Regine Velasquez
Background information
Birth name	Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez
Born	April 22, 1970 (1970-04-22) (age 38) Manila, Philippines
Genre(s)	OPM, Pop, Adult Contemporary
Occupation(s)	Singer, Actress, Record Producer
Years active	1986 - present
Label(s)	VIVA (1987-2006) Vicor (1990–1991) Polygram (1993–1998) IndiMusic/Universal Records (2006–present)

Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez (born April 22, 1970) is a Filipino singer, actress, record producer, and TV host. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The City of Manila The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other The music of the Philippines is a mixture of European American and indigenous sounds Pop music as a genre features a noticeable rhythmic element catchy melodies and hooks, a mainstream style and conventional structure Adult contemporary music, frequently abbreviated AC, refers to styles of popular music that ranges from "lush Sixties pop often vocal -based and rooted in An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works In the Music industry, a record producer or music producer has many roles among them controlling the recording sessions coaching and guiding the musicians organizing In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music VIVA Records is Philippine Record label. It is subsidiary of VIVA Entertainment. PolyGram was the name from 1972 of the Major label recording company started by Philips as a holding company for its music interests in 1945 Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Filipinos or the Filipino people are the citizens of the Philippines. An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works In the Music industry, a record producer or music producer has many roles among them controlling the recording sessions coaching and guiding the musicians organizing

Velasquez was the first Filipino to stage a solo concert at the Main Hall of Carnegie Hall, part of Carnegie Hall's centennial-year concert series. Carnegie Hall (generally ˌkɑrnɨgi ˈhɔːl is a concert venue in Midtown Manhattan in New York City located at 881 Seventh Avenue, occupying the east ^[1] Her album Listen Without Prejudice achieved platinum certification in several countries. In 2000, she performed the country's millennial theme^[2], televised in 55 broadcast networks throughout the world to coincide with midnight in Manila.

"In Love With You," a duet with Jacky Cheung, reached MTV Asia and Channel V music charts. Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau is a Hong Kong Singer and Actor from the mid-1980s to the present She has collaborated with artists such as Paul Anka^[3], David Hasselhoff, 98 Degrees, Brian McKnight^[4], Mandy Moore, Ronan Keating, Stephen Bishop, Jim Brickman, Peabo Bryson^[5], Jeffrey Osborne^[6], Dave Koz , Lea Salonga, Grasshopper, Coco Lee, Michel Legrand, David Pomeranz, Eduardo Capetillo and Billy Crawford. Paul Mustapha Abdi Anka, ( Arabic: بول مصطفى عبدي أنكا OC (born 30 July 1941, in Ottawa, Ontario) is a David Michael Hasselhoff (born July 17, 1952) is an American Actor and Singer, who is best known for his lead roles on Knight Brian McKnight (born June 5 1969) is a Grammy-nominated American Singer, Songwriter, arranger producer, pop Amanda Leigh "Mandy" Moore (born April 10 1984 is an American pop Singer, Songwriter, Actor, and Fashion designer Ronan Keating (born March 3, 1977 in Dublin, Ireland) is an Irish pop Singer who has had hits with boyband Stephen Bishop (born 14 November 1951) is an American Singer and Guitarist. Jim Brickman (born November 20, 1961) is an American Composer and Pianist. Peabo Bryson (born Robert Peabo Bryson on April 13, 1951) is a two-time Grammy Award -winning American R&B and Jeffrey Osborne (born March 9, 1948 in Providence Rhode Island) is an American funk and R&B musician songwriter and former Dave Koz ( March 27, 1963) is an American saxophonist. Because they look and sound similar Koz often draws comparisons to another well-known Lea Salonga-Chien KL (born Maria Ligaya Carmen Imutan Salonga on February 22, 1971 in the Philippines is a multi-awarded Filipino American Grasshopper was a Hong Kong Cantopop boy group formed in 1985. Ferren Lee-Kelly (born January 17 1976) popularly known as Michel Legrand (born February 24, 1932 in Paris) is a French musical composer arranger conductor and pianist of Armenian descent David Pomeranz is an American Singer, Composer, Lyricist, and writer for Musical theatre. Eduardo Capetillo (born in April 13, 1970) is a Mexican actor and singer Billy Crawford (born Billy Joe Crawford on May 16, 1982) is a Filipino American Musician and Actor with musical influences

She embarked on several television and film projects, receiving a Best Actress Award for her portrayal of a mentally challenged woman in Maalaala Mo Kaya. Developmental disability is a term used to describe life-long disabilities attributable to mental and/or physical or combination of mental and physical impairments Velasquez also formed IndiMusic (iMusic), a record label partnered with the late Bella Tan's Universal Records. She is currently managed by Aria Productions.

