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Regine Velasquez
Background information
Birth name	Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez
Born	April 22, 1970 (1970-04-22) (age 37)
Origin	Manila, Philippines
Genre(s)	OPM, Pop, Adult Contemporary
Occupation(s)	Singer, Actress, Record Producer
Years active	1986 - present
Label(s)	VIVA (1987-2006) Vicor (1990–1991) Polygram (1993–1998) IndiMusic/Universal Records (2006–present)

Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez (born April 22, 1970), nicknamed Asia's Songbird, is a Filipino singer, actress, and TV host.

Velasquez was the first Filipino to stage a solo concert at the Main Hall of Carnegie Hall, part of Carnegie Hall's centennial-year concert series.^[1] Her album Listen Without Prejudice achieved platinum certification in several countries. In 2000, she performed the country's millennial theme, ^[2], televised in 55 broadcast networks throughout the world to coincide with midnight in Manila.

"In Love With You," a duet with Jacky Cheung, topped MTV Asia and Channel V music charts. She has collaborated with artists such as Paul Anka, David Hasselhoff, 98 Degrees, Brian McKnight, Mandy Moore, Ronan Keating, Stephen Bishop, Jim Brickman, Peabo Bryson, Jeffrey Osborne, Dave Koz , Lea Salonga, Grasshopper, Coco Lee, Michel Legrand and Billy Crawford.^{[citation needed]}

She embarked on several television and film projects, receiving a Best Actress Award for her portrayal of a mentally challenged woman in Maalaala Mo Kaya. Velasquez also helped form IndiMusic, a record company partnered with the late Bella Tan's Universal Records. She is currently managed by Aria Productions.

Contents 1 Biography 1.1 1970–1986: Early life and discovery 1.2 1986–1987: Early commercial success 1.3 1988–1991: International exposure 1.4 1993–1998: Asian stardom 1.5 2000–2005: Regine reigns 1.6 2006–present 2 Acting career 2.1 Film 2.2 Theatre 3 Television 4 Discography 5 Awards and Recognition 6 References 7 External links

Velasquez is the first child of Teresita and Gerardo Velasquez, born in Tondo, Metro Manila, Philippines on April 22, 1970. Her family moved to Hinundayan, Southern Leyte, where Velasquez studied at the Hinundayan Central School^[3].

Music figured largely in her early development; her father sang to the children Sinatra lullabies and her mother accompanied family sing-alongs on guitar. Her father trained her voice by having her sing while submerged neck-deep in the ocean; her mother taught her how to move on stage and interpret songs. Before she could read, her father taught her song lyrics. At six, Velasquez participated in a nationally-televised amateur singing competition, The Tita Betty's Children's Show. Her piece, "Buhat Nang Kita'y Makilala" ("Since I Met You"), won third place and "youngest contender." Velasquez joined more singing competitions in small towns around the country. By nine, Velasquez and her family had moved to Balagtas, Bulacan, where she studied at Balagtas Central School. She later studied at St. Lawrence Academy, where she won Vocal Solo and Vocal Duet for her school at the annual BULPRISA (Bulacan Private School Association) competition. Her parents saved money on competitions by designing and sewing her gowns using materials at hand and fabric from old gowns. Velasquez won the top prize in 67 of approximately 200 competitions ^[4]

At fourteen, Velasquez entered the senior division of Ang Bagong Kampeon, a nationally-televised singing competition, hosted by Bert "Tawa" Marcelo and Asia's "Queen of Songs", Pilita Corrales. Her father suggested that she audition with "Saan Ako Nagkamali" ("Where Did I Go Wrong"). She won for eight straight weeks and became the first grand champion of the show. The show's musical director, Dominic Salustiano, suggested her winning piece, Peter Gabriel's "In Your Eyes." She won a contract with Octoarts, recording the single "Love Me Again" as "Chona Velasquez," her nickname. She then joined the Organisasyon ng mga Pilipinong Mang-aawit (OPM), an organization of Filipino singers, performing in music lounges all over Metro Manila. Members of OPM helped her out by giving her industry advice and by lending their gowns for her performances. ^[5]

Pops Fernandez, another artist signed by Octoarts, hosted the variety show Penthouse Live! with her then-husband Martin Nievera. She invited Velasquez to appear on the February 16, 1986, show. Ronnie Henares, the show's producer, offered to manage her career and she accepted. Nievera suggested that she drop Chona and use Regine as her screen name. That year, her father resigned from his job as a construction estimator to fully attend to his daughter's blossoming career.

