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| name = Jake Zyrus
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* Charice Pempengco
| genre = [[Adult Alternative]], [[Pop music|pop]], [[teen pop]], [[electropop]], [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]], [[Rock music|rock]], [[Contemporary Christian music|CCM]], [[Soul music|soul]]
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| label = [[Reprise Records|143/Reprise]]
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| years_active = 2007–present
| associated_acts = [[David Foster]], [[Oprah Winfrey]]
| birth_place = [[Cabuyao]], [[Laguna (province)|Laguna]], Philippines
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'''Jake Zyrus''' ({{IPA|tl|ˈsaɪɾus|lang}}; born 10 May 1992), formerly known professionally as '''Charice Pempengco''' ({{IPA|tl|t͡ʃɐˌɾis pɛmˈpɛːŋ.ko|lang}}) and under the mononym '''Charice''', is a Filipino singer and television personality.<ref name=Jake>{{cite web|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/20/17/charice-changes-name-to-jake-zyrus|title=Charice changes name to Jake Zyrus|website=ABS-CBN News|publisher=ABS-CBN Corporation|date=20 June 2017|access-date=20 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170620062200/http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/20/17/charice-changes-name-to-jake-zyrus|archive-date=20 June 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=NameChange>{{cite web|last=Awit|first=Jujemay G.|url=http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/entertainment/2017/06/20/jake-zyrus-goodbye-charice-548521|title=Jake Zyrus: Goodbye, Charice|website=Sunstar Cebu|date=20 June 2017|access-date=20 June 2017|url-status=live|archive-date=21 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170621200153/http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/entertainment/2017/06/20/jake-zyrus-goodbye-charice-548521}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{cite web|last1=Gohl|first1=Cody|title="Glee" Star Comes Out As Trans And Shares His New Name|url=http://www.newnownext.com/jake-zyrus-glee-transgender/06/2017/?xrs=synd_facebook_nnn|publisher=newnownext.com|access-date=22 June 2017|archive-date=25 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170625043356/http://www.newnownext.com/jake-zyrus-glee-transgender/06/2017/?xrs=synd_facebook_nnn|url-status=live}}</ref>
'''Charmaine Clarice Relucio Pempengco''' (born May 10, 1992), popularly known by the [[mononym]] '''Charice''', is a [[Filipino people|Filipino]] [[musician|recording artist]] and [[actor|actress]] who rose to popularity through [[YouTube]]. Dubbed by [[Oprah Winfrey]] as the ''Most Talented Girl in the World'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www9.gmanews.tv/story/195341/charice-a-hot-item-among-foreign-magazines|title=Charice a hot item among foreign magazines|work=GMA Network Inc.|accessdate=10 July 2010}}</ref> she released her first international [[studio album]] ''[[Charice (album)|Charice]]'' in 2010. The album entered the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] at number-eight, making Charice the first Asian singer in history to land in the Top 10 of the ''Billboard'' 200 albums chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/29844/20100622/filipina-singer-charice-pempengco-joins-glee.htm|title=Filipina singer Charice joins 'Glee'|work=International Business Times|accessdate=3 July 2010}}</ref>


In 2007, after competing in many singing competitions and several appearances on Filipino television, Zyrus performed on ''[[The Ellen DeGeneres Show]]'' in the United States. The following year, in 2008, he made several international televised appearances, including a special on ''[[The Oprah Winfrey Show]]'', which documented his musical ambitions, home life and family, and featured Zyrus singing for Oprah's studio audience. On that appearance, Zyrus was surprised by one of his singing inspirations, [[Céline Dion]] (appearing from her tour via [[Skype]]), who invited him to sing with her at [[New York City]]'s [[Madison Square Garden]], during her 2008 world tour. At the concert, the two sang "[[Because You Loved Me]]", dedicating the moment to Zyrus' mother. The performance was eventually replayed on another special episode of Oprah's talk show.
She released the single "[[Pyramid (song)|Pyramid]]" which featured singer [[Iyaz]]. It became her most successful single to-date, charting within the top 40 in a number of countries, and debuting on ''[[The Oprah Winfrey Show]]'' where she sang live vocals. Crossing over to acting on television, she joined the cast of TV series ''[[Glee (TV series)|Glee]]'' as [[Characters of Glee#Sunshine Corazon|Sunshine Corazon]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20100909-291415/Glee-premiere-and-after-party-We-were-there|title=‘Glee’ premiere and after-party: We were there|work=Inquirer.net|accessdate=13 September 2010}}</ref> She has released a new lead single, "Before It Explodes", written by [[Bruno Mars]], from her international sophomore studio album, ''[[Infinity (Charice album)|Infinity]]''.


Zyrus then began performing in concerts with [[David Foster]] and [[Andrea Bocelli]], among others, and released an album ''[[My Inspiration]]'' (2009). Zyrus released the [[studio album]] ''[[Charice (album)|Charice]]'' in 2010, which entered the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] at number eight, making it the first album of an Asian solo singer ever to land in the top 10.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/29844/20100622/filipina-singer-charice-pempengco-joins-glee.htm|title=Filipina singer Charice joins ''Glee''|work=International Business Times|access-date=3 July 2010|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 June 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100626003540/http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/29844/20100622/filipina-singer-charice-pempengco-joins-glee.htm}}</ref> The single "[[Pyramid (song)|Pyramid]]" from that album, featuring singer [[Iyaz]], is Zyrus' most successful single to date, charting within the [[top 40]] in a number of countries after its debut live performance on ''The Oprah Winfrey Show''.
==Early life==
Pempengco was born in [[Laguna (province)|Laguna]], [[Philippines]].<ref>[http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2010-09-20-chariceotv20_ST_N.htm Meet Charice, the bad girl with the big voice] at usatoday.com. Retrieved on October 2, 2010</ref>After barely escaping her violent father, Ricky R. Pempengco, Charice was raised by her single mother, Raquel (née Relucio). To help support her family she began to enter singing contests at age seven, from town fiestas in various provinces to singing competitions on TV.<ref name="voiceofthefuture">[http://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/music/voice-of-the-future?pageCount=0 Voice of the Future] at thenational.ae. Retrieved on February 19, 2009</ref> She is said to have competed in almost a hundred such contests.<ref name="teensingingsensation">[http://www.oprah.com/slideshow/oprahshow/20080908_tows_charice Teen Singing Sensation] at oprah.com. Retrieved on February 19, 2009</ref>


Crossing over to acting and television, Zyrus joined the cast of the musical-comedy-drama TV series ''[[Glee (TV series)|Glee]]'', later in 2010, as [[Sunshine Corazon]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20100909-291415/Glee-premiere-and-after-party-We-were-there|title='Glee' premiere and after-party: We were there|first=Ruben V.|last=Nepales|website=Inquirer.net|publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=9 September 2010|access-date=13 September 2010|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 September 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100911111942/http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20100909-291415/Glee-premiere-and-after-party-We-were-there}}</ref> In 2011, "Before It Explodes", written by [[Bruno Mars]], was released as the lead single from Zyrus' second international studio album, ''[[Infinity (Charice album)|Infinity]]''. Zyrus would release two further albums, ''Chapter 10'' (2013) and ''Catharsis'' (2016). Zyrus also made his own concert tours in Asia. Zyrus was one of the four judges of the [[The X Factor Philippines|Philippine version]] of ''[[The X Factor]]'', on [[ABS-CBN]], in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/03/06/12/report-charice-judge-abs-cbns-x-factor|title=Report: Charice to judge ABS-CBN's 'X Factor'|website=ABS-CBNnews.com|publisher=ABS-CBN Corp.|date=6 March 2012|access-date=4 June 2012|url-status=live|archive-date=7 March 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120307181326/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/03/06/12/report-charice-judge-abs-cbns-x-factor}}</ref>
In 2005 Charice joined ''[[Little Big Star]]'', a talent show in the Philippines loosely patterned after ''[[American Idol]]''. Eliminated after her first performance, she was called back as a wildcard contender and eventually became one of the finalists. Although she was a consistent top scorer in the final rounds, she did not win the title in the finale and only placed third. <ref>[http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/2010/05/16/2010-05-16_charice__a_pintsized_teen_singer_from_the_philippines__may_become_americas_next_.html Charice may become America's next top pop star] at nydailynews.com. Retrieved on June 27, 2010</ref>

Zyrus identified as a gay woman from 2013 to 2017, when he [[coming out|came out]] as a [[transgender]] male after having [[male chest reconstruction]] and beginning [[Masculinizing hormone therapy|testosterone treatment]]. He adopted the name Jake Zyrus and discontinued the use of the name Charice.<ref name="auto1">{{cite web|title=Charice's journey|url=http://entertainment.inquirer.net/232706/charices-journey-becoming-transman-jake-zyrus|work=3 July 2017|publisher=inquirer.net|access-date=5 July 2017|archive-date=2 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170702194306/http://entertainment.inquirer.net/232706/charices-journey-becoming-transman-jake-zyrus|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Early life==
Zyrus was born as Charmaine Clarice Relucio Pempengco in [[Cabuyao]], [[Laguna (province)|Laguna]] province, the Philippines,<ref>[https://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2010-09-20-chariceotv20_ST_N.htm Meet Charice, the little girl with the big voice] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110131115939/http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2010-09-20-chariceotv20_ST_N.htm |date=31 January 2011 }} at usatoday.com. Retrieved on 2 October 2010</ref> and was raised by single mother 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,<ref name="voiceofthefuture">[http://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/music/voice-of-the-future?pageCount=0 Voice of the Future] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140429080024/http://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/music/voice-of-the-future?pageCount=0 |date=29 April 2014 }} at thenational.ae. Retrieved on 19 February 2009</ref> eventually competing in almost a hundred such contests.<ref name="teensingingsensation">[http://www.oprah.com/slideshow/oprahshow/20080908_tows_charice Teen Singing Sensation] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090211074821/http://www.oprah.com/slideshow/oprahshow/20080908_tows_charice |date=11 February 2009 }} at oprah.com. Retrieved on 19 February 2009</ref>


Charice made minor appearances on local television shows and commercials, but essentially fell off the radar after her stint at ''Little Big Star''. It was not until 2007 that she gained worldwide recognition after an avid supporter under the username ''FalseVoice'', started posting a series of her performance videos on [[YouTube]]. These videos received over 15 million hits.<ref>[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/09/24/10/top-10-defining-moments-charices-career Top 10 defining moments in Charice's career] [[ABS–CBN Corporation]]. Retrieved on October 21, 2010</ref>
In 2005, 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 finished the show in third place.<ref>[http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/2010/05/16/2010-05-16_charice__a_pintsized_teen_singer_from_the_philippines__may_become_americas_next_.html Charice may become America's next top pop star] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604123736/http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/2010/05/16/2010-05-16_charice__a_pintsized_teen_singer_from_the_philippines__may_become_americas_next_.html |date=4 June 2011 }} at nydailynews.com. Retrieved on 27 June 2010</ref> After ''Little Big Star'', Zyrus made several appearances on local television shows and commercials, but did not receive wider notice until 2007 when an avid supporter, FalseVoice, started posting a series of Zyrus' performances on [[YouTube]]. These videos received over 15 million views, making Zyrus an internet sensation.<ref>[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/09/24/10/top-10-defining-moments-charices-career Top 10 defining moments in Charice's career] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110207210237/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/09/24/10/top-10-defining-moments-charices-career |date=7 February 2011 }} [[ABS–CBN Corporation]]. Retrieved on 21 October 2010</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
===Discovery (2007–2008)===
In June 2007, Ten Songs/Productions, a music publishing company in Sweden, invited Charice to a demo-recording after producers saw her videos. She recorded seven songs – six covers and an original song entitled "Amazing".<ref>[http://www.pep.ph/guide/864/Charice-Pempengco-gets-recording-contract-via-YouTube- Charice gets recording contract via youtube] at pep.ph</ref> She was then invited to the South Korean talent show ''[[Star King (TV series)|Star King]]'' on its October 13, 2007 edition, she sang "And I Am Telling You" and a duet of "A Whole New World" with [[Kyuhyun]], from [[Super Junior]].<ref name="GleefulCharice">[http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideEntertainment.htm?f=2010/july/22/entertainment3.isx&d=2010/july/22 Gleeful Charice on music, places, and international stardom] at manilastandardtoday.com. Retrieved on July 24, 2010</ref>


===2007–2008: Discovery and early work===
After watching her ''Star King'' performance on YouTube, [[Ellen DeGeneres]] extended an on-air invitation to Pempengco to guest on ''[[The Ellen DeGeneres Show]]''. She flew to the United States for the first time and performed two songs on the December 19, 2007 episode of the show – "[[I Will Always Love You]]" and "And I Am Telling You".<ref>[http://www.pep.ph/articles/14658/Charice-Pempengco-invited-to-be-a-guest-in-The-Ellen-DeGeneres-Show Charice Invited in Ellen] at pep.ph</ref><ref>[http://www.pep.ph/news/15840/Charice-Pempengco-wows-American-audience-in-Ellen-show Charice wows Americans in Ellen] at pep.ph</ref><ref>[http://ellen.warnerbros.com/2007/12/charice_pempengco_i_am_telling.php?page=23 The Ellen DeGeneres Show – I Am Telling You To Watch This] at ellen.warnerbros.com</ref> Following her American debut on ''Ellen'', she made a second appearance on ''Star King'' as the "Most Requested Foreign Act" of the show. On its December 28 edition, she performed [[Gloria Gaynor]]'s "[[I Will Survive]]" and sang a duet with singer [[Lena Park]].<ref name="charicebio">[http://www.charicepempengco.com/content/bio/ Official Website Biography] at charicepempengco.com. Retrieved on February 19, 2009</ref> In January 2008, she was invited to the [[Malacañang Palace]] where she performed for Philippine President [[Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo]].<ref>[http://www.pep.ph/guide/1476/Charice-Pempengco-pays-courtesy-call-to-President-GMA-today,-January-4 Charice Pempengco pays courtesy call to President GMA today – January 4] at pep.ph. Retrieved on April 17, 2008</ref>
In June 2007, producers at Ten Songs/Productions, a music publishing company in Sweden, invited Zyrus to record demos after seeing the online videos. Zyrus recorded seven songs, six covers and an original song called "Amazing",<ref>[http://www.pep.ph/guide/864/Charice-Pempengco-gets-recording-contract-via-YouTube- Charice gets recording contract via youtube] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090308103652/http://www.pep.ph/guide/864/Charice-Pempengco-gets-recording-contract-via-YouTube- |date=8 March 2009 }} at pep.ph</ref> and was next invited to the South Korean talent show ''[[Star King (TV series)|Star King]]'' on 13 October 2007, singing "[[And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going]]" and a duet of "[[A Whole New World]]" with [[Kyuhyun]] from [[Super Junior]].<ref name="GleefulCharice">[http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideEntertainment.htm?f=2010/july/22/entertainment3.isx&d=2010/july/22 Gleeful Charice on music, places, and international stardom] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100723005230/http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideEntertainment.htm?f=2010%2Fjuly%2F22%2Fentertainment3.isx&d=2010%2Fjuly%2F22 |date=23 July 2010 }} at manilastandardtoday.com. Retrieved on 24 July 2010</ref>


Having also seen the online videos, [[Ellen DeGeneres]] invited Zyrus to appear on her show, his first appearance in the United States, where he performed two songs on the 19 December 2007 episode: "[[I Will Always Love You]]" and "And I Am Telling You".<ref>[http://www.pep.ph/articles/14658/Charice-Pempengco-invited-to-be-a-guest-in-The-Ellen-DeGeneres-Show Charice Invited in Ellen] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090409102353/http://www.pep.ph/articles/14658/Charice-Pempengco-invited-to-be-a-guest-in-The-Ellen-DeGeneres-Show |date=9 April 2009 }} at pep.ph; and[http://www.pep.ph/news/15840/Charice-Pempengco-wows-American-audience-in-Ellen-show Charice wows Americans in Ellen] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101210062827/http://www.pep.ph/news/15840/Charice-Pempengco-wows-American-audience-in-Ellen-show |date=10 December 2010 }} at pep.ph</ref><ref>[http://ellen.warnerbros.com/2007/12/charice_pempengco_i_am_telling.php?page=23 The Ellen DeGeneres Show – I Am Telling You to Watch This] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090624082221/http://ellen.warnerbros.com/2007/12/charice_pempengco_i_am_telling.php?page=23 |date=24 June 2009 }} at ellen.warnerbros.com</ref> Zyrus then made a second appearance on ''Star King'' in Korea on 28 December as the "Most Requested Foreign Act", performing [[Gloria Gaynor]]'s "[[I Will Survive]]" and singing a duet with [[Lena Park]].<ref name="charicebio">[http://www.charicepempengco.com/content/bio/ Official Website Biography] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091230124334/http://www.charicepempengco.com/content/bio |date=30 December 2009 }} at charicepempengco.com. Retrieved on 19 February 2009</ref> In January 2008, Zyrus was invited to [[Malacañang Palace]] to perform for [[President of the Philippines|President]] [[Gloria Macapagal Arroyo]].<ref>[http://www.pep.ph/guide/1476/Charice-Pempengco-pays-courtesy-call-to-President-GMA-today,-January-4 Charice Pempengco pays courtesy call to President GMA today – January 4] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081012192810/http://www.pep.ph/guide/1476/Charice-Pempengco-pays-courtesy-call-to-President-GMA-today,-January-4 |date=12 October 2008 }} at pep.ph. Retrieved on 17 April 2008</ref>
She returned to the international scene when she guested on the April 8 episode of ''[[The Paul O'Grady Show]]'' in London, England.<ref>[http://www.philfortune.com/newsfeatures.php?page=Fil-Am_Community_News&id=1555 FIL-AM Community News – What's in store for Charice] at philfortune.com. Retrieved on March 18, 2009</ref> Her self-titled Philippine debut album ''[[Charice (album)|Charice]]'' was released in May 2008. The mini album, consisting of six songs and six backing tracks, was awarded [[List of music recording sales certifications|gold certification]] in the Philippines in October 2008.<ref name = "filalbumdebut">[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/10/07/08/charice-debut-album-reaches-gold-status Charice Debut Album Reaches Gold Status] at abs-cbnnews.com</ref> The album eventually achieved [[List of music recording sales certifications|platinum]] status in 2009.<ref name = "platinum">[http://www.pep.ph/guide/3848/Charice-dedicates-her-second-album-to-her-mother-Raquel Charice dedicates her second album to her mother Raquel] at pep.ph. Retrieved on May 6, 2009</ref> Pempengco appeared on the May 12 edition of ''[[The Oprah Winfrey Show]]'' in an episode entitled the "World's Smartest Kids", where she performed [[Whitney Houston]]'s ''I Have Nothing''.<ref>[http://www.oprah.com/slideshow/oprahshow/20080512_tows_smartestkids The Oprah Winfrey Show World's Smartest Kids] at oprah.com</ref> After the show, [[Oprah Winfrey]] contacted [[David Foster]] to see what the legendary music producer could do for Pempengco.<ref name="teensingingsensation" />


