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Regine Velasquez Biography
Regine Velasquez is one of the most popular and richest Pop Singer who was born on April 22, 1970 in Toledo, Cebu, Cebu, Philippines. Winner of the Grand Prize for Hong Kong’s 1989 Asia Pacific Singing Contest. She was the first Asian performer to give a solo concert at New York City’s Carnegie Hall.
She has collaborated with many popular artists, including She collaborated with such popular performers as David Hasselhoff, Paul Anka, Billy Crawford, and Alicia Keys. and Paul Anka, Billy Crawford, as well as Alicia Keys.
Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez was born on April 22, 1970 in Tondo, Manila, to Teresita (née Ansong) and Gerardo Velasquez. The singer has three sisters named Cacai, Diane and Deca, and a brother, Jojo. The family moved to Hinundayan, Southern Leyte where Velasquez spent the early years of her life. At age three, Velasquez became interested in music from listening to songs her father sang to lull her to sleep. She recalled that she would listen to her mother play the guitar and piano while her father sang, and referenced “Mr. DJ” by Sharon Cuneta as one of the first songs she learned to sing.
Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez (/r ɪ ˈ dʒ ɪ n v ə ˈ l æ s k ɛ z / REE -jeen VEH -las-KEZ ) (born April 22, 1970) is a Filipino singer, actress and record producer. She came to prominence after winning the 1984 Ang Bagong Kampeon and the 1989 Asia-Pacific Song Contest. Velasquez signed with OctoArts International under the name Chona in 1986 and released the single “Love Me Again”, which was commercially unsuccessful. After adopting the stage name Regine Velasquez, she signed a recording contract with VIVA Records in 1987 and released her eponymous debut album containing the singles “Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang” and “Urong Sulong”.
She was with Ogie for seven year; they announced their engagement during the Party Pilipinas afternoon variety show. They were married in 2010. In 2010, they were married.
| Name | Regine Velasquez |
| First Name | Regine |
| Last Name | Velasquez |
| Occupation | Pop Singer |
| Birthday | April 22 |
| Birth Year | 1970 |
| Place of Birth | Toledo, Cebu |
| Home Town | Cebu |
| Birth Country | Philippines |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Ogie Alcasid |
| Children(s) | Nathaniel James Velasquez Alcasid |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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Velasquez initially took the stage name “Chona” and recorded the single “Love Me Again”, which was released in early 1986. However, the single was commercially unsuccessful. At the behest of another OctoArts recording artist, Pops Fernandez, she was invited to appear on her late night television show, The Penthouse Live! While she was rehearsing for the show, producer and talent manager Ronnie Henares showed interest and signed her. At the suggestion of Fernandez’s husband and the show’s co-host, Martin Nievera , Velasquez adopted the stage name “Regine”.
Regine Velasquez Net Worth
Regine Velasquez is one of the richest Pop Singer from Philippines. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Regine Velasquez's net worth $14 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Listen Without Prejudice was her first album released in Asia. It sold over 700,000 copies in Asia, 100,000 in Philippines, 300,000.00 in China and 20,000 in Thailand.
“In Love with You,” her 2000 music video, was #1 on MTV Asia’s Top 20 Asian Videos. It featured a duet featuring Jacky Chen.
With her seventh studio album, Retro, Velasquez recorded cover versions of singles in the 1970s and 1980s from artists including Donna Summer, Foreigner and the Carpenters. Its single “Fly”—the only original song on the record—credited Earth, Wind & Fire members Maurice White, Al McKay and Allee Willis, because the song interpolates the melody of their single “September”. In 1998, Velasquez parted from PolyCosmic and signed a six-album contract under the MJF Company. That year, her ninth studio album, Drawn, was released. Australian musician and head of MJF Company Mark Feist, served as executive producer with songwriting and musical arrangement credits for a majority of the tracks including the lead single, “How Could You Leave”. Drawn sold more than 40,000 copies and earned a platinum certification within two weeks of its release.