Viva Records signed Velasquez to a contract in 1987, releasing her self-titled debut album. The album contained the hits "Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang," "Isang Lahi," and "Urong Sulong."

Her first regularly televised performances were musical variety shows with ensemble casts, such as ABS-CBN's Triple Treat and the Sunday variety show Teen Pan Alley. Velasquez and Alley's Janno Gibbs continued to collaborate throughout the years, creating the musical Kenkoy at Rosing, recording the hit cover song "Magkasuyo Buong Gabi," and performing duets in concert.

Velasquez won the grand championship of the Asia-Pacific Singing Contest, an international competition held in Hong Kong, with "You'll Never Walk Alone" from Carousel and "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" from Dreamgirls. Her win garnered her celebrity status. From then on, she was nicknamed Asia's Songbird.

In 1989, Velasquez recorded two duets that boosted her career. One of the veteran singer-composers in the Philippines, Jose Mari Chan, hand-picked Velasquez to be his duet partner for his album entitled Constant Change. The song "Please Be Careful with My Heart" became one of the most requested songs at that time. The album went on to become the Philippine's biggest selling record of all time and was awarded a Certified Diamond Record Award by the PRIMA (equivalent to ten platinum awards). Another hit-maker, Gary Valenciano, one of the country's biggest singer-songwriters, penned the song 'Each Passing Night' for his album 'Faces of Love'. ^[6].

Velasquez signed with Vicor records and released several albums, starting with Nineteen 90. The album included her Tagalog hit single "Narito Ako" ("Here I Am"), her first Ogie Alcasid-penned song, "I Have To Say Goodbye," and her pop hit "Promdi". Her first major solo concert, Narito Ako, was standing-room only at the Folk Arts Theater, with Gary Valenciano as a guest performer. The concert was so well received that Velasquez was given six standing ovations by the audience.

Velasquez's debut United States solo concert, Narito Ako sa New York (Here I Am in New York), was held at the Main Hall of Carnegie Hall on October 11, 1991, part of one hundred events of its centennial celebration. Velasquez is the first Filipino to stage a solo concert in the revered venue. (The first Filipino group act to perform is the Apo Hiking Society)^[7]

While in New York, Velasquez auditioned for the Broadway production of Miss Saigon. She was allegedly offered the role of 'Kim' but declined, citing inadequate experience. ^[8] Furthermore, she did not want to follow the internationally-acclaimed performance of Lea Salonga as the original Kim in the West End and Broadway productions.

The album Tagala Talaga ("A Genuine Tagalog Lady") comprised her renditions of classic Filipino compositions by Nonong Pedero, Willy Cruz, George Canseco, Louie Ocampo, Freddie Aguilar, and National Artists for Music Awardees Ryan Cayabyab, Lucio D. San Pedro, and Levi Celerio.

Her fourth album, Reason Enough, was released in 1993 and achieved platinum album status. It featured "Sana Maulit Muli," "Babalikang Muli," and her duet with Gary Valenciano, "Slip Away." It also included a duet with Paul Anka, "It's Hard to Say Goodbye," a cover of a 1986 single.

PolyGram Records released Velasquez's first pan-Asian studio album, Listen Without Prejudice in 1994. The album featured "In Love with You" with Jacky Cheung, "Follow the Sun," "What Kind of Fool Am I?," and "Reason Enough." It sold over 300,000 units throughout East Asia. Two further best-selling albums were released in the region: My Love Emotion, featuring the cult favorite "You've Made Me Stronger," composed by Trina Belamide. The album outsold her preceding album two to one. Her next album, Retro, contained covers of hits from the 1970s, and an acoustic version of "Dance With Me," a duet with her mother, Teresita Velasquez.

