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Charice Pempengco in David Foster and Friends Concert
An amazing Friday night (May 23, 2008 US Pacific Time) for Charice Pempengco who performed on the "David Foster and Friends," a tribute to the celebrated composer/producer, held at The Event Center at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
The concert also featured performances from the big names of the music industry like Josh Groban, Andrea Bocelli, Kenny G, American Idol Katharine McPhee, American Idol finalist Michael Johns, Babyface, Michael Buble, Brian McKnight, amongst others who performed David Foster hits.
Here's a glimpse of Charice singing along with David Foster and Friends. American Idol finalist Michael Johns even hugged Charice:
Prior to the concert, Charice also performed at a party at the Shrine during the Grand Opening Weekend Celebration at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods Resort and Casino last May 17th 2008. David Foster, Alicia Keys, Jamia Simone Nash of the movie August Rush, and other celebrities graced the prestigious event.
To view a slide show of images from the event: http://youtube.com/watch?v=ro4KXQKBGqQ
RE: Charice Pempengco on David Foster and Friends Concert
Seem like little miss Charice is making it big time in the U.S.
With her debut on the Ellen and Oprah Show, many numerous celebrities has invited her to many events to sing. She will sure make the Philippines proud.
Way to go Charice!
RE: Charice Pempengco on David Foster and Friends Concert
Here’s a video of the TV Patrol World news report, which talks about Charice’s performance on the David Foster and Friends concert aired this evening (May 26, 2008). A full article written by Reyma Buan-Deveza @ abs-cbnNews.com is next after the video, which gives an in-depth summary of what happened during and after the concert.
*NOTE: the ones written in red are a rough English translation of what is written in Filipino. Translated by me ~ 4jpz*
Quote:
Charice sings with US stars, wows Vegas
by: Reyma Buan-Deveza
Young singer Charice once again proved her singing prowess as she got two standing ovations for her performance with musician-record producer David Foster's discoveries for a benefit concert at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas last Friday, May 23rd.
For the event entitled "David Foster & Friends" in front of an audience of almost 10,000, Charice sang a medley of Whitney Houston's hits- "I Will Always Love You" and "I Have Nothing".
These songs are from the original sound track of "The Bodyguard" which was produced by Foster. "And I Am Telling You" is from the original soundtrack of "Dreamgirls", also produced by Foster.
Audience impact
After her performance, Charice got two standing ovations. People cried during her performance, and she received loud cheers and applause after each song.
Charice said in an interview after her performance that she was really happy and thrilled to be part of Foster's special show.
"Masaya lang po ako na biglaan po yung napabilang ako sa kanila, lalo na po sa Las Vegas. Mas maraming big stars ang nakasama ko like Mr. Andrea Bocelli. ( "I’m happy with this surprise that I’m one of the performers, especially in Las Vegas. I am with more big stars like Mr. Andrea Bocelli." )
Sobrang bait na talagang after ng performance ko nakita ko nasa baba siya nag-stay. Akala ko kung ano ang meron, yun pala iko-congratulate niya ako parang di ako makapaniwala na sila ang kasama ko," Charice said. ("He (Bocelli) was very kind that after I performed, I saw that he stayed below. I thought of what’s in there, only to find out that he’s going to congratulate me. I couldn’t believe that I performed with them (the stars)." )
"Basta parang nanaginip lang ako lalo na noong nakita ko 'yung program. Hello pinagitnaan ako ng big star Michael Buble at Josh Groban," Charice added. ( "It’s like I’m just dreaming more so when I saw the program. Hello I was in between big stars Michael Buble and Josh Groban." *Charice talks about the lineup here wherein she sang after Buble and before Groban*)
Proudly Filipino
The 16-year-old belter said she was emotional after her performance.
