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Charlie Green (singer)

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Charlie Green
Birth nameCharlie Green[a]
OriginDroitwich,Worcestershire, England
GenresJazz,pop,swing,adult contemporary
Occupation(s)Singer, actor
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano, trumpet,cornet,bass guitar
Years active1999 present
LabelsStar(2008–2010)
Viva(Philippines, 2010–present)
Universal(Rest of Asia, 2010–present)
19 Music(2010–12)
Websitecharliegreenmusic.co.uk

Charlie Green[a]is an English–Filipino singer fromDroitwich,Worcestershire, England. Green is best known for appearing on thesecond seriesofBritain's Got Talentin 2008. After the show, Green signed a record deal withStar Recordsand released his debut album,Charlie Green.He has since toured the U.S. and embarked on promotional tours in Asia. In February 2010, Green signed a two-year recording contract and agency withViva Records.[1]Green will be touring various countries to promote the album.[1][2]

Early life and singing career[edit]

Green was born on 10 May 1999 inDroitwich,Worcestershire to Roger Green who is English and Cecilia Sumargo who is a Filipina.[3]He first performed in front of an audience at the age of 2 on a cruise ship. He asked for the microphone, got on stage and sangNew York City[4]and when he was 5, he performed at theRoyal Opera House.When Green was 8, he was invited, by the 'Not Forgotten' Association for ex-servicemen, to perform at their annual concert at St James' Palace. The highlight of his day was being presented to the Princess Royal. In fall 2007, Cedric Whitehouse produced the song "Hands Around the World" for Green which was used to raise money and increase awareness ofmuscular dystrophy.The song topped the chart ofiTunesduring the Christmas holidays, and is also featured on his debut album.[5]

2008:Britain's Got Talent[edit]

In his audition, which was televised on 19 April 2008, Green sangFrank Sinatra's "Summer Wind,"and received a standing ovation from the audience.Amanda Holdenpredicted he could win the show.Simon Cowellgave highly positive comments, dubbing Green 'a little star'. Piers Morgan said Green "has it all". He received three yes votes from the judges. Eventually, he was put through to the live shows.[6]

Green performed for a second time during the semi-final on 28 May 2008, singing an original song written for him calledAll I Wanna Do Is Sing.[7]His overall presentation received mixed reviews from all three judges. Although Green was highly praised for his performance, with comments coming fromPiers Morganstating, "Everything about you says you're a young star," to Holden's, "You're such a pro. And you have a wonderful wonderful voice", his non-standard song choice was unanimously criticized.Simon Cowellin particular commented that the song was "terrible", but went on to say that he would rate Green's performance as a 10, and his song choice as a 2.[8]

StreetdancerGeorge Sampsonfinished first according to the public vote, leaving the judges to choose between Green and martial arts duo Strike.[9]Although Cowell acknowledged that Green was hampered by his song choice, he thought that he had high potential to win, so he chose Green. Both Amanda Holden and Piers Morgan selected Strike instead thus eliminating Green from the competition.[10]

Cedric Whitehouse (who wrote the song) subsequently receivedhate mailfrom angry fans who claimed he ruined Green's career. He later revealed that the production company originally intended for Green to singDean Martin's"Ain't That A Kick In The Head?".[11]

After the show, negotiations for Simon Cowell's record label failed and instead signed a 1-year recording contract with record labelStar Records,and released hiseponymousdebut album,Charlie Greenin the fall of 2008.[12][13]

2008–2010: PostTalent[edit]

Since Britain's Got Talent, Green has appeared in some of the UK's premier concert venues including the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, Fairfield Hall, Croydon, and twice at Birmingham's Symphony Hall.

In the summer of 2008 Green embarked on a two-week promotional tour[14]during which he appeared as a guest inPinoy Dream AcademyandASAP[15]and received an award for his talents at the 20th anniversary celebrations of theNational Music Museumtogether withCharice.He stayed at the Shangri-la hotel in Manila[16]where he gave a concert on 9 August 2008.[17]Green signed up withStar Magic[18]released his debut album,Charlie GreenunderStar Recordsin Autumn 2008.

In December 2008 Green visited the Philippines again. During this trip he performed at a family party of former presidentJoseph Estrada.He sang a duet with him:"Dahil Sa Iyo".He attended the party together with his parents; his mother is a family friend of the Estradas.[19]He was featured in a single page of the 2009 Star Magic Catalogue.[20]He also appeared in the first major mainstream magic show in the Philippines on 27 December with a group of magicians called "The Illusive".[21]

Green made his acting debut in the 2008 short film "Waiting in Rhyme". The film's dialog consisted entirely of poetry and was made in aid ofMacmillan Cancer Support.Green played the role of a bullied boy and did his performance in rap.[22]

In March 2009, Green embarked on a US tour in a bid for world stardom. The tour began on 12 March and lasted until the end of April. Green appeared in 14 major cities including Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Chicago and San Francisco. He was also singled out to appear on one of the USA's most prestigious daytime TV shows.[23][24]In October Green visited the US and Canada for a brief concert tour before flying to the Philippines at the beginning of November, for a special guest appearance onSarah Geronimo's new show at the Araneta Coliseum inManila.