Zyrus next guested on the 8 April 2008 episode of ''[[The Paul O'Grady Show]]'' in London, England.<ref>[http://www.philfortune.com/newsfeatures.php?page=Fil-Am_Community_News&id=1555 FIL-AM Community News – What's in store for Charice] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081225223341/http://www.philfortune.com/newsfeatures.php?page=Fil-Am_Community_News&id=1555 |date=25 December 2008 }} at philfortune.com. Retrieved on 18 March 2009</ref> The Philippine debut EP ''[[Charice (EP)|Charice]]'' was released in May 2008; this mini album, consisting of six songs and six backing tracks, was awarded [[List of music recording sales certifications|gold certification]] in the Philippines in October<ref name = "filalbumdebut">[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/10/07/08/charice-debut-album-reaches-gold-status Charice Debut Album Reaches Gold Status] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110515210525/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/10/07/08/charice-debut-album-reaches-gold-status |date=15 May 2011 }} at abs-cbnnews.com</ref> and reached [[List of music recording sales certifications|platinum]] status in 2009.<ref name = "platinum">[http://www.pep.ph/guide/3848/Charice-dedicates-her-second-album-to-her-mother-Raquel Charice dedicates her second album to her mother Raquel] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090510063452/http://www.pep.ph/guide/3848/Charice-dedicates-her-second-album-to-her-mother-Raquel |date=10 May 2009 }} at pep.ph. Retrieved on 6 May 2009</ref> Zyrus appeared on the 12 May 2008 episode of ''[[The Oprah Winfrey Show]]'', "World's Smartest Kids", performing [[Whitney Houston]]'s "I Have Nothing".<ref>[http://www.oprah.com/slideshow/oprahshow/20080512_tows_smartestkids The Oprah Winfrey Show World's Smartest Kids] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090211091246/http://www.oprah.com/slideshow/oprahshow/20080512_tows_smartestkids |date=11 February 2009 }} at oprah.com</ref> After the show, [[Oprah Winfrey]] contacted [[David Foster]] to see what the music producer could do for Pempengco.<ref name="teensingingsensation" />
She performed with Foster for the first time as one of the entertainers on the May 17 opening of the [[MGM Grand Las Vegas|MGM Grand]] at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard, Connecticut.<ref>[http://teampilipinas.info/2008/05/charice-with-david-foster-at-foxwoods.html Charice with David Foster at Foxwoods] at teampilipinas.info. Retrieved on March 18, 2009</ref> She made her debut on the international concert stage in Foster's May 23 tribute concert, ''Hitman: David Foster and Friends'', at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. She performed a medley of songs from ''[[The Bodyguard]]'' as well as her standard, "And I Am Telling You".<ref name="voiceofthefuture"/>


A CD/DVD of the concert, including Pempengco's ''The Bodyguard'' medley, was released on November 11, 2008. The show was aired several times on [[Public Broadcasting Service|PBS]] and other public television networks starting in December 2008 under the ''[[Great Performances]]'' banner.<ref>[http://www.davidfoster.com/news/2008/10/28/hit-man-david-foster-and-friends-nov-11-dvdcd-release-honors-career-multi-grammy-win Hitman: David Foster and Friends] at davidfoster.com</ref> One of the singers at the concert was Pempengco's idol, [[Andrea Bocelli]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Macabagdal|first=Bobby|title=Charice in the David Foster and Friends Concert|url=http://www.asianjournal.com/aj-galleries/100-aj-galleries/771-charice-pempenggo-in-the-david-foster-and-friends-concert.html|accessdate=21 February 2011}}</ref> Bocelli subsequently expressed interest in performing a duet with her<ref>{{It icon}}{{Cite web|title=Bocelli: "Verdi, il mio canto patriottico nell'Italia della riconciliazione"|url=http://www.ilgiornale.it/spettacoli/bocelli_verdi_mio_canto_patriottico_nellitalia_riconciliazione/28-05-2008/articolo-id=264800-page=0-comments=1|accessdate=21 February 2011}}</ref> and personally invited her to be a guest on his birthday concert "The Cinema Tribute" held on July 20 at the [[Teatro del Silenzio]] in his hometown of Lajatico, Tuscany, Italy. Aside from her solo performance, she sang a duet of "[[The Prayer (Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli song)|The Prayer]]" with the famous tenor in front of more than 8,000 people.<ref name="teensingingsensation" /><ref>[http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/breakingnews/breakingnews/view/20080726-150860/Charice-Pempengco-sings-The-Prayer-with-Andrea-Bocelli Charice Pempengco sings ‘The Prayer’ with Andrea Bocelli] at showbizandstyle.inquirer.net</ref><ref>[http://www.intoscana.it/intoscana/informarsi/news.jsp?id_categoria=1210&id_sottocategoria=1211&id=182021&language=it Bocelli al Teatro del Silenzio di Lajatico con Noa e Charice] {{It icon}} at intoscana.it</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Italy The Cinema Tribute Concert, July 20, 2008, Teatro del Silenzio, Lajatico|url=http://www.bocelli.de/en/live/concert2008_3.htm|accessdate=21 February 2011}}</ref>
Zyrus performed with Foster for the first time as one of the entertainers on the 17 May 2008 opening of the [[MGM Grand Las Vegas|MGM Grand]] at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard, Connecticut.<ref>[http://teampilipinas.info/2008/05/charice-with-david-foster-at-foxwoods.html Charice with David Foster at Foxwoods] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722000243/http://teampilipinas.info/2008/05/charice-with-david-foster-at-foxwoods.html |date=22 July 2011 }} at teampilipinas.info. Retrieved on 18 March 2009</ref> This was followed by Foster's 23 May tribute concert, ''Hitman: David Foster and Friends'', at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, performing a medley of songs from ''[[The Bodyguard (1992 film)|The Bodyguard]]'' as well as "And I Am Telling You".<ref name="voiceofthefuture"/> A CD/DVD of this concert, including Zyrus' ''The Bodyguard'' medley, was released on 11 November 2008. The show was aired several times on [[Public Broadcasting Service|PBS]] and other public television networks starting in December 2008 under the ''[[Great Performances]]'' banner.<ref>[http://www.davidfoster.com/news/2008/10/28/hit-man-david-foster-and-friends-nov-11-dvdcd-release-honors-career-multi-grammy-win Hitman: David Foster and Friends] {{webarchive|url=http://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/20090220084408/http://www.davidfoster.com/news/2008/10/28/hit-man-david-foster-and-friends-nov-11-dvdcd-release-honors-career-multi-grammy-win |date=20 February 2009 }} at davidfoster.com</ref> One of the singers at the concert was Pempengco's idol, [[Andrea Bocelli]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Macabagdal|first=Bobby|title=Charice in the David Foster and Friends Concert|url=http://www.asianjournal.com/aj-galleries/100-aj-galleries/771-charice-pempenggo-in-the-david-foster-and-friends-concert.html|access-date=21 February 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707174050/http://www.asianjournal.com/aj-galleries/100-aj-galleries/771-charice-pempenggo-in-the-david-foster-and-friends-concert.html|archive-date=7 July 2011}}</ref> Bocelli subsequently expressed interest in performing a duet with Zyrus<ref>{{cite web|title=Bocelli: "Verdi, il mio canto patriottico nell'Italia della riconciliazione"|url=http://www.ilgiornale.it/spettacoli/bocelli_verdi_mio_canto_patriottico_nellitalia_riconciliazione/28-05-2008/articolo-id=264800-page=0-comments=1|access-date=21 February 2011|language=it|archive-date=16 December 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101216081001/http://www.ilgiornale.it/spettacoli/bocelli_verdi_mio_canto_patriottico_nellitalia_riconciliazione/28-05-2008/articolo-id=264800-page=0-comments=1|url-status=live}}</ref> with an invitation to be a guest on his birthday concert "The Cinema Tribute" held on 20 July at the [[Teatro del Silenzio]] in Lajatico, Tuscany, Italy. Aside from a solo performance, Zyrus sang a duet of "[[The Prayer (Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli song)|The Prayer]]" with the tenor in front of more than 8,000 people.<ref name="teensingingsensation" /><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080727071748/http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/breakingnews/breakingnews/view/20080726-150860/Charice-Pempengco-sings-The-Prayer-with-Andrea-Bocelli Charice Pempengco sings "The Prayer" with Andrea Bocelli] at showbizandstyle.inquirer.net</ref><ref>[http://www.intoscana.it/intoscana/informarsi/news.jsp?id_categoria=1210&id_sottocategoria=1211&id=182021&language=it Bocelli al Teatro del Silenzio di Lajatico con Noa e Charice]{{dead link|date=November 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} {{in lang|it}} at intoscana.it</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Italy The Cinema Tribute Concert, 20 July 2008, Teatro del Silenzio, Lajatico|url=http://www.bocelli.de/en/live/concert2008_3.htm|access-date=21 February 2011|archive-date=18 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718203217/http://www.bocelli.de/en/live/concert2008_3.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>


In a guest appearance on the "Dreams Come True" episode of ''The Oprah Winfrey Show'' on 9 September 2008, 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, inviting Pempengco to sing a duet with her at New York City's [[Madison Square Garden]] as part of Dion's [[Taking Chances Tour]].<ref name="teensingingsensation" /><ref>[http://oprah.about.com/od/oprahshowrecaps/p/talentedkids.htm OPRAH – Singing Sensation Charice Returns] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707075032/http://oprah.about.com/od/oprahshowrecaps/p/talentedkids.htm |date=7 July 2011 }} at about.com</ref> The duet, on 15 September, of "[[Because You Loved Me]]", received rave reviews in news outlets including ''[[The New York Times]]'',<ref>[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/09/18/08/charice-earns-rave-reviews-nytimes-ny-post Charice earns rave reviews from NYTimes, NY Post] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110515211319/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/09/18/08/charice-earns-rave-reviews-nytimes-ny-post |date=15 May 2011 }}<!-- Bot generated title --> at ABS-CBNNews.com</ref><ref name="nytimesreview">[https://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/17/arts/music/17celi.html?_r=2&ref=arts&oref=slogin Emotions With Exclamation Point] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161224113317/http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/17/arts/music/17celi.html?_r=2&ref=arts&oref=slogin |date=24 December 2016 }} at nytimes.com. Retrieved on 16-September-2008</ref><ref name="nypostreview">[http://www.nypost.com/seven/09172008/entertainment/music/celine_there__dion_that_129438.htm Celine There, Dion That] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080919202615/http://www.nypost.com/seven/09172008/entertainment/music/celine_there__dion_that_129438.htm |date=19 September 2008 }} at nypost.com. Retrieved on 19 September 2008</ref> and was eventually featured on 19 September episode of ''The Oprah Winfrey Show''.<ref>[http://www.oprah.com/media/20080919_tows_charice OPRAH – Charice and Celine Dion Sing "Because You Love Me"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090227065138/http://www.oprah.com/media/20080919_tows_charice |date=27 February 2009 }} at oprah.com</ref> Zyrus sang at the [[Feyenoord]]'s Centennial Anniversary in the Netherlands held on 26 September, singing the team's anthem, "[[You'll Never Walk Alone (song)|You'll Never Walk Alone]]" in front of a crowd of about 50,000 football (soccer) fans<ref>[http://www.feyenoordnet.nl/index.php?pageID=2&messageID=15055 Wereldgroot aankomend talent zingt op Eeuwfees] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080915110606/http://www.feyenoordnet.nl/index.php?pageID=2&messageID=15055 |date=15 September 2008 }} at feyenoordnet.nl. Retrieved on 18 March 2009</ref> Zyrus then performed at the [[Andre Agassi]] Grand Slam for Children Benefit Concert at the Wynn Las Vegas casino resort in October.<ref>[http://www.lasvegasnow.com/Global/story.asp?s=9167251 Big Names Turn Out for Andre Agassi's Foundation] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081018161529/http://www.lasvegasnow.com/Global/story.asp?S=9167251 |date=18 October 2008 }} at lasvegasnow.com</ref><ref>[http://www.celebritywonder.com/picture/Charice_Pempengco/ Singer Charice performs during the 13th Annual Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation's Grand Slam for Children benefit concert] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090216161842/http://celebritywonder.com/picture/Charice_Pempengco/ |date=16 February 2009 }} at celebritywonder.com</ref> In November, Zyrus 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".<ref name="abcnews1">[https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/FallConcert/story?id=6281726 Meet Charice: Teen With the Big Voice – Girl Has Wowed Audiences With Her Singing] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090209181641/http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/FallConcert/story?id=6281726 |date=9 February 2009 }} at abcnews.go.com</ref><ref>[https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/FallConcert/story?id=5784293 It's Time to Fall for Your Favorite Music Again – David Foster and child prodigy, Charice] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090206054609/http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/FallConcert/story?id=5784293 |date=6 February 2009 }} at abcnews.go.com</ref>
She was invited to perform for the [[Feyenoord]]'s Centennial Anniversary in the Netherlands held on September 26. Before a crowd of about 50,000 football (soccer) fans, she sang the team's anthem, "[[You'll Never Walk Alone (song)|You'll Never Walk Alone]]."<ref>[http://www.feyenoordnet.nl/index.php?pageID=2&messageID=15055 Wereldgroot aankomend talent zingt op Eeuwfees] at feyenoordnet.nl. Retrieved on March 18, 2009</ref> When she guested on the "Dreams Come True" episode of ''The Oprah Winfrey Show'' on September 9, Oprah referred to her as "The Most Talented Girl in the World." She sang [[Celine Dion]]'s "[[My Heart Will Go On]]" with David Foster on piano, after which Oprah surprised her with an appearance by Celine Dion via satellite, who invited her to sing a special duet at New York City's Madison Square Garden as part of Dion's [[Taking Chances Tour]].<ref name="teensingingsensation" /><ref>[http://oprah.about.com/od/oprahshowrecaps/p/talentedkids.htm OPRAH – Singing Sensation Charice Returns] at about.com</ref>