Velasquez joined Ryan Cayabyab's musical adaptation of Jose Rizal's Noli Me Tangere at the CCP in 1995. She played the tragic role of Maria Clara opposite Audie Gemora's Crisostomo Ibarra, directed by Nonon Padilla. Vic Del Rosario of Viva saw her performance and offered her the lead in Wanted: Perfect Mother, a movie adaptation of the Mars Ravelo comic book series, loosely based on The Sound of Music. Martin Nievera wrote the theme song, "You Are My Song," one of Velasquez's rare original hit singles. The movie was her first starring role and first pairing with Christopher De Leon. She starred in several more movies with Viva, and later signed an exclusive contract with Viva Films and Viva Records.

In 1996, she staged Isang Pasasalamat, a free tenth anniversary concert at the UP Sunken Garden. Janno Gibbs, Bernardo Bernardo, The Tux, Nanette Inventor, Ivy Violan, and Martin Nievera were among her special guests. In the same year, Velasquez recorded a Christmas album, Love Was Born on Christmas Day, her final album under Polycosmic Records. She also ended her contract with Primeline, Inc., opting to manage her own career. Viva Records released her multi-platinum R&B and hip hop-album Drawn, produced by Mark Feist, featuring a self-portrait on the cover demonstrating her background in fine arts. Songs like "How Could You Leave," "I'll Never Say Goodbye," and more upbeat songs like "Once in a Lifetime" and "Messin' With My Head" demonstrated her versatility. The Filipino track "Ikaw" ("You"), was the theme song of her movie with Aga Muhlach. Destiny's Child later covered "Emotions" in 2001 under Mark Feist. During this period, Velasquez moved from her demure image to a more sexy appearance.

Velasquez sang the Philippine Millennium anthem "Written In The Sand" atop the Manila Peninsula hotel, an event broadcasted live around the world. She released an album entitled R2K ("Regine 2000"), containing "revival cuts" (covers) of international artists and achieving Sextuple platinum status in sales. She launched the R2K Concert series, filling the Araneta Coliseum for two days. Her R2K concert was awarded "The Greatest Performance Of Asian Artist For Last 25 Years."

Two years later, she released an all-original album titled Reigne, a play of letters from her name and an allusion to her status in the Philippine music industry. The album included songs like "To Reach You," "Dadalhin," and "Sa Aking Pag-iisa" which even had a remix version.

She continued to juggle her singing, film, television, and advertising careers. In 2002, she received Best Actress for in Star Awards for Television ^[9] in her portrayal of a retarded woman seeking acceptance and love. She staged the Bantay Bata Benefit concert, One Night with Regine, set at the stairs of the Philippine National Museum which won Best Musical Special at the 2003 Asian Television Awards. That same year, her MTV Asia special entitled Speak Your Mind was nominated for the UNICEF Child Rights Awards. The production was highly commended for its agendum on child welfare, documenting the plight of homeless children swarming the streets of Metro Manila, in an effort to protect and safeguard their rights.^[10]

She also hosted the amateur singing contest Star For A Night which aimed to discover new talents. It launched the careers of Sarah Geronimo and Mark Bautista among others. The weekly show was aired on IBC-13 and was a co-production with Viva.

Velasquez became the first and second recipient of the MTV Favorite Artist Award (Philippines) in 2002 and 2003. During the 2002 award ceremony held in Singapore, she sang "Cry" in a duet with Mandy Moore, one of the hosts.

In 2004, Velasquez released Covers, comprising cover songs including Original Pilipino Music ("OPM") classics of male singers like Basil Valdez, Martin Nievera, Gary Valenciano, Ogie Alcasid, Side A, True Faith, and Ariel Rivera. The album was a commercial success, attaining platinum status five days after its release date..^{[citation needed]} She transferred her amateur singing contest to GMA-7 and changed the name to Search For A Star. The show launched the career of Rachelle Ann Go.

