Recall that little filipino girl who sang on Ellen and the Korean variety show? Here she is singing the prayer with Andrea Bocelli in Italy. Wow! Her voice is much improved even though the vid sound quality is terrible (and the camera work is shoddy too. Argh!). This was from 3 days ago in Italy.




Translation:

Bocelli: I was in a TV program in America participated in, really, by all the greatest American artists. You might be wondering what I was doing in their midst, but surely I was there for a reason (laughter). Someone approached me in my dressing room and said, "Look, you should come and listen to an extraordinary voice, a young girl with an incredible voice. I'm usually skeptical about these comments but I went to check out and at the end of the song, there was an incredible standing ovation! I went to congratulate her. She thanked me and candidly told me, "I would like to sing with you". I asked her, "What song would you like to sing with me?" She responded, "The Prayer". Well, Mission accomplished! Ladies and Gentlemen, Charice is only 16 years old. For the rest, you yourselves make the judgment. (Music introduction. An Italian lady quips, "Oh my God, great, it's a song that I'm familiar with.)

She's fantastic! She will be a tremendous success in a few years. Yes, her voice has matured much since she was on Ellen. I hear she is working with the likes of David Foster. Best of luck and success to her!