, an English rendition of the Japanese song "[[Mikazuki (song)|Mikazuki]]" by [[Ayaka]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/jp/album/crescent-moon-single/id377809921|title=Crescent Moon on iTunes|work=[[iTunes Store]] iTunes.apple.com|publisher=[[Apple Inc.]]|accessdate=July 24, 2010|language=ja}}</ref> |
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[[File:ChariceP.jpg|thumb|right|Zyrus in the dressing room at a show during the February 2011 solo tour.]] |
[[File:ChariceP.jpg|thumb|right|Zyrus in the dressing room at a show during the February 2011 solo tour.]] |
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During the inauguration of Philippine President [[Benigno Aquino III]] on June 30, 2010, Zyrus sang the [[Lupang Hinirang|Philippine national anthem]] in front of a crowd estimated at more than half a million.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/06/30/10/half-million-pinoys-attend-aquino-inauguration|title=Half a million Pinoys attend Aquino inauguration|work=[[ABS-CBN News]] abs-cbnnews.com|publisher=ABS-CBN Interactive|accessdate=July 2, 2010}}</ref> July's promotional tour for the album took Zyrus to Thailand, the Philippines, Japan and South Korea, including a third appearance on ''Star King''.<ref name="GleefulCharice"/> On September 7 the premiere of ''Glee'''s second season was held in Hollywood with Zyrus in attendance. Jake's character [[Sunshine Corazon]], an exchange student from the Philippines, presents lead character [[Rachel Berry (Glee)|Rachel Berry]] (played by [[Lea Michele]]) with serious competition.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/276684/charice-blows-away-glee-crowd|title=Charice Blows Away ‘Glee’ Crowd|work=[[Manila Bulletin]] mb.com.ph|publisher=Manila Bulletin|accessdate=September 13, 2010}}</ref> On November 30, Zyrus appeared on [[NBC]]'s [[Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree|Christmas in Rockefeller Center]], performing two songs from the [[Grown-Up Christmas List (EP)|Christmas EP]], "[[Grown-Up Christmas List]]" and "[[Jingle Bell Rock]]", with producer and mentor [[David Foster]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/7490681-charice-delivered-a-rocking-performance-jingle-bell|title=Charice delivered a rocking performance Jingle Bell |
During the inauguration of Philippine President [[Benigno Aquino III]] on June 30, 2010, Zyrus sang the [[Lupang Hinirang|Philippine national anthem]] in front of a crowd estimated at more than half a million.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/06/30/10/half-million-pinoys-attend-aquino-inauguration|title=Half a million Pinoys attend Aquino inauguration|work=[[ABS-CBN News]] abs-cbnnews.com|publisher=ABS-CBN Interactive|accessdate=July 2, 2010}}</ref> July's promotional tour for the album took Zyrus to Thailand, the Philippines, Japan and South Korea, including a third appearance on ''Star King''.<ref name="GleefulCharice"/> On September 7 the premiere of ''Glee'''s second season was held in Hollywood with Zyrus in attendance. Jake's character [[Sunshine Corazon]], an exchange student from the Philippines, presents lead character [[Rachel Berry (Glee)|Rachel Berry]] (played by [[Lea Michele]]) with serious competition.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/276684/charice-blows-away-glee-crowd|title=Charice Blows Away ‘Glee’ Crowd|work=[[Manila Bulletin]] mb.com.ph|publisher=Manila Bulletin|accessdate=September 13, 2010}}</ref> On November 30, Zyrus appeared on [[NBC]]'s [[Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree|Christmas in Rockefeller Center]], performing two songs from the [[Grown-Up Christmas List (EP)|Christmas EP]], "[[Grown-Up Christmas List]]" and "[[Jingle Bell Rock]]", with producer and mentor [[David Foster]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/7490681-charice-delivered-a-rocking-performance-jingle-bell|title=Charice delivered a rocking performance Jingle Bell|work=allvoices.com|publisher=Allvoices, Inc.|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101206055301/http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/7490681-charice-delivered-a-rocking-performance-jingle-bell|archivedate=December 6, 2010|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Zyrus also performed "The Prayer" with the Canadian Tenors and David Foster on the piano for a Christmas special on [[CBC Television]]. In December of that year, Zyrus became Operation Smile's official Smile Ambassador, joining such celebrities as [[Jessica Simpson]], [[Billy Bush]], and [[Zachary Levi]] in the organization's global efforts to provide free surgeries to children born with cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial deformities.<ref>{{cite web|title=Singer Charice Joins Operation Smile as Smile Ambassador|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/singer-charice-joins-operation-smile-as-smile-ambassador-79502157.html|accessdate=April 10, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Smile Ambassadors|url=http://www.operationsmile.org/about_us/our-supporters/smile-ambassadors/|accessdate=April 10, 2011}}</ref> On January 8, 2011, Zyrus was launched as the new endorser of Aficionado Germany Perfume; this event, at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds, titled 1@11, gathered an audience of 85,000. On February 13, 2011, Jake's music special ''[[Charice: Home for Valentine's]]'' was broadcast on the [[GMA 7]] television network in the Philippines. From February 21 to 25, Zyrus embarked on a solo tour to Japan, performing in four shows held at three [[Zepp]] music halls, in Nagoya, Tokyo dates and Osaka.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:昨日の"ゼップ東京"！！！|url=http://ameblo.jp/charice-pempengco/archive1-201102.html|accessdate=February 22, 2011|language=ja}}</ref> |