Biography

1970–1986: Early life and discovery

Velasquez is the first child of Teresita and Gerardo Velasquez, born in Tondo, Metro Manila, Philippines on April 22, 1970. History See also Ancient Tondo The former region of Tondo is over eleven hundred years old Metropolitan Manila ( Filipino: Kalakhang Maynila, Kamaynilaan) or the National Capital Region (NCR ( Filipino: Pambansang The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Her family moved to Hinundayan, Southern Leyte, where Velasquez studied at the Hinundayan Central School^[7]. Hinundayan is a 5th class municipality in the province of Southern Leyte, Philippines. Southern Leyte is a province of the Philippines located in the Eastern Visayas region.

The Early Years

Music figured largely in her early development; her father sang to the children Frank Sinatra songs and her mother accompanied family sing-alongs on guitar. Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra (December 12 1915 &ndash May 14 1998 was an American singer and actor Her father trained her voice by having her sing while submerged neck-deep in the ocean; her mother taught her how to move on stage and interpret songs. Before she could read, her father taught her song lyrics. At six, Velasquez participated in a nationally-televised amateur singing competition, The Tita Betty's Children's Show. Her piece, "Buhat Nang Kita'y Makilala" ("Since I Met You"), won third place and "youngest contender. " Velasquez joined more singing competitions in small towns around the country. By nine, Velasquez and her family had moved to Balagtas, Bulacan, where she studied at Balagtas Central School. This article is about the province For the municipality see Bulacan Bulacan. She later studied at St. Lawrence Academy, where she won Vocal Solo and Vocal Duet for her school at the annual BULPRISA (Bulacan Private School Association) competition. Her parents saved money on competitions by designing and sewing her gowns using materials at hand and fabric from old gowns. Velasquez won the top prize in 67 of approximately 300 competitions ^[8]

At fourteen, Velasquez entered the senior division of Ang Bagong Kampeon, a nationally-televised singing competition, hosted by Bert "Tawa" Marcelo and Asia's "Queen of Songs", Pilita Corrales. Ang Bagong Kampeon (The New Champion was a nationally televised amateur singing contest which now a formerly aired on Radio Philippines Network (RPN in the Bert "Tawa" Marcelo (1939-1995 was a prominent Filipino Television personality whose trademark high-pitched infectious laughter earned him the popular moniker Pilita Corrales (born 22 August, 1939 in Cebu City, Philippines) is a famous Filipina singer and actress who is widely referred Her father suggested that she audition with "Saan Ako Nagkamali" ("Where Did I Go Wrong"). She won for eight straight weeks and became the first grand champion of the show. The show's musical director, Dominic Salustiano, suggested her winning piece, George Benson's "In Your Eyes. George Benson (b March 22 1943, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania) is an American musician whose recording career began at the age of twenty-one " She won a contract with Octoarts, recording the single "Love Me Again" as "Chona Velasquez," her nickname. She then joined the Organisasyon ng mga Pilipinong Mang-aawit (OPM), an organization of Filipino singers, performing in music lounges all over Metro Manila. Metropolitan Manila ( Filipino: Kalakhang Maynila, Kamaynilaan) or the National Capital Region (NCR ( Filipino: Pambansang Members of OPM helped her out by giving her industry advice and by lending their gowns for her performances. ^[9]

1986–1987: Debuts

At the behest of friend and fellow Octoarts recording artist, Pops Fernandez, Velasquez guested on the now defunct GMA 7 Variety TV show, 'Penthouse Live', on February 16, 1986. Maria Cielito "Pops" Lukban Fernandez (born December 12, 1966 in Quezon City, Philippines) also known as the Concert Queen Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) This is considered the biggest turning point of her career as this is where Ronnie Henares, the show's producer, noticed her potential and offered to become her manager. The primary role of a television producer is to control all aspects of production ranging from show idea development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking Martin Nievera, Pops' husband and co-host of the show, suggested to Velasquez that she drop the name Chona and use Regine as her screen name. Martin Ramon Nievera was born on February 5, 1962, in Manila, Philippines together with twin sister Victoria to Bert Nievera That year, her father resigned from his job as a construction estimator to fully attend to his daughter's blossoming career.

Viva Records signed Velasquez to a contract in 1987, releasing her self-titled debut album. The album contained the hits "Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang," "Isang Lahi," and "Urong Sulong. "

Her first regularly televised performances were musical variety shows with ensemble casts, such as ABS-CBN's Triple Treat and the Sunday variety show Teen Pan Alley. Velasquez and Alley's Janno Gibbs continued to collaborate throughout the years, creating the musical Kenkoy at Rosing, recording the hit cover song "Magkasuyo Buong Gabi," and performing duets in concert.

