Advanced Happy Birthday, Charice!

Charice will be celebrating her 18th birthday on May 10 as today's premier Filipino vocalist. Coming from humble beginnings in the province of Laguna, Philippines where as a youngster she entered multiple singing competitions to assist with their family's financial situation, Charice has performed all over the world under the wings of Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres, and David Foster.

Her life story was featured by ABS-CBN's "Maalaala Mo Kaya" in a series of videos (sample below posted by youtube user, tiratira3):



Charice's new international single, "Pyramid" (now available on iTunes) featuring British Virgin Island based R&B/Reggae artist Iyaz (Keidran Jones). "Pyramid" has peaked at #4 in the US Billboard Charts. Her album is set to be released in May under Warner Music Group. Keep up the great work, Charice!

Charice - You Only Have to Wait (Maghintay Ka Lamang)

Original version by: Ted Ito
Tagalog Lyrics by: Vehnee Saturno
Video uploaded in youtube by: itchelielie

Lyrics:

If things aren't going your way today,
Don't be impatient because that's the way life in this world
Don't lose hope
Happiness will come soon
Just keep in mind that there's still tomorrow
And happiness awaits
Failure is not a hindrance that you have to shy away from
Don't evade it when you fail
Instead you must stick to the fight
What you need is inner strength
When confronted with adversities
The light won't take too long
To be seen again
The world turning is not all about heartbreak and failure
Your dreams will be achieved
You only have to wait...

Mama by Charice

Artist: Charice
Album: "Charice" (Star Records, 2008)
Composed by: Ryan Cayabyab

I want to know
Why she had to go?
I need her, I want to be near her
I've got to be with her
And see to it that we're together once more...