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It was announced that Zyrus had begun to record new material for an upcoming second international album. The comeback single, "Before It Explodes", written by Bruno Mars, was released on April 18, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/before-it-explodes-single/id431444848 |title=iTunes - Music - Before It Explodes - Single by Charice |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=April 18, 2011 |accessdate=June 4, 2012}}</ref> The day after its release, another single, "[[One Day (Charice song)|One Day]]" was released on iTunes,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/one-day-single/id433011301 |title=iTunes - Music - One Day - Single by Charice |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=April 19, 2011 |accessdate=June 4, 2012}}</ref> co-written and co-produced with [[Nick Jonas]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nickjonline.com/2011/04/video-charice-nick-jonas-one-day-behind-the-scenes/ |title=Nick Jonas |publisher=Nick J Online |date=April 19, 2011 |accessdate=June 4, 2012}}</ref> "[[Louder (Charice song)|Louder]]", the third single, was released on May 20 bundled with another song, "Lost The Best Thing".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/louder-single/id436958283 |title=iTunes - Music - Louder - Single by Charice |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=May 20, 2011 |accessdate=June 4, 2012}}</ref> On September 14, 2011, it was revealed in a Japanese broadcast that Zyrus would be singing the theme song to the video game ''[[Final Fantasy XIII-2]]'', "New World".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gematsu.com/2011/09/final-fantasy-xiii-2-theme-songs-revealed |title=Final Fantasy XIII-2 theme songs revealed |publisher=Gematsu |date=September 14, 2011 |accessdate=June 4, 2012}}</ref> The second studio album, [[Infinity (Charice album)|''Infinity'']], was released exclusively in [[Japan]] on October 5, 2011. |
It was announced that Zyrus had begun to record new material for an upcoming second international album. The comeback single, "Before It Explodes", written by Bruno Mars, was released on April 18, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/before-it-explodes-single/id431444848 |title=iTunes - Music - Before It Explodes - Single by Charice |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=April 18, 2011 |accessdate=June 4, 2012}}</ref> The day after its release, another single, "[[One Day (Charice song)|One Day]]" was released on iTunes,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/one-day-single/id433011301 |title=iTunes - Music - One Day - Single by Charice |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=April 19, 2011 |accessdate=June 4, 2012}}</ref> co-written and co-produced with [[Nick Jonas]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nickjonline.com/2011/04/video-charice-nick-jonas-one-day-behind-the-scenes/ |title=Nick Jonas |publisher=Nick J Online |date=April 19, 2011 |accessdate=June 4, 2012}}</ref> "[[Louder (Charice song)|Louder]]", the third single, was released on May 20 bundled with another song, "Lost The Best Thing".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/louder-single/id436958283 |title=iTunes - Music - Louder - Single by Charice |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=May 20, 2011 |accessdate=June 4, 2012}}</ref> On September 14, 2011, it was revealed in a Japanese broadcast that Zyrus would be singing the theme song to the video game ''[[Final Fantasy XIII-2]]'', "New World".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gematsu.com/2011/09/final-fantasy-xiii-2-theme-songs-revealed |title=Final Fantasy XIII-2 theme songs revealed |publisher=Gematsu |date=September 14, 2011 |accessdate=June 4, 2012}}</ref> The second studio album, [[Infinity (Charice album)|''Infinity'']], was released exclusively in [[Japan]] on October 5, 2011. |
