Singer Charice Pempengco continues to make the country proud as she gets more opportunities to showcase her talent in the international music scene. Dubbed as the new international singing sensation, Charice recently flew to the US to work on her slated first international album and other commitments. The producer of her album is no other than world renowned music man David Foster. She will be staying in the States for three months.

The young singer said that she is very excited about the project because it is her first international album, a rare chance for a Filipino performer like her to penetrate the global music scene. Details about the album are still kept hush-hush, but nonetheless, the project is highly anticipated brought about by Charice’s previous duets with famous celebrities like Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli.

Coincidentally, Foster has recently released a CD/DVD music compilation titled, Hitman: David Foster and Friends, and among the selections is Charice’s medley of Whitney Houston songs. Charice was shown performing I Have Nothing and I Will Always Love You in front of a big crowd who gave her a standing ovation. Included performers in the said album are international singers like Josh Groban, Brian McKnight, Babyface, Peter Cetera and Michael Buble among others.

Charice’s mother, Raquel, revealed in her previous interviews that the composer/producer had suggested that they make the US their home base since the young singer is beginning to start a career for herself there. But Raquel said that they still prefer to fly back to the Philippines every now and then for at least three to four days rest. She said that Charice and their family still consider the country their home.

Meanwhile, Charice was also recently awarded the Best New Female Artist at the Aliw Awards staged last November 11. She was apparently exhilarated by the award, which she considers her very first accolade in the local industry.(www.abs-cbn.com)