===2009–2010: First major performances===
She performed her promised duet with Celine Dion on September 15. They sang "[[Because You Loved Me]]," dedicated to Pempengco's mother. The performance received rave reviews in [[The New York Post]] and [[The New York Times]].<ref>[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/09/18/08/charice-earns-rave-reviews-nytimes-ny-post Charice earns rave reviews from NYTimes, NY Post]<!-- Bot generated title --> at ABS-CBNNews.com</ref><ref name="nypostreview"> [http://www.nypost.com/seven/09172008/entertainment/music/celine_there__dion_that_129438.htm Celine There, Dion That] at nypost.com. Retrieved on September 19, 2008</ref><ref name="nytimesreview">[http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/17/arts/music/17celi.html?_r=2&ref=arts&oref=slogin Emotions With Exclamation Point] at nytimes.com. Retrieved on 16-September-2008</ref> The duet was eventually featured on the September 19 episode of ''The Oprah Winfrey Show''.<ref>[http://www.oprah.com/media/20080919_tows_charice OPRAH – Charice and Celine Dion Sing "Because You Love Me"] at oprah.com</ref> She would then perform at the [[Andre Agassi]] Grand Slam for Children Benefit Concert at the Wynn Las Vegas casino resort.<ref>[http://www.lasvegasnow.com/Global/story.asp?s=9167251 Big Names Turn Out for Andre Agassi's Foundation] at lasvegasnow.com</ref><ref>[http://www.celebritywonder.com/picture/Charice_Pempengco/ Singer Charice performs during the 13th Annual Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation's Grand Slam for Children benefit concert] at celebritywonder.com</ref> In November, she and David Foster guested on [[Good Morning America]] to promote Foster's tribute album, ''Hitman: David Foster and Friends''. She performed ''The Bodyguard'' medley and "I Will Survive."<ref name="abcnews1">[http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/FallConcert/story?id=6281726 Meet Charice: Teen With the Big Voice – Girl Has Wowed Audiences With Her Singing] at abcnews.go.com</ref><ref>[http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/FallConcert/story?id=5784293 It's Time to Fall for Your Favorite Music Again – David Foster and child prodigy, Charice] at abcnews.go.com</ref>
[[File:CharicePempengco00.jpg|thumb|upright|Jake in 2010]]
In January 2009, Zyrus performed at two pre-inauguration events in [[Washington, D.C.]], in the lead up to the [[first inauguration of Barack Obama]]: the "[[Realizing the Dream]]" gala at the Hyatt Regency Hotel and the "Pearl Presidential Inaugural Gala" at the Mandarin Hotel.<ref>[http://www.asianfortunenews.com/site/article_0209.php?article_id=111 Asian Americans Share Center Stage] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110115013218/http://www.asianfortunenews.com/site/article_0209.php?article_id=111 |date=15 January 2011 }} at asianfortunenews.com</ref><ref>[http://www.pep.ph/articles/18055/Charice-back-in-Manila-after-performing-at-Obamas-pre-inauguration-ball Charice back in Manila after performing at Obama's pre-inauguration ball] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160122095935/http://www.pep.ph/articles/18055/Charice-back-in-Manila-after-performing-at-Obamas-pre-inauguration-ball |date=22 January 2016 }} at pep.ph</ref><ref>[https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/01/18/inuaguration-events-sched_n_158873.html?show_comment_id=19857360 Inauguration Events Schedule] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304003854/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/01/18/inuaguration-events-sched_n_158873.html?show_comment_id=19857360 |date=4 March 2016 }} at huffingtonpost.com</ref><ref>[http://www.asianjournal.com/dateline-usa/15-dateline-usa/1110-charice-rocks-obama-pre-inaugural-balls.html Charice rocks Obama pre-inaugural balls] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090123034048/http://www.asianjournal.com/dateline-usa/15-dateline-usa/1110-charice-rocks-obama-pre-inaugural-balls.html |date=23 January 2009 }} at asianjournal.com</ref> February performances at two post-[[81st Academy Awards|Oscar]] award events followed: Oscar Night at Mr. Chow's and Oprah's Oscar After Party, held in the [[Kodak Theatre]].<ref>[http://hotspots.hollyscoop.com/award-shows/leeza-gibbons-makes-a-difference_466.aspx Leeza Gibbons Makes a Difference] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090226041446/http://hotspots.hollyscoop.com/award-shows/leeza-gibbons-makes-a-difference_466.aspx |date=26 February 2009 }} at hotspots.hollyscoop.com. Retrieved on 24-February-2009</ref><ref>[http://www.hollywire.com/videos/michael-buble-and-charice-wow-the-crowd-at-mr-chows/ Michael Buble and Charice Wow the Crowd at Mr. Chow's] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090301140956/http://www.hollywire.com/videos/michael-buble-and-charice-wow-the-crowd-at-mr-chows/ |date=1 March 2009 }} at hollywire.com. Retrieved on 25 February 2009</ref><ref>[http://www.oprah.com/media/20090223_tows_charice-fingerprint Oprah's Oscar After Party: Charice Sings "Fingerprint"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090301124227/http://www.oprah.com/media/20090223_tows_charice-fingerprint |date=1 March 2009 }} at oprah.com. Retrieved on 28 February 2009</ref> Zyrus then debuted a new original song, "Fingerprint", composed by [[Robbie Nevil]] and produced by David Foster,<ref>[http://www.mb.com.ph/node/199137 The Other Side of Charice] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090318014424/http://www.mb.com.ph/node/199137 |date=18 March 2009 }} at mb.com.ph. Retrieved on 16 March 2009</ref> and then appeared in April in the season premiere of ''[[Ti lascio una canzone]]'', an Italian musical variety show televised from [[Teatro Ariston]] in the city of Sanremo.<ref>[http://www.tgcom.mediaset.it/spettacolo/articoli/articolo446261.shtml Charice, una voce da vera star] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722042021/http://www.tgcom.mediaset.it/spettacolo/articoli/articolo446261.shtml |date=22 July 2011 }} {{in lang|it}} at tgcom.mediaset.it. Retrieved on 09-April-2009</ref> Zyrus performed "I Will Always Love You", "I Have Nothing", "The Prayer", and "Listen",<ref>[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/06/09/charice-captures-italians-hearts-anew Charice captures Italians' hearts anew] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090409071618/http://abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/06/09/charice-captures-italians-hearts-anew |date=9 April 2009 }} at abs-cbnnews.com. Retrieved on 8 April 2009</ref> and went on to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" in front of 57,000 baseball fans during the Los Angeles Dodgers 52nd season home opener at Dodger Stadium.<ref>[https://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-simers14-2009apr14,1,210304.column The Manny Ramirez circus is getting an early start this season] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090417070621/http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-simers14-2009apr14,1,210304.column |date=17 April 2009 }} at latimes.com. Retrieved on 14 April 2009</ref><ref>[http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20090412&content_id=4243294&vkey=pr_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la Opening week at Dodger Stadium begins Monday] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100114025426/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20090412&content_id=4243294&vkey=pr_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la |date=14 January 2010 }} at losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on 14 April 2009</ref>


In April, Zyrus released a second Philippine album, ''[[My Inspiration]]''. The album consists of 12 tracks, including "[[Always You (Charice Pempengco song)|Always You]]" and a cover of [[Helen Reddy]]'s "[[You and Me Against the World (song)|You and Me Against the World]]" performed as a duet with Pempengco's mother.<ref name="myinspiration">[https://web.archive.org/web/20090503091656/http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20090501-202605/Charice-draws-musical-Inspiration-from-mom Charice draws musical "Inspiration" from mom] at showbizandstyle.inquirer.net. Retrieved on 1 May 2009</ref> The album was certified gold in the Philippines within two months after release,<ref name="myinspirationgold">[http://www.pep.ph/guide/4224/We-are-1-album-leads-sales-in-Astrovision/Astroplus We are 1 album leads sales in Astrovision/Astroplus] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090709062203/http://www.pep.ph/guide/4224/We-are-1-album-leads-sales-in-Astrovision/Astroplus |date=9 July 2009 }} at pep.ph. Retrieved on 7 July 2007</ref> and then platinum in December 2009.{{citation needed|date=November 2018}} 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.<ref>[https://abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/05/11/09/charice-wows-crowd-las-vegas-charity-concert Charice wows crowd in Las Vegas charity concert] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090513204003/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/05/11/09/charice-wows-crowd-las-vegas-charity-concert |date=13 May 2009 }} at abs-cbnnews.com. Retrieved on 15 May 2009</ref> On 18 May episode "Finale: Oprah's Search for the World's Most Talented Kids" of ''The Oprah Winfrey Show'', Zyrus 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 #24 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Digital Songs chart, #44 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, #9 on the Hot Canadian Digital Singles chart and #35 on the Canadian Hot 100.<ref>[http://www.oprah.com/dated/oprahshow/oprahshow-20090429-talented-kids-finale Finale: Oprah's Search for the World's Most Talented Kids] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090517094543/http://www.oprah.com/dated/oprahshow/oprahshow-20090429-talented-kids-finale |date=17 May 2009 }} on oprah.com. Retrieved on 18 May 2009</ref><ref>[http://www.oprah.com/media/20090429-tows-charice Charice Performs "Note to God" Video] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090521121121/http://www.oprah.com/media/20090429-tows-charice |date=21 May 2009 }} on oprah.com. Retrieved on 18 May 2009</ref><ref>[https://www.billboard.com/bbcom/charts/chart_display.jsp?f=The+Billboard+Hot+100&pageNumber=Top+11-50&g=Singles The Billboard's Top 100 2009-06-06] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090523080546/http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/charts/chart_display.jsp?f=The+Billboard+Hot+100&pageNumber=Top+11-50&g=Singles |date=23 May 2009 }} at billboard.com. Retrieved on 28 May 2009</ref><ref>[https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/1565643/charice-comes-out-as-gay Charice Comes Out As Gay 2013-06-03] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200924223112/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/1565643/charice-comes-out-as-gay |date=24 September 2020 }} at billboard.com. Retrieved on 6 June 2013</ref> Later that same month, Zyrus was again invited to sing at the ''Ti lascio una canzone'' show as a special guest.<ref>[http://www.stabiachannel.it/news/index.asp?idnews=7966 La stabiese Sonia Mosca questa sera all'Ariston di Sanremo]{{Dead link|date=April 2021 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} {{in lang|it}} at stabiachannel.it. Retrieved on 25 May 2009</ref><ref>[https://archive.today/20120805000418/http://www.ilsussidiario.net/articolo.aspx?articolo=22817 Ti Lascio una Canzone / Dopo Charice Pempengco, domani, 30 maggio la festa finale] {{in lang|it}} at ilsussidiario.net. Retrieved on 3 June 2009</ref>
===Move to the United States (2009–2010)===
In January 2009, Pempengco 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.<ref>[http://www.asianfortunenews.com/site/article_0209.php?article_id=111 Asian Americans Share Center Stage] at asianfortunenews.com</ref><ref>[http://www.pep.ph/articles/18055/Charice-back-in-Manila-after-performing-at-Obamas-pre-inauguration-ball Charice back in Manila after performing at Obama's pre-inauguration ball] at pep.ph</ref><ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/01/18/inuaguration-events-sched_n_158873.html?show_comment_id=19857360 Inauguration Events Schedule] at huffingtonpost.com</ref><ref>[http://www.asianjournal.com/dateline-usa/15-dateline-usa/1110-charice-rocks-obama-pre-inaugural-balls.html Charice rocks Obama pre-inaugural balls] at asianjournal.com</ref> In February she performed at two post-[[81st Academy Awards|Oscar]] award events: Oscar Night at Mr. Chow's and Oprah's Oscar After Party held in [[Kodak Theatre]].<ref>[http://hotspots.hollyscoop.com/award-shows/leeza-gibbons-makes-a-difference_466.aspx Leeza Gibbons Makes a Difference] at hotspots.hollyscoop.com. Retrieved on 24-February-2009</ref><ref>[http://www.hollywire.com/videos/michael-buble-and-charice-wow-the-crowd-at-mr-chows/ Michael Buble and Charice Wow the Crowd at Mr. Chow's] at hollywire.com. Retrieved on February 25, 2009</ref><ref>[http://www.oprah.com/media/20090223_tows_charice-fingerprint Oprah's Oscar After Party: Charice Sings "Fingerprint"] at oprah.com. Retrieved on February 28, 2009</ref> She debuted a new original song entitled "Fingerprint" composed by [[Robbie Nevil]] and produced by David Foster.<ref>[http://www.mb.com.ph/node/199137 The Other Side of Charice] at mb.com.ph. Retrieved on March 16, 2009</ref> In April, she appeared in the season premiere of ''[[Ti lascio una canzone]]'', an Italian musical variety show televised from [[Teatro Ariston]] in the city of Sanremo.<ref>[http://www.tgcom.mediaset.it/spettacolo/articoli/articolo446261.shtml Charice, una voce da vera star] {{It icon}} at tgcom.mediaset.it. Retrieved on 09-April-2009</ref> She performed "I Will Always Love You", "I Have Nothing", "The Prayer", and "Listen".<ref>[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/06/09/charice-captures-italians-hearts-anew Charice captures Italians' hearts anew] at abs-cbnnews.com. Retrieved on April 8, 2009</ref> Later that same month, she would go on to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" in front of 57,000 baseball fans during the Los Angeles Dodgers 52nd season home opener at Dodger Stadium.<ref>[http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-simers14-2009apr14,1,210304.column The Manny Ramirez circus is getting an early start this season] at latimes.com. Retrieved on April 14, 2009</ref><ref>[http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20090412&content_id=4243294&vkey=pr_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la Opening week at Dodger Stadium begins Monday] at losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved on April 14, 2009</ref>


The first major concert for Zyrus was called ''Charice: The Journey Begins'', presented to a sold-out crowd on 27 June at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia in the Philippines.<ref name="myinspirationgold"/> Guests included [[Christian Bautista]], [[Kuh Ledesma]] and ''Little Big Star'' finalists.<ref>[http://www.pep.ph/news/22271/Charice-would-have-been-part-of-Michael-Jackson Charice would have been part of Michael Jackson's London concert] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090712042631/http://www.pep.ph/news/22271/Charice-would-have-been-part-of-Michael-Jackson |date=12 July 2009 }} at pep.ph. Retrieved on 3 July 2009</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux_KRUuiykI&playnext=1&list=PLD6142C9F6BEB37EB |title=Michael Jackson & Charice scheduled in July duet with Michael Jackson |publisher=YouTube |date=28 June 2009 |access-date=4 June 2012 |archive-date=11 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140511091328/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux_KRUuiykI&playnext=1&list=PLD6142C9F6BEB37EB |url-status=live }}</ref> On 28 June 2009, in concert, Zyrus revealed a planned duet with legendary pop singer [[Michael Jackson]], explaining that Jackson's lawyer said that Michael had chosen Zyrus to be his special guest on his tour, but [[Death of Michael Jackson|Jackson died]] before the tour could begin. Zyrus contributed to two Christmas albums in 2009, first as [[David Archuleta]]'s duet partner for the song "[[Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas]]" on his Christmas album, ''[[Christmas from the Heart (David Archuleta album)|Christmas from the Heart]]'',<ref name="davidarchuletachristmas">[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002LLDT9U David Archuleta: Christmas from the Heart] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126185818/http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002LLDT9U |date=26 January 2021 }} at amazon.com. Retrieved on 1 October 2009</ref> then contributing a rendition of "[[The Christmas Song]]" to the compilation album, ''[[A Very Special Christmas 7]]''.<ref name="averyspecialchristmas1">[https://finance.yahoo.com/news/A-Very-Special-Christmas-prnews-895076545.html?x=0&.v=1 A Very Special Christmas Volume 7 Will Feature All-Star Line Up of Young Talent to Benefit Special Olympics]{{Dead link|date=July 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} at finance.yahoo.com. Retrieved on 1 October 2009</ref><ref name="averyspecialchristmas2">[http://backseatcuddler.com/2009/10/01/big-names-in-music-unite-for-a-very-special-christmas-7-full-track-list/ BIG Names In Music Unite For 'A Very Special Christmas 7' (FULL Track List)] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091005002442/http://backseatcuddler.com/2009/10/01/big-names-in-music-unite-for-a-very-special-christmas-7-full-track-list/ |date=5 October 2009 }} at backseatcuddler.com. Retrieved on 1 October 2009</ref> Zyrus was one of the headlining acts on the David Foster and Friends 10-city North American Tour that ran during the fall of 2009,<ref>[http://www.davidfoster.com/news/2009/08/26/david-foster-and-friends-us-and-canadian-tour-dates-announced David Foster and Friends US and Canadian tour dates announced] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091001194213/http://www.davidfoster.com/news/2009/08/26/david-foster-and-friends-us-and-canadian-tour-dates-announced |date=1 October 2009 }} at davidfoster.com. Retrieved on 3 October 2009</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20091006054605/http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/33120694#33120694 David Foster: 'I love great voices'] at today.msnbc.msn.com. Retrieved on 3 October 2009</ref> and made a cameo appearance in the feature film ''[[Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel]]'', released in North America on 23 December.<ref>[http://www.traileraddict.com/trailer/alvin-and-chipmunks-2/interview-charice-pempengco Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel: Charice – The Interview] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091209032154/http://www.traileraddict.com/trailer/alvin-and-chipmunks-2/interview-charice-pempengco |date=9 December 2009 }} at traileraddict.com. Retrieved on 14 December 2009</ref> The [[Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack|official movie soundtrack]] includes Zyrus' rendition of "[[No One (Alicia Keys song)|No One]]" by [[Alicia Keys]], accompanied by [[The Chipettes]].<ref name="squeakuelsoundtrack">[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002P4VUNK]{{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210323112426/http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002P4VUNK|date=23 March 2021}} Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) at amazon.com. Retrieved on 14 December 2009</ref> Later in the month, Zyrus appeared on the grand finale of ''[[Singapore Idol]]'' as a guest, performing two signature songs, ''The Bodyguard'' medley and "Note to God".<ref name="singaporeidol">[http://abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/12/28/09/charice-receives-standing-ovation-singapore-idol Charice delivers "jaw-dropping" performance on 'Singapore Idol'] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110808083140/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/12/28/09/charice-receives-standing-ovation-singapore-idol |date=8 August 2011 }} at abs-cbnnews.com. Retrieved on 28 December 2009</ref>
In May she released her Philippine second album entitled ''[[My Inspiration]]''. The album consisted of 12 tracks, including "[[Always You (song)|Always You]]" and a cover of [[Helen Reddy]]'s "[[You and Me Against the World (song)|You and Me Against the World]]" performed as a duet with her mother.<ref name = "myinspiration">[http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20090501-202605/Charice-draws-musical-Inspiration-from-mom Charice draws musical ‘Inspiration’ from mom] at showbizandstyle.inquirer.net. Retrieved on 01-May-2009</ref> The album was certified gold in the Philippines within two months after release,<ref name ="myinspirationgold">[http://www.pep.ph/guide/4224/We-are-1-album-leads-sales-in-Astrovision/Astroplus We are 1 album leads sales in Astrovision/Astroplus] at pep.ph. Retrieved on July 7, 2007</ref> and then platinum in December 2009.<ref name="myinspirationplat">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPXlMMSC9oY Charice, Platinum Awardee] at YouTube.com. Retrieved on December 17, 2009</ref> Also in May, she would again perform at a ''David Foster and Friends'' concert held at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.<ref>[https://abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/05/11/09/charice-wows-crowd-las-vegas-charity-concert Charice wows crowd in Las Vegas charity concert] at abs-cbnnews.com. Retrieved on May 15, 2009</ref> On the May 18 episode "Finale: Oprah's Search for the World's Most Talented Kids" of ''The Oprah Winfrey Show'', she debuted her 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 #24 on Billboard's Hot Digital Songs chart, #44 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart, #9 on the Hot Canadian Digital Singles chart and #35 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart.<ref>[http://www.oprah.com/dated/oprahshow/oprahshow-20090429-talented-kids-finale Finale: Oprah's Search for the World's Most Talented Kids] on oprah.com. Retrieved on May 18, 2009</ref><ref>[http://www.oprah.com/media/20090429-tows-charice Charice Performs "Note to God" Video] on oprah.com. Retrieved on May 18, 2009</ref><ref>[http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/charts/chart_display.jsp?f=The+Billboard+Hot+100&pageNumber=Top+11-50&g=Singles The Billboard's Top 100 2009-06-06] at billboard.com. Retrieved on May 28, 2009</ref> Later that same month, she was again invited to sing at the ''Ti lascio una canzone'' show as a special guest.<ref>[http://www.stabiachannel.it/news/index.asp?idnews=7966 La stabiese Sonia Mosca questa sera all'Ariston di Sanremo] {{It icon}} at stabiachannel.it. Retrieved on May 25, 2009</ref><ref>[http://www.ilsussidiario.net/articolo.aspx?articolo=22817 Ti Lascio una Canzone / Dopo Charice Pempengco, domani, 30 maggio la festa finale] {{It icon}} at ilsussidiario.net. Retrieved on June 3, 2009</ref>


