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Jake Zyrus (born Charmaine Clarice Relucio Pempengco; May 10, 1992), who performed under the mononym Charice until his gender transition to male, is a Filipino singer. Directed by Patrick Hughes. With Elodie Yung, Ryan Reynolds, Tsuwayuki Saotome. The world's top bodyguard gets a new client, a hit man who must testify at the. Headlines from the network and other sources, as well as downloads of trailers and clips.

Birth name. Charmaine Clarice Relucio Pempengco. Also known as. Born(1. May 1. 0, 1. 99. 2 (age 2.

Cabuyao, Laguna, Philippines. Genres. Occupation(s)Singersongwriteractormusic producer. Years active. 20. Labels. 14. 3/Reprise, Warner Bros. Records, Star Music. Associated acts. David Foster, Iyaz, Celine Dion, Aiza Seguerra.

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Websitewww. charicemusic. Jake Zyrus (born Charmaine Clarice Relucio Pempengco; May 1.

Charice until his gender transition to male,[1][2][3] is a Filipino singer who rose to popularity through You. Tube. Zyrus was dubbed by Oprah Winfrey as "the most talented girl in the world" (before his transition),[4] and released the international studio album.

Charice in 2. 01. This album entered the Billboard 2. Asian solo singer ever to land in the Top 1. The single "Pyramid", featuring singer Iyaz, is Zyrus's most successful single to date, charting within the Top 4. The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Crossing over to acting on television, he joined the cast of TV series Glee as 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 2. 01. 2, Zyrus signed on to be one of the four judges of the Philippine version of The X Factor, which began airing on ABS- CBN in June of that year.[7] In May 2. Zyrus reunited with former mentor David Foster by performing a version of Sam Smith's "Lay Me Down" on Asia's Got Talent.[8] Zyrus announced in June 2. Charice Pempengco" as his name, and disclosed that he had had both breasts removed and had begun testosterone treatment.[9]Early life[edit]Zyrus was born as Charmaine Clarice Relucio Pempengco in Cabuyao, Laguna province, Philippines[1.

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,[1. In 2. 00. 5, 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.[1. Zyrus made some minor appearances on local television shows and commercials, but essentially fell off the radar after Little Big Star.

Only in 2. 00. 7 did Zyrus gain worldwide recognition after an avid supporter, False. Voice, started posting a series of performances on You. Tube. These videos received over 1. Zyrus an internet sensation.[1. Discovery and early work[edit]In June 2. 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",[1. South Korean talent show Star King on October 1. And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" and a duet of "A Whole New World" with Kyuhyun from Super Junior.[1. Having seen online videos, Ellen De. Generes invited Zyrus to appear on her show. He flew to the United States for the first time and performed two songs on the December 1.

I Will Always Love You" and "And I Am Telling You".[1. Following this American debut, Zyrus made a second appearance on Star King on December 2.

Most Requested Foreign Act", performing Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive" and singing a duet with Lena Park.[2. In January 2. 00. Zyrus was invited to Malacañan Palace to perform for President. Gloria Macapagal- Arroyo.[2.

Returning to the international scene, Zyrus next guested on the April 8 episode of The Paul O'Grady Show in London, England.[2. The Philippine debut album Charice was released in May 2. Philippines in October 2. Zyrus appeared on the May 1. The Oprah Winfrey Show in the episode "World's Smartest Kids", where performing Whitney Houston's "I Have Nothing".[2.

After the show, Oprah Winfrey contacted David Foster to see what the music producer could do for Pempengco.[1. Jake performed with Foster for the first time as one of the entertainers on the May 1.

MGM Grand at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard, Connecticut.[2. This was followed by a debut on the international concert stage in Foster's May 2. 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".[1. A CD/DVD of this concert, including Jake's The Bodyguard medley, was released on November 1. The show was aired several times on PBS and other public television networks starting in December 2.

Great Performances banner.[2. One of the singers at the concert was Pempengco's idol, Andrea Bocelli.[2. Bocelli subsequently expressed interest in performing a duet with Pempengco[2. The Cinema Tribute" held on July 2. 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 8,0. Zyrus was invited to perform for the Feyenoord's Centennial Anniversary in the Netherlands held on September 2.

You'll Never Walk Alone" in front of a crowd of about 5. 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.[1. The promised duet took place on September 1. Because You Loved Me" to Pempengco's mother. The performance received rave reviews in the New York Post and The New York Times,[3. September 1. 9 episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show.[3.

Zyrus would then perform at the Andre Agassi Grand Slam for Children Benefit Concert at the Wynn Las Vegas casino resort.[3. 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".[4. First major performances[edit]In January 2.

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.[4. February performances at two post- Oscar award events followed: Oscar Night at Mr. Watch Up Close &Amp; Personal Online Hoyts. Chow's and Oprah's Oscar After Party, held in the Kodak Theatre.[4.

Jake then debuted a new original song, "Fingerprint", composed by Robbie Nevil and produced by David Foster,[5. April in the season premiere of Ti lascio una canzone, an Italian musical variety show televised from Teatro Ariston in the city of Sanremo.[5. Zyrus performed "I Will Always Love You", "I Have Nothing", "The Prayer", and "Listen",[5. The Star- Spangled Banner" in front of 5. Los Angeles Dodgers 5. Dodger Stadium.[5. In May, Zyrus released a second Philippine album, My Inspiration.

The album consisted of 1. Always You" and a cover of Helen Reddy's "You and Me Against the World" performed as a duet with Pempengco's mother.[5. The album was certified gold in the Philippines within two months after release,[5. December 2. 00. 9.[5. 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.[5. On the May 1. 8 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 #2. Billboard Hot Digital Songs chart, #4. Watch Shame Online Metacritic here. Billboard Hot 1. 00, #9 on the Hot Canadian Digital Singles chart and #3.