Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez is a Filipino singer and actress. She is considered one of the most influential figures in Philippine popular culture and is known for her vocal range and belting technique. She had unorthodox voice training during her childhood, where she was immersed neck-deep in the sea.
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Velasquez at a press launch in 1996
Velasquez performing "Butterfly" during her R2K Concert in April 2000
Velasquez on her Silver concert at the Mall of Asia Arena in 2013
Velasquez at an event for Jollibee in 2015
Velasquez on her Solo concert residency in 2023
Velasquez promoting Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw in 2000
Velasquez performing during a promotional tour for Fantasy in 2010In their own words 6
I know that it’s no longer my time, but I’m still here.
Regine Velasquez admits it’s ‘no longer my time,’ but ‘happy’ to inspire younger singers. INQUIRER.net Retrieved December 18, 2025
Kasi when you love something, diba you fight for it.
Regine Velasquez admits it’s ‘no longer my time,’ but ‘happy’ to inspire younger singers. INQUIRER.net Retrieved December 18, 2025
God gave you this wonderful talent and you should share it with everyone. The way I see it now, hindi lang naman tayo basta singer.
Regine Velasquez admits it’s ‘no longer my time,’ but ‘happy’ to inspire younger singers. INQUIRER.net Retrieved December 18, 2025
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Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez is a Filipino singer and actress. She is considered one of the most influential figures in Philippine popular culture and is known for her vocal range and belting technique. She had unorthodox voice training during her childhood, where she was immersed neck-deep in the sea. Velasquez rose to prominence after winning the television talent show Ang Bagong Kampeon in 1984 and the Asia Pacific Singing Contest in 1989. Under the name Chona, she signed a recording contract with OctoArts International in 1986 and released the single "Love Me Again", which was commercially unsuccessful. The following year, she adopted the stage name Regine Velasquez for her debut studio album, Regine (1987), under the guidance of Viva Records executive Vic del Rosario and producer Ronnie Henares. She explored Manila sound and kundiman genres on her second and third studio albums, Nineteen 90 (1990) and Tagala Talaga (1991).
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