| Net Worth | $14 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Pop Singer |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
In 1987, VIVA Records head Vicente del Rosario, signed Velasquez and released her debut album, Regine . Del Rosario and Henares both served as executive producers and enlisted songwriters Joaquin Francisco Sanchez and Vehnee Saturno. Three singles were released throughout 1987 and 1988: “Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang”, ” Urong Sulong” and “Isang Lahi”. During this period, she made appearances on ABS-CBN television variety shows Triple Treat and Teen Pan Alley. Two years after the release of her debut album, Velasquez represented the Philippines in the 1989 Asia Pacific Singing Contest in Hong Kong. She went on to win the contest, performing the songs “You’ll Never Walk Alone” from the musical Carousel and “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” from the musical Dreamgirls.
Velasquez made her cinematic debut in January 1988, beginning with a brief appearance in The Untouchable Family, an action comedy film. Its soundtrack contained her single “Urong Sulong”. She continued to appear in a series of supporting roles in comedies that included Pik Pak Boom (1988) and Elvis and James 2 (1990).
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Regine Velasquez height 5 ft 5 im Regine weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 5 ft 5 im |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
When she was nine, her family moved to Balagtas, Bulacan where she attended St. Lawrence Academy. Velasquez remained involved in extra-curricular activities, particularly music, and competed for her school at the annual Bulacan Private Schools Association competition. At fourteen, Velasquez auditioned for the reality television series Ang Bagong Kampeon in 1984. She qualified and became the show’s senior division winner defending her spot for eight consecutive weeks. Velasquez won the season and signed record deal with OctoArts International.
In 1990, Velasquez released her second studio album, Nineteen 90. She worked with Louie Ocampo for the album’s lead single “Narito Ako”, which was originally recorded and performed by Maricris Bermont and written by Nonong Pedero for the 1978 Metro Manila Popular Music Festival. That year, Velasquez headlined her first major concert in support of the album at the Folk Arts Theater. She recorded a duet with Jose Mari Chan, “Please Be Careful With My Heart”, for his sixth studio album Constant Change, and contributed backing vocals for Gary Valenciano’s “Each Passing Night”, a single from his sixth studio album, Faces of Love. In 1991, Velasquez made her North American concert debut at the Carnegie Hall in New York City, a first for an Asian solo artist. Soon after, British theatrical producer Cameron Mackintosh invited Velasquez to audition for the West End production of the musical Miss Saigon. She received a letter from the production offering to train her in London, but she declined citing inadequate musical theatre experience as one of the reasons.
Who is Regine Velasquez Dating?
According to our records, Regine Velasquez married to Ogie Alcasid . As of December 1, 2023, Regine Velasquez’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Regine Velasquez. You may help us to build the dating records for Regine Velasquez!During the mid-1990s to early 2000s, Velasquez’s albums consisted primarily of cover versions of international material because of its commercial viability, and Filipinos’ preference for American music. According to CNN Philippines, “Regine has a knack for choosing songs which at first, may not fit her, but eventually become her own.” Many of her songs, particularly in Retro, Drawn and R2K contained R&B, soul and hip-hop influences. Velasquez’s eleventh studio album Reigne is an OPM album that she described as “songs influenced by the music, artists, and genres that I enjoy listening to,” and included tracks that are reflectively melancholic, lyrical and poetic. Her crossover to film saw significant use of contemporary love ballads in her catalog of soundtrack themes. Her records often blend ballads and uptempo tracks that are straightforward, earnest and lyrically simple.
Facts & Trivia
Regine Ranked on the list of most popular Pop Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Philippines. Regine Velasquez celebrates birthday on April 22 of every year.
Velasquez’s third studio album Tagala Talaga was released in October 1991, and included cover versions of classic OPM recordings by National Artist for Music recipients Ryan Cayabyab , Lucio San Pedro and Levi Celerio. The album’s lead single “Buhay Ng Buhay Ko”, originally recorded by Leah Navarro, was also written by Pedero, who Velasquez previously worked with on Nineteen 90. Two more singles were released during 1991 and 1992: “Anak and “Sa Ugoy Ng Duyan”.
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