1988–1991: International exposure

Velasquez won the grand championship of the Asia-Pacific Singing Contest, an international competition held in Hong Kong, with "You'll Never Walk Alone" from Carousel and "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" from Dreamgirls. Hong Kong ( officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is a territory located on China 's south coast on the Pearl River Delta, and borders " You'll Never Walk Alone " is a Show tune from the 1945 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Carousel. Carousel is a musical by Richard Rodgers (music and Oscar Hammerstein II (book and lyrics that was adapted from Ferenc Molnar " And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going " is a Torch song from the Broadway musical Dreamgirls, with lyrics by Tom Eyen and music Dreamgirls is a Broadway musical, which opened on December 20, 1981 at the Imperial Theatre. Her win garnered her celebrity status.

Carnegie Hall, New York at the age of 21

In 1989, Velasquez recorded two duets that boosted her career. One of the veteran singer-composers in the Philippines, Jose Mari Chan, hand-picked Velasquez to be his duet partner for his album entitled Constant Change. Jose Mari Chan is a renowned Filipino Singer-songwriter and Businessman. The song "Please Be Careful with My Heart" became one of the most requested songs at that time. The album went on to become the Philippine's biggest selling record of all time and was awarded a Certified Diamond Record Award by the PRIMA (equivalent to ten platinum awards). The Philippine Recording Industry Music Association (PHIL Music or PRIMA is the Philippines equivalent to the American RIAA. Another hit-maker, Gary Valenciano, one of the country's biggest singer-songwriters, penned the song 'Each Passing Night' for his album 'Faces of Love'. Edgardo Jose Martin Santiago Valenciano, better known as simply Gary Valenciano (shortened to Gary V ^[10].

Velasquez signed with Vicor records and released several albums, starting with Nineteen 90. Nineteen 90 is the second album from the Filipina singer Regine Velasquez. The album included her Tagalog hit single "Narito Ako" ("Here I Am"), her first Ogie Alcasid-penned song, "I Have To Say Goodbye," and her pop hit "Promdi". Her first major solo concert, Narito Ako, was standing-room only at the Folk Arts Theater, with Gary Valenciano as a guest performer. Edgardo Jose Martin Santiago Valenciano, better known as simply Gary Valenciano (shortened to Gary V

Velasquez's debut United States solo concert, Narito Ako sa New York (Here I Am in New York), was held at the Main Hall of Carnegie Hall on October 11, 1991, part of one hundred events of its centennial celebration. Carnegie Hall (generally ˌkɑrnɨgi ˈhɔːl is a concert venue in Midtown Manhattan in New York City located at 881 Seventh Avenue, occupying the east Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Velasquez is the first Filipino to stage a solo concert in the revered venue. (The first Filipino group act to perform is the Apo Hiking Society)^[11]

The album Tagala Talaga ("A Genuine Tagalog Lady") comprised of her renditions of classic Filipino compositions by Nonong Pedero, Willy Cruz, George Canseco, Louie Ocampo, Freddie Aguilar, and National Artists for Music Awardees Ryan Cayabyab, Lucio D. San Pedro, and Levi Celerio. The Tagalog people ( Tgl: Tagalog) is the second largest Filipino ethnolinguistic group. George Canseco ( April 23, 1934 &ndash November 19, 2004) was a leading Filipino Song composer Louie Ocampo is a Filipino Composer and Arranger best known for his association with Martin Nievera. Freddie Aguilar is a famous Folk musician from the Philippines. Ryan Cayabyab (born Raymundo Cipriano Pujante Cayabyab but affectionately known as Mr Lucio San Pedro ( February 11 1913 - March 31 2002) was born on February 11, 1913 in Angono, Rizal Levi Celerio ( April 30, 1910 - April 2, 2002) was a Filipino composer and lyricist who was born

1993–1998: Asian Music Scene

Her fourth album, Reason Enough, was released in 1993 and achieved platinum album status. It featured "Sana Maulit Muli," "Babalikang Muli," and her duet with Gary Valenciano, "Slip Away. Edgardo Jose Martin Santiago Valenciano, better known as simply Gary Valenciano (shortened to Gary V " It also included a duet with Paul Anka, "It's Hard to Say Goodbye," a cover of a 1986 single. Paul Mustapha Abdi Anka, ( Arabic: بول مصطفى عبدي أنكا OC (born 30 July 1941, in Ottawa, Ontario) is a

PolyGram Records released Velasquez's first pan-Asian studio album, Listen Without Prejudice in 1994. PolyGram was the name from 1972 of the Major label recording company started by Philips as a holding company for its music interests in 1945 Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) The album featured "In Love with You" with Jacky Cheung, "Follow the Sun," "What Kind of Fool Am I?," and "Reason Enough. Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau is a Hong Kong Singer and Actor from the mid-1980s to the present " What Kind of Fool Am I? " is a popular Song written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley and published in 1962. " Two more releases were My Love Emotion, featuring the cult favorite "You've Made Me Stronger," composed by Trina Belamide. Her next album, Retro, contained covers of hits from the 1970s, and an acoustic version of "Dance With Me," a duet with her mother, Teresita Velasquez. In Popular music, a cover version, or simply cover, is a new rendition ( Performance or Recording) of a previously recorded commercially released