===2010–2012: ''Charice'' and ''Infinity''===
She staged her first major concert called ''Charice: The Journey Begins'' on June 27 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia, Philippines to a sold-out audience.<ref name ="myinspirationgold"/> Her guests included [[Christian Bautista]], [[Kuh Ledesma]] and ''Little Big Star'' finalists.<ref>[http://www.pep.ph/news/22271/Charice-would-have-been-part-of-Michael-Jackson Charice would have been part of Michael Jackson's London concert] at pep.ph. Retrieved on July 3, 2009</ref> ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux_KRUuiykI&playnext=1&list=PLD6142C9F6BEB37EB] On June 28, 2009, during her concert, Charice let the news slip about her planned duet with the legendary pop king Michael Jackson. She explained that Michael's lawyer approached her and said Michael chose her to be his special guest on his tour. Michael had seen videos of Charice dancing to his songs and said right away, "I want this kid". When announcing this news, Charice said "Yesterday morning, we were all shocked by the very sad news, the legendary pop singer Michael Jackson has gone away. Only two more weeks I was supposed to be with him on stage. We were going to perform Billie Jean." Pempengco contributed to two Christmas albums in 2009. The first as [[David Archuleta]]'s duet partner for the song "[[Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas]]" in his Christmas album entitled ''[[Christmas from the Heart (David Archuleta album)|Christmas from the Heart]]''.<ref name ="davidarchuletachristmas">[http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002LLDT9U David Archuleta: Christmas from the Heart] at amazon.com. Retrieved on October 1, 2009</ref> The second is a compilation Christmas album entitled ''[[A Very Special Christmas|A Very Special Christmas Volume 7]]'' in which she contributed her own rendition of "[[The Christmas Song]]".<ref name ="averyspecialchristmas1">[http://finance.yahoo.com/news/A-Very-Special-Christmas-prnews-895076545.html?x=0&.v=1 A Very Special Christmas Volume 7 Will Feature All-Star Line Up of Young Talent to Benefit Special Olympics] at finance.yahoo.com. Retrieved on October 1, 2009</ref><ref name ="averyspecialchristmas2">[http://backseatcuddler.com/2009/10/01/big-names-in-music-unite-for-a-very-special-christmas-7-full-track-list/ BIG Names In Music Unite For ‘A Very Special Christmas 7′ (FULL Track List)] at backseatcuddler.com. Retrieved on October 1, 2009</ref> She was one of the headlining acts in the David Foster and Friends 10-City North American Tour that ran during the fall of 2009.<ref>[http://www.davidfoster.com/news/2009/08/26/david-foster-and-friends-us-and-canadian-tour-dates-announced David Foster and Friends US and Canadian tour dates announced] at davidfoster.com. Retrieved on October 3, 2009</ref><ref>[http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/33120694#33120694 David Foster: 'I love great voices'] at today.msnbc.msn.com. Retrieved on October 3, 2009</ref> She made a cameo appearance in her first feature film, ''[[Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel]]'', released in North America on December 23.<ref>[http://www.traileraddict.com/trailer/alvin-and-chipmunks-2/interview-charice-pempengco Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel: Charice – The Interview] at traileraddict.com. Retrieved on December 14, 2009</ref> She is also part of the [[Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack|official movie soundtrack]] with her rendition of "[[No One (Alicia Keys song)|No One]]" by [[Alicia Keys]] accompanied by [[The Chipettes]].<ref name = "squeakuelsoundtrack">[http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002P4VUNK Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [SOUNDTRACK&#93;] at amazon.com. Retrieved on December 14, 2009</ref> Later in the month, she appeared on [[Singapore Idol]]'s grand finale episode as a guest performer, where she performed two of her signature songs, ''The Bodyguard'' medley and "Note to God".<ref name ="singaporeidol">[http://abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/12/28/09/charice-receives-standing-ovation-singapore-idol Charice delivers 'jaw-dropping' performance on 'Singapore Idol'] at abs-cbnnews.com. Retrieved on December 28, 2009</ref>
[[File:CharicePempengco03.jpg|thumb|left|Jake in 2011]]
On 23 January 2010, Zyrus appeared on ''Io Canto'', a renowned singing competition in Italy, performing international standards and an Italian favorite called "Adagio" (made popular by [[Lara Fabian]]), in Italian.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/25/10/charice-takes-italy-storm-3rd-time|title=Charice takes Italy by storm|work=[[ABS-CBN News]] abs-cbnnews.com|date=25 January 2010|publisher=[[ABS-CBN Interactive]]|access-date=5 February 2010|archive-date=28 January 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100128200118/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/25/10/charice-takes-italy-storm-3rd-time|url-status=live}}</ref> On 31 January Zyrus was featured as one of the musical acts on the [[NBC Sports]] program ''[[Silk (soy milk)|Silk Soy Milk]] Skate for the Heart'', raising awareness of heart disease.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsfeatures.com/presspoint/pressrelease/51008/u.s.-olympic-team-members-lysacek-weir-nagasu-belbin-agosto-this-sunday-in-skate-for-the-heart-on-nbc|title=U.S. Olympic team members Lysacek, Weir, Nagasu, Belbin & Agosto this Sunday in Skate for the Heart on NBC|work=Sports Features sportsfeatures.com|publisher=Sports Features Communications|access-date=5 February 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100201193603/http://www.sportsfeatures.com/presspoint/pressrelease/51008/u.s.-olympic-team-members-lysacek-weir-nagasu-belbin-agosto-this-sunday-in-skate-for-the-heart-on-nbc|archive-date=1 February 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref> Zyrus performed "Note to God" and debuted two new songs included in the debut album, "In This Song" and "Breathe Out" (later retitled as "Breathe You Out").<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-IY21FfBF8|title=Charice: Breathe Out- Skate For The Heart (HQ)|work=NBC Sports Figure Skating|date=January 31, 2010 |publisher=[[YouTube]]|access-date=5 February 2010|archive-date=5 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120105123009/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-IY21FfBF8|url-status=live}}</ref> The album version and club remixes of a second single from the international debut album, "[[Pyramid (Charice song)|Pyramid]]" (featuring [[Iyaz]]), were released on 23 February 2010 and 2 March 2010,{{citation needed|date=November 2018}} while Reprise Records dropped the album itself on 11 May 2010.{{citation needed|date=November 2018}} On the same day the launch, he made another guest appearance on ''[[The Oprah Winfrey Show]]'' along with [[Justin Bieber]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://top40.about.com/b/2010/04/24/justin-bieber-and-charice-on-oprah-winfrey-show-may-11-2010.html|title=Justin Bieber and Charice on Oprah Winfrey Show 11 May 2010|publisher=[[About.com]]|access-date=24 April 2010}}{{dead link|date=November 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Pempengco's worldwide promotion of the album was the subject of a 12-part mini-documentary ''30 Days with Charice'', filmed by Alloy TV and published at Teen.com.{{citation needed|date=November 2018}} On 22 June, Pempengco confirmed joining the cast of the hit US television series ''[[Glee (TV series)|Glee]]'' for its second season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=587141&publicationSubCategoryId=70|archive-url=http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20121224162343/http://www.philstar.com/palaro/587141/phil%2Djackson%2Dmoretiro%2Dna|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 December 2012|title=Charice: Yes, I'm 'Glee-ful!'|work=[[Philippine Star]] philstar.com|publisher=Philstar Global Corp.|access-date=27 June 2010}}</ref> Later the same week, Charice released a promotional single called "Crescent Moon" in Japan, an English rendition of the Japanese song "[[Mikazuki (song)|Mikazuki]]" by [[Ayaka]].{{citation needed|date=November 2018}}


During the inauguration of Philippine President [[Benigno Aquino III]] on 30 June 2010, Zyrus sang the [[Lupang Hinirang|Philippine national anthem]] in front of a crowd estimated at more than half a million.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/06/30/10/half-million-pinoys-attend-aquino-inauguration|title=Half a million Pinoys attend Aquino inauguration|work=[[ABS-CBN News]] abs-cbnnews.com|date=30 June 2010|publisher=ABS-CBN Interactive|access-date=2 July 2010|archive-date=3 July 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100703071459/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/06/30/10/half-million-pinoys-attend-aquino-inauguration|url-status=live}}</ref> July's promotional tour for the album took Zyrus to Thailand, the Philippines, Japan and South Korea, including a third appearance on ''Star King''.<ref name="GleefulCharice"/> On 7 September the premiere of ''Glee'''s second season was held in Hollywood with Zyrus in attendance. Zyrus' character [[Sunshine Corazon]], an exchange student from the Philippines, presents lead character [[Rachel Berry (Glee)|Rachel Berry]] (played by [[Lea Michele]]) with serious competition.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/276684/charice-blows-away-glee-crowd|title=Charice Blows Away "Glee" Crowd|work=[[Manila Bulletin]] mb.com.ph|publisher=Manila Bulletin|access-date=13 September 2010|archive-date=15 September 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100915050541/http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/276684/charice-blows-away-glee-crowd|url-status=live}}</ref> On 30 November, Zyrus appeared on [[NBC]]'s [[Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree|Christmas in Rockefeller Center]], performing two songs from the [[Grown-Up Christmas List (EP)|Christmas EP]], "[[Grown-Up Christmas List]]" and "[[Jingle Bell Rock]]", with producer and mentor [[David Foster]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/7490681-charice-delivered-a-rocking-performance-jingle-bell|title=Charice delivered a rocking performance Jingle Bell|work=allvoices.com|publisher=Allvoices, Inc.|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101206055301/http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/7490681-charice-delivered-a-rocking-performance-jingle-bell|archive-date=6 December 2010}}</ref> Zyrus also performed "The Prayer" with the Canadian Tenors and David Foster on the piano for a Christmas special on [[CBC Television]]. In December of that year, Zyrus became Operation Smile's official Smile Ambassador, joining such celebrities as [[Jessica Simpson]], [[Billy Bush]], and [[Zachary Levi]] in the organization's global efforts to provide free surgeries to children born with cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial deformities.<ref>{{cite web|title=Singer Charice Joins Operation Smile as Smile Ambassador|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/singer-charice-joins-operation-smile-as-smile-ambassador-79502157.html|access-date=10 April 2011|archive-date=15 August 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110815080328/http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/singer-charice-joins-operation-smile-as-smile-ambassador-79502157.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Smile Ambassadors|url=http://www.operationsmile.org/about_us/our-supporters/smile-ambassadors/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091107190646/http://www.operationsmile.org/about_us/our-supporters/smile-ambassadors/|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 November 2009|access-date=10 April 2011}}</ref> On 8 January 2011, Zyrus was launched as the new endorser of Aficionado Germany Perfume; this event, at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds, titled 1@11, gathered an audience of 85,000. On 13 February 2011, Jake's music special ''[[Charice: Home for Valentine's]]'' was broadcast on the [[GMA 7]] television network in the Philippines. From 21 to 25 February, Zyrus embarked on a solo tour to Japan, performing in four shows held at three [[Zepp]] music halls, in Nagoya, Tokyo dates and Osaka.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:昨日の"ゼップ東京"!!!|url=http://ameblo.jp/charice-pempengco/archive1-201102.html|access-date=22 February 2011|language=ja|archive-date=28 June 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110628202828/http://ameblo.jp/charice-pempengco/archive1-201102.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
===''Charice'' (2010-2011)===
[[File:Charice Pempengco at the Toronto Eaton Centre.jpg|thumb|left|Charice performing at the [[Toronto Eaton Centre]] in 2010]]
On January 23, 2010, she appeared on ''Io Canto'', a renowned singing competition in Italy. She performed her standards plus an Italian favorite called "Adagio" (made popular by [[Lara Fabian]]), in Italian.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/25/10/charice-takes-italy-storm-3rd-time|title=Charice takes Italy by storm|work=[[ABS-CBN News]] abs-cbnnews.com|publisher=[[ABS-CBN Interactive]]|accessdate=5 February 2010}}</ref> On January 31 she was featured as one of the musical acts on the [[NBC Sports]] program ''[[Silk (soy milk)|Silk Soy Milk]] Skate for the Heart'', a show designed to raise awareness of heart disease.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsfeatures.com/presspoint/pressrelease/51008/u.s.-olympic-team-members-lysacek-weir-nagasu-belbin-agosto-this-sunday-in-skate-for-the-heart-on-nbc|title=U.S. Olympic team members Lysacek, Weir, Nagasu, Belbin & Agosto this Sunday in Skate for the Heart on NBC|work=Sports Features sportsfeatures.com|publisher=Sports Features Communications®|accessdate=5 February 2010}}</ref> She performed "Note to God" and debuted two new songs included in her debut album, "In This Song" and "Breathe Out" (later retitled as "Breathe You Out").<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-IY21FfBF8|title=Charice: Breathe Out- Skate For The Heart (HQ)|work=[[NBC Sports Figure Skating]]|publisher=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=5 February 2010}}</ref> The album version and club remixes of her second single, "[[Pyramid (Charice song)|Pyramid]]" (featuring [[Iyaz]]), from her international debut album were released on February 23, 2010 and March 2, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0038RTW74|title=Pyramid|work=[[Amazon.com]]|publisher=Amazon.com, Inc.|accessdate=18 February 2010}}</ref> Her self-titled international debut album with Reprise Records was released on May 11, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3jyCf_Id2o|title=Charice: A Star is Born|work=[[Warner Music Group]]|publisher=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=19 March 2010}}</ref> On its first week, the album reached #8 on the Billboard 200 Album Chart, making her the first Asian to enter the Top 10.{{disputed-inline|date=November 2010}} On the same day as part of her album launching, she again made a guest appearance on ''[[The Oprah Winfrey Show]]'' along with another YouTube-discovered singer [[Justin Bieber]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://top40.about.com/b/2010/04/24/justin-bieber-and-charice-on-oprah-winfrey-show-may-11-2010.html|title=Justin Bieber and Charice on Oprah Winfrey Show May 11, 2010|publisher=[[About.com]]|accessdate=24 April 2010}}</ref> Pempengco's world-wide promotion of her album was shown in a 12-part mini-documentary entitled ''30 Days with Charice'', which was filmed by Alloy TV and published at Teen.com.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.youtube.com/show/30dayswithcharice?s=1|title=30 Days with Charice|work=Alloy TV|publisher=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=17 February 2011}}</ref> On June 22, Pempengco herself confirmed that she will join the cast of the hit US television series ''[[Glee (TV series)|Glee]]'' on its second season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=587141&publicationSubCategoryId=70|title=Charice: Yes, I'm 'Glee-ful!'|work=[[Philippine Star]] philstar.com|publisher=Philstar Global Corp.|accessdate=27 June 2010}}</ref> Later in the week, she released a promotional single entitled "Crescent Moon" in Japan. The single is an English rendition of the Japanese song "[[Mikazuki (song)|Mikazuki]]" by [[Ayaka]].<ref>{{ja icon}}{{cite web|url=http://itunes.apple.com/jp/album/crescent-moon-single/id377809921|title=Crescent Moon on iTunes|work=[[iTunes Store]] iTunes.apple.com|publisher=[[Apple Inc.]]|accessdate=24 July 2010}}</ref>


It was announced that Zyrus had begun to record new material for an upcoming second international album. The comeback single, "Before It Explodes", written by Bruno Mars, was released on 18 April 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/before-it-explodes-single/id431444848 |title=iTunes - Music - Before It Explodes - Single by Charice |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=18 April 2011 |access-date=4 June 2012 |archive-date=10 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120510030704/http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/before-it-explodes-single/id431444848 |url-status=live }}</ref> The day after its release, another single, "[[One Day (Charice song)|One Day]]" was released on iTunes,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/one-day-single/id433011301 |title=iTunes - Music - One Day - Single by Charice |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=19 April 2011 |access-date=4 June 2012 |archive-date=2 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120302003048/http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/one-day-single/id433011301 |url-status=live }}</ref> co-written and co-produced with [[Nick Jonas]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://nickjonline.com/2011/04/video-charice-nick-jonas-one-day-behind-the-scenes/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110515161757/http://nickjonline.com/2011/04/video-charice-nick-jonas-one-day-behind-the-scenes/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 May 2011 |title=Nick Jonas |publisher=Nick J Online |date=19 April 2011 |access-date=4 June 2012 }}</ref> "[[Louder (Charice song)|Louder]]", the third single, was released on 20 May bundled with another song, "Lost The Best Thing".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/louder-single/id436958283 |title=iTunes - Music - Louder - Single by Charice |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=20 May 2011 |access-date=4 June 2012 |archive-date=7 June 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120607145922/http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/louder-single/id436958283 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 14 September 2011, it was revealed in a Japanese broadcast that Zyrus would be singing the theme song to the video game ''[[Final Fantasy XIII-2]]'', "New World".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://gematsu.com/2011/09/final-fantasy-xiii-2-theme-songs-revealed |title=Final Fantasy XIII-2 theme songs revealed |publisher=Gematsu |date=14 September 2011 |access-date=4 June 2012 |archive-date=31 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120331101132/http://gematsu.com/2011/09/final-fantasy-xiii-2-theme-songs-revealed |url-status=live }}</ref> The second studio album, [[Infinity (Charice album)|''Infinity'']], was released exclusively in [[Japan]] on 5 October 2011.
During the inauguration of Philippine President [[Benigno Aquino III]] on June 30, 2010, Charice sang the [[Lupang Hinirang|Philippine national anthem]] in front of a crowd estimated at more than half a million.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/06/30/10/half-million-pinoys-attend-aquino-inauguration|title=Half a million Pinoys attend Aquino inauguration|work=[[ABS-CBN News]] abs-cbnnews.com|publisher=ABS-CBN Interactive|accessdate=2 July 2010}}</ref> In July she embarked on an album promotional tour of Asia covering Thailand, the Philippines, Japan and South Korea. While in South Korea, she appeared on the show ''Star King'' for the third time.<ref name="GleefulCharice"/> On September 7 the premiere of ''Glee'''s second season was held in Hollywood with Pempengco in attendance. Cast in a recurring role, she plays an exchange student from the Philippines named [[Characters of Glee#Sunshine Corazon|Sunshine Corazon]] who presents serious competition against lead character [[Rachel Berry (Glee)|Rachel Berry]] (played by [[Lea Michele]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/276684/charice-blows-away-glee-crowd|title=Charice Blows Away ‘Glee’ Crowd|work=[[Manila Bulletin]] mb.com.ph|publisher=Manila Bulletin|accessdate=13 September 2010}}</ref> On November 30 she appeared on [[NBC]]'s [[Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree|Christmas in Rockefeller Center]] and performed two songs from her [[Grown-Up Christmas List (EP)|Christmas EP]], "[[Grown-Up Christmas List]]" and "[[Jingle Bell Rock]]", with producer and mentor [[David Foster]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/7490681-charice-delivered-a-rocking-performance-jingle-bell|title=Charice delivered a rocking performane Jingle Bell |work=allvoices.com|publisher=Allvoices, Inc.}}</ref> She also performed "The Prayer" with the Canadian Tenors and David Foster on the piano for a Christmas special on [[CBC Television]]. In December she became Operation Smile's official Smile Ambassador. She joins other celebrity Smile Ambassadors such as [[Jessica Simpson]], [[Billy Bush]], and [[Zachary Levi]] in the organization's global efforts of providing free surgeries to children born with cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial deformities.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Singer Charice Joins Operation Smile as Smile Ambassador|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/singer-charice-joins-operation-smile-as-smile-ambassador-79502157.html|accessdate=10 April 2011}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Smile Ambassadors|url=http://www.operationsmile.org/about_us/our-supporters/smile-ambassadors/|accessdate=10 April 2011}}</ref> On February 13, 2011, her very first television musical special entitled ''[[Charice: Home for Valentine's]]'' was broadcasted on Philippine television's [[GMA 7]] network. From February 21 to February 25, she embarked on her very first solo tour performing in four shows held at three different [[Zepp]] music halls in Japan (Nagoya, two Tokyo dates, and Osaka).<ref>{{ja icon}}{{Cite web|title=昨日の"ゼップ東京"!!!|url=http://ameblo.jp/charice-pempengco/archive1-201102.html|accessdate=22 February 2011}}</ref>


