Regine Velasquez (born April 22, 1970), is a Filipina recording artist and actress, and is widely known for possessing an extensive vocal range. She was hailed by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI) as the Philippines' Best-Selling Artist of All Time, with more than 7 million albums sold in the Philippines and 1.5 million albums in Asia.Velasquez won the Grand Prize at the 1989 Asia Pacific Singing Contest in Hong Kong. In 1994, Polygram Records produced her first Asia-released album, Listen Without Prejudice. It is considered as Velasquez' most successful album to date, selling more than 700,000 copies in Asia. The album has sold over 100,000 units in the Philippines, 300,000 units in China and 20,000 in Thailand.In 2000, Velasquez' music video "In Love With You", a duet with Jacky Cheung, landed the #1 spot in MTV Asia's Top 20 Asian Videos. On the eve of the new millennium, as part of BBC's Millennium Special 2000 Today, Velasquez, together with some 2,000 Filipino youths, sang the Philippine millennium theme, "Written in the Sand". This was broadcast by BBC to 67 countries reaching to almost a billion people.At the age of 21, Velasquez is the first Asian artist to stage a solo concert at the Carnegie Hall in New York, as part of Carnegie Hall's centennial-year concert series. In 2002, she is the first Filipino to win in the MTV Asia Awards held in Singapore as Favorite Artist. The following year, she won the same award at the 2003 MTV Asia Awards. On 2003, she is the first Filipino artist to have a CNN Talk Asia special interview with Lorraine Hahn. On 2012, Velasquez is the first Filipino artist to have a solo concert at the Mall of Asia Arena.She has performed and collaborated with other international artists such as Paul Anka, David Hasselhoff, 98 Degrees, Alicia Keys, Brian McKnight, Mandy Moore, Ronan Keating, Stephen Bishop, Jim Brickman, Peabo Bryson, Jeffrey Osborne, Dave Koz, Jacky Cheung, Grasshopper, Coco Lee, Michel Legrand, David Pomeranz, Eduardo Capetillo, Fernando Carrillo, David Archuleta, Russell Watson and Singaporean vocal band Skritch.She performed in international events such as MTV Asia Awards (in Singapore), UNICEF Benefit Concert (in China), Perfect 10 Music Awards (in Singapore), Asia Live Dream Concert (in Japan), SEA Games, Asian Music Scene, Miss Universe Preliminaries (in the Philippines), Lunar New Year Parade and Festival (in the U.S), Asian TV Awards (in Singapore) & Mosaic International Music Festival (in Singapore).She has also embarked on several television and film projects, receiving a Best Actress award for her portrayal of a mentally challenged woman in a Maalaala Mo Kaya episode entitled "Lobo", and another Best Actress award for her film Of All the Things. Her movie Pangako Ikaw Lang earned her Box-Office Queen title.
| Full Name | Regine Velasquez |
| Net Worth | $14 Million |
| Date Of Birth | April 22, 1970 |
| Place Of Birth | Manila, Philippines |
| Height | 1.65 m |
| Occupation | Recording artist, diva, music icon, film/TV/theater actress, record producer, TV host, stage director, fashion Icon, Ambassador, product endorser, cover model, painter, entrepreneur & philanthropist |
| Profession | Record producer, Entrepreneur, Television presenter, Philanthropist, Actor, Model, Theatre Director, Painter, Singer, You've Made Me Stronger, Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka, Dadalhin |
| Work Position | "Hold On To Your Dreams" |
| Residence | Quezon City, Philippines |
| Nationality | Philippine |
| Spouse | Ogie Alcasid |
| Children | Nathaniel James Velasquez Alcasid |
| Parents | Gerry Velasquez, Teresita Velasquez, You've Made Me Stronger, Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka, Dadalhin |
| Siblings | Cacai Velasquez, Jojo Velasquez, Diane Velasquez-Roque, Deca Velasquez-Pineda, You've Made Me Stronger, Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka, Dadalhin |
| Nicknames | Regine Velasquez, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Velasquez, Regine, Regine Velasquez - Alcasid |
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| Awards | Awit Award for Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist, Awit Award for Best Inspirational/Religious Recording, Awit Award for Best Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage Play, Awit Award for Best Christmas Recording, Awit Award for Best Ballad Recording, Awit Award for Best R&B Recording, PMPC Star A... |
| Nominations | Awit Award for Music Video of the Year, Awit Award for Best Collaboration, World Music Award for World’s Best Live Act, Awit Award for Best Selling Album of the Year, World Music Award for World’s Best Female Artist, Awit Award for Album of the Year, World Music Award for World’s Best Entertai... |
| Movies | Pangako Ikaw Lang, Till I Met You, Of All the Things, DoReMi, Fallen, Ikaw Lamang Hanggang Ngayon, Wanted: Perfect Mother, Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw, Urduja, Honey, nasa langit na ba ako?, Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme, OMG (Oh, My Girl!), Dahil may isang ikaw, Mrs. Recto, Captain Barbell, Yaya and Angelin... |
| TV Shows | Sarap Diva, Party Pilipinas, I Heart You, Pare!, SOP, Totoy Bato, Search for a Star, Pinoy Pop Superstar, Forever in My Heart, Darna, Are You the Next Big Star?, H.O.T. TV, Diva, Ako si Kim Samsoon, Bet ng Bayan, Superstar Duets, Celebrity Duets: Philippine Edition, Songbird, SRO Cinemaserye: The Ev... |
| Star Sign | Taurus |