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Prior to his transition when he was still publicly known as Charice, Zyrus has received positive reception in regards to his voice. In an [[ABC News]] interview, [[David Foster]] mentioned Zyrus ability to mimic other people's voices, which, according to him, is a characteristic of good singers.<ref>[http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=6281885 Hit Man] at abcnews.go.com. Retrieved on December 19, 2009</ref> In a separate interview, [[Josh Groban]] stated that Zyrus's voice is one of the most beautiful he had heard in a long time.<ref>[http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/Society/10287536.html Fresh from Oscars after Party success, Charice to enthrall Dubai] at gulfnews.com</ref> [[Ryan Murphy (writer)|Ryan Murphy]], the executive music producer of the hit US television series ''Glee'', said, "When that girl (sic) opens her mouth, angels fly out." Oprah's bookazine, ''Oprah's Farewell Celebration: Inside 25 Extraordinary Years of 'The Oprah Winfrey Show{{'}}'', mentioned Charice's "soaring soprano voice".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/327977/charice-featured-oprahs-bookazine |title=Charice featured in Oprah's bookazine | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online |publisher=Mb.com.ph |date=May 25, 2011 |accessdate=June 4, 2012}}</ref> |
Prior to his transition when he was still publicly known as Charice, Zyrus has received positive reception in regards to his voice. In an [[ABC News]] interview, [[David Foster]] mentioned Zyrus ability to mimic other people's voices, which, according to him, is a characteristic of good singers.<ref>[http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=6281885 Hit Man] at abcnews.go.com. Retrieved on December 19, 2009</ref> In a separate interview, [[Josh Groban]] stated that Zyrus's voice is one of the most beautiful he had heard in a long time.<ref>[http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/Society/10287536.html Fresh from Oscars after Party success, Charice to enthrall Dubai] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090223013138/http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/Society/10287536.html |date=February 23, 2009 }} at gulfnews.com</ref> [[Ryan Murphy (writer)|Ryan Murphy]], the executive music producer of the hit US television series ''Glee'', said, "When that girl (sic) opens her mouth, angels fly out." Oprah's bookazine, ''Oprah's Farewell Celebration: Inside 25 Extraordinary Years of 'The Oprah Winfrey Show{{'}}'', mentioned Charice's "soaring soprano voice".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/327977/charice-featured-oprahs-bookazine |title=Charice featured in Oprah's bookazine | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online |publisher=Mb.com.ph |date=May 25, 2011 |accessdate=June 4, 2012}}</ref> |
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==Awards and recognition== |
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*First Standing Ovation on ''The Paul O'Grady Show'' – ''[[The Paul O'Grady Show]]'' 2008, England |
*First Standing Ovation on ''The Paul O'Grady Show'' – ''[[The Paul O'Grady Show]]'' 2008, England |
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*Best New Female Artist 2008 - ALIW Awards: [[Philippines]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4A9th4TeRFI/#|title=Aliw Awards Night}}</ref> |
*Best New Female Artist 2008 - ALIW Awards: [[Philippines]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4A9th4TeRFI/#|title=Aliw Awards Night}}</ref> |
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*Newsmaker of the Year 2008, 2009 and 2010 – [[Balitang America]], USA<ref>{{cite web|title=Balitang America airs Yearender Townhall Special on TFC|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/pinoy-migration/balitang-america/01/12/09/balitang-america-airs-yearender-townhall-special-tfc|accessdate=March 16, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Charice is ANC's 'Newsmaker of 2009'|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/12/30/09/charice-ancs-newsmaker-2009|accessdate=December 28, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Charice is 2010 Top Newsmaker of Balitang America|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEfDOOOkAII|accessdate=February 13, 2011}}</ref> |
*Newsmaker of the Year 2008, 2009 and 2010 – [[Balitang America]], USA<ref>{{cite web|title=Balitang America airs Yearender Townhall Special on TFC|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/pinoy-migration/balitang-america/01/12/09/balitang-america-airs-yearender-townhall-special-tfc|accessdate=March 16, 2009|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090310130351/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/pinoy-migration/balitang-america/01/12/09/balitang-america-airs-yearender-townhall-special-tfc|archivedate=March 10, 2009|df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Charice is ANC's 'Newsmaker of 2009'|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/12/30/09/charice-ancs-newsmaker-2009|accessdate=December 28, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Charice is 2010 Top Newsmaker of Balitang America|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEfDOOOkAII|accessdate=February 13, 2011}}</ref> |
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*People of the Year 2008 – People Asia Magazine, 2009, Philippines<ref>{{cite web|last=Lo|first=Ricardo F.|title=Charice Steals People Night|url=http://www.philstar.com/funfare/Article.aspx?articleId=432462&publicationSubCategoryId=70|accessdate=February 21, 2011}}</ref> |
*People of the Year 2008 – People Asia Magazine, 2009, Philippines<ref>{{cite web|last=Lo|first=Ricardo F.|title=Charice Steals People Night|url=http://www.philstar.com/funfare/Article.aspx?articleId=432462&publicationSubCategoryId=70|accessdate=February 21, 2011}}</ref> |