On 18 January 2012, Zyrus launched a ten-city tour across Asia to promote the official release of the studio album, [[Infinity (Charice album)|''Infinity'']], due later in 2012; the tour began in March.<ref>{{cite web|title=CHARICE LAUNCHES 7-CITY ASIAN TOUR IN MARCH|url=http://sfluxe.com/2012/01/18/charice-launches-7-city-asian-tour-in-march/|work=18 January 2012|publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network|access-date=26 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120122145939/http://sfluxe.com/2012/01/18/charice-launches-7-city-asian-tour-in-march/|archive-date=22 January 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>
===Infinity (2011-present)===


===2013–2015: ''Chapter 10'' and ''Power of Two''===
It was announced that she began to record new material for her upcoming sophomore international album. "Before It Explodes", her comeback single, written by Bruno Mars, was released on April 18, 2011.<ref>http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/before-it-explodes-single/id431444848</ref> The following day after its release, another song, titled "[[One Day (Charice song)|One Day]]", was released on iTunes,<ref>http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/one-day-single/id433011301</ref> which was co-written and co-produced by [[Nick Jonas]].<ref>http://nickjonline.com/2011/04/video-charice-nick-jonas-one-day-behind-the-scenes/</ref> "[[Louder (Charice song)|Louder]]", the second single was released on May 20 which was bundled with another song, "Lost The Best Thing".<ref>http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/louder-single/id436958283</ref> On September 14, 2011, it was revealed in a Japanese broadcast that she will be singing the theme song to the video game ''[[Final Fantasy XIII-2]]'', titled "New World".<ref>http://gematsu.com/2011/09/final-fantasy-xiii-2-theme-songs-revealed</ref>
On 8 June 2013, Zyrus revealed plans to release his third album in the Philippines entitled ''Chapter 10'', containing covers of a favorite modern songs, before heading back to Los Angeles to record a new international album.<ref>{{cite web|title=The new Charice|url=http://www.philstar.com/supreme/2013/06/08/951389/new-charice|work=8 June 2013|publisher=THE PHILIPPINE STAR|access-date=20 June 2013|archive-date=10 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130610184714/http://www.philstar.com/supreme/2013/06/08/951389/new-charice|url-status=live}}</ref> The album was released on 6 September 2013 through [[Star Records]]; the lead single was a cover of "[[Titanium (song)|Titanium]]".<ref>{{cite web|title=Charice takes next crucial steps: Forward and up|url=http://entertainment.inquirer.net/105201/charice-takes-next-crucial-steps-forward-and-up|work=27 July 2013|date=27 July 2013|publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer|access-date=28 July 2013|archive-date=29 July 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130729050109/http://entertainment.inquirer.net/105201/charice-takes-next-crucial-steps-forward-and-up|url-status=live}}</ref> On 10 August 2013 [[GMA Network]]'s drama [[anthology series]] ''[[Magpakailanman]]'' aired an episode titled "The Charice Pempengco Story", in which Zyrus reenacted scenes based on his life.<ref>{{cite web|last=Rula|first=Gorgy|title=Charice's struggles before coming out and her love affair with Alyssa Quijano to be featured in Magpakailanman|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/39809/charice39s-struggles-before-coming-out-and-her-love-affair-with-alyssa-quijano-to-be-featured-in-magpakailanman|work=3 August 2013|publisher=PEP|access-date=4 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110001551/http://www.pep.ph/news/39809/charice39s-struggles-before-coming-out-and-her-love-affair-with-alyssa-quijano-to-be-featured-in-magpakailanman|archive-date=10 November 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> A joint concert with [[Aiza Seguerra]] followed on 28 September at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum, dubbed the "Power of Two".<ref>{{cite news|title=Aiza, Charice to hold concert this September|url=http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/entertainment/2013/07/19/aiza-charice-hold-concert-september-293305|work=19 July 2013|date=19 July 2013|publisher=Sun Star Manila|access-date=24 August 2013|archive-date=25 July 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130725093452/http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/entertainment/2013/07/19/aiza-charice-hold-concert-september-293305|url-status=live}}</ref>


Zyrus sang "Right Where I Belong" for the direct-to-DVD movie ''[[The Swan Princess: A Royal Family Tale]]'' (2014).<ref>{{cite web|title=Charice Pempengco sings for US animated film|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/49642-charice-pempengco-sings-us-animated-film|work=2 February 2014|date=4 February 2014 |publisher=Rappler|access-date=7 February 2014|archive-date=1 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140301190706/http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/49642-charice-pempengco-sings-us-animated-film|url-status=live}}</ref> Zyrus appeared on 19 October 2014 episode of ''[[Oprah: Where Are They Now?]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine|last1=Bierly|first1=Mandi|title='A Different World' cast reunites for 'Oprah: Where Are They Now?'|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/09/15/different-world-oprah-reunion/|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|access-date=17 September 2014|date=15 September 2014|archive-date=17 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140917085821/http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/09/15/different-world-oprah-reunion/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Charice to return to Oprah show|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/09/22/14/charice-return-oprah-show|website=ABS-CBNnews.com|access-date=28 September 2014|date=23 September 2014|archive-date=24 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140924065844/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/09/22/14/charice-return-oprah-show|url-status=live}}</ref>
Her second studio album, ''[[Infinity (Charice album)|Infinity]]'', was released exclusively early in [[Japan]] on October 5, 2011.<ref>http://www.magnustoday.net/2011/08/charices-sophomore-album-japan-exclusive-tracklist/</ref>


In 2015, Zyrus reunited with Foster to perform a version of Sam Smith's "Lay Me Down" on ''Asia's Got Talent''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://editorialinsider.com/watch-charice-pempengco-reunites-with-david-foster-on-asias-got-talent-stage/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150517023002/http://editorialinsider.com/watch-charice-pempengco-reunites-with-david-foster-on-asias-got-talent-stage|archive-date=17 May 2015|title=WATCH: Charice Pempengco reunites with David Foster on Asia's Got Talent stage|website=Editorialinsider.com|publisher=Editorial Insider|access-date=21 July 2015}}</ref>
==Musical influences==
Charice has mentioned many times that she looks up to her mother as her top musical influence. A former vocalist in a band, Charice's mother Raquel always practiced with her band and sang everywhere throughout Charice's childhood. Envious of her mother, Charice begged to be taught how to sing. Ever since the age of four Charice began forming her voice to become the powerhouse it is today. Growing up she listened to many types of music but mostly music from Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, and Destiny's Child. Aside from her mother, the two performers that Charice expresses much appreciation for are [[Lady Gaga]] and [[Beyonce]].<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRzhx1NYE5k</ref> Charice has always said that she looks up to Lady Gaga and Beyonce for their attitude, fashion awareness, and their beautiful voices. One of her wishes is to work with both of them someday. [[Mariah Carey]],<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRO6bUeGtsw</ref> [[Whitney Houston]],<ref>[http://www.nowpublic.com/culture/latest-buzz-young-filipina-diva-charice-pempengco-3</ref> [[ Michael Jackson]],<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=od4WJ6nykCw</ref> [[Celine Dion]]<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZyVxwDV4Y0</ref> and [[Justin Timberlake]]<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWEUDwVyHx4/#|title=Charice Billboard Interview</ref> are some other artists that Charice is a big fan of. She has also mentioned that some artists she would love to work with one day besides Lady Gaga and Beyonce, are [[Eminem]], [[Dr. Dre]], [[Chris Brown (American entertainer)|Chris Brown]] and [[NeYo]].<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cAfKoMy1zY youtube.com]</ref> Charice has performed once with NeYo at the David Foster and Friends Special in Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas back in October 2010.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWkTdatuTsk/# David Foster Hit Man Returns Earth Song Charice Neyo]</ref> They performed "Earth Song" by Michael Jackson.


==Voice==
==Artistry==

In an [[ABC News]] interview, [[David Foster]] mentioned that she has the ability to mimic other people's voices, which, according to him, is a characteristic of good singers.<ref>[http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=6281885 Hit Man] at abcnews.go.com. Retrieved on December 19, 2009</ref> In a separate interview, [[Josh Groban]] stated that Charice's voice is one of the most beautiful voices he has heard in a long time.<ref>[http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/Society/10287536.html Fresh from Oscars after Party success, Charice to enthrall Dubai] at gulfnews.com</ref> The ''[[New York Post]]'' once called her a vocal prodigy for being able to sing 'big songs' even at her tender age.<ref name="nypostreview"/> [[Ryan Murphy (writer)|Ryan Murphy]], the executive music producer of the hit US television series ''Glee'', said, "When that girl opens her mouth, angels fly out." Charice was recently featured in Oprah's bookazine, “Oprah’s Farewell Celebration: Inside 25 Extraordinary Years of ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show,” and is mentioned to have a "soaring soprano voice" and a "5-octave" voice.<ref>[http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/327977/charice-featured-oprahs-bookazine</ref> Charice released a new web series "[[30 Days With Charice]]", in early 2011 and on its 3rd episode, entitled "Charice On The Road : NYC" her manager Marc Johnston said of Charice's remarkable talent and extraordinary voice, "Vocally, she's probably the greatest female pop singer in the world right now...what other great vocalists are out there that can do what she's doing?". The highest note that Charice has sung in chest voice in a live performance would be a G#5 in the song "One Moment In Time" in 2009, when Charice was only 17. Her vocal range would be generally classified as a mezzo soprano, but when in her upper register, her voice is classified as a "dramatic soprano". Her videos and songs on youtube now have over 300 million views altogether. <ref name="howcharicewascastinglee">[http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20100729-283856/How-Charice-was-cast-in-Glee How Charice was cast in Glee] at inquirer.net. Retrieved on July 30, 2010</ref>
===Influences===
In 2010, Zyrus said that his mother, a former pop vocalist, served as a primary musical influence; He begged her for singing lessons beginning at the age of four. Growing up, the family listened to many types of music, especially artists such as [[Celine Dion]], [[Whitney Houston]], [[Mariah Carey]], and [[Destiny's Child]]. Zyrus has also expressed admiration for [[Lady Gaga]] and [[Beyoncé]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRzhx1NYE5k |title=Sss :: Charice Q And A |publisher=YouTube |date=14 June 2010 |access-date=4 June 2012 |archive-date=17 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417171029/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRzhx1NYE5k |url-status=live }}</ref> for attitude, fashion, and vocal style, and stated a wish to work with both of them someday. Zyrus was also a fan of [[Michael Jackson]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=od4WJ6nykCw |title=Charice Pempengco - FIDF Gala - Part 2 |publisher=YouTube |date=16 February 2009 |access-date=4 June 2012 |archive-date=11 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140511091422/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=od4WJ6nykCw |url-status=live }}</ref> and [[Justin Timberlake]]<ref>{{cite AV media |author=Charice |title=Billboard Interview |date=30 November 2010}}</ref> and wished to work with [[Eminem]], [[Dr. Dre]], [[Chris Brown (American entertainer)|Chris Brown]] and [[Ne-Yo]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cAfKoMy1zY |title=Youtube |date=June 29, 2011 |publisher=youtube.com |access-date=4 June 2012 |archive-date=30 September 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120930071910/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cAfKoMy1zY&gl=US&hl=en |url-status=live }}</ref> Zyrus performed "[[Earth Song]]" by Michael Jackson with Ne-Yo at the David Foster and Friends Special in Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas in October 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWkTdatuTsk/# |title=David Foster Hit Man Returns Earth Song Charice Neyo |date=February 9, 2011 |publisher=Youtube.com |access-date=4 June 2012 |archive-date=17 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417171009/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWkTdatuTsk%2F |url-status=live }}</ref>

===Voice===
Prior to his transition, when he was known as Charice, Zyrus received positive recognition for his vocal talents. In an [[ABC News (United States)|ABC News]] interview, [[David Foster]] mentioned Zyrus' ability to mimic other people's voices, which, according to him, is a characteristic of good singers.<ref>[https://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=6281885 Hit Man] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170727112656/http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=6281885 |date=27 July 2017 }}, abcnews.go.com. Retrieved on 19 December 2009</ref> In a separate interview, [[Josh Groban]] stated that Zyrus' voice is one of the most beautiful he had heard in a long time.<ref>[http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/Society/10287536.html Fresh from Oscars after Party success, Charice to enthrall Dubai] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090223013138/http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/Society/10287536.html |date=23 February 2009 }} at gulfnews.com</ref> [[Ryan Murphy (writer)|Ryan Murphy]], the executive music producer of the hit US television series ''Glee'', said, "When that girl {{sic}} opens her mouth, angels fly out." Oprah's bookazine, ''Oprah's Farewell Celebration: Inside 25 Extraordinary Years of 'The Oprah Winfrey Show{{'}}'', mentioned Zyrus' "soaring soprano voice".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/327977/charice-featured-oprahs-bookazine |title=Charice featured in Oprah's bookazine {{pipe}} The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online |publisher=Mb.com.ph |date=25 May 2011 |access-date=4 June 2012}}</ref> After his transition from female to male, Zyrus received criticism that his gender transition destroyed [his] voice ... but [he] dreams of having an international following" again; an article in AsiaOne.com described his voice as an "increasingly confident tenor".<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/painful-journey-jake-zyrus|author=AFP|title=The painful journey of Jake Zyrus|date=10 September 2017|access-date=23 August 2019|work=[[AsiaOne]]|archive-date=23 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190823155904/https://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/painful-journey-jake-zyrus|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Raised in the [[Iglesia ni Cristo]] faith, Zyrus and younger brother Carl were baptized and confirmed into their mother's [[Roman Catholic]] faith on 22 May 2010, 12 days after Zyrus' 18th birthday, at the [[Pasig Cathedral]] in [[Pasig]], [[Metro Manila]], Philippines. The more than 40 godparents included ABS-CBN network president [[Charo Santos-Concio]], producer Laurenti Dyogi, ''[[The Buzz (talk show)|The Buzz]]'' hosts [[Boy Abunda]] and [[Kris Aquino]], segment host and radio personality Jobert Sucaldito, ''[[TV Patrol]]'' news anchors [[Karen Davila]] and [[Julius Babao]], and Star Records head Annabelle Regalado-Borja. ''[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]'' columnists Emmie Velarde and Pocholo Concepcion were also included. Oprah Winfrey and David Foster, two principal sponsors who played a major role in Zyrus' ascent to international stardom, were unable to attend and instead sent their own representatives to the ceremony.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=481236|title=To all Filipino: Charice converts to the Catholic Faith - Catholic Answers Forums|access-date=21 July 2015|archive-date=3 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303230526/http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=481236|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.charicemania.com/2010/05/19/announcements/charice-sets-baptism-date/|title=Charice Sets Baptism Date... - Charice|access-date=21 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150723121834/http://www.charicemania.com/2010/05/19/announcements/charice-sets-baptism-date/|archive-date=23 July 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In October 2011, Zyrus' estranged father, 43-year-old construction worker Ricky Pempengco, was stabbed to death in the [[Philippines]], forcing the cancellation of a concert in Singapore. Ricky had been at a small grocery store in [[San Pedro, Laguna|San Pedro]], [[Laguna (province)|Laguna]], a [[Cities of the Philippines|city]] south of [[Metro Manila]], when he brushed against a drunk man who became angry and stabbed him with an [[ice pick]] in the chest and back, according to the [[Laguna province]] police chief. Zyrus responded to the stabbing on [[Twitter]]: "I want to thank my fans from around the world for their support and love at this very difficult time for my family and I." "We are all very sad about this terrible tragedy" and "I loved him and I will still love him"; "He's still my Dad after all."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/87573/suspect-in-charice-dad%E2%80%99s-slay-surrenders/|title=Suspect in Charice dad's slay yields - Inquirer|date=4 November 2011 |access-date=5 Dec 2022}}</ref>