Velasquez starred in GMA's telenovela Forever In My Heart opposite Richard Gomez, Dawn Zulueta, and former flame Ariel Rivera. She produced, directed, and staged a set of concert performances entitled Reigning Still in December 2004. Despite a series of typhoons, the show sold well. It catered more to popular tastes than her late 1990s work, harkening back to her pop roots. In 2005, Velasquez and singer Pops Fernandez performed a concert, Queens On Fire, later taking it on an eight-city U.S. tour.

Velasquez held the Reflections Concert series at Aliw Theatre late that year. The stage was decorated with mannequins wearing her gowns from the past decade which were later auctioned for the benefit of GMA's Kapuso Foundation. The concert featured the prodigies "Wyeth Gifted Kids" (saxophonist Jacob Sarreal, violinists Joseph Valdes and Paulina, and classical cellist Pocholo Gutierrez). The concert featured songs by her favorite singers or the foreign female singers who have influenced her career. The concert consisted of numerous medleys of hits by Anita Baker, Sheena Easton, Spice Girls, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, and Celine Dion.

She recorded the theme song "Di Na Nag-iisa" for the Darna TV series, based on the Darna comic book character created by Mars Ravelo, and its characteristic yell. The theme song was composed by South Border's Jay Durias and the song was nominated for an Aliw Award for Best song made for Television. The song was also used in the movie Till I Met You and is included in the original sound track.

In 2006, she released the album Covers: Volume 2, featuring covers of international hit songs including Elvis Presley's "Blue Suede Shoes" and the Beatles "Come Together". All of the songs were presented with new arrangements in various musical genres. The first single was "Hold Me In Your Arms," covering the Southern Sons song. Her Valentine concert at the Araneta Coliseum, Forever After, co-starred Ogie Alcasid, Rico Puno, and Ai Ai Delas Alas. She and Pops Fernandez staged the North American leg of the Queens on Fire concert tour in the spring of 2006.^[11] The fantaconcierto hit Forever After tour was staged in key US cities^[12] and at the Wembley Arena in London.^[13] On August 13, 2006, the Sharon Cuneta Show devoted an entire episode from Velasquez's humble beginnings to her current stature now as an icon. In the middle of 2006, together with manager Cacai Velasquez, boyfriend Ogie Alcasid, and brother-in-law Raul Mitra, Velasquez launched the IndiMusic record label, her own record company.

As part of her 20th anniversary celebration, she staged Twenty, at the Araneta Coliseum in mid-October 2006. The concert boasted a full symphony orchestra and the country's best conductors namely Maestro Ryan Cayabyab, Gerard Salonga, Louie Ocampo, Raul Mitra and Mon Faustino as her guest conductors.

Velasquez also recorded "Maghihintay Ako," the theme song for the sci-fi telenovela Atlantika.

Velasquez will celebrate her 22nd year in the buisness at the year 2008. Reportedly, Velasquez will do her 15th studio album by April. She is also hosted the newest competition in television titled Pinoy Idol.

Velasquez is already sold more than 5 million units in Philippines since 1987, the release of her first debut album titled "Regine", and the top charting albums such as "R2K", "Covers", "Regine Live! Sings The Classics", "Drawn", and many more including the release of her soundtracks.

In January, 2007, People Asia Magazine's "People of the Year" honored her with the Exemplary Achievement Award, shared with three others.^[14]

June marked the release of her first movie with Piolo Pascual Paano Kita Iibigin grossed 12 million Philippine pesos^{[citation needed]} on its opening day, May 30, 2007. The movie was a co-production between Viva Films and Star Cinema which is owned by media conglomerate ABS-CBN. It is notable that Velasquez is very loyal to rival TV network GMA but they allowed her to promote the movie and appear in various TV shows aired by the other network. The promo for the movie was rife with controversy because of Ogie Alcasid's coming clean and publicly admitting his affair with Velasquez which they have discretely been keeping for a couple of years. Alcasid is married but has been separated from his wife for 4 years. (See Ogie Alcasid section in this article for more information.)

