REGINE VELASQUEZ GETS REAL ABOUT HER INSECURITIES

REGINE VELASQUEZ, A NAME that resonates with millions of Filipinos and music lovers worldwide, is widely recognized as one of the most iconic and successful Filipino singers. Her impressive vocal range, emotive performances and years of experience in the entertainment industry have earned her the title of "Asia's Songbird."

- !hola MJ MARFORI

But behind the dazzling performances and the accolades, Regine Velasquez has been candid about the insecurities that she, like many others, has faced in her personal and professional life. “Yung mga hindi mo nararamdaman before, nararamdaman mo na ngayon,” she said.

This topic started when we got to talk to the Songbird after the mediacon for her upcoming intimate series of Valentine’s shows in Makati, which is happening on Feb. 14, 15, 21 and 22 at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater.

Regine was asked about her husband, OPM songwriter extraordinaire Ogie Alcasid, answering a basher online. Last December, Ogie posted a lengthy message on X for his bashers.

He wrote: “Batikos at paninira ay iniaahin sa atin kahit ano mang oras dahil ito ang kanilang nais gampanan sa buhay — ang maging basher. Isa sa mga tira sa akin na nakikita ko ay ang aking kabawasan ng ningning sa aking estado bilang entertainer. Ako daw ay laos na. Ang aking tanong ay ito — kung ito man ay totoo, may kabawasan ba ito sa ligaya ng aking puso sa pagpapasalamat na ako ay humihinga, may mga mahal sa buhay, at nakakapaglingkod sa aking sining na biyaya ng kataas-taasan?