One Night With Regine
One Night with Regine was a benefit concert by Filipina entertainer Regine Velasquez that took place on April 26, 2002 at the National Museum of Anthropology in Rizal Park, Manila. The charity event was organized by ABS-CBN Foundation to raise funds in support of the Bantay Bata child welfare program, which aimed to promote awareness of disadvantaged and at-risk children. The proceeds were donated to benefit the development of a children's village in Velasquez's hometown of Bulacan. Performed in front of the National Museum, the outdoor concert featured the 85-member ensemble of the San Miguel Philharmonic Orchestra accompanied by the San Miguel Master Chorale. Ryan Cayabyab served as conductor and musical director. The set list included songs taken from Velasquez's albums, as well as covers of OPM tracks and Broadway musical themes from the '' West Side Story'', ''Mamma Mia!'', '' Sunset Boulevard'', and '' Les Misérables''. One Night with Regine received acclaim fr ...
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Regine Velasquez
Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez ( ; born April 22, 1970) is a Filipina singer, actress, and record producer. She is considered one of the most influential figures in Philippine popular culture and is known for her vocal range and belting technique. She had unorthodox voice training during her childhood, where she was immersed neck-deep in the sea. Velasquez rose to prominence after winning the television talent show ''Ang Bagong Kampeon'' in 1984 and the Asia Pacific Singing Contest in 1989. Under the name Chona, she signed a recording contract with OctoArts International in 1986 and released the single "Love Me Again", which was commercially unsuccessful. The following year, she adopted the stage name Regine Velasquez for her debut studio album, '' Regine'' (1987), under the guidance of Viva Records executive Vic del Rosario and producer Ronnie Henares. She explored Manila sound and kundiman genres on her second and third studio albums, '' Nineteen 90'' (1990) and ' ...
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