Velasquez joined Ryan Cayabyab's musical adaptation of Jose Rizal's Noli Me Tangere at the CCP in 1995. Ryan Cayabyab (born Raymundo Cipriano Pujante Cayabyab but affectionately known as Mr Dr José P Rizal (full name José Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda) (June 19 1861 – December 30 1896 was a Filipino Polymath, Noli Me Tangere is a Novel written in Spanish by Filipino writer and National hero José Rizal. Cultural Center of the Philippines (or CCP is located in Pasay City, the Philippines and was opened in 1969 to promote and preserve Filipino arts and culture and She played the tragic role of Maria Clara opposite Audie Gemora's Crisostomo Ibarra, directed by Nonon Padilla. Vic Del Rosario of Viva saw her performance and offered her the lead in Wanted: Perfect Mother, a movie adaptation of the Mars Ravelo comic book series, loosely based on The Sound of Music. Mars Ravelo (born October 9, 1916 in Tanza Cavite, Philippines - 1988 was one of the most successful Filipino Graphic Martin Nievera wrote the theme song, "You Are My Song," one of Velasquez's rare original hit singles. Martin Ramon Nievera was born on February 5, 1962, in Manila, Philippines together with twin sister Victoria to Bert Nievera The movie was her first starring role and first pairing with Christopher De Leon.

In 1996, she staged Isang Pasasalamat, a free tenth anniversary concert at the UP Sunken Garden. The University of the Philippines Diliman, or UP Diliman, is the flagship campus seat of administration and the largest Constituent University of the University Janno Gibbs, Bernardo Bernardo, The Tux, Nanette Inventor, Ivy Violan, and Martin Nievera were among her special guests. Janno Ronaldo Gibbs (born September 18 1969) is a popular Filipino Singer and Actor / Comedian. Martin Ramon Nievera was born on February 5, 1962, in Manila, Philippines together with twin sister Victoria to Bert Nievera In the same year, Velasquez recorded a Christmas album, Love Was Born on Christmas Day, her final album under Polycosmic Records. She also ended her contract with Primeline, Inc. , opting to manage her own career.

Viva Records released her multi-platinum R&B and hip hop-album Drawn, produced by Mark J. Feist, featuring a portrait made by Velasquez herself on the cover demonstrating her background in fine arts. Hip hop is a cultural movement which developed in New York City in the 1970s primarily among African Americans and Latinos. Mark J Feist is a multi-platinum producer/songwriter who has contributed to the sale of more than 25 million records worldwide born and raised in Australia but is located and resides Songs like "How Could You Leave," "I'll Never Say Goodbye," and more upbeat songs like "Once in a Lifetime" and "Messin' With My Head" demonstrated her versatility. The Filipino track "Ikaw" ("You"), was the theme song of her movie with Aga Muhlach. Ariel Aquino Muhlach (born on August 12, 1969) commonly known as Aga Muhlach, is a 2-time Gawad Urian and FAMAS award-winning During this period, Velasquez moved from her demure image to a more sexy appearance.

2000–2005: New Image and Independence

Regine Velasquez in GMA Network's Global Millennium Day Broadcast (2000)

Moving into more mature and sexy image, Velasquez sang the Philippine Millennium anthem "Written In The Sand" atop the Manila Peninsula hotel, an event broadcasted live around the world. A millennium (pl millennia) is a period of Time equal to one thousand Years (from Latin la mille, thousand and la annum She released an album entitled R2K ("Regine 2000"), containing "revival cuts" (covers) of international artists and achieving Sextuple platinum status in sales, her best selling album so far. She launched the R2K Concert series, her most notable concert series filling the Araneta Coliseum for two days. The Araneta Coliseum is the largest indoor facility in Southeast Asia, with a dome diameter of 108 meters It was cited as the best concert performed by an Asian artist in the last 25 years. It features exquisite costumes, more pop in nature, special effects and advance pyrotechnics. The term "pyrotechnics" can also be used for Fireworks events

Regine Velasquez's most notable R2K Concert performance, singing "On the Wings of Love" hanging in mid-air with butterfly wings with a long, flowing gown.

Two years later, she released an all-original album titled Reigne, an anagram from her name and an allusion to her status in the industry. The album included songs like "To Reach You," "Dadalhin," and "Sa Aking Pag-iisa" which even had a remix version.

