Regine Velasquez

She was dubbed as "Asia's Songbird" and awarded "Favorite Philippine Artist" twice at the MTV Asia Awards. A national singing champ at age 14, Regine hasn't failed to inspire legions of fans in her more than 20 years in the business.

Basic Info
Name: Regine Velasquez
Nickname: Reg, Ate
Birthday: April 22, 1970
Showbiz Anniversary: April 1, 1984

Personal
Claim to fame:
Being in Bagong Kampeon (for obvious reasons); and my first major concert Narito Ako.

Unforgettable moment:
"Tumalon ako ng stage during SOP and I had to perform duguan."

Favorites
Regine's hit list:
1. Her fave local actor is Richard Gomez and foreign actors are Julia Roberts, Cameron Diaz and Brad Pitt.
2. Regine's fave movie is 'Pretty Woman'.
3. Mariah Carey is the singer she idolizes the most.
4. Her fave music is pop, jazz and ballads.
5. Il Postino (The Postman) by Antonio Skarmenta is her fave book.
6. Her fave author is Pablo Neruda.

Star Trivia:
Regine's loves designer brands by Louis Vuitton, Miucca Prada, Dolce & Gabbana and Fendi. Her fave expressions are "Oh Man!" and "Ano Chismis?" Her most treasured item is her Wishbone necklace.

Q & A
On the spot:

Why did you enter showbusiness?
"To help my family and put my siblings through school."

If you weren’t in showbiz, what kind of career would you have?
"I'd be a housewife and family woman."

What is your biggest frustration/regret?
"That I didn’t finish my education."

What do most people don’t know about you?
"That I am chismosa! :)"

What are you most proud of?
"I was able to give my family a comfortable life."

What do you value most?
"My family and my personal time."

What do you want to achieve?
"To finish college someday."

What is your advice to aspiring artists?
"Work hard and strike while the iron is hot!"