Charice Pempengco on Oprah
Charice Pempengco is a Filipino singer that originally appeared on Oprah on May 12th. Oprah was so impressed and touched by this 16 year old’s performance that she reached out to call the legendary David Foster and told him he needed to do something for her. The wheels began turning very quickly for little Charice who must be barely 5 feet tall. This little girl had no idea of what was about to happen to her, but in a nutshell all of her dreams are coming true at a rapid pace. If you haven’t already heard Charice sing, you must. She has a voice that could compete with Whitney, Celine, Andrea Bocelli and all of the top singers of the world and she is only 16 years old. Oh and don’t let me forget to mention she was discovered on YouTube. Just think without the internet, the world would have never found this treasure.
Oprah had Charice back on the show today and little does she know it, but she is going to meet Celine Dion. Before the big Celine unveiling Oprah had some of her fans on and gave them a chance to say hi to her. She also showed video of the first time Andrea Bocelli called her and she was so happy she came to tears. Charice then flew to Italy to sing a duet with her idol Andrea Bocelli. Their performance brought out more than 8,000 people while they sing “The Prayer” in Tuscany.
Charice talked about her childhood in manila and how she draws strength to sing from her mother. When Charice was 3 years old she witnessed her father’s rage while he choked her mother and almost shot her until the neighbors came to rescue her. Her mother taught her to sing when she was four years old and the first song she ever learned was My Heart Will Go On. Charice began to help her mother make money by entering over 80 talent shows and using her prize money to buy food for the house. There favorite food is of all things…pizza.
This story is so inspiring and definitely brought tears to my eyes. I hope this little girl continues to sing her heart out and I look forward to hearing songs that were written for her.
Cedric Webber | Oct 29, 2008 | Reply
This young lady brought tears to my eyes with her angelic voice. She has pure talent and I hope to see her in the future with her own album.
Bill Roberts | Dec 2, 2008 | Reply
Wow:
What a voice, and we didn’t have to sit through weeks of American Idol to find her. Hope she becomes the next superstar. Amazing for only 16 years old. Looking forward to many hits for this young super star
No name | Jan 1, 2009 | Reply
she annoys the shit out of me she’s a talented singer and amzing but when she talks she’s annoying and she knows she good!
Nini | Jan 11, 2009 | Reply
Amazing as always.
Jonathan | Jan 12, 2009 | Reply
I couldn’t believe the voice on that 16 year old. Does she have a c.d out? I would definitely buy it!!
wilhem | Jan 14, 2009 | Reply
what a voice, i cannot stop listening to her voice. she brings cold temperature to my body and tears to my eyes. so encouraging to the teenagers.
Julie Kantor | Feb 8, 2009 | Reply
Yeah– this really shows us all the power of the internet to find great talent– so inspiring!
thelma | Feb 19, 2009 | Reply
Reply – No name with date Jan 1 2009.
Though english is the second language spoken in the Philippines. This talented never travelled outside of her country, never been interviewed on TV in a country other than Phils. I guess she answers the questions the best she can. Same thing if you talk other language they will be annoyed.
Noely | Mar 4, 2009 | Reply
She has the voice and face of an angel. She brought tears to my eyes and touched my heart. What a very powerful voice! I salute you Charise for being so talented, you make me proud being a Filipina. Cheers, good luck and God bless you!!!
Denise | Mar 19, 2009 | Reply
WOW! IF Charise was on AMERICAN IDOL…they would have to end the show due to no competition!!!! What a beautiful young lady with abundant natural talent! May God continue to bless her and her family.
Bobby Bass | Mar 20, 2009 | Reply
It is very comforting to know that there are still artists who have God given talents that amaze us.