"After ng performance ko, naiiyak ako. Hindi ko lang mailabas kasi may second song pa po pero talagang natutuwa ako na kahit po 'yung mga Amerikano nakikilala po nila ako. Tapos sinasabi nila na ako daw po yung best na nakita nilang may best performance," she said.("I cried after my performance. I couldn’t just let it out because I still have a second song but I’m really happy that even the Americans know me. And they said that my performance is the best among the other great performances.")
"Proud po ako, Filipino po ako. Tapos natuwa ako na binanggit ko na taga-Pilipinas ako ang daming nag-chi-cheer nakaka-proud. Sana proud din sa akin ang kapwa Pilipino ko po," said Charice. ("I’m proud, I’m a Filipino. And I’m happy that I mentioned that I’m from the Philippines and a lot of people have cheered. I hope that my fellow Filipinos are also proud of me.")
Charice's famous fans
As for David Foster, he did not have anything but good words for his new discovery -- Charice.
"Tonight, a star is born," Foster said.
"I had the great pleasure of being able to stand inside behind the stage when she was performing... she has a beautiful voice," Josh Groban said.
During the cast party where no cameras were allowed, people, including the artists flocked to Charice.
They were all hugging and congratulating her for a very wonderful performance.
The caterer, famous chef Wolfgang Puck who saw the show with his wife could not get enough of Charice.
Mrs. Puck said, "I want to be your mother from now on."
Charice got a standing invitation from Wolfgang for free dinners with him and his wife every time Charisse is in Beverly Hills.
Making Filipinos proud
Charice said she gives her best in every performance to make her fellow Filipinos proud of her.
"Iniisip ko lang po na ibigay ang best ko sa bawat performance ko, kahit sino ang kasama ko...para maipagmalaki ko sa mga nanonood na pwede din po akong isabay sa mga talagang batikang singers like mga idol ko," she said. ("I always thought to give my best in every performance, whoever sings with me… so that I can be proud to all viewers that I can also sing like the famous singers like my idols.")
"Kaya binibigay ko ang best ko. Ito pong malaking oportunity na binibigay nila sa akin yun na po ang sinusukli ko sa kanila. 'Yung best performance ko na masasabi pong karapat-dapat ako sa binigay nilang opportunity." ("That’s why I’m giving my best. The great opportunity that they’re giving me, my best is what I gave back in return. The best performance that one could say I am deserving of the opportunities given me.")
Charice gives thanks
Charice thanked all the people who had faith in her talent and gave her breaks to be recognized.
"Salamat sa lahat ng pinag-guest-an ko sa Oprah, sa Ellen DeGeneres sa Paul O' Grady siyempre David Foster," Charice said. ("Thank you to all who has invited me to guest in Oprah, Ellen DeGeneres, Paul O’Grady and of course David Foster.")
Charice appeared in the Paul O’Grady Show in London, Tuesday, April 8 and on the Ellen DeGeneres show in December 2007.
Last April 11, abs-cbnNEWS.com broke the story that she just finished taping a special episode for Oprah. Her special guesting with Oprah was aired May 12th.
RE: Charice Pempengco in David Foster and Friends Concert
An update for all Charice fans:
Charice has arrived yesterday, May 28, in the Philippines and during her interview she has mentioned that the staff of Oprah Winfrey were at the David Foster and Friends event to make sure that Charice had everything she needed for her performance. Oprah has also sent a box full of gifts containing clothes, a bag and personal stuff, and a card to Charice!!! The card said: "Dear Charice, This is just the beginning of your big fantastic life ahead. Enjoy it all. Love, Oprah." Lucky girl!
Charice also said that she just heard the news that Oprah's staff are planning to visit the country to document the life of Charice. Lucky girl!!!
Charice's stay here in the Philippines will not be for long coz she'll be back in New York this Friday, May 30, for the Philippines Independence Day Parade that will be held at Madison Avenue on Monday June 1st... and back to Manila again on the second week of June for her guesting in Air Supply's at Araneta Coliseum on June 14th. Lucky Girl!!!
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