SINGERS

Attend any Filipino housewarming or gathering and there is sure to be karaoke in the programme. It is in their blood. The Bajau aka Sea Gypsies of Philippines traditionally have a song for every occasion. In addition, Bajau children are encouraged to express their emotions by singing so much so that even if the lyrics are harsh, it is accepted.

With that, how can Filipinos - pure or mixed - not rise to be famous singers?


CHARICE
17 year old Charice Pempengo is a born and bred Filipino who started singing at the age of 7 competing at the age of 7 and got discovered 3 years ago. With 13 million hits and counting on YouTube, she is certainly up for greater heights. More info.

BRUNO MARS

25 year old Peter Hernandez aka Bruno Mars is of Puerto Rican - Filipino descent (mother is a Filipina) born in Honolulu, Hawaii. The mother, Bernadette "Bernie" Hernandez, being a talented vocalist shows where his talent comes from. More info.

NICOLE SCHERZINGER

32 year old Nicole Elikolani Valiente Prescovia Scherzinger was born to a Filipino father and an Russian - Hawaiian Mother in Honolulu, Hawaii. More info.

FREDDIE AGUILAR

Fifty seven year old Freddie Pascual Aguilar is a true blue Pinoy Rocker from Isabela, Philippines. He has achieved the honour of being the only Asian artist to gain worldwide recognition from his song Anak (Child) which has been released to 59 countries and translated into 26 languages. More info.