24th Aliw Awards (2011) Winners

GMA-7 stars are big winners at the recently held 24th Aliw Awards for Live Entertainment last November 8th at the Newport Theater of Performing Arts at Resorts World in Pasay City.

The most coveted title, Entertainer of the Year, went to international star Charice. She toppled fellow international artists Lea Salonga and Lani Misalucha as well as big local stars Sarah Geronimo and Vice Ganda.

Check out the list of winners below.

Best Male Teen Performer – Elmo Magalona (GMA-7)
Best Female Teen Performer – Julie Anne San Jose (GMA-7)
Outstanding Male Performer – Gian Magdangal (GMA-7)
Discovery Of the Year – Solenn Heussaff (GMA-7)
Best Choral Group – UP Singing Ambassadors
Best Collaboration for a Major Concert – Sarah Geronimo and Martin Nievera, What Love Is Concert (ABS-CBN)
Best Performance by a Female in Hotel Lounges and Bars – Jonalyn Viray (GMA-7)
Entertainer of the Year – Charice
Best New Group – Opera Belles
Best Stand-up Comedienne – Pokwang (ABS-CBN)
Best Male Emcee – Raymond Gutierrez (GMA-7)
Hall of Fame – Boy Abunda (ABS-CBN)

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Suspect to Murder of Charice's Dad Voluntarily Surrendered

Angel Capili, the suspect on the murder of Charice's father, has surrendered to the mayor of General Trias, Cavite Jonjon Ferrer. He voluntarily went to the mayor's house with the help of Barangay Captain Rolando Pagcalawangan.

From Cavite, Capili was immediately brought by the police to Camp Crame. Members of the suspect's family went with him.

Capili recounted the incident that ended in the death of Ricky Pempengco. He said Ricky was also at the store where he was buying a cigarette. He didn't know Ricky, belying earlier reports that the two were old enemies.

The suspect said Ricky attacked him first and what he did was just self-defense. He asked the Pempengcos, though, for forgiveness adding that Charice was his idol.

Charice was seen arriving at Camp Crame where she was assured that justice will be served. She wasn't able to see the suspect, though.

Angel Capili was then brought to San Pedro Police Station where he would be put behind bars and face the consequences of the crime he committed.

Ricky Pempengco's family was relieved that the suspect is now in the hands of the police. Charice even sang a song for his father during a press conference that was held.

Capili will be inquested tomorrow, a day before Ricky Pempengco will be laid to rest.

Charice Won't Perform in Singapore to Pay Respects to Dad

Raquel Pempengco, the mother of international pop sensation Charice, paid her respects to the remains of her estranged husband and mother of her two kids. Earlier today, she arrived at the Funeraria Miraculous Medal in Biñan, Laguna with Carl, her youngest son with Ricky Pempengco who died last night in a stabbing incident.

Charice is bound to arrive at 11 PM tonight from Jakarta, Indonesia where the David Foster and Friends world tour has currently staged a concert. The concert's next stop is Singapore and the singer recently tweeted she won't be able to perform in the said country because she needs to be with family in the Philippines.

Despite the heated statement Ricky's sister said on camera against Charice's family, everything seemed to be well when Raquel and Carl arrived at the wake. Although she refused to talk on camera, Raquel told the media she understands how emotional Ricky's siblings are with the loss of their youngest brother. She also sees what happened as an opportunity to patch things up with the family of her estranged husband.

Ricky Pempengco's loved ones are requesting the public to let them grieve in private. "Bigyan muna po natin sila ng privacy para at least makapag-usap po sila," said Grace Mendoza, Charice's aunt.

Raquel brought to the wake a white suit for Ricky. It was reportedly a special request of Charice. They wanted him to wear the suit he wore during his wedding with Raquel but it couldn't be found at the moment.

Charice's Father Stabbed Dead on Halloween Night

The father of international singer Charice was found dead Monday night in a canal near his home in San Pedro, Laguna.

Reports said Ricky Pempengco, 39, was drinking with some friends when he left to buy a cigarette. That's when suspect Angel Capili Itawat Jr, who is still at large, approached him and stabbed him with an ice pick.

Police said Ricky and Angel had a fight way back in 2005 and it could still be the reason of the crime.

Ricky, a construction worker, has long been separated from Charice's mother Racquel. According to a neighbor friend, Ricky had been taking anti-depressants since he was separated from his family.

Despite not living with his father, though, Charice has happy memories of his father. The pop star announced it on Twitter a few hours ago.

Charice tweeted:

Last night, may kasama ako pero sabi ko kamukha nya daddy ko. Di ko alam na nagpaparamdam na pala sya. Gusto ko lang malaman nyo, na we had a really great relationship bago nangyari lahat ng gulo. Sinabi niya sa akin nung ako'y bata pa na hindi actually alam ni mommy, gusto nya akong maging sundalo kasi sabi niya matapang daw ako. I loved him and I still love him. He's still my Dad after all.

A crying sister of Ricky Pempengco, though, was so hurt and said she's not expecting Charice to grieve for her father. "Siguro masaya na sila kasi wala na 'yong kapatid ko," Russel Mihira said.

This is such a tragic incident. I would like to extend my condolences to Charice and the rest of Ricky Pempengco's loved ones. May his soul rest in peace.

Charice's "Louder" Music Video Released in Japan

Check out the music video of Louder, a single off of Charice's second international studio album titled Infinity which was released in Japan on October 5.

The music video was released via the subscription-based Japanese television channel Space Shower TV. It will be released in the US on October 18.

Produced by Dreamlab, Louder was written by Daniel Jamas, Shelly Peiken and Leah Haywood while the music video was directed by Tim Cruz. Louder was also used last August by the Oprah Winfrey Network as the background music for a new season teaser.

Other songs in the album that has already been released include One Day (released in the US as a promotional single for Acuvue contact lenses); Far as the Sky (released in Japan as a promotional single for the Japanese drama series Bull Doctor); and New World (released in Japan as promotional single for the video game Final Fantasy XIII-2).

You can check the complete track list of Charice's Infinity album by clicking here.

Louder's music video after the jump. (via YouTube's theillusionist518)

Charice Returns to "Glee"?

The Chasters were saddened when it was reported that guest stars wouldn't be a part of Glee anymore. But Ryan Murphy, co-creator and producer of the show, gave some hope about the matter on his interview with Inquirer Entertainment.

Ryan Murphy said that the storyline of Charice's character hasn't had any closure yet so she might come back towards the end of season 3.

Charice plays the character of Sunshine Corazon, an Asian exchange student who auditioned and passed for the glee club New Directions. She transferred to another school, though, to join the Vocal Adrenaline to escape Rachel Berry (Lea Michele) who was bullying her.

At the end of season 2, Sunshine and Rachel had somehow patched things up, Rachel even became Sunshine's "strength" during her performance with the Vocal Adrenaline.

Meanwhile, Harry Shum Jr.'s character Mike Chang was finally given a "speaking part" in the show (imagine having no dialogue for 2 seasons!). He also had his own song and dance number. Finally!

The show's earlier decision to stop having guest stars was to give the other characters (like Harry's) a chance to shine.

But would Charice really be coming back? Or will Ryan Murphy change his mind again?

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