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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 asCharice Pempengco(Tagalog:[t͡ʃɐˌɾispɛmˈpɛːŋ.ko]) and under the mononymCharice,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 onThe Ellen DeGeneres Showin the United States. The following year, in 2008, he made several international televised appearances, including a special onThe 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 viaSkype), who invited him to sing with her atNew York City'sMadison 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 withDavid FosterandAndrea Bocelli,among others, and released an albumMy Inspiration(2009). Zyrus released thestudio albumCharicein 2010, which entered theBillboard200at 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 singerIyaz,is Zyrus' most successful single to date, charting within thetop 40in a number of countries after its debut live performance onThe Oprah Winfrey Show.

Crossing over to acting and television, Zyrus joined the cast of the musical-comedy-drama TV seriesGlee,later in 2010, asSunshine Corazon.[5]In 2011, "Before It Explodes", written byBruno Mars,was released as the lead single from Zyrus' second international studio album,Infinity.Zyrus would release two further albums,Chapter 10(2013) andCatharsis(2016). Zyrus also made his own concert tours in Asia. Zyrus was one of the four judges of thePhilippine versionofThe X Factor,onABS-CBN,in 2012.[6]

Zyrus identified as a gay woman from 2013 to 2017, when hecame outas atransgendermale after havingmale chest reconstructionand beginningtestosterone treatment.He adopted the name Jake Zyrus and discontinued the use of the name Charice.[7]

Early life

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Zyrus was born as Charmaine Clarice Relucio Pempengco inCabuyao,Lagunaprovince, 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 joinedLittle Big Star,a talent show in the Philippines loosely patterned afterAmerican 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]AfterLittle 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 onYouTube.These videos received over 15 million views, making Zyrus an internet sensation.[12]

Career

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2007–2008: Discovery and early work

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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 showStar Kingon 13 October 2007, singing "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going"and a duet of"A Whole New World"withKyuhyunfromSuper Junior.[14]

Having also seen the online videos,Ellen DeGeneresinvited 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 onStar Kingin Korea on 28 December as the "Most Requested Foreign Act", performingGloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive"and singing a duet withLena Park.[17]In January 2008, Zyrus was invited toMalacañang Palaceto perform forPresidentGloria Macapagal Arroyo.[18]

Zyrus next guested on the 8 April 2008 episode ofThe Paul O'Grady Showin London, England.[19]The Philippine debut EPCharicewas released in May 2008; this mini album, consisting of six songs and six backing tracks, was awardedgold certificationin the Philippines in October[20]and reachedplatinumstatus in 2009.[21]Zyrus appeared on the 12 May 2008 episode ofThe Oprah Winfrey Show,"World's Smartest Kids", performingWhitney Houston's "I Have Nothing".[22]After the show,Oprah WinfreycontactedDavid Fosterto 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 theMGM Grandat 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 fromThe Bodyguardas well as "And I Am Telling You".[9]A CD/DVD of this concert, including Zyrus'The Bodyguardmedley, was released on 11 November 2008. The show was aired several times onPBSand other public television networks starting in December 2008 under theGreat Performancesbanner.[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 theTeatro del Silenzioin 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 ofThe Oprah Winfrey Showon 9 September 2008, Oprah referred to Zyrus as "The Most Talented Girl in the World". After singingCeline 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'sMadison Square Gardenas part of Dion'sTaking Chances Tour.[10][30]The duet, on 15 September, of "Because You Loved Me",received rave reviews in news outlets includingThe New York Times,[31][32][33]and was eventually featured on 19 September episode ofThe Oprah Winfrey Show.[34]Zyrus sang at theFeyenoord'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 theAndre AgassiGrand Slam for Children Benefit Concert at the Wynn Las Vegas casino resort in October.[36][37]In November, Zyrus and David Foster appeared onGood Morning Americato promote Foster's tribute album,Hitman: David Foster and Friends,performingThe Bodyguardmedley and "I Will Survive".[38][39]

2009–2010: First major performances

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Jake in 2010

In January 2009, Zyrus performed at two pre-inauguration events inWashington, D.C.,in the lead up to thefirst 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-Oscaraward events followed: Oscar Night at Mr. Chow's and Oprah's Oscar After Party, held in theKodak Theatre.[44][45][46]Zyrus then debuted a new original song, "Fingerprint", composed byRobbie Neviland produced by David Foster,[47]and then appeared in April in the season premiere ofTi lascio una canzone,an Italian musical variety show televised fromTeatro Aristonin 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 ofHelen 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 aDavid Foster and Friendsconcert 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" ofThe Oprah Winfrey Show,Zyrus debuted a first internationally released single, "Note to God",written byDiane Warrenand produced by David Foster. The single was made available for digital download on the same day and debuted at #24 on theBillboardHot Digital Songs chart, #44 on theBillboardHot 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 theTi lascio una canzoneshow as a special guest.[59][60]