A soundtrack was released in line with the movie. It features duets and solos by the co-stars. The album was produced by Velasquez herself and was released by Star Records. The album signals Velasquez' status as a freelance singer-record producer who is no longer bound to one specific record company and gives her full artistic freedom. The theme song was penned by Ogie Alcasid.

Ogie Alcasid (June 25, 2007) made clear that he would not allow his girlfriend Regine Velasquez give up her career for him. Regine stated in press conference for Ogie's US tour with comedienne Ai-Ai delas Alas that she would willingly give up her career for him. Ogie said if there was anyone who will make a sacrifice, it was him. Let it be remembered that L'affaire Ogie-Regine was make OK with Michelle Van Eimeren, wife of Ogie. "Regine's 'my only one, the last in my life", Ogie affirmed before the press. He said Regine even had become closer to Michelle and their children. "Wow. It was very, very exciting. Siyempre yung mga anak ko parang kalaro nila si Regine. Si Regine at si Michelle, magkaibigan na sila. Ako ngayon ang lagot. But everyone is happy. Wala nang problema." Ogie debunked gossips that he and Regine would make a sidetrip to Las Vegas to get married. Meanwhile, upon arrival from the States, Ogie faced PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) after the taping of drama series "Magpakailanman" at Timog Ave, Quezon City. Ogie said that "Kasal? Hindi, wala pa, wala pa. Matagal pa 'yong kasal,... Oo naman, she deserves to walk on the aisle and Regine deserves a grand wedding... Darating tayo riyan, siyempre dapat isa-isa muna." Ogie announced that this October 2007 he and Regine will do a romantic-comedy for GMA films which will probably be shown early next year.[17][18][19]

In August 2007, Velasquez and Alcasid started hosting 'Celebrity Duets' (Philippines) on GMA 7. The show pairs up local personalities with local professional singers. Velasquez is also one of the endorsers of Vicki Belo's new baby the "Belo Essentials" the line also include singer Zsa Zsa Padilla and model/tv personality Lucy Torres. Today Regine Velasquez joins the ranks as one of the Philippines'iconic musical figures, such as Sharon Cuneta, Lea Salonga, Gary Valenciano and Kuh Ledesma. This year she recorded the theme song of GMA's remake of "Marimar" with the same title which became an instant hit on the airwaves.

Velasquez performed at a sold out concert at The Aviation Club in Dubai on October 17, 2007.

In October 2007, she appeared on the cover of the fashion magazine "Preview" that featured her most anticipated photos since the release of her coffee table book, Reigne...the book. Just three days after her 6-nights sold-out concert series at The Aliw Theater (Ang Ating Musika), Velasquez attended the 2007 Aliw Awards held at Palacio de Maynila and won two of the most coveted awards of the night: Best Major Concert Act (Female) for her 20th year anniversary concert at the Araneta Coliseum, Twenty. Velasquez also won the Entertainer of the Year award.

Velasquez was also awarded The Most Successful Artist of the Year award by Walk Of Fame Philippines on December 04, 2007 in Eastwood, Quezon City. Other awardees honored at the event were Piolo Pascual, Kris Aquino, Richard Gutierrez, Gina Pareno.

Main Article: Regine Velasquez Filmography

Velasquez's singing fame help her make a successful crossover into film. In 1987, she got her first movie role as the granddaughter of a mafia clan involved in crimes in the film The Untouchable Family. She soon ventured into comedy films. She was cast in the 1988 film Pik Pak Boom with contemporaries Dingdong Avanzado, Herbert Bautista and Bing Loyzaga. She then co-starred with comedians Joey de Leon and Rene Requistas in the flick Elvis and James in which she played a nerdy music aficionado and the love interest of the two.

Her film career took a quick hiatus, but she returned to the cinema in 1996 for her first lead role in the film Wanted Perfect Mother with actor, Christopher de Leon. She was one of three lead actresses in the musical comedy Do Re Mi (1997). She played a radio disc jockey and the mediator for her two overtly different friends. In 1998 Honey Nasa Langit Na Ba Ako was released; Regine played a ghost who died in a car accident days before her wedding day.

