Charice Wants to Return to 'Glee' as the Gay Sunshine Corazon

International singing sensation Charice said that she wanted to return to the hit American musical TV series Glee in a gay role. Charice had a guesting stint in the second season of the said show as the Filipina exchange student Sunshine Corazon.

In an interview with ABS-CBN Hollywood correspondent Yong Chavez, Charice revealed that one of her biggest wish is to return to the hit US TV show Glee. 

"Definitely. I would still love to play Sunshine. Very open, sobrang inspirational, dahil totoo," said Charice, who has always admired how the show supported LGBT issue even before she had that guesting stint in Season 2.

Charice came out as gay on national TV just recently and she appreciated how her fans stayed loyal to her. 

Charice is currently in Hollywood to honor some commitments. While in Los Angeles, she told her US management team that she would like to audition for Hollywood movies and TV shows.

"Yun 'yung unang-unang sinabi ko sa kanila na gusto kong gawin. Kasi parang nahihilig din ako sa acting. But this time I want to play weird na roles. Seryoso, lagi nila akong pinagtatawanan na gusto kong maging serial killer, ganyan," she explained.

Charice will return to the Philippines after finishing her engagements in the US to start promoting her "Chapter 10" album. The said album talks about the new chapter in her life. 

One of the songs in the album, Unexpected Love, which Charice co-wrote with The Voice US semi-finalist Cheesa Laureta, is dedicated to her girlfriend Alyssa Quijano.

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ASAP 2012 Honors 24K Golden Voice and Elite Platinum Awardees this December 2

ASAP 2012 is all set for the grand celebration of Original Pilipino Music (OPM) this Sunday (December 2) as it awards the 24K Golden Voice Award to Asia’s Nightingale Lani Misalucha, and the Elite Platinum Award to world-class OPM band Side A.

Click here for the ASAP 2012 24K Gold Awards and Platinum Circle Awards Complete List of Winners

Aside from giving the highest recognitions to Lani, Side A, and some of the biggest OPM artists, non-stop surprises will surely amaze TV viewers with the must-see collaboration of international stars and certified Pinoy pride Charice and Chessa Laureta; and the hair-raising musical spectacle of Noel Cabangon, Jaimie Rivera, Liezel Garcia, Allen Sta. Maria, Jerianne Templo, and the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra.

Watch out also for the special production number of this year’s Awit and Aliw Awards winners Bamboo, Jed Madela, KZ Tandingan, and Zia Quizon.

Witness the exceptional talent of OPM artists in another show-stopping concert extravaganza of ASAP mainstays to be led by Gary Valenciano, ZsaZsa Padilla, Vina Morales, Piolo Pascual, Christian Bautista, Erik Santos, Juris, Richard Poon, Jovit Baldivino, Angeline Quinto, and Martin Nievera.

Meanwhile, get ready for another out-of-this-world experience in the breathtaking ASAP Supahdance treat by Cristine Reyes, Kim Chiu, Enchong Dee, Enrique Gil, John Prats, Iya Villania, Empress, Rayver Cruz, Ella Cruz, Myrtle Sarrosa, Louise Abuel, and Belle Mariano.

Don’t miss the 2012 PMPC Best Musical Variety Show “ASAP 2012” this Sunday, 12:15 noon, on ABS-CBN. For updates, photos and to hang out live with the stars at ASAP Chill-Out, simply visit http://asap.abs-cbn.com/, follow @ASAPOFFICIAL on Twitter, or ‘like’ http://facebook.com/asapofficial.

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The X Factor Philippines Premieres June 23, Cheesa Laureta in Manila for the Franchise

It's coming! The biggest, the grandest and most awaited musical event of the year, The X Factor Philippines will premiere this Saturday, June 23 on ABS-CBN.

After conquering 30 countries, United Kingdom's No. 1 program is now ready to shake Philippine grounds! Hosted by KC Concepcion, Kapamilyas get to showcase their singing prowess on The X Factor Philippines before millions of viewers and in front of four respected industry icons - Martin Nievera, Gary Valenciano, Charice and Pilita Corrales.

Get ready as the winner will be going home with P4 million pesos plus the pride and fame of being the very first The X Factor Philippines champion.

The Voice 2 finalist, Cheesa Laureta also revealed in her Bandila interview on June 15 that she was in the country for X Factor without revealing any details. This will add excitement to the premiere of The X Factor Philippines and the succeeding episodes as we guess what will be her role in the singing reality competition franchise.