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| 1 | Son, Nathaniel James, with Ogie Alcasid (November 2011). |
| 2 | She mostly directed her own concerts, music videos and TV shows. |
| 3 | Sister-in-law of Raul Mitra, husband of sister Cacai. |
| 4 | Put up recording company Indiemusic, with sister Cacai Velasquez and brother-in-law Raul Mitra, and beau Ogie Alcasid. |
| 5 | Sister, Cacai, is also a professional singer. |
| 6 | First joined an amateur singing contest at age 6, performing "Buhat Nang Kita'y Makilala." As she could not read at that time, her father would sing it to her and she would memorize the lyrics. She lost that contest, but was given a special award for the brave performance. |
| 7 | First child of Teresita and Gerry Velasquez. |
| 8 | Although she was born in Manila, Philippines, Regine is popularly known to be from Bulacan where she grew up. Her family also stayed in Hinundayan, Southern Leyte where she spent her elementary years. |
| 9 | Her father resigned from his job as a construction estimator to fully attend to his daughter's career in 1986. |
| 10 | In her guesting at the talk-show Penthouse Live on February 16, 1986 after her first single flopped, host Martin Nievera' suggested Ms. Velasquez to use the more glamorous name Regine, instead of her then name, Chona. Show producer Ronnie Henares also offered to manage her career which she accepted. |
| 11 | At 14, she joined Bagong Kampeon, a television contest featuring the singing talents of Filipinos. She qualified with "Saan Ako Nagkamali", chosen by her father, and won with "In Your Eyes". The prize was a record deal from Octo-Arts. |
| 12 | She credits her singing talent to her father, who would submerge her in water up to her neck and have her do vocal exercises to strengthen her voice. |
| 13 | At early elementary age, Regine joined various singing competitions in provinces around the country. Out of 200 competitions she entered, she won 67 of them. |
| 14 | First recorded song was Love Me Again under Octo-Arts in 1986 as Chona Velasquez. It got cold response. |
| 15 | Introduced in The Untouchable Family (1988). |
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
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| Superstar Duets | 2016 | TV Series performer - 1 episode |
| Poor Señorita | 2016 | TV Series performer - 79 episodes |
| The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin | 2014 | performer: "Push mo yan te" |
| Praybeyt Benjamin | 2011 | performer: "Dadalhin" |
| I Heart You Pare | 2011 | TV Series performer - 1 episode |
| Diva | 2010 | TV Series performer - 7 episodes |
| Ang Panday | 2009 | performer: "Tanging Ikaw" |
| Stairway to Heaven | 2009 | TV Series performer: "Pag-ibig Ko'y Pansinin" |
| Babalik kang muli | 2009 | TV Series performer: "Babalik Kang Muli" |
| Oh, My Girl!: A Laugh Story... | 2009 | performer: "Walang Iba" |
| Totoy Bato | 2009 | TV Series performer: "Ako'y sa 'Yo" |
| Ako si Kim Samsoon | 2008 | TV Series performer: "Maybe It's You" |
| Urduja | 2008 | performer: "Babae Ako" |
| The Best of Me, Regine Velasquez: A Birthday Special | 2008 | TV Movie documentary performer: "Babae Ako", "Bubbly", "Perte", "Hotel California", "Hindi Na Ayoko Na", "Clair Marlo medley", "The Best of Me" |
| Marimar | 2007 | TV Series performer: "Marimar", "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw" |
| Paano kita iibigin | 2007 | performer: "Paano Kita Iibigin", "Pare Ko", "Lalala" |
| The Promise | 2007/I | performer: "THE PROMISE" I'll Never Say Goodbye |
| Cheers to '07 Countdown: The GMA New Year Countdown Special | 2006 | TV Movie performer: "I Will Survive", "Last Dance' |
| Till I Met You | 2006 | performer: "Fallin'", "Don't Go" |
| Atlantika | 2006 | TV Series performer: "Maghihintay Ako" |
| Darna | 2005 | TV Series performer: "Di Na Mag-Iisa" |
| Captain Barbell | 2003 | "Pangarap Kong Ibigin Ka" / performer: "Pangarap Kong Ibigin Ka" |
| Ikaw lamang hanggang ngayon | 2002 | performer: "Hanggang Ngayon", "Bukas Sana" |
| Maalaala mo kaya | 2001 | TV Series performer - 1 episode |
| Pangako... Ikaw lang | 2001 | performer: "Pangako", "With A Smile", "Itutuloy", "Someone To Watch Over Me", "Kailan Pa Man", "Tanging Mahal", "Sana Nga", "Thank You For Being My Friend" |
| Kailangan ko'y ikaw | 2000 | performer: "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw" Theme Song, "Tuwing Umuulan", "My Heart Still Wishes For You", "Everyday", "Sabihin Mo Lang", "Kaligayahan" |
| Linlang | 1999 | performer: Theme Song 'Linlangin'" |
| Dahil may isang ikaw | 1999 | performer: "Ikaw" Theme Song |
| Regine: R2K | 1999 | Video documentary performer: "On The Wings of Love", "One Love", "Dancing Queen", "The Long and Winding Road", "If Ever You're in My Arms Again", "MacArthur Park", "Lost Without Your Love", "Music of Goodbye", "Fallin'", "I'll Never Love This Way Again", "Holiday", "Music and Me", "In Your Eyes", "For The Love Of You", "Hello Again", "I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing" |
| Adarna: The Mythical Bird | 1997 | performer: "Touched by Your Love", "Nagmamahal", "Believe It" |
| Wanted: Perfect Mother | 1996 | performer: "You Are My Song" |
| Do Re Mi | 1996 | performer: "I Can", "Sharing the Same Dreams", "Palad Mo Sa Puso Mo" |
| Separada | 1994 | performer: "Lumisan Ka Man" |
| Kung maibabalik ko lang | 1989 | performer: "Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang" |
| The Untouchable Family | 1988 | performer: "Urong Sulong" |
| Magdusa ka! | 1986 | performer: "Tadhana" |