2010–present: Second album[edit]

In January, Green attended theAwit Awards,and won 3 awards –Best Performance by a New Male ArtisteandBest Performance by a Child Artistefor his performance ofSummer WindonBritain's Got Talent.He won theBest Jazz Recording Awardfor his performance ofMama Said So,byRichard Poon.[25]Green, however, because of commitments in the UK, was not present at the ceremony to collect his awards.[citation needed]

On 3 February 2010, it was reported that Green had signed a 2-year contract withViva Records,and has begun recording his second album with record producerChristian de Walden.[1]Green began recording the album on 3 February. The album will be composed of 12 to 13 tracks, 2 of which are original songs while some are American Songbook classics.[1]Green will be touring various countries to promote the album.[1][2]

Green, whose showbiz career used to be handled byStar Magic,spoke about why he chose to sign withViva Records."I had a good time [with Star Magic]. But something has changed over years so we decided to go with Viva. The contract with Star Records was only one year anyway, so it's either we stay or go to Viva."[26]I toured with Sarah [Geronimo] last year, so I went to America, Canada... so I was all around the world. It was quite nice, it's quite good, especially at my age. I'm really lucky and I'm so thankful that I was able to do those sort of things. "[26]

Green had a series of concerts to promote the album, with the following dates:Eastwood City,[1]Quezon Cityon 10 February,McKinley Hill,Taguigon 12 February.[26]

Personal life[edit]

Green attended Westacre Middle School in Droitwich, Worcestershire.[27]

Discography[edit]

Albums[edit]

Year Album Peak chart positions
UK IRE
2008 Charlie Green
 – –
2010 A Friend Like You
 – –
2012 Rainbow
 – –

Singles[edit]

Year Single Chart positions Album
UK IRE
2007 "Hands Around The World" – – Non-Album Single

Notes[edit]

  1. ^abCharlie Green was born in the United Kingdom. Thus, he does not possess his mother's maiden name which is Sumargo.

References[edit]

  1. ^abcdef"Charlie Green signs contract with Viva".ABS–CBN.3 February 2010.Retrieved6 February2010.
  2. ^abAcaba, Fionna (6 November 2009)."Charlie Green to perform at Sarah Geronimo's Record Breaker concert".ABS–CBN.Archived fromthe originalon 2 September 2012.Retrieved31 January2010.
  3. ^"Fil-Brit Charlie Green talks about life, music, and Charice".ABS-CBN Corporation.25 July 2008. Archived fromthe originalon 10 September 2015.Retrieved4 November2010.
  4. ^"Singing for his friend".BBC Hereford and Worcester.5 December 2007.Retrieved28 August2009.
  5. ^"Charlie aims for a single success".Worcester News.19 November 2007. Archived fromthe originalon 18 February 2017.Retrieved28 August2009.
  6. ^Blanchard, Jack (21 May 2008)."Talented Charlie's got the world at his feet!".Worcester News.Retrieved28 August2009.
  7. ^"Showbiz – Poor little Charlie Green".News of the World.Archived fromthe originalon 30 May 2008.Retrieved17 April2009.
  8. ^"Charlie Green messed up on Britain's Got Talent".My Park Magazine. 29 May 2008. Archived fromthe originalon 17 May 2009.Retrieved17 April2009.
  9. ^"Charlie Green is out on Britain's Got Talent".CalvinsHub. 30 May 2008.Retrieved13 September2009.
  10. ^"Charlie Green eliminated from Britain's Got Talent".JessieSimbulan. 30 May 2008. Archived fromthe originalon 20 June 2009.Retrieved13 September2009.
  11. ^Fry, Claire (30 May 2008)."Charlie's songwriter receives hate mail".Worcester News.Retrieved17 April2009.
  12. ^Buan, Elmo (11 November 2008)."Charlie Green CD".JPMonje. Archived fromthe originalon 28 May 2009.Retrieved28 July2009.
  13. ^"Will Simon Cowell sign town singer Charlie?".Worcester News.4 June 2008. Archived fromthe originalon 4 April 2012.Retrieved14 September2009.
  14. ^"Charlie jets off to meet adoring Philippino [sic] fans".Worcester News.30 July 2008. Archived fromthe originalon 30 September 2012.Retrieved28 August2009.
  15. ^"Bio".Official Website.Retrieved14 December2010.
  16. ^"Young singer Charlie Green in Manila for holiday concerts".ABS-CBN Corporation.18 December 2008.Retrieved13 September2009.
  17. ^Paine, David (27 August 2008)."Our Charlie – star of the Philippines".Worcester News.Archived fromthe originalon 30 September 2012.Retrieved28 August2009.
  18. ^Almo, Nerisa (10 February 2010)."Charlie Green joins Viva Entertainment's roster of talents".News.The Philippine Entertainment Portal.Retrieved14 December2010.
  19. ^Devaza, Reyma Buan (30 December 2008)."Charlie Green shows Erap his talent".ABS-CBN Corporation.Retrieved17 April2009.
  20. ^ Erece, Dino (28 September 2008)."Star Magic launches 2009 Catalogue with an all-white affair".News.The Philippine Entertainment Portal.Retrieved14 December2010.
  21. ^"Charlie Green to perform in 1st major magic show in RP".ABS-CBN Corporation.19 December 2008.Retrieved29 August2009.
  22. ^"Charlie's a natural rapper on screen".Worcester News.2 November 2008. Archived fromthe originalon 30 September 2012.Retrieved28 August2009.
  23. ^"Our Charlie to tour the USA".Worcester News.14 February 2009. Archived fromthe originalon 30 September 2012.Retrieved28 August2009.
  24. ^Paine, David (19 May 2009)."Charlie is following in Frank Sinatra's footsteps".Worcester News.Archived fromthe originalon 30 September 2012.Retrieved28 August2009.
  25. ^"Charlie in triple award win".Bebo.17 January 2010. Archived fromthe originalon 7 July 2011.Retrieved31 January2010.
  26. ^abcAlmo, Nerisa (3 February 2010)."Charlie Green signs contract with Viva".Philippine Entertainment Portal.Retrieved6 February2010.
  27. ^Fry, Claire (19 January 2008)."Singer Charlie's record hits top of download site".Worcester News.Retrieved17 April2009.

External links[edit]

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