Watch the latest teaser of The X Factor Philippines below:

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Cheesa Laureta Graces ASAP 2012 this June 17, Newest Groups and OBB to be Launched

ASAP 2012 is all set to pay tribute to all dads in the world this Sunday (June 17) to be led by Cheesa Laureta, the Filipino-American finalist of the hit American reality talent show “The Voice Season 2.”

Along with the launch of the latest ASAP segments and its brand new rainy day OBB, witness the freshest show-stopping performances from ASAP’s newest Boy Group – “Princess and I” lead stars Daniel Padilla, Khalil Ramos and Enrique Gil; the host of upcoming singing-reality competition “X-Factor,” KC Concepcion; newest all- tween girl group ‘Tweens of Pop’ composed of “Goin’ Bulilit” alumnae Mika dela Cruz, Angel Sy, Noemi Oineza, and Alexa Ilacad as they launch their newest album; and Bugoy Cariño, Iya Villania with the celebrity siblings John and Paolo Prats, Kim and John Paul Chiu, and Enrique and Javy Gil in one of “ASAP 2012″s newest segment, ‘Step My Step.’

Indulge in the cold weather as Kapamilya stars Gerald Anderson, Iza Calzado, Shaina Magdayao, Maja Salvador, Rayver Cruz, Bugoy, Nikki Gil, Jessy Mendiola, Robi Domingo take over the centerstage with the coolest ever after treats; while the ASAP mainstays Martin Nievera, Piolo Pascual, Sam Milby, Bamboo, Erik Santos, Christian Bautista, Jed Madela, and Kean Cipriano offer another world-class concert experience; to be followed by the heartfelt songs dedicated to all loving fathers to be rendered by ASAP Sessionistas.

Make family bonding happier and catch the Father’s Day special of “ASAP 2012” this Sunday, 12:15nn on ABS-CBN. For updates, photos and to hang out live with the stars at ASAPChill-Out, simply visit http://asap.abs-cbn.com/, follow @ASAPOFFICIAL on Twitter, or ‘like’ http://facebook.com/asapofficial.

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Charice to Collaborate with Cheesa Laureta

Pinay international singing sensation Charice is set to collaborate with The Voice Season 2 finalist, Filipino-American Cheesa Laureta, on an upcoming project.

Charice and Cheesa Laureta collaborate for a project

In an interview with ABS-CBN news on May 14 after her contract signing for ABS-CBN's The X Factor Philippines, Charice said she wrote a song for Cheesa. Charice also said that Cheesa is planning to visit the country to release the song.

"We are really excited because we wrote a song for her and we are collaborating. She's very excited because she's wants to come here to the Philippines to release some single written by yours truly." Charice exclaimed.

Charice and Cheesa are also in hunt of other Pinoy artists to whom they can work as well or sang a duet with.

"We are looking for other artists here that can have a duet with her," she said.

Cheesa Laureta, who hails from Honolulu, Hawaii made it to the Top 12 of the recently concluded second season of the US talent search The Voice under team Cee Lo Green. Her season was eventually won by Jermaine Paul of team Blake Shelton. 

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Cheesa Laureta Eliminated from 'The Voice 2'

Filipino-American Cheesa Laureta's journey on The Voice Season 2 ended tonight, April 24 (April 25 in Manila) after not getting enough votes for her to stay in the competition.

In team Cee Lo, contestant Jamar Rogers got America's save votes so it all comes down to Juliet Simms and Cheesa  Laureta. The two ladies battle it out for the save, performing for their mentor's approval. Unfortunately, Cee Lo Green had to let go of Cheesa, saving Juliet

Cheesa Laureta sang Already Gone but the coaches noted that her performance was a little pitchy except during the last notes, which she hit so it was an unbalanced performance. Meanwhile, Juliet Simms performed Natalie Imbruglia's Torn where she showed restraint and variety, leading Cee Lo to save this season's rock chick.

Meanwhile, in Adam Levine's team, it was Mathai who got eliminated leaving Tony Lucca and Katrina Parker in the competition for next week's semi-finals.

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Cheesa Laureta Survives Instant Elims but to Face America's Votes on 'The Voice 2'

Filipino-American Cheesa Laureta survived the instant elimination on the US talent search The Voice on Monday, April 23 (April 24 in Manila) with her powerful rendition of Whitney Houston's I Have Nothing.