Zyrus' exploration of his gender identity was a subject of public interest. In March 2012, Zyrus faced harsh criticism from the Internet and the media after changing his hairstyle and fashion into a self-described "edgy and rock" look, responding: "I know some people think that this is very rebellious but it's not. It's just me evolving."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/33306/charice-says-her-tattoo-and-short-hairdo-reflects-her-edgy-new-look|title=Charice says her tattoo and short hairdo reflects her "edgy" new look|work=9 March 2012|publisher=PEP|access-date=31 May 2013|archive-date=16 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130516054513/http://www.pep.ph/news/33306/charice-says-her-tattoo-and-short-hairdo-reflects-her-edgy-new-look|url-status=live}}</ref> On 16 April 2013, questions were raised after pictures surfaced online of Zyrus in [[Tomboy|masculine]] dress.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/16/13/whats-charices-latest-look|title=What's with Charice's latest look?|work=16 April 2013|date=16 April 2013|publisher=ABS-CBN News|access-date=31 May 2013|archive-date=9 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130509202707/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/16/13/whats-charices-latest-look|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/27/13/photo-charice-mystery-girl-goes-viral|title=Photo of Charice, mystery girl goes viral|work=27 April 2013|date=27 April 2013|publisher=ABS-CBN News|access-date=31 May 2013|archive-date=21 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130521153256/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/27/13/photo-charice-mystery-girl-goes-viral|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/05/06/13/mystery-girl-charices-photos-identified|title='Mystery girl' in Charice's photos identified|work=6 May 2013|date=6 May 2013|publisher=ABS-CBN News|access-date=31 May 2013|archive-date=21 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130521210508/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/05/06/13/mystery-girl-charices-photos-identified|url-status=live}}</ref> In an interview, mother Raquel Pempengco said that she would respect her child's decision about his own identity.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/38618/Raquel-Pempengco-gives-daughter-Charice-permission-to-come-out|title=Raquel Pempengco gives daughter Charice permission to "come out"|work=11 May 2013|publisher=PEP|access-date=31 May 2013|archive-date=27 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927163553/http://www.pep.ph/news/38618/Raquel-Pempengco-gives-daughter-Charice-permission-to-come-out|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/05/10/13/mom-allows-charice-reveal-identity|title=Mom allows Charice to reveal identity|date=10 May 2013|publisher=ABS-CBN News|access-date=24 August 2014|archive-date=13 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141013171655/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/05/10/13/mom-allows-charice-reveal-identity|url-status=live}}</ref> On 28 May, The Philippine Star newspaper ran a story about Zyrus' 21st birthday party which was described as a "coming out of sorts".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.philstar.com/newsmakers/2013/05/28/947008/youre-man-charice|title='You're the man, Charice!'|work=28 May 2013|publisher=The Philippine Star|access-date=2 June 2013|archive-date=7 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130607061654/http://www.philstar.com/newsmakers/2013/05/28/947008/youre-man-charice|url-status=live}}</ref> On 2 June 2013, Zyrus said that he identified as [[lesbian]] at that time during an interview with [[Boy Abunda]] at ''The Buzz'' in the Philippines, mentioning past relationships with other women in the industry.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/entertainment/06/02/13/charice-admits-tomboy-ako|title=Charice admits: 'Tomboy ako'|work=2 June 2013|date=2 June 2013|publisher=ABS CBN|access-date=2 June 2013|archive-date=12 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150112025348/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/entertainment/06/02/13/charice-admits-tomboy-ako|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.inquirer.net/96683/charice-admits-shes-lesbian|title=Charice admits she's lesbian|work=2 June 2013|date=2 June 2013|publisher=INQUIRER.net|access-date=2 June 2013|archive-date=11 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201111145722/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/96683/charice-admits-shes-lesbian|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/06/02/13/emotional-charice-says-sorry-mom-brother|title=Emotional Charice says sorry to mom, brother|work=2 June 2013|publisher=ABS CBN|access-date=3 June 2013|archive-date=29 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150629192824/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/06/02/13/emotional-charice-says-sorry-mom-brother|url-status=live}}</ref> Nine months later, in March 2014, Zyrus debuted a new "boyish" look with much shorter hair cut and more tattoos.<ref>Sciarretto, Amy. "Charice Pempengco Looks Drastically Different". Pop Crush. 7 March 2014. http://popcrush.com/charice-pempengco-looks-drastically-different-photo/ {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806085135/http://popcrush.com/charice-pempengco-looks-drastically-different-photo/ |date=6 August 2016 }}</ref> In a 2014 interview with [[Oprah Winfrey]], Zyrus mentioned being attracted to girls since childhood and said "basically, my soul is male", but denied plans to pursue [[gender transition]] at that time.<ref>"Charice Opens Up About Her Sexuality and Gender Identity: 'My Soul is Male'". Huffpost Own. 20 October 2014. http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/5991788.html {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417170911/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/charice-gay-oprah-soul-is-male_n_5991788 |date=17 April 2021 }}</ref>

In April 2017, Zyrus broke up with Alyssa Quijano, after four years of living together.<ref>[http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/26/17/charice-live-in-partner-break-up-after-4-years Charice, live-in partner break up after 4 years] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170622174059/http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/26/17/charice-live-in-partner-break-up-after-4-years |date=22 June 2017 }}, [[ABS-CBN News]], 27 April 2017. Retrieved 23 June 2017.</ref> In June 2017, on social media, Zyrus announced the adoption of his current name and the discontinuance of his former stage name, Charice.<ref name="Jake" /><ref name="NameChange" /><ref name="auto" /> Subsequently, Zyrus disclosed that he had undergone removal of his breasts in March and had begun [[testosterone]] shots in April.<ref name="auto1" /> In an interview with [[Papermag]], he said "I am always thankful for the life of Charice that I experienced and the music that I shared, but that obviously belongs to her, it's not for me. I'm letting her go and be free."<ref>Viswanath, Jake, [http://www.papermag.com/jake-zyrus-2453953431.html Jake Zyrus Is Living His True Self] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170707001005/http://www.papermag.com/jake-zyrus-2453953431.html |date=7 July 2017 }}, [[Papermag]], 6 July 2017. Retrieved 7 July 2017.</ref> Zyrus published a memoir, ''I Am Jake'', in 2018 and was featured in ''[[GQ (magazine)|GQ]]'' in 2022.<ref>Ang, Raymond. [https://www.gq.com/story/jake-zyrus-profile "'Whether It's Charice or Jake Zyrus, I’m a Singer'"], ''GQ'', June 29, 2022</ref>

Jake & [[Cheesa]] revealed their relationship to the public in June 2024.


