Charice says Houston one of her 'heroes'

International singing sensation Charice is still in disbelief that award winning singer and actress Whitney Houston has passed away.

In her official Twitter account on Sunday, Charice said she considers Houston as one of her heroes.

“One of my heroes, Whitney Houston. I will always love you.. RIP,” she tweeted.

In another tweet, Charice posted the hashtag #IWillAlwaysLoveYouWhitney, which is the title of Houston’s best-known song "I will Always Love You."

Charice said Houston’s passing is like losing her own relative.

“I still can't believe this. I'm really shocked and sad. :'( I feel like I lost a relative. I'm gon cry. I'm shaking. Love u Whitney... :'(“ she said.

It would be recalled that Charice sang Houston's "I Have Nothing" on the American talk show "Oprah" in 2008, which launched her international career.

"I Have Nothing" was also one of Charice's songs in her album under Star Records.

Aside from “I Have Nothing,” Charice also performed renditions of other Houston songs including “One Moment in Time” and “Run to You.”

Houston, who reigned in the 1980 and 1990s, has died at the age of 48.

Her bodyguard found her dead at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills at 3:55 Saturday afternoon (Sunday morning in Manila).

The cause of Houston’s death remains unclear.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/13/12/charice-says-houston-one-her-heroes

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'Charice, One for the Heart'

International singing sensation Charice, comes home once again to celebrate Valentine's Day with her Kapuso fans thru a television special aptly entitled "Charice, One for the Heart."

The Pinoy Pride is back, and she is all grown up–her voice more breathtaking, and her stance more powerful before her audience. This time with her very own band that she takes to her international tours, Charice performs songs closest to her heart–songs that talk about her journey as an artist, and her plight as a daughter ever loving to her parents and family.

Charice also pays tribute to well-loved OPM love songs as she shares the stage with Pop Balladeer Mark Bautista, and RNB Prince Jay-R. Another must-see on the show is a tender moment where Charice sings to her father Ricky Pempengco who passed away last year.

Get to know the latest from Charice as she sings a few hits off her second international studio album Infinity, and talks about an Asian tour happening very soon.

Watch also the country’s most sought-after love teams, newly-weds, and most celebrated couples, as they share their love stories and give a prelude to each special performance by Charice.

Directed by Louie Ignacio with his team behind the acclaimed "Charice – Home for Valentine’s" (2011), the International singing sensation promises to captivate and capture hearts once again on "Charice, One for the Heart" airing this February on GMA.

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/244873/showbiz/charice-one-for-the-heart?ref=subsection_banner

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Charice comes home on a wheelchair

Charice arrived in Manila Tuesday on a wheelchair after sustaining a foot injury.

In an interview, the "Glee" star said she injured her little toe while skateboarding in Los Angeles last Christmas

"Actually nangyari po siya ng Pasko dahil ako ay malikot. Nagi-skateboard ako at nahulog ako dahil iniwasan ko ang isang sasakyan na nandoon lang. Nagulat kasi ako. Iiwasan ko sana kaya lang nag-panic ako kaya nadulas ang skate board at nag-crack ang isang buto sa hinliliit," Charice said.

She said she will need to stay in crutches or on a wheelchair for 6 weeks.

Local media were caught by surprise after Charice was spotted at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport riding on a wheelchair with her right foot bandaged.

Charice is home to celebrate the birthday of her mother, Raquel Pempengco.

Pempengco, who turned 40 today, said Charice and her family will be celebrating her birthday in Cabuyao, Laguna.

She said Charice will be reunited with her "Little Big Star" co-finalists in a party at a resort on January 14.

"Darating ang Little Big Stars. Invited sila lahat, kumpleto nandoon lahat sila," said Pempengco, referring to singers Sam Concepcion, Ralph Salazar and the other finalists.

"Gusto niya ako sanang sorpresahin pero mukhang siya ang masu-surpresa at nakumpleto ko ang Big Stars," she added.

For Charice, she said that it will be a big event for her as she will have a chance to catch up with her showbiz friends.

"Opo sa birthday ni mommy magkikita-kita kami. Ang plano lang namin, ang magaganap baka may kantahang maganap, pero ang importante ay ang bonding again," she said.

After a brief stay at home, Charice will be going on tour in the Asia-Pacific. She will also hold local concerts at the Araneta Coliseum and Cebu City this March.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/10/12/charice-comes-home-wheelchair

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Charice to do Asia-Pacific tour next year

Charice shared her excitement as she is set to do an Asia-Pacific tour early next year.

"Actually, 'yung Asian tour baka mag-start po siya ng March. Ang target pong show ay sa Manila, Korea, Hawaii at Singapore," she told abs-cbnNEWS.com on Thursday.

The singer added that she might also do a show in Dubai.

Charice is currently in Manila to celebrate an early Christmas with her mother Raquel and her brother Carl.

So what is her Christmas wish?

"Ako, ang wish ko, sana po talaga walang work (sa Pasko), pero mayroon po. I don't know kung matutupad 'yon. Pero 'yon, bonding with family and sana nandito si daddy," Charice said, referring to her slain father, Ricky Pempengco.

Asked if she has forgiven the suspect in the killing of her father, Charice answered: "Actually, hanggang ngayon di ko alam ang isasagot ko diyan kasi iba ang pangyayari. At hanggang ngayon, di ko alam bakit niya nagawa 'yon."

Meanwhile, Charice said she is now preparing for a major project that will be bared next year.

She is also doing the US version of her "Infinity" album, which was already launched in the Philippines and Japan.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/12/08/11/charice-do-asia-pacific-tour-next-year

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