Cee Lo Green picked James Massone  to be eliminated from his team after his lackluster performance of Billy Joel's Just The Way You Are while Adam Levine let go of Pip who sang Keane's Somewhere Only We Know.

Cheesa Laureta will now have to face America's vote, the results of which will be announced live on Tuesday night, April 24 (morning of April 25 in Manila).

Last week, Laureta landed on the bottom three of Team Cee Lo based on votes and had to be saved by mentor Cee Lo Green to move on in the competition.

Cheesa described being in the bottom three as a "life-changing experience" and promised to improve her game by picking I Have Nothing as her song for this week which she claimed she's very comfortable with being able to slay it even she was a little girl.

The judges praised her performance, with singer Christina Aguilera saying she is proud that Laureta went for it. Mentor Cee Lo Green was obviously pleased by his protege, saying she did a wonderful job. "It's time to start investing on the next powerhouse singer," he told Cheesa.

Cheesa Laureta dedicated her performance to her brother Troy, who was with her backstage.

Watch Cheesa Laureta's I Have Nothing performance below:

Source: ABS-CBN News

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Pinay Cheesa Laureta Advances to 'The Voice' Top 16

Pinay singer Cheesa Laureta advances to the next round of The Voice Season 2 after being saved by mentor Cee Lo Green. The judges-coaches Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton also favored the Filipina after her passionate rendition of Celine Dion's All By Myself.

Cheesa belonged to the bottom 3 (the lowest vote getters) together with Erin Martin and Tony Vincent. The three sang for their life but it was Cheesa who got Cee Lo's approval, saying that his heart tells that the Pinay should be saved, beating his mind which craving for a Tony safety.

Watch Cheesa's last chance performance of All By Myself below:

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Pinay Cheesa Laureta in 'The Voice' Top 24

Full-blooded Pinay Cheesa Laureta is making waves in the second season of hit US singing competition “The Voice” as she makes it to the top 24 finalists under the mentorship of rapper Cee Lo Green.

Watch her pursue her dream on becoming the next Filipino international singing sensation every Saturday, 5:30 PM, on Studio 23 with a replay every Monday at 7 PM.

Cheesa, who was born and raised in Hawaii, is set to compete with finalists coming from the teams of other celebrity musician coaches namely Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, and Blake Shalton. Carson Daly hosts this worldwide phenomenal hit show with Christiana Milian as the new social media correspondent.

“The Voice” is a unique singing competition where auditions are based solely on vocal ability. In the first stage called the ‘blind auditions,’ all four coaches must listen to the artist without facing him or her and must press their respective buttons if they want the artist to be part of the team they will mentor. Hitting the button will also trigger the coach’s chairs to swivel so that the coach can finally see the face behind the voice.

This season, the coaches get to choose 12 contestants each to form their respective teams. They will then dedicate themselves to develop their singers via mentoring and will pit two of their own team members in the second round called the ‘battle phase.’

After the vocal face-off, the coach must then choose who among the two singers will advance. Those who will survive in the battle rounds will proceed to the third stage— the live performance shows— wherein viewers can save them from elimination by voting.

In the end, each coach will have one star artist left to compete against the other team’s finalists and the last one standing will be named “The Voice.” The winner will receive a recording contract as a grand prize.

Aside from the much talked about singing competition from the US, Studio 23 has also started airing the much-talked about eighth and final season of the hit TV drama series “Desperate Housewives” and eighth season of “Grey’s Anatomy.”

Watch the intense happenings in the lives of the world-renowned housewives of Wysteria Lane. What will happen after Carlos murdered Gaby’s evil stepfather? How will Susan, Gaby, Bree, and Lynette’s cover up take its toll on them?

If “Desperate Housewives” will finally bid goodbye, the rumored to be final season of “Grey’s Anatomy” may have hopes of being extended after producer Shonda Rhimes said she plans to continue the show regardless of whether original cast members will return. Speculations on the show’s demise were roused due to the unclear contract renewals of its lead stars Ellen Pompeo, Patrick Dempsey, Justin Chambers, Sandra Oh and Chandra Wilson.

Don’t miss the “The Voice 2” every Saturday, 5:30 PM with a replay on Mondays at 7 PM. Watch “Grey’s Anatomy” every Thursday at 7 PM, back-to-back with “Desperate Housewives” at 8 PM only on Studio 23

Text and photo by Studio 23 via Starmometer

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