Charice is set for her first major concert |
| by Fiona Acaba | June 13, 2009 1:28 AM | |
In just a year’s time, Charice’s international career has grown by leaps and bounds. At 17, she has already performed in several TV shows and concerts abroad. But now, the international singing sensation will be performing for Filipino fans in her first major concert in Manila entitled Charice: The Journey Begins. To be held at the SMX Convention Center on June 27 at 8 pm, Charice will be performing with Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez.
“Super excited po ako, another dream come true po, another blessing from God,” was how Charice expressed what she felt about having her own concert. She referred to The Journey Begins as the story of her life, her humble beginnings, and her dreams. “Ako po yung pumili ng mga kanta, and si mommy din po, kasi po siya po talaga ang nakakaalam kung anong magandang kanta for me. Yun po yung mga kantang ginamit ko sa mga singing contests na sinalihan ko dati, saLittle Big Superstar, sa Oprah, yun po.” Charice will also sing the songs from her latest album, My Inspiration.
More than the accolades that she has been receiving, she feels rewarded by the idea that she and her family are living a better life now. During the presscon for her concert, Charice was teary-eyed as she shared the achievements that meant a lot to her. “Nakabili na po ako ng condo para sa amin nila mommy. Tsaka lately po naibili ko na po ng car yung brother ko, kasi may pinopormahan na po yata,” Charice laughed. “Yun po yung mga bagay na talaga pong nakakapagpa-saya po sa ’kin, yung nakakapag-bigay ako, lalo na po sa family ko.”
With all the success she’s had, Charice would like to be a little Oprah Winfrey, especially how the showbiz icon helps the less fortunate. “I love the feeling of making dreams come true. Like Oprah, even though she’s not a politician, nakakatulong siya sa maraming tao. Gusto ko maging ganun.” Oprah had also offered her a piece of advice: “Always be humble, even though you’re wearing nice shoes.”
Charice is set to go back to the States on June 29 to continue recording her international album after which begins a world tour in Canada.
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