She continued to juggle her singing, film, television, and advertising careers. In 2002, she received Best Actress in Star Awards for Television ^[12] in her portrayal of a retarded woman seeking acceptance and love. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. She staged the Bantay Bata Benefit concert, One Night with Regine, set at the stairs of the Philippine National Museum which won Best Musical Special at the 2003 Asian Television Awards. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. That same year, her MTV Asia special entitled Speak Your Mind was nominated for the UNICEF Child Rights Awards. MTV Networks Asia Pacific comprises three distinctly branded channels MTV, Nickelodeon and VH1 in the Asia pacific region reaching more than 300 million The United Nations Children's Fund (or UNICEF) was created by the United Nations General Assembly on December 11, 1946 The production was highly commended for its agendum on child welfare, documenting the plight of homeless children swarming the streets of Metro Manila, in an effort to protect and safeguard their rights. ^[13]

She also hosted the amateur singing contest Star For A Night which aimed to discover new talents. It launched the careers of Sarah Geronimo and Mark Bautista among others. Sarah Geronimo, born as Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo on July 25 1988 is a famous Filipina singer and actress Mark Bautista (born in August 10 1983 is a Filipino singer and actor The weekly show was aired on IBC-13 and was a co-production with Viva.

Velasquez became the first and second recipient of the MTV Favorite Artist Award (Philippines) in 2002 and 2003. During the 2002 award ceremony held in Singapore, she sang "Cry" in a duet with Mandy Moore, one of the hosts. Singapore " Cry " ( 2002) is the third song released by Mandy Moore from her third self-titled album Mandy Moore. Amanda Leigh "Mandy" Moore (born April 10 1984 is an American pop Singer, Songwriter, Actor, and Fashion designer

Velasquez formed her own record label called Songbird Music in 2003. She produced an album for Gabby Eigenmann who was her co-host in SOP. ^[14]

In 2004, Velasquez released Covers, comprising cover songs including Original Pilipino Music ("OPM") classics of male singers like Basil Valdez, Martin Nievera, Gary Valenciano, Ogie Alcasid, Side A, True Faith, and Ariel Rivera. The music of the Philippines is a mixture of European American and indigenous sounds Velasquez transferred her amateur singing contest to GMA-7 and changed the name to Search For A Star. Search for a Star was a Philippine singing contest produced by Viva Television and co-produced and broadcasted by GMA Network in 2003. The show launched the career of Rachelle Ann Go. Rachelle Ann Go (born August 31, 1986) is a Filipina Singer and a model

Reflections (2005)

Velasquez starred in GMA's telenovela Forever In My Heart opposite Richard Gomez, Dawn Zulueta, and former flame Ariel Rivera. A telenovela is a limited-run Television serial Melodrama of the type made famous in Latin America. For the artist from the United States see Rick Gomez. Richard Frank Gomez, known as Richard Gomez (born on April 7 Jose Ariel Jimenez Rivera was born in Manila, Philippines in 1966 but has since migrated with his family and became a Canadian citizen She produced, directed, and staged a set of concert performances entitled Reigning Still in December 2004. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The concert set a new dimension for Velasquez following the trends of artist such as Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears. Christina María Aguilera (born December 18 1980 is an American pop / R&B Singer and Songwriter. Britney Jean Spears (born December 2 1981 is an American recording artist and entertainer Velasquez is more daring here rather than in her previous concerts, wearing sexy and revealing outfits. In 2005, Velasquez and singer Pops Fernandez performed a concert, Queens On Fire, later taking it on an eight-city U. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. S. tour.

Velasquez held the Reflections Concert series at Aliw Theatre late that year. The stage was decorated with mannequins wearing her gowns from the past decade which were later auctioned for the benefit of GMA's Kapuso Foundation. The concert featured the prodigies "Wyeth Gifted Kids" (saxophonist Jacob Sarreal, violinists Joseph Valdes and Paulina, and classical cellist Pocholo Gutierrez). The concert featured songs by her favorite singers or the foreign female singers who have influenced her career. The concert consisted of numerous medleys of hits by Barbra Streisand, Anita Baker, Sheena Easton, Spice Girls, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, and Celine Dion. Barbra Streisand (ˈstraɪsænd "STRY-sand" born April 24 1942 is an American Singer, Film and Theatre Actress Anita Baker (born January 26 1958 in Toledo, Ohio, USA) is an eight-time Grammy Award -winning multi-Platinum Rhythm and blues Sheena Easton (born Sheena Shirley Orr on April 27, 1959) is a Scottish pop singer and theatre and television actress The Spice Girls are a BRIT Award -winning English pop Girl group formed in 1994 Whitney Elizabeth Houston' (born August 9 1963 is an American Singer-songwriter, Actress, Film producer, Arranger and former Céline Marie Claudette Dion ( OC OQ (born March 30 1968 in Charlemagne Quebec) is a Canadian pop Singer

