Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Charice Rising To The Top With Her Own Unique Identity

Similar to other posts I had written, this started as a comment on another page, Charice on CNN, Her Best Interview So Far – Fans, after which I found myself wanting to write some more - yes, even if I had already posted something previously on the same CNN Talk Asia interview: Random thoughts on Charice: She is a wonderful inspiration.

At her young age, Charice already promotes and supports other young talents:
Charice with Arjohn Gilbert during rehearsals for the concert "Christmas With Charice", Dec 2, 2011, Resorts World Manila. Recognizing Arjohn's talent, Charice invited him to join her concert where they sang "Pyramid". "Christmas With Charice" will be shown on TV5, Dec 11, 2011.

Congratulations to Charice for all she has achieved so far. And yes, you're right, she still has got so much to offer the world - she's extremely talented and continues to grow and expand her horizons as an artist; plus, she's got such a positive, generous and sensible attitude towards life that we actually learn from what this young person says and does.

Those who want to change her looks, want her thinner, or dressed up like the rest of today's pop artists are stuck on mere appearances. People who think and aspire like this are here today, gone tomorrow. They're fleeting images.

Charice has got the two most fundamental and important things covered: talent and character. And, she's pretty too. She's climbing to the top at her own pace, with her own unique identity, and she'll be staying there for a long, long time.

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Random thoughts on Charice: She is a wonderful inspiration

Cried with Cha when she talked about her dad. All her life, she was missing him and then the unexpected happened weeks after this interview... anybody else would have been crushed by the fact of never seeing happen the family reconciliation she must have been yearning for.

But Charice is incredibly brave. I guess it's the faith and love in her heart that keep her up and let her always see the beauty in her life and in the world.



She is an incredibly loving daughter. Who else would have thought of dedicating the song "You Are So Beautiful" to a dad? I love my own father dearly and I know the song but dedicating this to him never occurred to me. Now that Charice did it for her dad - and the way she sang it, looking towards heaven and so full of yearning - it was just perfect.



Charice the person is Charice the artist, and she expresses her deepest emotions in the most natural way through her singing. We are so lucky to be on the receiving end of it.

Charice, your extraordinary talent, your heart of gold, your faith in God, and your love for your family make you a wonderful inspiration. Thank you. I hope you find solace in our love and support.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

A Prayer for You, Charice

Accompanying you with our love and prayers, Cha.
We know that soon, God will put back the smile in your heart.
Cha, you've always been consistent about acknowledging your father, thanking him and loving him, despite the painful things that had happened in your family in the past.

You said, "...we had a really great relationship bago nangyari lahat ng gulo (before the troubles happened)... I loved him and I will still love him. He's still my Dad after all."

I admire you for that and said in a previous post that you have the sweetest, biggest heart - because despite the hurt you still feel, you find it in your heart to forgive.

You truly are an ideal daughter and God blesses you for that. I also continue to look up to your mother who has taught you not to live in bitter memories but to always look at the positive side of life.

During this difficult time for you, your mom and your brother, may you feel our love and support.

Here's a prayer for you, Cha:

May God give you strength to stand by your family and mourn by your father's side as you give your last goodbye.

May God give you peace to accept events and people that are simply beyond your power to change.

May God increase your faith in his plans for you: you have seen it before and I hope you continue seeing it - that when he allows pain to enter into your life, it's when he's closest to you and preparing you for bigger joys.

May you never forget, even when you go through your lowest and maybe even numbest moments, that God lovingly holds you and keeps you safe in the palm of his hand. Always.

And may God grant your father peace of soul.