Charice plans to marry girlfriend in the future

MANILA – With the legalization of same sex marriage in the United States is still a hot topic, Charice revealed that she also has plans of marrying her partner, Alyssa Quijano, in the future.

Speaking with ABS-CBN Europe News Bureau after her show in Paris, Charice said she wants to settle down with Quijano but that is not yet their main priority for now.

“Kung plans lang, may plans talaga but dates or anything, wala pa. Siyempre nandoon pa kami sa focused muna kami sa kung anong ginagawa namin ngayon. Trabaho muna, ipon muna,” she said.

Charice said she wants to give Quijano the wedding she deserves.

“Kapag talagang alam na namin na super ready na kami—siyempre as her partner, I’d like to give her her deam wedding if ever. If ever that happens, gusto ko talaga 'yung ready talaga lahat,” she said.

Charice and Quijano became a couple in October 2012. However, it was only in June 2013 when the singer introduced Quijano as her girlfriend.

Before they got into a relationship, Charice and Quijano were former rivals in various singing competitions. The two had already faced off several times in amateur singing contests when they became competitors in the ABS-CBN talent search "Little Big Star" in 2005.

They met again until seven years later when Quijano joined the singing contest "The X Factor Philippines," with Charice as one of the celebrity judges.

It was during the Kapamilya program when they had a chance to resume communication.

Despite mixed reactions from the public when they announced their relationship, the two decided to stay together.

At one point, even Charice’s mother Raquel strongly disapproved of Quijano for her daughter. It was only in late 2014 when Charice renewed ties with her family, ending her year-long rift with her mom.

Charice, her mom and Quijano are now in good terms.

source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Charice hopes family will watch her concert

MANILA – Singer Charice is still hoping that her family will watch her concert at the Araneta Coliseum later this month.

In an interview with ABS-CBN News, Charice said it would be nice if to see her mom in the audience when she shares the stage with Aiza Seguerra.

“Of course, I wish they could come. It would be very nice if they watch. Kumbaga magiging huge step na iyon eh,” she said.

In her live interview on “The Buzz” last Sunday, Charice said she still misses her mother and younger brother, with whom she hasn't spoken to since coming out as a lesbian months ago.

"Especially malapit na ang Christmas, nandoon 'yung wish ko na magkaintindihan [kaming lahat]," she said.

"Kahit lahat ng tao sa mundo sabihin sa akin na proud sila sa akin, iba ang feeling kapag sa kanila galing," a teary-eyed Charice added.

‘Chapter 10’

Charice revealed that she just thinks about how much support she is getting from her fans to drown her sadness.

Just recently, she held a successful mall tour where she launched her new album “Chapter 10.”

“Hindi ko inexpect na ganun kabilis [mabibili 'yung album]. Actually I was nervous kung ano ang mangyayari kasi from the day I came out, bago na lahat eh. I want to thank all the people who bought the album or downloaded the album,” she said.

Charice said the new album is more meaningful to her because the songs show who she really is.

“Nasu-suprise ako na nao-overwhelm and thankful and blessed. I just never expected this. Lutang pa ako. But it doesn’t matter because the most important thing is I want them to have it, to listen to it,” she said.

Among the songs included in Charice’s album is a duet with girlfriend, Alyssa Quijano.

source: www.abs-cbnnews.com