She recorded the theme song "Di Na Nag-iisa" for the Darna TV series, based on the Darna comic book character created by Mars Ravelo, and its characteristic yell. Darna is a 2005 Drama Fantasy action Television series based on the Mars Ravelo 's fictional character Darna is a Fictional character and Superheroine created by Filipino Komiks (Philippine colloquial term for Comics) Mars Ravelo (born October 9, 1916 in Tanza Cavite, Philippines - 1988 was one of the most successful Filipino Graphic The theme song was composed by South Border's Jay Durias and the song was nominated for an Aliw Award for Best song made for Television. The song was also used in the movie Till I Met You and is included in the original sound track. Till I Met You is a 2006 romantic film from the Philippines, starring the romantic pairing of Regine Velasquez and Robin Padilla

2006–present

In 2006, she released the album Covers: Volume 2, featuring covers of international hit songs including Elvis Presley's "Blue Suede Shoes" and the Beatles "Come Together". " Blue Suede Shoes " is a Rock and roll standard written and first recorded by Carl Perkins in 1955. " Come Together " is a song by The Beatles written primarily by John Lennon and credited to Lennon/McCartney. All of the songs were presented with new arrangements in various musical genres. The first single was "Hold Me In Your Arms," covering the Southern Sons song. Southern Sons was an Australian band originally billed as The State, best known in Australia in the early 90's for their hits 'Heart In Danger' and 'Hold Me In Her Valentine concert at the Araneta Coliseum, Forever After, co-starred Ogie Alcasid, Rico Puno, and Ai Ai Delas Alas. She and Pops Fernandez staged the North American leg of the Queens on Fire concert tour in the spring of 2006. ^[15] The fantaconcierto hit Forever After tour was staged in key US cities^[16] and at the Wembley Arena in London. Wembley Arena is a famous Entertainment venue located in Wembley, London, UK. On August 13, 2006, the Sharon Cuneta Show devoted an entire episode from Velasquez's humble beginnings to her current stature now as an icon. In the middle of 2006, together with manager Cacai Velasquez, boyfriend Ogie Alcasid, and brother-in-law Raul Mitra, Velasquez launched the IndiMusic record label, her own record company.

As part of her 20th anniversary celebration, she staged Twenty concert, at the Araneta Coliseum in mid-October 2006. The Araneta Coliseum is the largest indoor facility in Southeast Asia, with a dome diameter of 108 meters The concert boasted a full symphony orchestra and the country's best conductors namely Maestro Ryan Cayabyab, Gerard Salonga, Louie Ocampo, Raul Mitra and Mon Faustino as her guest conductors.

Velasquez also recorded "Maghihintay Ako," the theme song for the sci-fi telenovela Atlantika. Atlantika is a Filipino Telefantasya produced by GMA Network about the fictional undersea

In January, 2007, People Asia Magazine's "People of the Year" honored her with the Exemplary Achievement Award, shared with three others. ^[17]

Paano Kita Iibigin opened on May 30, 2007. Paano Kita Iibigin is a 2007 film starring Piolo Pascual and Regine Velasquez, directed by Joyce Bernal The movie was a co-production between Viva Films and Star Cinema which is owned by media conglomerate ABS-CBN. Viva Films is a Filipino film production company which started in 1981 ABS-CBN Film Productions Inc (widely known as Star Cinema) is a wholly owned subsidiary of ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation, the only Philippine The promo for the movie was rife with controversy because of Ogie Alcasid's coming clean and publicly admitting his affair with Velasquez which they have discretely been keeping for a couple of years. Alcasid is married but has been separated from his wife for 4 years.

A soundtrack, featuring solos and duets by the co-stars, was released by Star Records, the first time Velasquez produced an album outside Viva Entertainment. Star Records, referring loosely to two companies Star Recording and Star Songs Music Publishing is an ABS-CBN Entertainment Group company whose main lines of business The theme song was penned by Ogie Alcasid. Herminio Alcasid Jr, more popularly known as Ogie Alcasid (born August 27, 1967) is a Filipino singer songwriter comedian composer

In August 2007, Velasquez and Alcasid started hosting 'Celebrity Duets' (Philippines) on GMA 7. The show pairs up local personalities with local professional singers. Velasquez also endorsed Vicki Belo's "Belo Essentials," which includeds singer Zsa Zsa Padilla and model/TV personality Lucy Torres. Zsa Zsa Padilla is a Filipino Singer and Actress. She is the partner of the Philippine show business patriarch comedian Dolphy This year she recorded the theme song of GMA's remake of "Marimar" with the same title which became an instant hit on the airwaves.

