Regine Velasquez

Regine Velasquez (born Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez on April 22, 1970) is an Asian Superstar. She is a Filipino singer, actress, record producer, and TV host. She's dubbed as the Asia's Songbird widely known for possessing a wide vocal range.

Velasquez was the first Filipino to stage a solo concert at the Main Hall of Carnegie Hall, part of Carnegie Hall's centennial-year concert series.[1] Her album Listen Without Prejudice achieved platinum certification in several countries. In 2000, she performed the country's millennial theme,[2] televised in 55 broadcast networks throughout the world to coincide with midnight in Manila. She has sold more than 5 Million albums making her the best selling Filipino Artist in the Philippines. Also in Asia she has sold more than 1 Million.

"In Love With You," a duet with Jacky Cheung, reached MTV Asia and Channel V music charts. She has collaborated with artists such as Paul Anka,[3] David Hasselhoff, 98 Degrees, Brian McKnight,[3] Mandy Moore, Ronan Keating, Stephen Bishop, Jim Brickman, Peabo Bryson,[3] Jeffrey Osborne,[3] Dave Koz , Lea Salonga, Grasshopper, Coco Lee, Michel Legrand, David Pomeranz, Eduardo Capetillo and Billy Crawford.

She embarked on several television and film projects, receiving a Best Actress Award for her portrayal of a mentally challenged woman in Maalaala Mo Kaya. Velasquez also formed IndiMusic (iMusic), a record label partnered with the late Bella Tan's Universal Records. She is currently managed by Aria Productions.

After all the success in her career for more than 20 years in the business, Velasquez is the only artist who up to present is still active in all the aspects of Philippine show business such as in album/concert scene, drama/television shows and also her movies are always successful even if she is already on her late 30's.

American Idol Season 7 finalists Ramiele Malubay and David Archuleta cited Velasquez as their favorite performer in the Philippines.

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