In 1998 Velasquez co-starred with matinee idol Aga Muhlach in the romantic film Dahil May Isang Ikaw. Later, in 2000, she starred opposite Robin Padilla in Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw, a film about a pop star who falls in love with one of her fans. She reunited with Aga Muhlach in 2001 for Pangako Ikaw Lang which earned Regine a Box-Office Queen award from the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation.

Velasquez acted in two more romantic films in 2002 and 2003 called Ikaw Lamang, Hanggang Ngayon with Richard Gomez, Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka with Christopher De Leon and her first with Dingdong Dantes. In December 2003 Velasquez debuted in her first science fiction film, Captain Barbell, with Ogie Alcasid and Bong Revilla.

Robin Padilla and Velasquez reunited in the movie Till I Met You in 2006 with Eddie Garcia. The movie grossed 40 Million pesos at opening, P93,112,265 overall. Till I Met You is currently the highest-grossing movie of Velasquez's career.

Piolo Pascual and Velasquez appear together in the film Paano Kita Iibigin after working together in the Sa Puso Ko'y Ikaw episode of [Viva Films and IBC 13's] now-defunct weekly drama series Habang May Buhay in 2000 and the Lobo episode of ABS-CBN's ongoing weekly drama series Maalaala Mo Kaya in 2001. Paano Kita Iibigin is a romantic drama co-production of Star Cinema and Viva Films

On February 2008, Velasquez will start shooting a movie with her partner Ogie Alcasid entitled, "Love Is Blind And Deaf". The movie will also feature Wendell Ramos and Lovi Poe (daughter of the late Fernando Poe Jr.). It will be co-produced by GMA Films and Viva Films. The movie will hit the theaters in mid 2008. Velasquez is also reported to be reuniting on the silver screen with one of her most beloved leading men, Aga Muhlach , in a movie to be shot in Bukidnon.^{[citation needed]}

Image	Title	Theatrical Date	Venue	Role
	Kenkoy Loves Rosing	August to September 1991	Music Museum	Rosing
	An original musical-comedy based on the well-loved Filipino comics classics created by Tony Velasquez. Janno Gibbs played the role "Kenkoy" opposite Regine Velasquez as "Rosing".
	Noli Me Tángere	July 14 to August 6, 1995	Cultural Center of the Philippines Main Theater	María Clara
	Tanghalang Filipino's presentation of the evocative musical based on the novel by Philippine National Hero, Dr. José Rizal. Set in late 18th Century Philippines, Velasquez plays the tragic heroine María Clara, the one true love of Crisóstomo Ibarra. Caught in the storm of politics, intrigue, and familial piety, the two lovers lives are swept away in a world run amok under the abusive powers of the Spanish Colonial Rule. Musical Direction by Ryan Cayabyab, and the libretto of Bienvenido Lumbera. Directed by Nonon Padilla. Others in the cast are - John Arcilla, alternating as Crisóstomo Ibarra, Gigi Posadas, alternating as María Clara, Nanette Inventor, Ony de Leon, Eugene Villaluz, Bernardo Bernardo, Noni Buencamino, Garry Lim, Pablo Molina, Irma Adlawan, Clottie Gealogo, and Rommel Singson.