In October 2007, she appeared on the cover of the fashion magazine "Preview" that featured her most anticipated photos since the release of her coffee table book, Reigne. . . the book. Just three days after her 6-nights concert series at The Aliw Theater (Ang Ating Musika), Velasquez attended the 2007 Aliw Awards held at Palacio de Maynila and won two of the most coveted awards of the night: Best Major Concert Act (Female) for her 20th year anniversary concert at the Araneta Coliseum, Twenty. The Araneta Coliseum is the largest indoor facility in Southeast Asia, with a dome diameter of 108 meters Velasquez also won the Entertainer of the Year award.

Velasquez was also awarded The Most Successful Artist of the Year award by Walk Of Fame Philippines on December 04, 2007 in Eastwood, Quezon City. Quezon City ( Filipino: Lungsod Quezon) is the former capital ( 1948 - 1976) and the most populous Other awardees honored at the event were Piolo Pascual, Kris Aquino, Richard Gutierrez, Celia Rodriguez, and Gina Pareno. Piolo Pascual (Born January 12, 1977, in Manila, Philippines) is an award-winning and multi-nominated film and television Actor Kristina Bernadette Aquino-Yap (born Kristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino on February 14, 1971 in Quezon City) better known simply as Richard Kristian Rama Gutierrez, more popularly known as Richard Gutierrez (born January 21, 1984 in Beverly Hills California) is a young Gina Pareño (born Gina Acthley in 1950) is a Mestiza (Filipino-German-American actress in the Philippines

In 2008, Velasquez will be providing the speaking and singing voice of the lead character in ATP Production's first full length animated film, Princessa Urduja. Urduja (ca 1350 CE - 1400 CE is a legendary warrior-princess who is recognized as a heroine in Pangasinan. Other notable projects by Velasquez this year include the lead role for the GMA remake of My Name Is Kim Sam Soon with her two leading men Mark Anthony Fernanadez and Wendell Ramos; and her own musical variety show in GMA titled Songbird which premiered May 15, 2008 and will be shown Thursday nights. She is also scheduled to have a U. S tour this May in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Las Vegas ( Spanish: "The Meadows" is the most populous City in the state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West She will also stage the much awaited back-to-back concert with friend and competitor, Lani Misalucha on August 29 & 30, 2008 at the Araneta Coliseum. This back-to-back concert will also have a US tour which kicks off September 2008.

On May 6, 2008, Kapuso Regine signed a 2-year exclusive contract with GMA 7. Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Global Media Arts (GMA Network Incorporated ( a Philippine multi-media conglomerate is a Television network in the Philippines. Earlier, Regine almost transferred to ABS-CBN after being considered to play the lead role in the Filipino version of the Colombian telenovela Betty La Fea. ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation ( (ABS-CBN " A lto B roadcasting S ystem- C hronicle B roadcasting N etwork" Colombia (kəˈlʌmbɪə officially the Republic of Colombia () is a country in northwestern South America. Yo soy Betty la fea ( I am Betty the ugly one) also known as simply " Betty la fea " ( Ugly Betty) was a popular But in the end, she decided to be with Kapuso network. ^[18]

Velasquez also started her own weekly musical variety show, "Songbird", which airs on GMA 7.

Tours/Concert

• Narito Ako
• Narito Ako Sa New York live at Carnegie Hall
• Retro
• Regine R15
• Music in Me
• Off the Record
• Drawn Concert
• R2k Concert series
• Regine live @ Antipolo
• Two for the Knight (with Brian Mcknight)
• Songbird sings the Classics
• Songbird sings Legrand (with Michel Legrand)
• Regine And Martin World Concert Tour
• Reigning Still
• Forever After world tour
• Queens on fire world tour
• Reflections concert series
• Regine At Twenty
• Ang Ating Musika (Our Music) Concert series

Discography

Main article: Regine Velasquez Discography

Regine In Season Pure Love

Awards and recognition

Main article: Regine Velasquez Awards and Recognition

Acting career

Main article: Regine Velasquez Filmography

Film

Velasquez's singing fame help her make a successful crossover into film. Carnegie Hall (generally ˌkɑrnɨgi ˈhɔːl is a concert venue in Midtown Manhattan in New York City located at 881 Seventh Avenue, occupying the east Brian McKnight (born June 5 1969) is a Grammy-nominated American Singer, Songwriter, arranger producer, pop Michel Legrand (born February 24, 1932 in Paris) is a French musical composer arranger conductor and pianist of Armenian descent Studio Albums The following albums were released in the Philippines. This is a list of awards and honors given to Regine Velasquez, an actress and singer from the Philippines. Filmography of Regine Velasquez. In 1987, she got her first movie role as the granddaughter of a mafia clan involved in crimes in the film The Untouchable Family. She soon ventured into comedy films. She was cast in the 1988 film Pik Pak Boom with contemporaries Dingdong Avanzado, Herbert Bautista and Bing Loyzaga. She then co-starred with comedians Joey de Leon and Rene Requistas in the flick Elvis and James in which she played a nerdy music aficionado and the love interest of the two.

