Charice Pempengco

Date of Birth: May 10, 1992

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Biography

Charice Pempengco, now known as Jake Zyrus, is a Filipino singer who gained international fame through YouTube and various TV appearances. Born on May 10, 1992, in Cabuyao, Laguna, Philippines, Charice showed remarkable singing talent from a young age. Charice’s rise to fame began when videos of her performances were uploaded to YouTube, catching the attention of American talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, who invited Charice to perform on her show in 2007. This appearance led to further opportunities, including a guest spot on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” where Oprah Winfrey dubbed Charice “the most talented girl in the world.” Charice’s powerful voice and emotional performances earned her a recording contract with Warner Bros. Records and later with 143/Reprise Records. She released her self-titled international debut album in 2010, which included the hit single “Pyramid” featuring Iyaz. The album reached number eight on the Billboard 200 chart, making Charice the first Asian solo singer in history to land in the top 10 of the prestigious chart. In 2013, Charice publicly came out as lesbian, and later, in 2017, she came out as a transgender man and adopted the name Jake Zyrus. Despite some personal challenges, Zyrus continues to perform and record music, inspiring many with his journey of self-discovery and authenticity.