The first major concert for Zyrus was calledCharice: 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 includedChristian Bautista,Kuh LedesmaandLittle Big Starfinalists.[61][62]On 28 June 2009, in concert, Zyrus revealed a planned duet with legendary pop singerMichael Jackson,explaining that Jackson's lawyer said that Michael had chosen Zyrus to be his special guest on his tour, butJackson diedbefore the tour could begin. Zyrus contributed to two Christmas albums in 2009, first asDavid 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 filmAlvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel,released in North America on 23 December.[68]Theofficial movie soundtrackincludes Zyrus' rendition of "No One"byAlicia Keys,accompanied byThe Chipettes.[69]Later in the month, Zyrus appeared on the grand finale ofSingapore Idolas a guest, performing two signature songs,The Bodyguardmedley and "Note to God".[70]

2010–2012:ChariceandInfinity

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Jake in 2011

On 23 January 2010, Zyrus appeared onIo Canto,a renowned singing competition in Italy, performing international standards and an Italian favorite called "Adagio" (made popular byLara Fabian), in Italian.[71]On 31 January Zyrus was featured as one of the musical acts on theNBC SportsprogramSilk Soy MilkSkate 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"(featuringIyaz), 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 onThe Oprah Winfrey Showalong withJustin Bieber.[74]Pempengco's worldwide promotion of the album was the subject of a 12-part mini-documentary30 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 seriesGleefor 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"byAyaka.[citation needed]

During the inauguration of Philippine PresidentBenigno Aquino IIIon 30 June 2010, Zyrus sang thePhilippine national anthemin 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 onStar King.[14]On 7 September the premiere ofGlee's second season was held in Hollywood with Zyrus in attendance. Zyrus' characterSunshine Corazon,an exchange student from the Philippines, presents lead characterRachel Berry(played byLea Michele) with serious competition.[77]On 30 November, Zyrus appeared onNBC'sChristmas in Rockefeller Center,performing two songs from theChristmas EP,"Grown-Up Christmas List"and"Jingle Bell Rock",with producer and mentorDavid Foster.[78]Zyrus also performed "The Prayer" with the Canadian Tenors and David Foster on the piano for a Christmas special onCBC Television.In December of that year, Zyrus became Operation Smile's official Smile Ambassador, joining such celebrities asJessica Simpson,Billy Bush,andZachary Leviin 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 specialCharice: Home for Valentine'swas broadcast on theGMA 7television network in the Philippines. From 21 to 25 February, Zyrus embarked on a solo tour to Japan, performing in four shows held at threeZeppmusic 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 withNick 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 gameFinal Fantasy XIII-2,"New World".[86]The second studio album,Infinity,was released exclusively inJapanon 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 10andPower of Two

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On 8 June 2013, Zyrus revealed plans to release his third album in the Philippines entitledChapter 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 throughStar Records;the lead single was a cover of "Titanium".[89]On 10 August 2013GMA Network's dramaanthology seriesMagpakailanmanaired an episode titled "The Charice Pempengco Story", in which Zyrus reenacted scenes based on his life.[90]A joint concert withAiza Seguerrafollowed 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 movieThe Swan Princess: A Royal Family Tale(2014).[92]Zyrus appeared on 19 October 2014 episode ofOprah: Where Are They Now?.[93][94]

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

Artistry

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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 asCeline Dion,Whitney Houston,Mariah Carey,andDestiny's Child.Zyrus has also expressed admiration forLady GagaandBeyoncé[96]for attitude, fashion, and vocal style, and stated a wish to work with both of them someday. Zyrus was also a fan ofMichael Jackson,[97]andJustin Timberlake[98]and wished to work withEminem,Dr. Dre,Chris BrownandNe-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 anABC Newsinterview,David Fostermentioned Zyrus' ability to mimic other people's voices, which, according to him, is a characteristic of good singers.[101]In a separate interview,Josh Grobanstated 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 seriesGlee,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 theIglesia ni Cristofaith, Zyrus and younger brother Carl were baptized and confirmed into their mother'sRoman Catholicfaith on 22 May 2010, 12 days after Zyrus' 18th birthday, at thePasig CathedralinPasig,Metro Manila,Philippines. The more than 40 godparents included ABS-CBN network presidentCharo Santos-Concio,producer Laurenti Dyogi,The BuzzhostsBoy AbundaandKris Aquino,segment host and radio personality Jobert Sucaldito,TV Patrolnews anchorsKaren DavilaandJulius Babao,and Star Records head Annabelle Regalado-Borja.Philippine Daily Inquirercolumnists 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 thePhilippines,forcing the cancellation of a concert in Singapore. Ricky had been at a small grocery store inSan Pedro,Laguna,acitysouth ofMetro Manila,when he brushed against a drunk man who became angry and stabbed him with anice pickin the chest and back, according to theLaguna provincepolice chief. Zyrus responded to the stabbing onTwitter:"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 inmasculinedress.[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 aslesbianat that time during an interview withBoy AbundaatThe Buzzin 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 withOprah Winfrey,Zyrus mentioned being attracted to girls since childhood and said "basically, my soul is male", but denied plans to pursuegender transitionat 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 beguntestosteroneshots in April.[7]In an interview withPapermag,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 inGQin 2022.[122]

Jake &Cheesarevealed 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 theEastwood City Walk of Fame,the Philippine equivalent of theHollywood Walk of Fame.

Discography

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Main article:Jake Zyrus discography

Studio albums

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Extended plays

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Filmography

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Note: Prior to his appearance onTonight with Boy Abundain 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 Cameoas 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
TV5Presents: 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 abiographicalepisode.[155]

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