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*Plaque of Recognition – The Spirit of [[EDSA I|EDSA]] Foundation, 2009, Philippines<ref>{{cite web|title=EDSA Foundation recognizes Arnel Pineda's feat|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/25/09/journeys-arnel-pineda-gets-award-edsa-foundation|accessdate=February 25, 2009}}</ref> |
*Plaque of Recognition – The Spirit of [[EDSA I|EDSA]] Foundation, 2009, Philippines<ref>{{cite web|title=EDSA Foundation recognizes Arnel Pineda's feat|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/25/09/journeys-arnel-pineda-gets-award-edsa-foundation|accessdate=February 25, 2009}}</ref> |
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*Best Musical Performance of 2009 – ''[[The Oprah Winfrey Show]]'', USA<ref>{{cite web|title=Best Oprah Show Musical Performance - Charice|url=http://www.oprah.com/slideshow/seriesandspecials/previousshows/pkgscreeningroom/20091102-orig-best-of-2009/15|accessdate=December 14, 2009}}</ref> |
*Best Musical Performance of 2009 – ''[[The Oprah Winfrey Show]]'', USA<ref>{{cite web|title=Best Oprah Show Musical Performance - Charice|url=http://www.oprah.com/slideshow/seriesandspecials/previousshows/pkgscreeningroom/20091102-orig-best-of-2009/15|accessdate=December 14, 2009}}</ref> |
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*Person of the Year for 2009 – Philnews.com, Philippines<ref>{{cite web|title=Charice Pempengco is philnews.com Person of the Year for 2009|url=http://www.philnews.com/2009/32a.htm|accessdate=February 21, 2011}}</ref> |
*Person of the Year for 2009 – Philnews.com, Philippines<ref>{{cite web|title=Charice Pempengco is philnews.com Person of the Year for 2009|url=http://www.philnews.com/2009/32a.htm|accessdate=February 21, 2011}}</ref> |
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*MDWK Magazine's Top Newsmakers of 2009 – Asian Journal's MDWK Magazine, Philippines<ref>{{cite web|title=Dressed to the Nines|url=http://asianjournal.com/aj-magazine/55-midweek-mgzn/4049-dressed-to-the-nines.html?showall=1|accessdate=December 30, 2009}}</ref> |
*MDWK Magazine's Top Newsmakers of 2009 – Asian Journal's MDWK Magazine, Philippines<ref>{{cite web|title=Dressed to the Nines|url=http://asianjournal.com/aj-magazine/55-midweek-mgzn/4049-dressed-to-the-nines.html?showall=1|accessdate=December 30, 2009|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707174011/http://asianjournal.com/aj-magazine/55-midweek-mgzn/4049-dressed-to-the-nines.html?showall=1|archivedate=July 7, 2011|df=mdy-all}}</ref> |
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*Fun, Fearless Female Award – Cosmopolitan Magazine Philippines, 2010<ref>{{Cite news|title=Cosmopolitan Fun, Fearless Female Awards 2010|page=56|magazine=Cosmopolitan Magazine|location=Philippines|date=May 2010|url=http://www.cosmo.ph}}</ref> |
*Fun, Fearless Female Award – Cosmopolitan Magazine Philippines, 2010<ref>{{Cite news|title=Cosmopolitan Fun, Fearless Female Awards 2010|page=56|magazine=Cosmopolitan Magazine|location=Philippines|date=May 2010|url=http://www.cosmo.ph}}</ref> |
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*21 Under 21: Music's Hottest Minors (Number 4) – ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'', 2010 USA<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/956129/21-under-21-musics-hottest-minors|title=21 Under 21: Music's Hottest Minors|accessdate=October 12, 2010}}</ref> |
*21 Under 21: Music's Hottest Minors (Number 4) – ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'', 2010 USA<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/956129/21-under-21-musics-hottest-minors|title=21 Under 21: Music's Hottest Minors|accessdate=October 12, 2010}}</ref> |
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*Icon of Tomorrow – ''[[J-14 (magazine)|J-14 Magazine]]'', 2010 USA<ref>{{cite web |url=http://gulfnews.com/arts-entertainment/celebrity/pinoy-2010-the-year-that-was-1.737902|title=Pinoy 2010: The Year that was|work=Gulf News|publisher=Al Nisr|accessdate=December 31, 2010}}</ref> |
*Icon of Tomorrow – ''[[J-14 (magazine)|J-14 Magazine]]'', 2010 USA<ref>{{cite web |url=http://gulfnews.com/arts-entertainment/celebrity/pinoy-2010-the-year-that-was-1.737902|title=Pinoy 2010: The Year that was|work=Gulf News|publisher=Al Nisr|accessdate=December 31, 2010}}</ref> |
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*BPInoy Award: Outstanding Filipino – [[Bank of the Philippine Islands]], 2010 Philippines<ref>{{cite web|last=Ferreras|first=Joel|title=Charice, brain surgeon hailed as BPInoys|url=http://thepoc.net/breaking-news/breaking-stories/10380-charice-brain-surgeon-hailed-as-bpinoys.html|accessdate=February 21, 2011}}</ref> |
*BPInoy Award: Outstanding Filipino – [[Bank of the Philippine Islands]], 2010 Philippines<ref>{{cite web|last=Ferreras|first=Joel|title=Charice, brain surgeon hailed as BPInoys|url=http://thepoc.net/breaking-news/breaking-stories/10380-charice-brain-surgeon-hailed-as-bpinoys.html|accessdate=February 21, 2011|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110102022321/http://thepoc.net/breaking-news/breaking-stories/10380-charice-brain-surgeon-hailed-as-bpinoys.html|archivedate=January 2, 2011|df=mdy-all}}</ref> |