Her film career took a quick hiatus, but she returned to the cinema in 1996 for her first lead role in the film Wanted Perfect Mother with actor, Christopher de Leon. She was one of three lead actresses in the musical comedy Do Re Mi (1997). She played a radio disc jockey and the mediator for her two overtly different friends. A disc jockey (also known as DJ or deejay) is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience In 1998 Honey Nasa Langit Na Ba Ako was released; Regine played a ghost who died in a car accident days before her wedding day.

In 1998, Velasquez co-starred with matinee idol Aga Muhlach in the romantic film Dahil May Isang Ikaw. Ariel Aquino Muhlach (born on August 12, 1969) commonly known as Aga Muhlach, is a 2-time Gawad Urian and FAMAS award-winning Later, in 2000, she starred opposite Robin Padilla in Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw, a film about a pop star who falls in love with one of her fans. Robinhood Fernando Carino Padilla (b November 23 1967, Manila, Philippines) is a Filipino action star who earned She reunited with Aga Muhlach in 2001 for Pangako Ikaw Lang which earned her a Box-Office Queen award from the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation. Ariel Aquino Muhlach (born on August 12, 1969) commonly known as Aga Muhlach, is a 2-time Gawad Urian and FAMAS award-winning

Velasquez acted in two more romantic films in 2002 and 2003 called Ikaw Lamang, Hanggang Ngayon with Richard Gomez, Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka with Christopher De Leon and her first with Dingdong Dantes. In December 2003 Velasquez debuted in her first science fiction film, Captain Barbell, with Ogie Alcasid and Bong Revilla.

Robin Padilla and Velasquez reunited in the movie Till I Met You in 2006 with Eddie Garcia. Till I Met You is a 2006 romantic film from the Philippines, starring the romantic pairing of Regine Velasquez and Robin Padilla Piolo Pascual and Velasquez appeared together in the film Paano Kita Iibigin after working together in the Sa Puso Ko'y Ikaw episode of [Viva Films and IBC 13's] now-defunct weekly drama series Habang May Buhay in 2000 and the Lobo episode of ABS-CBN's ongoing weekly drama series Maalaala Mo Kaya in 2001. Piolo Pascual (Born January 12, 1977, in Manila, Philippines) is an award-winning and multi-nominated film and television Actor Paano Kita Iibigin is a 2007 film starring Piolo Pascual and Regine Velasquez, directed by Joyce Bernal ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation ( (ABS-CBN " A lto B roadcasting S ystem- C hronicle B roadcasting N etwork" Paano Kita Iibigin is a romantic drama co-production of Star Cinema and Viva Films

On February 2008, Velasquez will start shooting a movie with her partner Ogie Alcasid entitled, "Love Is Blind And Deaf". While most films have some aspect of romance between characters (at least as a Subplot) a romance film can be loosely defined as any Film in which the central ABS-CBN Film Productions Inc (widely known as Star Cinema) is a wholly owned subsidiary of ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation, the only Philippine VIVA Entertainment Inc, also known as Viva Entertainment Group is a Philippine entertainment company The movie will also feature Wendell Ramos and Lovi Poe. It will be co-produced by GMA Films and Viva Films. The movie will hit the theaters in mid 2008.

Theatre

Television

Main

Guests

• 1993: Mr Kupido — "Reason Enough", with Apa Ongpin and Jenine Desiderio
• 1994 : Ober Da Bakod
• 1994: Spotlight — with Ariel Rivera
• December 22, 1996: Ikaw, Ako At Ang Awit with Gary Valenciano
• 1996: Muling Aawit Ang Pasig: GMA Foundation featuring Regine Velasquez
• February 26, 1997: Mikee - "The Black Triangle", with Donna Cruz and Mikee Cojuangco
• May 26, 1999: Mikee Forever
• September 7, 1999: Kool Ka Lang
• July 20, 2000: Habang May Buhay — "Sa Puso Ko'y Ikaw", with Piolo Pascual
• September 13, 2000: Pwedeng Pwede
• July 4, 2001: Larawan with Dingdong Dantes
• August 22, 2001: Beh Bote Nga
• November 8, 2001: Maalaala Mo Kaya — "Lobo", with Piolo Pascual
• April 27, 2003: Huling Yakap Sa Tag-araw with Dingdong Dantes
• May 2003: OK Fine Whatever
• December 2003: Idol Ko si Kap
• May 2004: Tanging Ina, TV Series
• February 22, 2008: Maalaala Mo Kaya — with Albert Martinez

References

External links

• Regine Cafe/Forever In My Heart website
• Regine Cafe website
• Regine Velasquez at the Internet Movie Database
• Askmen - Regine Velasquez
• Viva Records
• gmanews.tv/story, Ogie Alcasid stages a Valentine concert sans Regine Velasquez