10 yr. old Filipino-British crooner and “Britain’s Got Talent” finalist Charlie Green said that he’d love to sing with international young diva Charice.
The young man shared that he finds Charice a great singer and he would be more than willing to perform with her.
“I would love to sing with her and [I will ask her] how is it like singing with Andrea Bocelli,” Charlie said.
Charlie, his mom and dad are all fans of the Italian tenor and they all watched Charice's performance with Bocelli on YouTube, where Charlie also watched the video of Charice performance for the show “Star King” in Korea.
Gifted with a wonderful voice and good looks, the former "Britain's Got Talent" finalist arrived in Manila last Thursday, July 24 at Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
Charlie was able to return to the Philippines with the help of Mr. Raffy Jison of The Filipino Channel.
“I like the Philippines. No, this is not my first time this is my third time, I like the weather and the people," said Charlie, who is staying in Manila until the 10th of August. He will be very busy with a lot of television guestings, particularly on ABS-CBN.
He just performed Frank Sinatra’s “Summer Wind” at ABS-CBN’s “Pinoy Dream Academy Uberture” hosted by international performer Billy Crawford.
On July 26, Saturday he is set to guest in “Wowowee,” “Balitang Europe,” and Saturday entertainment show “E-Live.
He is also the special guest of Pinoy Dream Academy’s Little Dreamers, which was actually conceptualized because of him -- when he joined the BGT.
On the 27th, he will appear on weekly variety show ASAP ‘O8 and Sunday entertainment show “The Buzz.”
Charlie will also be meeting the country’s prime hosts Kris Aquino and Boy Abunda on their morning show “Boy & Kris.”
He will also visit the network’s “Umagang Kay Ganda” and radio stations DZMM and 101.9.
Charlie is also set to make a recording for ABS-CBN’s music outfit Star Records.
One of Charlie's dreams is to do a duet with his idol Michael Bublé.
“I would like to sing with Michael Bublé because Michael Bublé is great in singing, he’s my idol and I would love to sing with Charice if I could one day."
Charlie's tastes aren't limited to Frank Sinatra songs and American standards however: he likes to listen to Queen’s hit “Bohemian Rhapsody.” He also likes songs from the musical "Les Miserables."
His other dream “is to be successful in England and in the Philippines and in the world," adding that he’d like to record songs so people could listen to him everywhere--and he also wants to travel the world to do concerts.
Charlie also said that he’d like to do acting since he did theater plays before--he might even welcome a movie project in the Philippines. “I did a little bit of [acting] but I have to say that I have to practice and I have to speak in Tagalog.”
Charlie’s favorite actors are Tobey Maguire, Daniel Craig and Daniel Radcliffe of "Harry Potter" fame.
The young singer who started singing at the age of two said he really lovse to sing jazz. He's also attending piano class, valet and tap dancing. He is also into sports--his favorites are playing soccer and playing pool.
He also love Filipino foods like sautéed mongo beans and pancit canton.
Charlie who is based in England will be back to school this coming September. He is now in Grade 7 English .
Remembering BGT
Charlie made headlines when he passed the BGT’s audition at Manchester Theatre. He said his entire experience as a finalist of the popular TV talent search was unforgetable.
“Everything really. I like the first audition when all the audience stood up and that was really good; and the semi-finals when I was singing that the audience was clapping; but unfortunately the judges didn’t like it.
“I met Simon Cowell after and they said your brilliant Charie but I didn’t like the song. Yeah I really had good times in "Britain’s Got Talent."
Charlie also denied reports that he didn’t get the chance to win the contest because of racial discrimination. “No it’s not true.”
His father Roger Green even added that Charlie and Filipina mother Cecile Sumargo never experience racial discrimination.
He even said that theym do not regret what happened and there was no nastiness in the competition.
The father said that Charlie was eliminated due to a wrong choice of song.
By REYMA BUAN-DEVEZA
abs-cbnNEWS.com
2 Comments on "Britain’s Got Talent Finalist Charlie Green, Visit Manila"
Oh I love this kid! I just saw him perform today at the buzz. He is such as stunner at 11 years old! :-)
he really sing so good!!! i hope he'll win.
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