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*Best Inspirational or Religious Song (for "Always You") – [[23rd Awit Awards]], 2010, Philippines<ref name="23awitawards">{{cite web|title=Previous AWIT awards winners |url=http://www.awitawards.com.ph/PREVIOUS%20AWIT%20AWARDEES.doc |accessdate=April 28, 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720165407/http://www.awitawards.com.ph/PREVIOUS%20AWIT%20AWARDEES.doc |archivedate=July 20, 2011 |df=mdy }}</ref> |
*Best Inspirational or Religious Song (for "Always You") – [[23rd Awit Awards]], 2010, Philippines<ref name="23awitawards">{{cite web|title=Previous AWIT awards winners |url=http://www.awitawards.com.ph/PREVIOUS%20AWIT%20AWARDEES.doc |accessdate=April 28, 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720165407/http://www.awitawards.com.ph/PREVIOUS%20AWIT%20AWARDEES.doc |archivedate=July 20, 2011 |df=mdy }}</ref> |
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*Number 4 in [[Yahoo]]!'s 2010 Most Irresistible Lyrics for "Pyramid" – [[Yahoo!]], 2010<ref>{{cite web|last=Chun|first=Kimberly|title=2010 Year in Review|url=http://yearinreview.yahoo.com/2010/us_irresistible_lyrics#4pyramid-charice|accessdate=February 21, 2011}}</ref> |
*Number 4 in [[Yahoo]]!'s 2010 Most Irresistible Lyrics for "Pyramid" – [[Yahoo!]], 2010<ref>{{cite web|last=Chun|first=Kimberly|title=2010 Year in Review|url=http://yearinreview.yahoo.com/2010/us_irresistible_lyrics#4pyramid-charice|accessdate=February 21, 2011}}</ref> |
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Jake Zyrus | |
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 Jake Zyrus performing at the Barrio Fiesta in London, June 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Charmaine Clarice Relucio Pempengco |
| Also known as |
|
| Born | May 10, 1992 Cabuyao, Laguna, Philippines |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) |
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| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Warner Bros. Records, Star Music |
| Website | www |
Jake Zyrus (born Charmaine Clarice Relucio Pempengco; May 10, 1992), who performed under the
Filipino singer who rose to popularity through YouTube
.
Zyrus was dubbed by
studio album Charice in 2010. This album entered the Billboard 200 at number eight, making it the first album of an Asian solo singer ever to land in the Top 10.[5]
The single "
Sunshine Corazon.[6] Subsequently, "Before It Explodes", written by Bruno Mars, was released as the lead single from Zyrus's second international studio album, Infinity
.
In March 2012, Zyrus signed on to be one of the four judges of the
testosterone treatment.[9]
Early life
Zyrus was born as Charmaine Clarice Relucio Pempengco in Cabuyao, Laguna province, Philippines[10] and was raised by single mother Racquel. To help support the family, Zyrus began to enter singing contests at the age of seven, from town fiestas in various provinces to singing competitions on TV,[11] eventually competing in almost a hundred such contests.[12]
In 2005, Zyrus joined Little Big Star, a talent show in the Philippines loosely patterned after American Idol. Eliminated after the first performance, Zyrus was called back as a wildcard contender and eventually became one of the finalists. Although a consistent top scorer in the final rounds, Zyrus did not win the title in the finale, only placing third.[13]
Zyrus made some minor appearances on local television shows and commercials, but essentially fell off the radar after Little Big Star. Only in 2007 did Zyrus gain worldwide recognition after an avid supporter, FalseVoice, started posting a series of performances on YouTube. These videos received over 15 million hits, making Zyrus an internet sensation.[14]
Career
2007–08: Discovery and early work
In June 2007, producers at Ten Songs/Productions, a music publishing company in Sweden, invited Jake to a demo-recording seeing online videos. Zyrus recorded seven songs—six covers and an original song called "Amazing",Kyuhyun from Super Junior.[16]
Having seen online videos,
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.[21]
Returning to the international scene, Zyrus next guested on the April 8 episode of platinum status in 2009.[24] Zyrus appeared on the May 12 edition of The Oprah Winfrey Show in the episode "World's Smartest Kids", where performing Whitney Houston's "I Have Nothing".[25] After the show, Oprah Winfrey contacted David Foster to see what the music producer could do for Pempengco.[12]
Jake performed with Foster for the first time as one of the entertainers on the May 17 opening of the MGM Grand at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard, Connecticut.[26] This was followed by a debut on the international concert stage in Foster's May 23 tribute concert, Hitman: David Foster and Friends, at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, performing a medley of songs from The Bodyguard as well as the standard, "And I Am Telling You".[11]
A CD/DVD of this concert, including Jake's The Bodyguard medley, was released on November 11, 2008. The show was aired several times on