==Awards and recognition==
==Awards and recognition==
[[File:Charice Star Eastwood Walk of Fame.jpg|thumb|right|Charice's star in the [[Eastwood City]] Walk of Fame, the Philippine equivalent of the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]].]]
[[File:Charice Star Eastwood Walk of Fame.jpg|thumb|right|Zyrus' star, bearing the name "Charice Pempengco", his name prior to his gender transition, in the [[Eastwood City Walk of Fame]], the Philippine equivalent of the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]].]]
*3rd Place – [[Little Big Star]] Big Division, Season 1, [[Philippines]]
*3rd Place – ''[[Little Big Star]]'' Big Division, Season 1, 2005 [[Philippines]]
*Most Requested Foreign Act of 2007 – StarKing, [[South Korea]]
*Most Requested Foreign Act of 2007 – StarKing, [[South Korea]]
*Most Memorable Moment of 2007 – ''[[The Ellen DeGeneres Show]]'', [[USA]]
*''[[The Ellen DeGeneres Show]]'', [[United States|USA]]
*[[Pinoy]] World Class Talent – 20th Year Anniversary of the Music Museum, 2008, Philippines
*[[Pinoy]] World Class Talent – 20th anniversary of the Music Museum, 2008, Philippines
*Key To The City of Rotterdam – Mayor [[Ivo Opstelten]], 2008, The [[Netherlands]]
*Key to the City of Rotterdam – Mayor [[Ivo Opstelten]], 2008, the Netherlands
*Best New Female Recording Artist – [[Aliw Awards]], 2008, Philippines<ref>{{Cite web|last=Buan-Deveza|first=Reyma|title=Charice gets thrill of her life over 1st award as performer|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/11/15/08/charice-gets-thrill-her-life-over-1st-award-performer|accessdate=21 February 2011}}</ref>
*Best New Female Recording Artist – [[Aliw Awards]], 2008, Philippines<ref>{{cite web|last=Buan-Deveza|first=Reyma|title=Charice gets thrill of her life over 1st award as performer|date=15 November 2008|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/11/15/08/charice-gets-thrill-her-life-over-1st-award-performer|access-date=21 February 2011|archive-date=17 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417170926/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/15/08/charice-gets-thrill-her-life-over-1st-award-performer|url-status=live}}</ref>
*Best New Female Artist 2008 - ALIW Awards: [[Philippines]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4A9th4TeRFI/#|title=Aliw Awards Night|website=[[YouTube]] |access-date=17 April 2021|archive-date=17 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417171030/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4A9th4TeRFI%2F|url-status=live}}</ref>
*First Standing Ovation on the Paul O Grady Show - [[Paul O' Grady Show]] 2008, England
*Newsmaker of the Year 2008, 2009 and 2010 – [[Balitang America]], USA<ref>{{cite web|title=Balitang America airs Yearender Townhall Special on TFC|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/pinoy-migration/balitang-america/01/12/09/balitang-america-airs-yearender-townhall-special-tfc|access-date=16 March 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090310130351/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/pinoy-migration/balitang-america/01/12/09/balitang-america-airs-yearender-townhall-special-tfc|archive-date=10 March 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Charice is ANC's 'Newsmaker of 2009'|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/12/30/09/charice-ancs-newsmaker-2009|access-date=28 December 2009|archive-date=2 January 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100102053328/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/12/30/09/charice-ancs-newsmaker-2009|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Charice is 2010 Top Newsmaker of Balitang America| website=[[YouTube]] | date=January 2011 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEfDOOOkAII|access-date=13 February 2011|archive-date=11 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140511091314/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEfDOOOkAII|url-status=live}}</ref>
*Best New Female Artist 2008 - ALIW Awards : [[Philippines]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4A9th4TeRFI/#|title=Aliw Awards Night}}</ref>
*People of the Year 2008 – People Asia Magazine, 2009, Philippines<ref>{{cite web|last=Lo|first=Ricardo F.|title=Charice Steals People Night|website=[[The Philippine STAR]] |url=http://www.philstar.com/funfare/Article.aspx?articleId=432462&publicationSubCategoryId=70|access-date=21 February 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150511165302/http://www.philstar.com/funfare/Article.aspx?articleId=432462&publicationSubCategoryId=70|archive-date=11 May 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*Newsmaker of the Year 2008, 2009 and 2010 – [[Balitang America]], USA<ref>{{Cite web|title=Balitang America airs Yearender Townhall Special on TFC|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/pinoy-migration/balitang-america/01/12/09/balitang-america-airs-yearender-townhall-special-tfc|accessdate=16 March 2009}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Charice is ANC's 'Newsmaker of 2009'|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/12/30/09/charice-ancs-newsmaker-2009|accessdate=28 December 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Charice is 2010 Top Newsmaker of Balitang America|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEfDOOOkAII|accessdate=13 February 2011}}</ref>
*Plaque of Recognition – The Spirit of [[EDSA I|EDSA]] Foundation, 2009, Philippines<ref>{{cite web|title=EDSA Foundation recognizes Arnel Pineda's feat|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/25/09/journeys-arnel-pineda-gets-award-edsa-foundation|access-date=25 February 2009|archive-date=28 February 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090228050224/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/25/09/journeys-arnel-pineda-gets-award-edsa-foundation|url-status=live}}</ref>
*People of the Year 2008 – People Asia Magazine, 2009, Philippines<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lo|first=Ricardo F.|title=Charice Steals People Night|url=http://www.philstar.com/funfare/Article.aspx?articleId=432462&publicationSubCategoryId=70|accessdate=21 February 2011}}</ref>
*Plaque of RecognitionThe Spirit of [[EDSA]] Foundation, 2009, Philippines<ref>{{Cite web|title=EDSA Foundation recognizes Arnel Pineda's feat|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/25/09/journeys-arnel-pineda-gets-award-edsa-foundation|accessdate=25 February 2009}}</ref>
*Special Citation Award[[MYX Music Awards]] 2009, Philippines<ref>{{cite web|title=MYX Music Awards 2009|url=http://phil.myx.tv/Default.aspx?tabid=370|access-date=27 February 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20090216045945/http://phil.myx.tv/Default.aspx?tabid=370|archive-date=16 February 2009}}</ref>
*National Newsmaker of the Year 2008 – [[Ateneo de Davao University]] TAO Awards, 2009, Philippines<ref>{{cite web|title=Ateneo de Davao Honors ABS-CBN Shows|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/entertainment/03/15/09/ateneo-de-davao-honors-abs-cbn-shows|access-date=16 March 2009|archive-date=16 March 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090316195026/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/entertainment/03/15/09/ateneo-de-davao-honors-abs-cbn-shows|url-status=live}}</ref>
*Special Citation Award – [[MYX Music Awards]] 2009, Philippines<ref>{{Cite web|title=MYX Music Awards 2009|url=http://phil.myx.tv/Default.aspx?tabid=370|accessdate=27 February 2009}}</ref>
*Outstanding Global Achievement – [[2009 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards|40th Box Office Entertainment Awards (Guillermo Awards)]], 2009, Philippines<ref>{{cite web|last=Calderon|first=Nora|title=It's official: John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo are 2008's Box Office King & Queen|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/21199/Its-official:-John-Lloyd-Cruz-and-Sarah-Geronimo-are-2008s-Box-Office-King-&-Queen|access-date=19 March 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090322020128/http://www.pep.ph/news/21199/Its-official%3A-John-Lloyd-Cruz-and-Sarah-Geronimo-are-2008s-Box-Office-King-%26-Queen|archive-date=22 March 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*National Newsmaker of the Year 2008 – [[Ateneo de Davao University]] TAO Awards, 2009, Philippines<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ateneo de Davao Honors ABS-CBN Shows|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/entertainment/03/15/09/ateneo-de-davao-honors-abs-cbn-shows|accessdate=16 March 2009}}</ref>
*Best Selling Album of the Year – 22nd [[Awit Awards]], 2009, Philippines<ref name="22awitawards">{{cite web|title=Previous AWIT awards winners |url=http://www.awitawards.com.ph/PREVIOUS%20AWIT%20AWARDEES.doc |access-date=21 February 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720165407/http://www.awitawards.com.ph/PREVIOUS%20AWIT%20AWARDEES.doc |archive-date=20 July 2011 }}</ref>
*Outstanding Global Achievement – 40th Box Office Entertainment Awards (Guillermo Awards), 2009, Philippines<ref>{{Cite web|last=Calderon|first=Nora|title=It's official: John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo are 2008's Box Office King & Queen|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/21199/Its-official:-John-Lloyd-Cruz-and-Sarah-Geronimo-are-2008s-Box-Office-King-&-Queen|accessdate=19 March 2009}}</ref>
*Best Musical Performance of 2009 – ''[[The Oprah Winfrey Show]]'', USA<ref>{{cite web|title=Best Oprah Show Musical Performance - Charice|url=http://www.oprah.com/slideshow/seriesandspecials/previousshows/pkgscreeningroom/20091102-orig-best-of-2009/15|access-date=14 December 2009|archive-date=18 December 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091218191152/http://www.oprah.com/slideshow/seriesandspecials/previousshows/pkgscreeningroom/20091102-orig-best-of-2009/15|url-status=live}}</ref>
*Best Selling Album of the Year - 22nd [[Awit Awards]], 2009, Philippines<ref name ="22awitawards" >{{Cite web|title=Previous AWIT awards winners|url=http://www.awitawards.com.ph/PREVIOUS%20AWIT%20AWARDEES.doc|accessdate=21 February 2011}}</ref>
*Person of the Year for 2009 – Philnews.com, Philippines<ref>{{cite web|title=Charice Pempengco is philnews.com Person of the Year for 2009|url=http://www.philnews.com/2009/32a.htm|access-date=21 February 2011|archive-date=15 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110715074714/http://www.philnews.com/2009/32a.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
*Best Musical Performance of 2009 – ''[[The Oprah Winfrey Show]]'', USA<ref>{{Cite web|title=Best Oprah Show Musical Performance - Charice|url=http://www.oprah.com/slideshow/seriesandspecials/previousshows/pkgscreeningroom/20091102-orig-best-of-2009/15|accessdate=14 December 2009}}</ref>
*Person of the Year for 2009 – Philnews.com, Philippines<ref>{{Cite web|title=Charice Pempengco is philnews.com Person of the Year for 2009|url=http://www.philnews.com/2009/32a.htm|accessdate=21 February 2011}}</ref>
*MDWK Magazine's Top Newsmakers of 2009 – Asian Journal's MDWK Magazine, Philippines<ref>{{cite web|title=Dressed to the Nines|url=http://asianjournal.com/aj-magazine/55-midweek-mgzn/4049-dressed-to-the-nines.html?showall=1|access-date=30 December 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707174011/http://asianjournal.com/aj-magazine/55-midweek-mgzn/4049-dressed-to-the-nines.html?showall=1|archive-date=7 July 2011}}</ref>
*Fun, Fearless Female Award – Cosmopolitan Magazine Philippines, 2010<ref>{{Cite news|title=Cosmopolitan Fun, Fearless Female Awards 2010|page=56|magazine=Cosmopolitan Magazine|location=Philippines|date=May 2010|url=http://www.cosmo.ph|access-date=17 April 2021|archive-date=11 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210411043556/https://www.cosmo.ph/|url-status=live}}</ref>
*MDWK Magazine's Top Newsmakers of 2009 – Asian Journal's MDWK Magazine, Philippines<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dressed to the Nines|url=http://asianjournal.com/aj-magazine/55-midweek-mgzn/4049-dressed-to-the-nines.html?showall=1|accessdate=30 December 2009}}</ref>
*21 Under 21: Music's Hottest Minors (Number 4) – ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'', 2010 USA<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/956129/21-under-21-musics-hottest-minors|title=21 Under 21: Music's Hottest Minors|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date=12 October 2010|archive-date=29 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130329081944/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/956129/21-under-21-musics-hottest-minors|url-status=live}}</ref>
*Fun, Fearless Female Award – Cosmopolitan Magazine Philippines, 2010<ref>{{Cite news|title=Cosmopolitan Fun, Fearless Female Awards 2010|pages=56|magazine=Cosmopolitan Magazine|location=Philippines|date=May 2010|url=http://www.cosmo.ph}}</ref>
*Icon of Tomorrow – ''[[J-14 (magazine)|J-14 Magazine]]'', 2010 USA<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gulfnews.com/arts-entertainment/celebrity/pinoy-2010-the-year-that-was-1.737902|title=Pinoy 2010: The Year that was|work=Gulf News|date=30 December 2010 |publisher=Al Nisr|access-date=31 December 2010|archive-date=3 January 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110103235214/http://gulfnews.com/arts-entertainment/celebrity/pinoy-2010-the-year-that-was-1.737902|url-status=live}}</ref>
*21 Under 21: Music's Hottest Minors (Number 4) – ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'', 2010 USA<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.billboard.com/features/21-under-21-charice-1004116399.story?sms_ss=twitter#/features/21-under-21-1004116452.story|title=21 Under 21: Music's Hottest Minors|accessdate=12 October 2010}}</ref>
*BPInoy Award: Outstanding Filipino – [[Bank of the Philippine Islands]], 2010 Philippines<ref>{{cite web|last=Ferreras|first=Joel|title=Charice, brain surgeon hailed as BPInoys|url=http://thepoc.net/breaking-news/breaking-stories/10380-charice-brain-surgeon-hailed-as-bpinoys.html|access-date=21 February 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110102022321/http://thepoc.net/breaking-news/breaking-stories/10380-charice-brain-surgeon-hailed-as-bpinoys.html|archive-date=2 January 2011}}</ref>
*Icon of Tomorrow – J-14 Magazine, 2010 USA<ref>{{cite web |url=http://gulfnews.com/arts-entertainment/celebrity/pinoy-2010-the-year-that-was-1.737902|title=Pinoy 2010: The Year that was|work=Gulf News|publisher=Al Nisr|accessdate=31 December 2010}}</ref>
*Best Inspirational or Religious Song (for "Always You") – [[23rd Awit Awards]], 2010, Philippines<ref name="23awitawards">{{cite web|title=Previous AWIT awards winners |url=http://www.awitawards.com.ph/PREVIOUS%20AWIT%20AWARDEES.doc |access-date=28 April 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720165407/http://www.awitawards.com.ph/PREVIOUS%20AWIT%20AWARDEES.doc |archive-date=20 July 2011 }}</ref>
*BPInoy Award: Outstanding Filipino – [[Bank of the Philippine Islands]], 2010 Philippines<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ferreras|first=Joel|title=Charice, brain surgeon hailed as BPInoys|url=http://thepoc.net/breaking-news/breaking-stories/10380-charice-brain-surgeon-hailed-as-bpinoys.html|accessdate=21February 2011}}</ref>
*Number 4 in [[Yahoo]]!'s 2010 Most Irresistible Lyrics for "Pyramid" – [[Yahoo!]], 2010<ref>{{cite web|last=Chun|first=Kimberly|title=2010 Year in Review|url=http://yearinreview.yahoo.com/2010/us_irresistible_lyrics#4pyramid-charice|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101204111452/http://yearinreview.yahoo.com/2010/us_irresistible_lyrics#4pyramid-charice|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 December 2010|access-date=21 February 2011}}</ref>
*Best Inspirational or Religious Song (for "Always You") - 23nd [[Awit Awards]], 2010, Philippines<ref name ="23awitawards" >{{Cite web|title=Previous AWIT awards winners|url=http://www.awitawards.com.ph/PREVIOUS%20AWIT%20AWARDEES.doc|accessdate=28 April 2011}}</ref>
*Number 7 in Reader's Choice Favorite Album of 2010: ''Charice''<ref>{{cite magazine|title=2010 Readers' Poll| magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |url=https://www.billboard.com/features/readers-poll-best-album-of-2010-1004126031.story#/slideshow/825958?decorator=slideshow&amp;confirm=true|access-date=21 February 2011|archive-date=20 February 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110220092825/http://www.billboard.com/features/readers-poll-best-album-of-2010-1004126031.story#/slideshow/825958?decorator=slideshow&confirm=true|url-status=live}}</ref>
*Number 4 in [[Yahoo]]!'s 2010 Most Irresistible Lyrics for 'Pyramid' – [[Yahoo!]], 2010<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chun|first=Kimberly|title=2010 Year in Review|url=http://yearinreview.yahoo.com/2010/us_irresistible_lyrics#4pyramid-charice|accessdate=21 February 2011}}</ref>
*Best New Artist – J-Wave Tokio Hot 100 Awards 2011 (Japan)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/213965/showbiz/charice-beats-bieber-bruno-as-best-new-artist-in-japan-s-tokio-music-award|title=Charice beats Bieber, Bruno as Best New Artist in Japan's Tokio music award|date=25 February 2011 |access-date=31 May 2012|archive-date=22 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160122095935/http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/213965/showbiz/charice-beats-bieber-bruno-as-best-new-artist-in-japan-s-tokio-music-award|url-status=live}}</ref>
*Number 7 in Reader's Choice Favorite Album of 2010: 'Charice' - Billboard<ref>{{Cite web|title=2010 Readers' Poll|url=http://www.billboard.com/features/readers-poll-best-album-of-2010-1004126031.story#/slideshow/825958?decorator=slideshow&amp;confirm=true|accessdate=21 February 2011}}</ref>
*Female Concert Performer of the Year – 42nd Box Office Entertainment Awards, 2011, Philippines<ref>{{cite web|last=Calderon|first=Nora V.|title=It's official: Vic Sotto and Senator Bong Revilla are the Box-Office Kings and Ai-Ai delas Alas is the Box-Office Queen of 2010|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/29025/It%27s-official:-Vic-Sotto-and-Senator-Bong-Revilla-are-the-Box-Office-Kings-and-Ai-Ai-delas-Alas-is-the-Box-Office-Queen-of-2010|access-date=10 April 2011|archive-date=12 April 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110412164948/http://www.pep.ph/news/29025/It's-official:-Vic-Sotto-and-Senator-Bong-Revilla-are-the-Box-Office-Kings-and-Ai-Ai-delas-Alas-is-the-Box-Office-Queen-of-2010|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*Number 17 in Best Dance Club Songs of 2010: 'Pyramid' – Billboard<ref>{{Cite web|title=Best of 2010 Dance Club Songs|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts-year-end/hot-dance-club-play-songs?year=2010#/charts-year-end/hot-dance-club-play-songs?year=2010&begin=11&order=position|accessdate=21 February 2011}}</ref>
*Number 11 in ''US Weekly''{{'}}s Hottest ''Glee'' Guests List: February 2011 (USA)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/glees-hottest-guest-stars-201122/12730|title=Hottest Glee Guests List|date=4 February 2011 |access-date=19 February 2012|archive-date=5 March 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120305020425/http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/glees-hottest-guest-stars-201122/12730|url-status=live}}</ref>
*Number 56 in Billboard's Hot 100 Songs of 2010 : 'Pyramid" - Billboard<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/charice/bio/1035765#/artist/charice/chart-history/1035765?f=379&g=Singles/#|title=Billboard Hot 100}}</ref>
*Number 79 in ''Entertainment Weekly'' (USA, 2011)<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,20302134_20442853_20878164,00.html#20851297/#|title=Glee : Ranking The Best Guest Stars|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|first1=Emily|last1=Exton|first2=Erin|last2=Strecker|date=17 May 2012|access-date=18 February 2020|archive-date=14 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121114083839/http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,20302134_20442853_20878164,00.html#20851297/|url-status=live}}</ref>
*Number 8 in Billboard's Top 200 Album Chart : 'Charice' - Billboard<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/charice/bio/1035765#/artist/charice/chart-history/1035765?f=305&g=Albums/#|title=Billboard Top 200 Album Chart}}</ref>
*[[2011 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards]] - Female Concert Performer of the Year<ref>[http://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/8149/42nd-box-office-entertainment-awards-honors-outstanding-actors-and-actresses-of-2010 "42nd Box-Office Entertainment Awards honors outstanding actors and actresses of 2010"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140521105033/http://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/8149/42nd-box-office-entertainment-awards-honors-outstanding-actors-and-actresses-of-2010 |date=21 May 2014 }}. ''Pep.ph''. Retrieved 21 May 2014.</ref>
*Number 4 in Canadian Album Chart of 2010 : 'Charice'<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/charice/bio/1035765#/artist/charice/chart-history/1035765?f=305&g=Albums/#|title=Canadian Album Chart}}</ref>
*BPinoy Award – Philippines<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/11/26/10/charice-gets-award-being-source-pinoy-pride|title=BPinoy Award|access-date=19 February 2012|archive-date=7 February 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110207210123/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/11/26/10/charice-gets-award-being-source-pinoy-pride|url-status=live}}</ref>
*Number 1 in Billboard's Dance/Club Songs of 2010 : 'Pyramid'<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/charice/bio/1035765#/artist/charice/chart-history/1035765?f=359&g=Singles/#|title=Billboard Dance/Club Songs}}</ref>
*Womanity Award Winner – Entertainment: Female Network's Womanity Awards<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.femalenetwork.com/news-features/the-10-inspiring-winners-of-female-networks-womanity-awards|title=Female Network Womanity Awards|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120218031827/http://www.femalenetwork.com/news-features/the-10-inspiring-winners-of-female-networks-womanity-awards|archive-date=18 February 2012}}</ref>
*Number 32 in Billboard's Digital Songs : 'Pyramid'<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/charice/bio/1035765#/artist/charice/chart-history/1035765?f=395&g=Singles/#|title=Billboard Digital Songs of 2010}}</ref>
*Number 2 in Hottest Girl Chart: August 2011 issue of ''J-14 Magazine''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDOLy_kAkdw/#|title=Your Hot List:Hottest Girl|website=[[YouTube]] |date=July 13, 2011 |access-date=17 April 2021|archive-date=17 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417171105/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDOLy_kAkdw%2F|url-status=live}}</ref>
*Number 58 in European Hot 100 : 'Pyramid'<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/charice/bio/1035765#/artist/charice/chart-history/1035765?f=349&g=Singles/#|title=European Hot 100}}</ref>
*Coolest Female Singer Award: Yahoo! OMG Awards Philippines<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25r8XoW0-mc/#|title=Charice wins Coolest Female Singer Award|website=[[YouTube]] |access-date=17 April 2021|archive-date=17 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417171017/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25r8XoW0-mc%2F|url-status=live}}</ref>
*Number 4 in Japan Hot 100 Songs : 'Pyramid'<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/charice/bio/1035765#/artist/charice/chart-history/1035765?f=848&g=Singles/#|title=Japan Hot 100 Song Chart}}</ref>
*Best Major Concert (Female Category) – 24th [[Aliw Awards]], 2011, [[Philippines]]<ref name="Aliw Awards 2011">{{cite web|url=http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=750372&publicationSubCategoryId=70|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130208163416/http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=750372&publicationSubCategoryId=70|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 February 2013|title=Aliw Awards 2011| website=[[The Philippine STAR]] }}</ref>
*Number 41 in Canadian Hot 100 : 'Pyramid'<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/charice/bio/1035765#/artist/charice/chart-history/1035765?f=793&g=Singles/#|title=Canadian Hot 100}}</ref>
*Entertainer of the Year – 24th [[Aliw Awards]], 2011, [[Philippines]]<ref name="Aliw Awards 2011"/>
*Number 15 in AOL Music Video : 'Pyramid'<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/charice/bio/1035765#/artist/charice/chart-history/1035765?f=896&g=Singles/#|title=AOL Music Video}}</ref>
*[[2012 Kids' Choice Awards#Favourite Asian Act|Favorite Asian Act]] – [[2012 Kids' Choice Awards|Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2012]], [USA]<ref name="Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards">{{cite web|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/01/12/charice-wins-kids-choice-awards-us#.T3gHUhZIXTE.twitter|title=ABS-CBN News: Charice wins at Kids' Choice Awards in US|access-date=1 April 2012|archive-date=1 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120401153528/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/01/12/charice-wins-kids-choice-awards-us#.T3gHUhZIXTE.twitter|url-status=live}}</ref>
*Number 1 in Yahoo's Music Videos : 'Pyramid'<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/charice/bio/1035765#/artist/charice/chart-history/1035765?f=898&g=Singles/#|title=Yahoo Music Video}}</ref>
*Number 59 in Japan Hot 100 Songs of 2010: 'Pyramid' – Billboard<ref>{{Cite web|title=Best of 2010 Japan Hot 100|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts-year-end/japan-hot-100?year=2010#/charts-year-end/japan-hot-100?year=2010&begin=51&order=position|accessdate=21 February 2011}}</ref>
*[[J-Wave]] Tokio Hot 100 Award: Best New Artist - J-Wave Radio, 2011, Japan<ref>{{ja icon}}{{cite web|url=http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000067952/#|title=<TOKIO HOT 100 AWARD>、Superfly、JUJU、EXILE、秦 基博、シャリースが受賞|accessdate=25 February 2011}}</ref>
*Female Concert Performer of the Year - 42nd Box-Office Entertainment Awards, 2011, Philippines<ref>{{Cite web|last=Calderon|first=Nora V.|title=It's official: Vic Sotto and Senator Bong Revilla are the Box-Office Kings and Ai-Ai delas Alas is the Box-Office Queen of 2010|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/29025/It%27s-official:-Vic-Sotto-and-Senator-Bong-Revilla-are-the-Box-Office-Kings-and-Ai-Ai-delas-Alas-is-the-Box-Office-Queen-of-2010|accessdate=10 April 2011}}</ref>
*Number 11 in US Weekly's Hottest Glee Guests List : February 2011, [USA]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.charicemania.com/2011/02/09/announcements/us-weekly-includes-charice-in-hottest-glee-guests-list/#|title=Hottest Glee Guests List}}</ref>
*Number 7 in Entertainment Weekly - {[[USA]], 2011<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,20302134_20442853_20878164,00.html#20851297/#|title=Glee : Ranking The Best Guest Stars}}</ref>
*BPinoy Award - Philippines<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.charicemania.com/2011/03/09/news/charice-amongst-female-networks-10-womanity-award-winners/#|title=BPinoy Award}}</ref>
*Womanity Award Winner - Entertainment : Female Network's Womanity Awards<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.charicemania.com/2011/03/09/news/charice-amongst-female-networks-10-womanity-award-winners/#|title=Female Network Womanity Awards}}</ref>
*Number 2 in Hottest Girl Chart : August 2011 issue of [[J-14 Magazine]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDOLy_kAkdw/#|title=Your Hot List:Hottest Girl}}</ref>
*Coolest Female Singer Award : Yahoo OMG Awards Philippines<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25r8XoW0-mc/#|title=Charice wins Coolest Female Singer Award}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
{{Main|Charice discography}}
{{Main|Jake Zyrus discography}}
{{See also|Glee Cast discography}}


===Studio albums===
* [[Charice (album)|''Charice'']] (2010)
*''[[My Inspiration]]'' (2009)
* [[Infinity (Charice album)|''Infinity'']] (2011)
*''[[Charice (album)|Charice]]'' (2010)
*''[[Infinity (Charice album)|Infinity]]'' (2011)
*''Chapter 10'' (2013)
*''Catharsis'' (2016)

===Extended plays===
*''[[Charice (EP)|Charice]]'' (2008)
*''[[Grown-Up Christmas List (EP)|Grown-Up Christmas List]]'' (2010)
*''Evolution'' (2019)


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
Note: Prior to his appearance on ''[[Tonight with Boy Abunda]]'' in 2017, Zyrus' gender identity as a trans man was not known to the wider public. He was credited as his pre-transition name "Charice" prior to this television appearance.
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|''[[Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal]]''
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|''[[The X Factor Philippines]]''
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|Player
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|-
|''[[Magpakailanman]]''
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|''[[Kris TV]]''
|Himself
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|-
|''[[The Mega and the Songwriter]]''
|Guest performer
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|''[[Oprah: Where Are They Now?]]''
|Himself
|[[Oprah Winfrey Network (U.S. TV channel)|OWN]]
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|''[[Sunday PinaSaya]]''
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| ''[[Yan ang Morning!]]''
|Himself/Guest
|
|-
|rowspan=2| 2017
|''[[Tonight with Boy Abunda]]''
|Himself/Guest
| [[ABS-CBN]]
| First post-transition TV Appearance under the name Jake Zyrus
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|''[[Maalaala Mo Kaya]]''
| Himself
| [[ABS-CBN]]
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Jake Zyrus
Jake Zyrus performing at the Barrio Fiesta in London, June 2016
Jake Zyrus performing at the Barrio Fiesta in London, June 2016
Background information
Also known as
  • Charice Pempengco
  • Charice (both; 2005–2017)
Born (1992-05-10) May 10, 1992 (age 32)
Cabuyao, Laguna, Philippines
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • television personality
  • actor
Years active2005–present
Labels

Jake Zyrus (Tagalog: [ˈsaɪɾus]; born 10 May 1992), formerly known professionally as Charice Pempengco (Tagalog: [t͡ʃɐˌɾis pɛmˈpɛːŋ.ko]) and under the mononym Charice, is a Filipino singer and television personality.[1][2][3]

In 2007, after competing in many singing competitions and several appearances on Filipino television, Zyrus performed on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in the United States. The following year, in 2008, he made several international televised appearances, including a special on The Oprah Winfrey Show, which documented his musical ambitions, home life and family, and featured Zyrus singing for Oprah's studio audience. On that appearance, Zyrus was surprised by one of his singing inspirations, Céline Dion (appearing from her tour via Skype), who invited him to sing with her at New York City's Madison Square Garden, during her 2008 world tour. At the concert, the two sang "Because You Loved Me", dedicating the moment to Zyrus' mother. The performance was eventually replayed on another special episode of Oprah's talk show.

