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Jake Zyrus

Jake Zyrus

Actor

Born May 10, 1992 in San Pedro, Laguna, Philippines

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Jake Zyrus (known as Charice Pempengco prior to his gender transition) was born in Cabuyao, Philippines. When he was three years old, he witnessed his abusive father point a gun at his mom during an episode of domestic violence. Along with his mother and younger brother Carl, they left their father in search of a better life.

At the age of seven, with money hard to come by and with little food to put on the table, Zyrus urged his mother to teach him how to sing and let him join singing contests to help support their family. He went around the provinces of Laguna and Batangas, joining amateur singing contests in town fiestas and later, on little-known shows on television. He started winning most of the contests he joined, often borrowing money from friends and neighbors for the bus fare then paying them back after he had won. He estimates he joined 80-100 singing contests all in all.

In May 2008, Zyrus was invited to guest on Oprah, for a themed show called World's Smartest Kids. She sang I Have Nothing by Whitney Houston and bought the audience to their feet, giving him another standing ovation. No one was more impressed than Oprah Winfrey herself though, incredulously asking him, "Girl, that was fantastic! Who are you?!" The next day, Charice and his mother were already on a plane waiting to take off for the Philippines when Oprah called to stop the plane and bring them back to her office. Oprah had been so impressed with the child and couldn't get him off her mind. He listened to Zyrus' story and told him, "Don't lose hope. I promise you something big will happen." She then called legendary music producer David Foster who took Zyrus on under his wing.

Zyrus, as David Foster's protégé, suddenly found himself singing duets with Andrea Bocelli in Italy and with his idol Celine Dion in Madison Square Garden. He also shared the stage with other big names such as Michael Buble and Josh Groban. He performed at three of President Barack Obama's pre-inauguration galas and made a cameo appearance as himself in 2009's Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel. He also went on to appear on the Oprah show three more times after his initial appearance, the most recent one being last May 11, 2010, a day after his 18th birthday, to debut his international album CHARICE. His single Pyramid with singer Iyaz topped the Billboard Dance chart at #1. His album sales during its first week landed him in the #8 spot on the US Billboard Hot 200 chart, making him the first ever Asian artist in history to enter the Billboard top 10.

In June 2017, Zyrus came out as a trans-man and announced that he underwent gender transition. He dropped his old name "Charice Pempengco" and adopted his current name.

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Jake and Charice Poster

Jake and Charice Feature Film2020Self

Yaru Onna - She's a Killer Poster

Yaru Onna - She's a Killer Feature Film2018

I Can See Your Voice: Philippines Poster

I Can See Your Voice: Philippines TV Series2017Self - Guest

Asia's Got Talent Poster

Asia's Got Talent TV Series2015Self

The Dr. Tess Show TV Series2013Self - Guest

The Ryzza Mae Show Poster

The Ryzza Mae Show TV Series2013Self - Guest

The Voice of the Philippines Poster

The Voice of the Philippines TV Series2013Self - Performer

Here Comes the Boom Poster

Here Comes the Boom Feature Film2012Malia

Magpakailanman Poster

Magpakailanman TV Series2012Charice

Oprah: Where Are They Now? Poster

Oprah: Where Are They Now? TV Series2012Self

The X Factor Philippines Poster

The X Factor Philippines TV Series2012Self - Judge

Charice: Home for Valentine's TV Special2011Self - Host

Gandang gabi Vice Poster

Gandang gabi Vice TV Series2011Self - Guest

Guesting on Glee Documentary2011Self

Hit Man Returns: David Foster & Friends Poster

Hit Man Returns: David Foster & Friends Documentary2011Self

Louder: Charice Short Film2011Self

Teen Choice 2011 Poster

Teen Choice 2011 TV Special2011Self - Presenter

30 Days with Charice TV Series2010Self

An Evening of Grace: A Concert for the Children TV Special2010Self

Io canto Poster

Io canto TV Series2010Self

Season of Song: Canadian Tenors and Friends Documentary2010Self

Skate for the Heart Poster

Skate for the Heart TV Special2010Self

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel Poster

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel Feature Film2009Charice Pempengco

Glee TV Series2009Sunshine Corazon

May bukas pa Poster

May bukas pa TV Series2009Choir

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Poster

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade TV Special2008Self

Ti lascio una canzone TV Series2008Self

Pinoy Big Brother Poster

Pinoy Big Brother TV Series2005Self - Performer

The Paul O'Grady Show Poster

The Paul O'Grady Show TV Series2004Self

The Ellen DeGeneres Show Poster

The Ellen DeGeneres Show TV Series2003Self

The Beginning: Making 'Episode I' Poster

The Beginning: Making 'Episode I' Documentary2001Self - Performer

Loose Women Poster

Loose Women TV Series1999Self - Performer

ASAP TV Series1995Self

Maalaala Mo Kaya Poster

Maalaala Mo Kaya TV Series1991Charice Pempengco

Christmas in Rockefeller Center Poster

Christmas in Rockefeller Center TV Series1990Self

Live with Kelly and Ryan Poster

Live with Kelly and Ryan TV Series1988Self

The Oprah Winfrey Show Poster

The Oprah Winfrey Show TV Series1986Self

Tetsuko no heya Poster

Tetsuko no heya TV Series1976Self

Good Morning America Poster

Good Morning America TV Series1975Self

Great Performances Poster

Great Performances TV Series1971Self

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