[VIDEO] Former "Glee" Star Goes Gay & Reveals Girlfriend
After much speculation about her sexuality after spotting a new, short hairdo, former "Glee" star Charice admitted she is gay and even debuted her girlfriend Alyssa Quijano. Who is her girlfriend?
By pau1 — 05 Jun 2013, 01:17 PM — Updated almost 11 years ago
Charice admits she's homosexual in exclusive interview with "The Buzz"
Charice Pempengco, a Filipino singer who played an exchange student in "Glee," says she's a lesbian and has apologised to her family in an emotional TV interview.
The 21-year-old said on Sunday's talk show on ABS-CBN TV that she wants to apologize to those who do not understand and cannot accept her. She mentioned her mother and brother.
yahoo.comWho is Charice's girlfriend?
Charice's girlfriend is Alyssa Quijano, member of the Filipina girl group AKA JAm, who Charice proudly introduced to the world during a press conference.
Here's what Charice has to say about her girlfriend:
Singer Charice confirmed that singer Alyssa Quijano of the girl group AKA Jam is "very special" to her.
Charice and girlfriend Alyssa Quijano were both seen wearing their promise rings, their token of commitment to their relationship.
“She’s like my everything,” the 21-year-old singer said.
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Charice said she and Quijano have known each other since they were 10 years old but it was only during “X Factor” that their paths crossed again. During the X-Factor auditions, Charice confidently introduced Quijano to the other judges and to the public saying that she has known her from competing in the amateur singing contest circuit.
Image via scoopboy.comCharice said that Alyssa was like a best friend and a sister, other than a girlfriend. The couple knew each other since they were young. The two were rivals in a local singing competition a few years back.
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The last tattoo she had was dedicated to Alyssa, an inscription on her chest that she acquired in March. It reads, “LET’S START WITH FOREVER,” a line borrowed from “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1."
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Charice’s masculine photos with another female sends shockwaves online
Charice’s “love me or hate me-this is me” attitude was reflected in her statements pertaining to her newfound personal style.
Image via imgur.comA photo of Charice posing with a mystery girl is making the rounds online, as the singing sensation's absence from local TV continues to puzzle her followers.
Another set of photos also posted by @krizzy_kalerQUI show the “Pyramid” hitmaker wearing boys’ conventional clothes, prompting netizens to revive the long been debate on Charice’s sexual preference.
Earlier, it was reported that her mom had been upset with this newer look although they seem to be okay by now.
Perez Hilton, Arnel Pineda and more come to Charice's defense
Tony award-winning actress and singer Leah Salonga tweeted, "Dear @OfficialCharice have you any idea how many young people you inspired today? More power, blessings and love to you!"
Arnel Pineda, the frontman of American rock band Journey, on Friday defended Charice against her critics, saying he understands the changes that she is going through.
Charice's new hairdo gets mixed reactions and speculation of homosexuality
Netizens react towards Charice's new hairdo. There was also a composite picture of Charice and South Korean rapper Psy showing the resemblance between the two artists.
Many raised questions about Charice's sexuality after she got a new hairdo. There were speculations about her being a lesbian.
yahoo.comHaters react to Charice's short hairdo
Charice says she's in love that's why she decided to change her hairstyle, but netizens mocked this.
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Instant noodles is one of the most popular foods in the Philippines. Her hair got compared to instant "pancit canton."
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Netizens allegedly insulted the singer's weight after she appeared in Glee's season finale. Charice expressed hurt upon learning that those who affronted her on Facebook were so-called "Chasters."
Haters compared the young singer to the Bride of Chucky character in the 1998 horror movie.
newsflash.orgWho is Charice?
Charice's estranged father, 40-year-old construction worker Ricky Pempengco, was stabbed to death in her hometown in the Philippines, forcing her to pull out of a concert in Singapore. Ricky Pempengco had been at a small grocery store in San Pedro, Laguna, a township south of Metro Manila, when he brushed against a drunk man who became angry and stabbed him with an ice pick in the chest and back, according to the Laguna province police chief.
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Charice released her first international studio self-titled "Charice" in 2010. The album entered the Billboard 200 at number-eight, making Charice the first Asian solo singer in history to land in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 albums chart.
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In 2005 Charice joined Little Big Star, a talent show in the Philippines loosely patterned after American Idol. Eliminated after her first performance, she was called back as a wildcard contender and eventually became one of the finalists. Although she was a consistent top scorer in the final rounds, she did not win the title in the finale and only placed third.
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She performed her promised duet with Celine Dion on September 15. They sang "Because You Loved Me," dedicated to Pempengco's mother.
Image via imgur.comCharice, is a Filipina singer who rose to popularity through YouTube. Dubbed by Oprah Winfrey as the Most Talented Girl in the World.
On the November 28th episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Ellen said on television that she wanted Charice to be in her show.
Millions of viewers were moved by Charice's powerful voice—including Gayle King.
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