PBS and other public television networks starting in December 2008 under the Great Performances banner.[27] One of the singers at the concert was Pempengco's idol, Andrea Bocelli.[28] Bocelli subsequently expressed interest in performing a duet with Pempengco[29] with an invitation to be a guest on his birthday concert "The Cinema Tribute" held on July 20 at the Teatro del Silenzio in his hometown of Lajatico, Tuscany, Italy. Aside from the solo performance, Zyrus sang a duet of "The Prayer" with the famous tenor in front of more than 8,000 people.[12][30][31][32]
Zyrus was invited to perform for the
Taking Chances Tour.[12][34] The promised duet took place on September 15, dedicating "Because You Loved Me" to Pempengco's mother. The performance received rave reviews in the New York Post and The New York Times,[35][36][37] and was eventually featured on the September 19 episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show.[38] Zyrus would then perform at the Andre Agassi Grand Slam for Children Benefit Concert at the Wynn Las Vegas casino resort.[39][40] In November, Pempengco and David Foster appeared on Good Morning America to promote Foster's tribute album, Hitman: David Foster and Friends, performing The Bodyguard medley and "I Will Survive".[41][42]
2009–10: First major performances
In January 2009, Zyrus performed at two US presidential pre-inaugural events in Washington, D.C., namely the
Kodak Theatre.[47][48][49] Jake then debuted a new original song, "Fingerprint", composed by Robbie Nevil and produced by David Foster,[50] and then appeared in April in the season premiere of Ti lascio una canzone, an Italian musical variety show televised from Teatro Ariston in the city of Sanremo.[51] Zyrus performed "I Will Always Love You", "I Have Nothing", "The Prayer", and "Listen",[52] and went on to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" in front of 57,000 baseball fans during the Los Angeles Dodgers 52nd season home opener at Dodger Stadium.[53][54]
In May, Zyrus released a second Philippine album, My Inspiration. The album consisted of 12 tracks, including "Always You" and a cover of Helen Reddy's "You and Me Against the World" performed as a duet with Pempengco's mother.[55] The album was certified gold in the Philippines within two months after release,[56] and then platinum in December 2009.[57] Also in May, Zyrus would again perform at a David Foster and Friends concert held at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.[58] On the May 18 episode "Finale: Oprah's Search for the World's Most Talented Kids" of The Oprah Winfrey Show, Jake debuted a first internationally released single, "Note to God", written by Diane Warren and produced by David Foster. The single was made available for digital download on the same day and debuted at #24 on the Billboard Hot Digital Songs chart, #44 on the Billboard Hot 100, #9 on the Hot Canadian Digital Singles chart and #35 on the Canadian Hot 100.[59][60][61][62] Later that same month, Zyrus was again invited to sing at the Ti lascio una canzone show as a special guest.[63][64]
The first major concert for Zyrus was called Charice: The Journey Begins, presented to a sold-out crowd on June 27 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia in the Philippines.official movie soundtrack includes Jake's rendition of "No One" by Alicia Keys, accompanied by The Chipettes.[73] Later in the month, Zyrus appeared on the grand finale of Singapore Idol as a guest, performing two signature songs, The Bodyguard medley and "Note to God".[74]
2010–12: Charice and Infinity
On January 23, 2010, Zyrus appeared on Io Canto, a renowned singing competition in Italy, performing international standards and an Italian favorite called "Adagio" (made popular by
disputed ] On the same day the launch, he made another guest appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show along with Justin Bieber.[80] Pempengco's worldwide promotion of the album was the subject of a 12-part mini-documentary 30 Days with Charice, filmed by Alloy TV and published at Teen.com.[81] On June 22, Pempengco confirmed joining the cast of the hit US television series Glee for its second season.[82] Later the same week, Charice released a promotional single called "Crescent Moon" in Japan, an English rendition of the Japanese song "Mikazuki" by Ayaka.[83]
During the inauguration of Philippine President
GMA 7 television network in the Philippines. From February 21 to 25, Zyrus embarked on a solo tour to Japan, performing in four shows held at three Zepp music halls, in Nagoya, Tokyo dates and Osaka.[89]
It was announced that Zyrus had begun to record new material for an upcoming second international album. The comeback single, "Before It Explodes", written by Bruno Mars, was released on April 18, 2011.[90] The day after its release, another single, "One Day" was released on iTunes,[91] co-written and co-produced with Nick Jonas.[92] "Louder", the third single, was released on May 20 bundled with another song, "Lost The Best Thing".[93] On September 14, 2011, it was revealed in a Japanese broadcast that Zyrus would be singing the theme song to the video game Final Fantasy XIII-2, "New World".[94] The second studio album, Infinity, was released exclusively in Japan on October 5, 2011.