Non-drama

Image	Title	Stint	Network	Role
	Pinoy Idol	2008	GMA Network	Main Host
	A Philippine second Franchise of Pop Idol.
	Celebrity Duets	2007	GMA Network	Main host
	A Philippine reality television show of the progressive game-show type, combined celebrities of different backgrounds with professional singers in a weekly elimination competition.
	SOP (Sobrang Okey Pare)	1997 to present	GMA Network	Main host
	A Philippine noontime musical variety show of GMA Network that airs live every Sunday at noon-2 p.m. from the Studio 3 of the GMA Network Center. It features livewire concert performances by the hottest concert artists and young stars today in the Philippine showbiz industry.
	Pinoy Pop Superstar	2004 to 2007	GMA Network	Main host
	A Philippine television show featuring a year-long talent search for the best Filipino amateur singers. It is broadcast every Saturday evening on GMA, The Kapuso Network. Grand Prize winners include Jonalyn Viray in 2005 , Gerard Santos in 2006, and Maricris Garcia in 2007.
	Forever In My Heart	2004	GMA Network	Angeline
	A Philippine television soap-opera which mixes a romantic-comedy genre and tackles a serendipity issue. A story about two fallen angels who must find their way into the mortal world in search of each other before their candles in heaven burns out.
	Search For A Star	2003 to 2004	GMA Network and VIVA Entertainment Group	Main host
	A Philippine television show featuring a year-long talent search for the best Filipino amateur singers. It was broadcasted every Saturday evening on GMA, The Kapuso Network. The format is loosely patterned on American Idol. The search launched the careers of new singers, notably grand prize winner Rachelle Ann Go who now top-bills several TV shows and has received platinum album awards.
	Star For A Night	2002 to 2003	IBC 13 and VIVA Entertainment Group	Main host
	A Philippine television show featuring a year-long talent search for the best Filipino amateur singers. It pioneered the return of a much more hyped and prestigious talent searches. It was broadcasted every Saturday evening on IBC 13, a VIVA television company. The search launched the career of new singers, notably, the grand prize winner Sarah Geronimo who now top-bills as an ABS-CBN talent, Mark Bautista (1st Runner up) who is now one of the top selling artists of Viva Records and Mau Marcelo who later on became the winner of the first season of Philippine Idol.

Sitcoms/Dramas

• 1993: Mr Kupido — "Reason Enough", with Apa Ongpin and Jenine Desiderio
• 1994 : Ober Da Bakod
• 1994: Spotlight — with Ariel Rivera
• December 22, 1996: Ikaw, Ako At Ang Awit with Gary Valenciano
• February 26, 1997: Mikee - "The Black Triangle", with Donna Cruz and Mikee Cojuangco
• May 26, 1999: Mikee Forever
• September 7, 1999: Kool Ka Lang
• July 20, 2000: Habang May Buhay — "Sa Puso Ko'y Ikaw", with Piolo Pascual
• September 13, 2000: Pwedeng Pwede
• July 4, 2001: Larawan with Dingdong Dantes
• August 22, 2001: Beh Bote Nga
• November 8, 2001: Maalaala Mo Kaya — "Lobo", with Piolo Pascual
• April 27, 2003: Huling Yakap Sa Tag-araw with Dingdong Dantes
• May 2003: OK Fine Whatever
• December 2003: Idol Ko si Kap
• May 2004: Tanging Ina, TV Series

Main Page: Regine Velasquez Awards and Recognition

Main Page: Regine Velasquez Awards and Recognition

1. ^ Carnegie Hall centennial performance
2. ^ "Written In the Sand"
3. ^ Viva Films Regine Velasquez Artist Page
4. ^ Viva Films Regine Velasquez Artist Page: Velasquez won the top prize in 67 of approximately 200 competitions she joined
5. ^ Viva Films Regine Velasquez Artist Page
6. ^ [1]
7. ^ [2]
8. ^ [3]
9. ^ [4]
10. ^ [5]
11. ^ [6]
12. ^ [7]
13. ^ [8]
14. ^ [9]

General references

• Real Entertainment Official Website
• Regine Velasquez Awards and Recognition Article
• Viva Records Official Webpage
• Make A Wish Foundation Website
• GMA Network Official Website
• UNICEF Official website

Footnotes

1. Real Entertainment Website [10]
2. Awards and Recognition page
3. Viva Records Official Webpage
4. Viva Records Official Webpage
5. Unicef
6. Showbiz Stripped: Interview with Rickey Lo
7. Philippine Daily Inquirer
8. Philippine Daily Inquirer
9. Newsflash.org

• Regine Velasquez at the Internet Movie Database
• Askmen - Regine Velasquez
• Viva Records Official Site
• Regine Velasquez Multimedia