- Born
- Birth nameRegina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez
- Nicknames
- Regz
- Chona
- Asia's Songbird
- Reign
- Height5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
- Regine Velasquez was born on April 22, 1970 in Manila, Philippines. She is an actress and writer, known for Paano kita iibigin (2007), Diva (2010) and Pangarap ko ang ibigin ka (2003). She has been married to Ogie Alcasid since December 22, 2010. They have three children.
- SpouseOgie Alcasid(December 22, 2010 - present) (3 children)
- Children
- ParentsJojo Velasquez
- RelativesCacai Velasquez-Mitra(Sibling)Diane Velasquez-Roque(Sibling)Deca Velasquez-Pineda(Sibling)Francis Magalona(Cousin)Maxene Magalona(Niece or Nephew)Martin Magalona(Cousin)Saab Magalona(Niece or Nephew)Frank Magalona(Niece or Nephew)Elmo Magalona(Niece or Nephew)Arkin Magalona(Niece or Nephew)Clara Magalona(Niece or Nephew)Tita Duran(Aunt or Uncle)
- Introduced in The Untouchable Family (1988).
- First recorded song was Love Me Again under Octo-Arts in 1986 as Chona Velasquez. It got cold response.
- At early elementary age, Regine joined various singing competitions in provinces around the country. Out of 200 competitions she entered, she won 67 of them.
- She credits her singing talent to her father, who would submerge her in water up to her neck and have her do vocal exercises to strengthen her voice.
- At 14, she joined Bagong Kampeon, a television contest featuring the singing talents of Filipinos. She qualified with "Saan Ako Nagkamali", chosen by her father, and won with "In Your Eyes". The prize was a record deal from Octo-Arts.
- As a performer, I feel sad for artists who miss out on opportunities to earn because of these foreign acts. Sadly, we find ourselves competing against them.
- I know that Pinoys would rather watch these foreign artists, because they could always see locals perform some other day, anyway.
- Seeing them perform contributes to my growth as a singer, as an audience member and as a Filipino. I just think there should be balance. The number of foreign productions coming over should be regulated, the way it's done in Japan, Indonesia and India.
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