One of my Idols, Charice Pempengco has really turned out to be an international artist... She had attended as a guest on different international shows, really made us Filipinos proud! With her beautiful and powerful voice, she is really a born Diva.

Charice Pempengco started as one of the finalists on the first season of Little Big Star, didn't make it as a champion but sooner she became an International Singing Sensation because of her popularity on YouTube.

some infos from her official website - charicepempengco.com:
Charice Pempengco's amazing voice was inherited from her Mother, who has also been her primary voice coach since Charice began to sing at the tender age of four. Many in Charice Pempengco's family circle are musically talented as well, it's an awe inspiring family trait. Although born with her awesome talents, Charice has had to work very hard to get to where she is today.

Gifted with a powerful, soulful voice, dancing talents and overall stage presence that are second to none, Charice is well on her way of achieving her highest dreams. Charice, at only 16, already easily outshines most other popular International Music Stars.