Regine has nothing to prove, says Sarah G

Songbird's 'Take Two' concert still set for December

MANILA, Philippines -- Sarah Geronimo threw her support behind fellow singer Regine Velasquez, who lost her voice during her silver anniversary concert early this month.


"Nagulat ako eh. Sobrang mabigat sa dibdib," Geronimo told reporters shortly after the 25th Awit Awards ceremony held Tuesday night, referring to the veteran singer who was visibly distraught at her concert last November 16 when she lost her voice.

"Sobrang sakit na makitang umiiyak siya. Syempre lahat ng tao nag-iiyakan doon sa venue," added Geronimo, whose rise to fame was via the talent search "Star for a Night" in 2003 with Velasquez as the host.

During the concert held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, Velasquez apologized time and again to the audience, explaining that prior to her performance that night, she already knew she had a viral infection that could cause her to lose her voice.

"Pero sobrang naiintindihan namin si Ms. Reg. Katulad nga ng sinabi ni Vice (Ganda), wala nang kailangan patunayan ang nag-iisang Asia's Songbird," Geronimo said.

Vice Ganda, who was among the audience at Velasquez's 25th anniversary concert, joined the veteran singer on stage along with John Lapus for some impromptu comedic banter. Velasquez had enlisted the help of the two comedian-hosts when she was no longer able to perform that night.

"Nandoon tayo para maki-celebrate kasama siya para sa kanyang 25th year in the business," Geronimo said. "So 'yung makasama siya sa pag-celebrate, 'yun lang 'yung gusto namin."

Meanwhile, in an interview with entertainment news site Philippine Entertainment Portal, Valesquez's husband Ogie Alcasid said the singer is currently still recovering. "Meron pa ring konti sa boses niya. Hindi pa 100% recovered," he said.

Of the "Take Two" concert, which was earlier announced for December 8, Alcasid added, "Hindi ko alam, e. Ang alam ko, tuloy ang repeat, pero hindi ko alam kung kailan."

source: abs-cbnnews.com

Regine Velasquez Now Reluctant To Don 'Sexy' Outfits

MANILA, Philippines – Motherhood has changed singer-actress Regine Velasquez.

When before she was more than too ready to show off her curves by wearing “revealing” clothes, this time, she would often opt for a far more conservative look during public appearances.

According to Velasquez, she feels rather discomfited wearing “sexy” outfits nowadays.

“The thought that I am now a mother, parang awkward na rin, e,” said she in a recent interview with online news site, PEP.

More than that, having gained weight during her pregnancy has made Velasquez very much mindful of her silhouette.

"I love dressing up, gustung-gusto ko yung nagdadamit ako. Pero kailangan ko talagang magpapayat,” she explained.

"Baka kung mag-sexy ako na mga outfits, baka maumay naman yung mga tao sa katawan ko.”

That said, Velasquez is looking forward to have another baby next year. But not that she is too hopeful about it.

"Bahala na. Kung bibigyan ni Lord, she said. "Si Nate nga, hindi namin ini-expect, e."

If there is anything that makes Velasquez happy about her new-found voluptuousness, it is that of her breasts becoming bigger than usual.

"Size 50! Cup D!" said she in jest before admitting, "Hindi, mga 45, cup D siya.”

She noted as well that her hair became thicker.

In the same interview, Velasquez also shared her two cents relating to her husband, Ogie Alcasid’s growing interest in politics.

Velasquez says she is hoping that he’d rather not broaden his sights on that field although, in the end she says, she’d rather let Alcasid decide on the matter.

"That's not our world. It's different from ours. But if he really wants... kasi meron siyang purpose, e. If he really wants, definitely, I'll support him," Velasquez said.

She belies suggestions that entering politics is the only way to help people.

“It's not true," she insisted. "You can help people without being a politician.”

source: mb.com.ph