Charise is a one in a lifetime singer who, hopefully,
will be around for a long while. The chilling thing is
that she will probably get even better than the
greatness that she now has. Thank you Charise. If you’re
ever in Nashville, you are welcome in our home. We would
just look at you in awe. God bless.
salvatore | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
her voice is not a God gift….is a gift to God.
sonia | Apr 13, 2009 | Reply
Your one of a kind, great talent
Asiana | Apr 16, 2009 | Reply
Thelma, if you want to shorten our country’s name, better to say P.I. (stands for Philippine Islands). Never say, Phils, that’s incorrect!!!
liz bourne | Apr 21, 2009 | Reply
Charise’s performance on Oprah brought me to sobs. What a lovely young girl with an exceptional voice. BRAVO!
KarenMF025 | May 18, 2009 | Reply
This little girl is a miracle with a voice from God. She will go very far in the music wordl. I listened to her sing her new song today on Oprah “A Note To God” I had tears running down my face. Support and buy this song.
She is shear and amazing 100% genuine talent..
God Bless her .. an Angel.
cynthia curtis | May 18, 2009 | Reply
what a powerhouse singer this young girl has,she blew me away and I can’t wait to see what the future brings with the release of her new cd this fall!!!!
Nancy Lundgren | May 18, 2009 | Reply
I was wondering how I could request a copy of her song “If I wrote a note to God”. My aunt is in a hospice facility suffering from cancer and will pass away any day now and would like to be able to play it at her funeral. Could you please direct me to where I could get this on the internet in order to download the song?
Thank you in advance for you assistance. I so hope I will hear back from this request.
Nancy Lundgren
South Attleboro, MA
Elizabeth Ramos | May 19, 2009 | Reply
Nancey, What a beautiful song that is
if You want You can download it from ITUNES….. Hope that helps
lmr k | May 19, 2009 | Reply
great performance, stay humble and go break a leg.
betty gerochi-james | May 20, 2009 | Reply
what a voice!!! God bless you
jelina gollena | May 27, 2009 | Reply
She’s really phenomenal. I am becoming a addictive fan of her. After work, it becomes a habit for me to open the youtube and see and hear her sing. I kept following up her daily success. A real singer, embued with natural talents.
Hope she flourish more and be a great model for our young people who are lost and into negative vices. Her’s is a glaring manifestation that great people are born at the time of crisis to bring light and hope to the world through her music and her story. A great inspiration! I hope and pray that good hands will guide her.
Hanna Stahlie | Jun 2, 2009 | Reply
I’m a singer myself.
But I would never ever compare to her amazing voice.
I Love her voice.
I think she will be famous!
She is already is tho…
Good Luck for in the future!
xx.
oorenz | Jul 30, 2009 | Reply
She has cheerful personality! Maybe that’s why you’re annoyed! She’s young, she’d been through a lot of difficulties in life. Let her be happy now that GOD GRANTED MORE THAN IS SIMPLE PRAYERS!
She dreamed to be in Oprah, to sing with Celine, to sing with Andrea she got it all. Be happy for her, good things may happen to YOU NEXT!
LANNICE | Aug 3, 2009 | Reply
Where in South Africa can you buy Cherice new cd with Note to God on it?
lorenzo | Nov 9, 2009 | Reply
Saw her yesterday in Vancouver. The voice is a gift from god…
diva | Nov 11, 2009 | Reply
charise you the light in many peoples lives.a true inspiration.keep doing what you doing.you rock!sa
Sharon Cunningham | Nov 22, 2009 | Reply
Hi, I have been waiting for Charises first CD to be released & wondered when this will happen. Its now near the end of Nov.09 & would love to have one of her songs on a CD. She has a wonderful voice. When will this happen.???? S. Cunningham Ont.CDA
sauke | Jan 10, 2010 | Reply
i’m in mongolia i think you khow this country i listen your song your voice is so nice like 30 years old i’m 15 year old i always waiting your frist song come out do you have boyfriend
SUSIE COSTA | Jan 12, 2010 | Reply
YOU ARE JUST JEALOUS
Cherry | Mar 13, 2010 | Reply
I am proud of you Charise. You are truly a Philippine Pride. Keep it up! God speed!!