On January 18, 2012, Zyrus launched a ten-city tour across Asia to promote the official release of the studio album, Infinity, due later in 2012; the tour began in March.[95]
2013–2014: Chapter 10 and Power of Two
On June 8, 2013, Zyrus revealed plans to release his third album in the Philippines entitled Chapter 10, containing covers of a few favorite modern songs, before heading back to Los Angeles to record more a new international album.Aiza Seguerra followed on September 28 at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum, dubbed the "Power of Two".[99]
On February 2, 2014, it was announced that Zyrus would sing "Right Where I Belong" for the direct-to-DVD movie The Swan Princess: A Royal Family Tale. In interviews, Zyrus reported almost losing the role after publicly coming out as lesbian in 2013.[100] Later in 2014, Zyrus appeared on the October 19 episode of Oprah: Where Are They Now?.[101][102]
Artistry
Influences
In 2010, Zyrus said that his mother, a former pop vocalist, served as a primary musical influence; He begged her for singing lessons beginning at the age of four. Growing up, the family listened to many types of music, especially artists such as
Chris Brown and Ne-Yo.[106] Zyrus performed "Earth Song" by Michael Jackson with Ne-Yo at the David Foster and Friends Special in Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas in October 2010.[107]
Voice
Prior to his transition when he was still publicly known as Charice, Zyrus has received positive reception in regards to his voice. In an
Ryan Murphy, the executive music producer of the hit US television series Glee, said, "When that girl (sic) opens her mouth, angels fly out." Oprah's bookazine, Oprah's Farewell Celebration: Inside 25 Extraordinary Years of 'The Oprah Winfrey Show', mentioned Charice's "soaring soprano voice".[110]
Awards and recognition
- 3rd Place – Little Big Star Big Division, Season 1, 2005 Philippines
- Most Requested Foreign Act of 2007 – StarKing, South Korea
- Most Memorable Moment of 2007 – The Ellen DeGeneres Show, USA
- Pinoy World Class Talent – 20th anniversary of the Music Museum, 2008, Philippines
- Key to the City of Rotterdam – Mayor Ivo Opstelten, 2008, the Netherlands
- Best New Female Recording Artist – Aliw Awards, 2008, Philippines[111]
- First Standing Ovation on The Paul O'Grady Show – The Paul O'Grady Show 2008, England
- Best New Female Artist 2008 - ALIW Awards: Philippines[112]
- Newsmaker of the Year 2008, 2009 and 2010 – Balitang America, USA[113][114][115]
- People of the Year 2008 – People Asia Magazine, 2009, Philippines[116]
- Plaque of Recognition – The Spirit of EDSA Foundation, 2009, Philippines[117]
- Special Citation Award – MYX Music Awards 2009, Philippines[118]
- National Newsmaker of the Year 2008 – Ateneo de Davao University TAO Awards, 2009, Philippines[119]
- Outstanding Global Achievement – 40th Box Office Entertainment Awards (Guillermo Awards), 2009, Philippines[120]
- Best Selling Album of the Year – 22nd Awit Awards, 2009, Philippines[121]
- Best Musical Performance of 2009 – The Oprah Winfrey Show, USA[122]
- Person of the Year for 2009 – Philnews.com, Philippines[123]
- MDWK Magazine's Top Newsmakers of 2009 – Asian Journal's MDWK Magazine, Philippines[124]
- Fun, Fearless Female Award – Cosmopolitan Magazine Philippines, 2010[125]
- 21 Under 21: Music's Hottest Minors (Number 4) – Billboard, 2010 USA[126]
- Icon of Tomorrow – J-14 Magazine, 2010 USA[127]
- BPInoy Award: Outstanding Filipino – Bank of the Philippine Islands, 2010 Philippines[128]
- Best Inspirational or Religious Song (for "Always You") – 23rd Awit Awards, 2010, Philippines[129]
- Number 4 in
- Number 7 in Reader's Choice Favorite Album of 2010: Charice[131]
- Best New Artist – J-Wave Tokio Hot 100 Awards 2011 (Japan)[132]
- Female Concert Performer of the Year – 42nd Box Office Entertainment Awards, 2011, Philippines[133]
- Number 11 in US Weekly's Hottest Glee Guests List: February 2011 (USA)[134]
- Number 79 in Entertainment Weekly (USA, 2011)[135]
- 2011 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards - Female Concert Performer of the Year[136]
- BPinoy Award – Philippines[137]
- Womanity Award Winner – Entertainment: Female Network's Womanity Awards[138]
- Number 2 in Hottest Girl Chart: August 2011 issue of J-14 Magazine[139]
- Coolest Female Singer Award: Yahoo! OMG Awards Philippines[140]
- Best Major Concert (Female Category) – 24th Aliw Awards, 2011, Philippines[141]
- Entertainer of the Year – 24th Aliw Awards, 2011, Philippines[141]
- Favorite Asian Act – Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2012, [USA][142]
Discography
Studio albums
- My Inspiration (2009)
- Charice (2010)
- Infinity (2011)
- Chapter 10 (2013)
- Catharsis (2016)
Extended plays
- Charice (2008)
- Grown-Up Christmas List (2010)
Filmography
Note: Prior to his appearance at Tonight with Boy Abunda in 2017, Zyrus' gender identity as a trans man was not known to the wider public. He was credited as his pre-transition name "Charice" prior to this television appearance.