Zyrus then began performing in concerts with David Foster and Andrea Bocelli, among others, and released an album My Inspiration (2009). Zyrus released the studio album Charice in 2010, which entered the Billboard 200 at number eight, making it the first album of an Asian solo singer ever to land in the top 10.[4] The single "Pyramid" from that album, featuring singer Iyaz, is Zyrus' most successful single to date, charting within the top 40 in a number of countries after its debut live performance on The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Crossing over to acting and television, Zyrus joined the cast of the musical-comedy-drama TV series Glee, later in 2010, as Sunshine Corazon.[5] In 2011, "Before It Explodes", written by Bruno Mars, was released as the lead single from Zyrus' second international studio album, Infinity. Zyrus would release two further albums, Chapter 10 (2013) and Catharsis (2016). Zyrus also made his own concert tours in Asia. Zyrus was one of the four judges of the Philippine version of The X Factor, on ABS-CBN, in 2012.[6]

Zyrus identified as a gay woman from 2013 to 2017, when he came out as a transgender male after having male chest reconstruction and beginning testosterone treatment. He adopted the name Jake Zyrus and discontinued the use of the name Charice.[7]

Early life

[edit]

Zyrus was born as Charmaine Clarice Relucio Pempengco in Cabuyao, Laguna province, the Philippines,[8] and was raised by single mother 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,[9] eventually competing in almost a hundred such contests.[10]

In 2005, 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 finished the show in third place.[11] After Little Big Star, Zyrus made several appearances on local television shows and commercials, but did not receive wider notice until 2007 when an avid supporter, FalseVoice, started posting a series of Zyrus' performances on YouTube. These videos received over 15 million views, making Zyrus an internet sensation.[12]

Career

[edit]

2007–2008: Discovery and early work

[edit]

In June 2007, producers at Ten Songs/Productions, a music publishing company in Sweden, invited Zyrus to record demos after seeing the online videos. Zyrus recorded seven songs, six covers and an original song called "Amazing",[13] and was next invited to the South Korean talent show Star King on 13 October 2007, singing "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" and a duet of "A Whole New World" with Kyuhyun from Super Junior.[14]

Having also seen the online videos, Ellen DeGeneres invited Zyrus to appear on her show, his first appearance in the United States, where he performed two songs on the 19 December 2007 episode: "I Will Always Love You" and "And I Am Telling You".[15][16] Zyrus then made a second appearance on Star King in Korea on 28 December as the "Most Requested Foreign Act", performing Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive" and singing a duet with Lena Park.[17] In January 2008, Zyrus was invited to Malacañang Palace to perform for President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.[18]

Zyrus next guested on the 8 April 2008 episode of The Paul O'Grady Show in London, England.[19] The Philippine debut EP Charice was released in May 2008; this mini album, consisting of six songs and six backing tracks, was awarded gold certification in the Philippines in October[20] and reached platinum status in 2009.[21] Zyrus appeared on the 12 May 2008 episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show, "World's Smartest Kids", performing Whitney Houston's "I Have Nothing".[22] After the show, Oprah Winfrey contacted David Foster to see what the music producer could do for Pempengco.[10]

Zyrus performed with Foster for the first time as one of the entertainers on the 17 May 2008 opening of the MGM Grand at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard, Connecticut.[23] This was followed by Foster's 23 May tribute concert, 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 "And I Am Telling You".[9] A CD/DVD of this concert, including Zyrus' The Bodyguard medley, was released on 11 November 2008. The show was aired several times on PBS and other public television networks starting in December 2008 under the Great Performances banner.[24] One of the singers at the concert was Pempengco's idol, Andrea Bocelli.[25] Bocelli subsequently expressed interest in performing a duet with Zyrus[26] with an invitation to be a guest on his birthday concert "The Cinema Tribute" held on 20 July at the Teatro del Silenzio in Lajatico, Tuscany, Italy. Aside from a solo performance, Zyrus sang a duet of "The Prayer" with the tenor in front of more than 8,000 people.[10][27][28][29]

In a guest appearance on the "Dreams Come True" episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show on 9 September 2008, 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, inviting Pempengco to sing a duet with her at New York City's Madison Square Garden as part of Dion's Taking Chances Tour.[10][30] The duet, on 15 September, of "Because You Loved Me", received rave reviews in news outlets including The New York Times,[31][32][33] and was eventually featured on 19 September episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show.[34] Zyrus sang at the Feyenoord's Centennial Anniversary in the Netherlands held on 26 September, singing the team's anthem, "You'll Never Walk Alone" in front of a crowd of about 50,000 football (soccer) fans[35] Zyrus then performed at the Andre Agassi Grand Slam for Children Benefit Concert at the Wynn Las Vegas casino resort in October.[36][37] In November, Zyrus 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".[38][39]

2009–2010: First major performances

[edit]
Jake in 2010

In January 2009, Zyrus performed at two pre-inauguration events in Washington, D.C., in the lead up to the first inauguration of Barack Obama: the "Realizing the Dream" gala at the Hyatt Regency Hotel and the "Pearl Presidential Inaugural Gala" at the Mandarin Hotel.[40][41][42][43] February performances at two post-Oscar award events followed: Oscar Night at Mr. Chow's and Oprah's Oscar After Party, held in the Kodak Theatre.[44][45][46] Zyrus then debuted a new original song, "Fingerprint", composed by Robbie Nevil and produced by David Foster,[47] and then appeared in April in the season premiere of Ti lascio una canzone, an Italian musical variety show televised from Teatro Ariston in the city of Sanremo.[48] Zyrus performed "I Will Always Love You", "I Have Nothing", "The Prayer", and "Listen",[49] and went on to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" in front of 57,000 baseball fans during the Los Angeles Dodgers 52nd season home opener at Dodger Stadium.[50][51]

In April, Zyrus released a second Philippine album, My Inspiration. The album consists of 12 tracks, including "Always You" and a cover of Helen Reddy's "You and Me Against the World" performed as a duet with Pempengco's mother.[52] The album was certified gold in the Philippines within two months after release,[53] and then platinum in December 2009.[citation needed] 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.[54] On 18 May episode "Finale: Oprah's Search for the World's Most Talented Kids" of The Oprah Winfrey Show, Zyrus 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 #24 on the Billboard Hot Digital Songs chart, #44 on the Billboard Hot 100, #9 on the Hot Canadian Digital Singles chart and #35 on the Canadian Hot 100.[55][56][57][58] Later that same month, Zyrus was again invited to sing at the Ti lascio una canzone show as a special guest.[59][60]

The first major concert for Zyrus was called Charice: The Journey Begins, presented to a sold-out crowd on 27 June at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia in the Philippines.[53] Guests included Christian Bautista, Kuh Ledesma and Little Big Star finalists.[61][62] On 28 June 2009, in concert, Zyrus revealed a planned duet with legendary pop singer Michael Jackson, explaining that Jackson's lawyer said that Michael had chosen Zyrus to be his special guest on his tour, but Jackson died before the tour could begin. Zyrus contributed to two Christmas albums in 2009, first as David Archuleta's duet partner for the song "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" on his Christmas album, Christmas from the Heart,[63] then contributing a rendition of "The Christmas Song" to the compilation album, A Very Special Christmas 7.[64][65] Zyrus was one of the headlining acts on the David Foster and Friends 10-city North American Tour that ran during the fall of 2009,[66][67] and made a cameo appearance in the feature film Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, released in North America on 23 December.[68] The official movie soundtrack includes Zyrus' rendition of "No One" by Alicia Keys, accompanied by The Chipettes.[69] Later in the month, Zyrus appeared on the grand finale of Singapore Idol as a guest, performing two signature songs, The Bodyguard medley and "Note to God".[70]

2010–2012: Charice and Infinity

[edit]
Jake in 2011

On 23 January 2010, Zyrus appeared on Io Canto, a renowned singing competition in Italy, performing international standards and an Italian favorite called "Adagio" (made popular by Lara Fabian), in Italian.[71] On 31 January Zyrus was featured as one of the musical acts on the NBC Sports program Silk Soy Milk Skate for the Heart, raising awareness of heart disease.[72] Zyrus performed "Note to God" and debuted two new songs included in the debut album, "In This Song" and "Breathe Out" (later retitled as "Breathe You Out").[73] The album version and club remixes of a second single from the international debut album, "Pyramid" (featuring Iyaz), were released on 23 February 2010 and 2 March 2010,[citation needed] while Reprise Records dropped the album itself on 11 May 2010.[citation needed] On the same day the launch, he made another guest appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show along with Justin Bieber.[74] Pempengco's worldwide promotion of the album was the subject of a 12-part mini-documentary 30 Days with Charice, filmed by Alloy TV and published at Teen.com.[citation needed] On 22 June, Pempengco confirmed joining the cast of the hit US television series Glee for its second season.[75] Later the same week, Charice released a promotional single called "Crescent Moon" in Japan, an English rendition of the Japanese song "Mikazuki" by Ayaka.[citation needed]

During the inauguration of Philippine President Benigno Aquino III on 30 June 2010, Zyrus sang the Philippine national anthem in front of a crowd estimated at more than half a million.[76] July's promotional tour for the album took Zyrus to Thailand, the Philippines, Japan and South Korea, including a third appearance on Star King.[14] On 7 September the premiere of Glee's second season was held in Hollywood with Zyrus in attendance. Zyrus' character Sunshine Corazon, an exchange student from the Philippines, presents lead character Rachel Berry (played by Lea Michele) with serious competition.[77] On 30 November, Zyrus appeared on NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center, performing two songs from the Christmas EP, "Grown-Up Christmas List" and "Jingle Bell Rock", with producer and mentor David Foster.[78] Zyrus also performed "The Prayer" with the Canadian Tenors and David Foster on the piano for a Christmas special on CBC Television. In December of that year, Zyrus became Operation Smile's official Smile Ambassador, joining such celebrities as Jessica Simpson, Billy Bush, and Zachary Levi in the organization's global efforts to provide free surgeries to children born with cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial deformities.[79][80] On 8 January 2011, Zyrus was launched as the new endorser of Aficionado Germany Perfume; this event, at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds, titled 1@11, gathered an audience of 85,000. On 13 February 2011, Jake's music special Charice: Home for Valentine's was broadcast on the GMA 7 television network in the Philippines. From 21 to 25 February, Zyrus embarked on a solo tour to Japan, performing in four shows held at three Zepp music halls, in Nagoya, Tokyo dates and Osaka.[81]

It was announced that Zyrus had begun to record new material for an upcoming second international album. The comeback single, "Before It Explodes", written by Bruno Mars, was released on 18 April 2011.[82] The day after its release, another single, "One Day" was released on iTunes,[83] co-written and co-produced with Nick Jonas.[84] "Louder", the third single, was released on 20 May bundled with another song, "Lost The Best Thing".[85] On 14 September 2011, it was revealed in a Japanese broadcast that Zyrus would be singing the theme song to the video game Final Fantasy XIII-2, "New World".[86] The second studio album, Infinity, was released exclusively in Japan on 5 October 2011.

On 18 January 2012, Zyrus launched a ten-city tour across Asia to promote the official release of the studio album, Infinity, due later in 2012; the tour began in March.[87]

2013–2015: Chapter 10 and Power of Two

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On 8 June 2013, Zyrus revealed plans to release his third album in the Philippines entitled Chapter 10, containing covers of a favorite modern songs, before heading back to Los Angeles to record a new international album.[88] The album was released on 6 September 2013 through Star Records; the lead single was a cover of "Titanium".[89] On 10 August 2013 GMA Network's drama anthology series Magpakailanman aired an episode titled "The Charice Pempengco Story", in which Zyrus reenacted scenes based on his life.[90] A joint concert with Aiza Seguerra followed on 28 September at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum, dubbed the "Power of Two".[91]

Zyrus sang "Right Where I Belong" for the direct-to-DVD movie The Swan Princess: A Royal Family Tale (2014).[92] Zyrus appeared on 19 October 2014 episode of Oprah: Where Are They Now?.[93][94]

In 2015, Zyrus reunited with Foster to perform a version of Sam Smith's "Lay Me Down" on Asia's Got Talent.[95]

Artistry

[edit]

Influences

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In 2010, Zyrus said that his mother, a former pop vocalist, served as a primary musical influence; He begged her for singing lessons beginning at the age of four. Growing up, the family listened to many types of music, especially artists such as Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, and Destiny's Child. Zyrus has also expressed admiration for Lady Gaga and Beyoncé[96] for attitude, fashion, and vocal style, and stated a wish to work with both of them someday. Zyrus was also a fan of Michael Jackson,[97] and Justin Timberlake[98] and wished to work with Eminem, Dr. Dre, Chris Brown and Ne-Yo.[99] Zyrus performed "Earth Song" by Michael Jackson with Ne-Yo at the David Foster and Friends Special in Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas in October 2010.[100]

Voice

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Prior to his transition, when he was known as Charice, Zyrus received positive recognition for his vocal talents. In an ABC News interview, David Foster mentioned Zyrus' ability to mimic other people's voices, which, according to him, is a characteristic of good singers.[101] In a separate interview, Josh Groban stated that Zyrus' voice is one of the most beautiful he had heard in a long time.[102] Ryan Murphy, the executive music producer of the hit US television series Glee, said, "When that girl [sic] opens her mouth, angels fly out." Oprah's bookazine, Oprah's Farewell Celebration: Inside 25 Extraordinary Years of 'The Oprah Winfrey Show', mentioned Zyrus' "soaring soprano voice".[103] After his transition from female to male, Zyrus received criticism that his gender transition destroyed [his] voice ... but [he] dreams of having an international following" again; an article in AsiaOne.com described his voice as an "increasingly confident tenor".[104]

Personal life

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Raised in the Iglesia ni Cristo faith, Zyrus and younger brother Carl were baptized and confirmed into their mother's Roman Catholic faith on 22 May 2010, 12 days after Zyrus' 18th birthday, at the Pasig Cathedral in Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines. The more than 40 godparents included ABS-CBN network president Charo Santos-Concio, producer Laurenti Dyogi, The Buzz hosts Boy Abunda and Kris Aquino, segment host and radio personality Jobert Sucaldito, TV Patrol news anchors Karen Davila and Julius Babao, and Star Records head Annabelle Regalado-Borja. Philippine Daily Inquirer columnists Emmie Velarde and Pocholo Concepcion were also included. Oprah Winfrey and David Foster, two principal sponsors who played a major role in Zyrus' ascent to international stardom, were unable to attend and instead sent their own representatives to the ceremony.[105][106]

In October 2011, Zyrus' estranged father, 43-year-old construction worker Ricky Pempengco, was stabbed to death in the Philippines, forcing the cancellation of a concert in Singapore. Ricky had been at a small grocery store in San Pedro, Laguna, a city south of Metro Manila, when he brushed against a drunk man who became angry and stabbed him with an ice pick in the chest and back, according to the Laguna province police chief. Zyrus responded to the stabbing on Twitter: "I want to thank my fans from around the world for their support and love at this very difficult time for my family and I." "We are all very sad about this terrible tragedy" and "I loved him and I will still love him"; "He's still my Dad after all."[107]

Zyrus' exploration of his gender identity was a subject of public interest. In March 2012, Zyrus faced harsh criticism from the Internet and the media after changing his hairstyle and fashion into a self-described "edgy and rock" look, responding: "I know some people think that this is very rebellious but it's not. It's just me evolving."[108] On 16 April 2013, questions were raised after pictures surfaced online of Zyrus in masculine dress.[109][110][111] In an interview, mother Raquel Pempengco said that she would respect her child's decision about his own identity.[112][113] On 28 May, The Philippine Star newspaper ran a story about Zyrus' 21st birthday party which was described as a "coming out of sorts".[114] On 2 June 2013, Zyrus said that he identified as lesbian at that time during an interview with Boy Abunda at The Buzz in the Philippines, mentioning past relationships with other women in the industry.[115][116][117] Nine months later, in March 2014, Zyrus debuted a new "boyish" look with much shorter hair cut and more tattoos.[118] In a 2014 interview with Oprah Winfrey, Zyrus mentioned being attracted to girls since childhood and said "basically, my soul is male", but denied plans to pursue gender transition at that time.[119]

In April 2017, Zyrus broke up with Alyssa Quijano, after four years of living together.[120] In June 2017, on social media, Zyrus announced the adoption of his current name and the discontinuance of his former stage name, Charice.[1][2][3] Subsequently, Zyrus disclosed that he had undergone removal of his breasts in March and had begun testosterone shots in April.[7] In an interview with Papermag, he said "I am always thankful for the life of Charice that I experienced and the music that I shared, but that obviously belongs to her, it's not for me. I'm letting her go and be free."[121] Zyrus published a memoir, I Am Jake, in 2018 and was featured in GQ in 2022.[122]

Jake & Cheesa revealed their relationship to the public in June 2024.

Awards and recognition

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Zyrus' star, bearing the name "Charice Pempengco", his name prior to his gender transition, in the Eastwood City Walk of Fame, the Philippine equivalent of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Discography

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Studio albums

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Extended plays

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Filmography

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Note: Prior to his appearance on Tonight with Boy Abunda in 2017, Zyrus' gender identity as a trans man was not known to the wider public. He was credited as his pre-transition name "Charice" prior to this television appearance.

Movies
Year Film Role Film production Notes
2009 Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel Himself 20th Century Fox Cameo as a talent show contestant in the film's story.
2010 Celine: Through the Eyes of the World Himself The Hot Ticket Documentary-concert film
2012 Here Comes the Boom Malia De La Cruz Sony Pictures
Television
Year Title Role Network Notes
2005 Little Big Star Himself/Contestant ABS-CBN 3rd Placer (Big Division)
2005–present ASAP Himself/Performer
2008 Maalaala Mo Kaya Himself Episode: "Ice Cream"
2010 May Bukas Pa Choir member Episode: "Final Chapter: Amen"
2010–2011 Glee Sunshine Corazon Fox Season 2
2011 Charice: Home for Valentine's Himself GMA Network GMA Network Valentine's special
TV5 Presents: Christmas with Charice TV5 TV5 Christmas special
2012 Charice: One for the Heart GMA Network GMA Network Valentine's special
Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal ABS-CBN Player (23 June 2012)
The X Factor Philippines Judge Judge and mentor
2013 Celebrity Bluff Player GMA Network
Magpakailanman Himself Episode: "The Charice Pempengco Story"
The Voice of the Philippines Guest performer ABS-CBN
Kris TV Himself
The Mega and the Songwriter Guest performer TV5
2014 Oprah: Where Are They Now? Himself OWN
2015 Asia's Got Talent Guest performer AXN Asia
Sunday PinaSaya Himself/Guest Performer GMA Network
2016 Yan ang Morning! Himself/Guest
2017 Tonight with Boy Abunda Himself/Guest ABS-CBN First post-transition TV Appearance under the name Jake Zyrus
Maalaala Mo Kaya Himself ABS-CBN Portrayed his adult self in a biographical episode.[155]

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