| Movies | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Film production | Notes |
| 2009 | Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel | Himself | 20th Century Fox
|
Cameo as a talent show contestant in the film's story. |
| 2010 | Celine: Through the Eyes of the World | Himself | The Hot Ticket | Documentary-concert film |
| 2012 | Here Comes the Boom | Malia De La Cruz | Sony Pictures
|
|
| Television | ||||
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
| 2005 | Little Big Star | Himself/Contestant | ABS-CBN | 3rd Placer (Big Division) |
| 2005–present | ASAP
|
Himself/Performer | ||
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Himself | Episode: "Ice Cream" | |
| 2010 | May Bukas Pa | Choir member | Episode: "Final Chapter: Amen" | |
| 2010–2011 | Glee | Sunshine Corazon
|
Fox | Season 2
|
| 2011 | Charice: Home for Valentine's | Himself | GMA Network | GMA Network Valentine's special |
TV5 Presents: Christmas with Charice
|
TV5
|
TV5 Christmas special | ||
| 2012 | Charice: One for the Heart | GMA Network | GMA Network Valentine's special | |
| Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal | ABS-CBN | Player (June 23, 2012) | ||
| The X Factor Philippines | Judge | Judge and mentor | ||
| 2013 | Celebrity Bluff | Player | GMA Network | |
| Magpakailanman | Himself | Episode: "The Charice Pempengco Story" | ||
The Voice of the Philippines
|
Guest performer | ABS-CBN | ||
| Kris TV | Himself | |||
| The Mega and the Songwriter | Guest performer | TV5
|
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| 2014 | Oprah: Where Are They Now? | Himself | OWN
|
|
| 2015 | Asia's Got Talent | Guest performer | AXN Asia
|
|
| Sunday PinaSaya | Himself/Guest Performer | GMA Network | ||
| 2016 | Yan Ang Morning!
|
Himself/Guest | ||
| 2017 | Tonight with Boy Abunda | Himself/Guest | ABS-CBN | First post-transition TV Appearance under the name, Jake Zyrus |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Himself | ABS-CBN | Portrayed his adult self in a biographical episode.[143]
| |
Personal life
Raised in the
Roman Catholic faith on May 22, 2010, 12 days after Zyrus's 18th birthday, at the Pasig Cathedral in Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines. The more than 40 godparents included ABS-CBN network president Charo Santos-Concio, producer Laurenti Dyogi, The Buzz hosts Boy Abunda and Kris Aquino, segment host and radio personality Jobert Sucaldito, TV Patrol news anchors Karen Davila and Julius Babao, and Star Records head Annabelle Regalado-Borja. Philippine Daily Inquirer columnists Emmie Velarde and Pocholo Concepcion were also included. Oprah Winfrey and David Foster, two principal sponsors who played a major role in Zyrus's ascent to international stardom, were unable to attend and instead sent their own representatives to the ceremony.[144][145]
On October 2011, Zyrus' estranged father, 40-year-old construction worker Ricky Pempengco, was stabbed to death in the
Laguna province police chief. Zyrus responded to the stabbing on Twitter: "I want to thank my fans from around the world for their support and love at this very difficult time for my family and I." "We are all very sad about this terrible tragedy" and "I loved him and I will still love him"; "He's still my Dad after all."[146]
Zyrus' exploration on his gender identity was a subject of public interest. On March 2012, Zyrus faced harsh criticism from the Internet and the media after changing hairstyle and fashion into a self-described "edgy and rock" look, responding: "I know some people think that this is very rebellious but it's not. It's just me evolving."[147] On April 16, 2013, questions were raised after pictures surfaced online of Zyrus in masculine dress.[148][149][150] In an interview, mother Raquel Pempengco said that she would respect her child's decision about her own identity.[151][152] On May 28, The Philippine Star newspaper ran a story about Zyrus's 21st birthday party which was described as a "coming out of sorts".[153] On June 2, 2013, Zyrus said that he identifies as a lesbian at that time during an interview with Boy Abunda at The Buzz in the Philippines, mentioning past relationships with other women in the industry.[154][155][156] Nine months later, in March 2014, Zyrus debuted a new "boyish" look with much shorter hair cut and more tattoos.[157] In a 2014 interview with Oprah Winfrey, Zyrus mentioned being attracted to girls since childhood and said "basically, my soul is male", but denied plans to pursue gender transition at that time.[158]
In April 2017, Jake Zyrus broke up with Alyssa Quijano, after four years of living together.Papermag, he said "I am always thankful for the life of Charice that I experienced and the music that I shared, but that obviously belongs to her, it's not for me. I'm letting her go and be free."[162]
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