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Subject: To those who Follow Regine steps Author: Music Inside Buzz [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 09:47:51 10/12/04 Tue Author Host/IP: NoHost/203.213.193.108 Regine may not be able to be an international recording artist at this point anymore but her dream of doing so is now a plausible one for thousands of others pinoys who will have their chance because of the doors she was able to open for them. To those who will follow in her steps: " Use your star power as a celebrity for a greater good that'll transcends anything that most of us will ever achieve. " Use your celebrity- responsibly.. Message from Music Inside Buzz ;-) [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Re: To those who Follow Regine steps Author: TOLSKY [Edit] Date Posted: 02:53:46 10/27/04 Wed Author Host/IP: NoHost/202.175.253.202 If we define international stardom outside of hollywood concept,i would like to believe that Regine in her own way has been an international superstar. If being an international star means breaking the US and European market, then we can simply say that Jacky Cheung, Andy Lau,Namasuki, F4, 5566, Sun Hong are no international superstars. But these are the biggest names in the music world in Asia, where diversity is great. Among the local artist, ONLY REGINE penetrated the Asian market with huge success and thus paved way the door for future pinoy artists. Even Sharon and Gary V released their rspective albums across Asia but theirs was not as huge success as that of Regine. While Regine is known in many parts of Asia, Sharon & Gary are still unknown. Lea was dubbed international singer-actress but she as recording artist she still hasn't release a single album in Asia, has not been in-demand as a concert performer abroad (correct me if i'm wrong). I dont know but is Lea as familiar in Asia as Regine is. Outside the theatre world, is she a big name as she is in musical plays? She is more of international theatre actress. Billy Crawford is called international pop superstar but still is not a familiar name in Hollywood. He may have beaten Robbie Williams, Eminem, etc. at the German MUSIC Awards but in UK & US, Crawford is still a neophyte struggling to make a name. Thing is, Regine is an international pop diva, even if it is only in Asia. I know that in US, she is among the most in demand female singers we have. She has a steady foreign following, been featured in many foreign websites like no other pinay singers has been. Her accomplishments, truly immitable, is a feat very few can match. We just have to define international outside the western concept. just my opinion. ___________________________________________________________ >Regine may not be able to be an international >recording artist >at this point anymore but her dream of doing so is now >a plausible one >for thousands of others pinoys who will have their >chance because >of the doors she was able to open for them. > > >To those who will follow in her steps: > >" Use your star power as a celebrity for a greater >good >that'll transcends anything that most of us will ever >achieve. " > >Use your celebrity- >responsibly.. > >Message from Music Inside Buzz > >;-) [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: To those who Follow Regine steps Author: TOLSKY [Edit] Date Posted: 02:57:26 10/27/04 Wed Author Host/IP: NoHost/202.175.253.202 >If we define international stardom outside of >hollywood concept,i would like to believe that Regine >in her own way has been an international superstar. > >If being an international star means breaking the US >and European market, then we can simply say that >Jacky Cheung, Andy Lau,Namasuki, F4, 5566, Sun Hong >are no international superstars. But these are the >biggest names in the music world in Asia, where >diversity is great. > >Among the local artist, ONLY REGINE penetrated the >Asian market with huge success and thus paved way the >door for future pinoy artists. Even Sharon and Gary V >released their rspective albums across Asia but theirs >was not as huge success as that of Regine. While >Regine is known in many parts of Asia, Sharon & Gary >are still unknown. > >Lea was dubbed international singer-actress but she as >recording artist she still hasn't release a single >album in Asia, has not been in-demand as a concert >performer abroad (correct me if i'm wrong). I dont >know but is Lea as familiar in Asia as Regine is. >Outside the theatre world, is she a big name as she is >in musical plays? She is more of international theatre >actress. > >Billy Crawford is called international pop superstar >but still is not a familiar name in Hollywood. He may >have beaten Robbie Williams, Eminem, etc. at the >German MUSIC Awards but in UK & US, Crawford is still >a neophyte struggling to make a name. > >Thing is, Regine is an international pop diva, even if >it is only in Asia. I know that in US, she is among >the most in demand female singers we have. She has a >steady foreign following, been featured in many >foreign websites like no other pinay singers has been. >Her accomplishments, truly immitable, is a feat very >few can match. > >We just have to define international outside the >western concept. > >just my opinion. >_______________________________________________________ >____ >>Regine may not be able to be an international >>recording artist >>at this point anymore but her dream of doing so is now >>a plausible one >>for thousands of others pinoys who will have their >>chance because >>of the doors she was able to open for them. >> >> >>To those who will follow in her steps: >> >>" Use your star power as a celebrity for a greater >>good >>that'll transcends anything that most of us will ever >>achieve. " >> >>Use your celebrity- >>responsibly.. >> >>Message from Music Inside Buzz >> >>;-) [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: REGINE'S international fame Author: joe from NJ [Edit] Date Posted: 07:18:42 10/27/04 Wed Author Host/IP: mail30.njtelcomm.com/64.80.162.30 "I know that in US, she is among the most in demand female singers we have." That's true but most of the audience are still Filipinos. And she perform in cities where there are a lot of Filipinos. That doesn't make her an international star. Lani Misalucha has a better chance of being noticed because she performs in Las Vegas even though it's a matinee show. But I believe Lani's show is not catered only for Filipinos. Another thing, the last concert series that Regine did is like "American tour of Eat bulaga or MTB". To live up to her name she should do better shows. I hate to say that Regine is becoming more commercial and less artistic. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: Re: REGINE'S international fame Author: Ivan [Edit] Date Posted: 11:21:30 10/28/04 Thu Author Host/IP: wsp018611wss.ucsf.edu/128.218.186.166 She performs in musicals and has recorded musicals, that makes her an international singer, since people outside the philippines and the US buy those albums. Yes, she has performed outside the country and Singapore. Several times in Atlantic City. Can you say that regine has appeared on american TV show? Can you claim that regine has performed for american politicians and other foreign dignitaries? Can you claim that regine has performed in america that is catered to american audiences. The answer is NO. Regine once was known in asia - regional, not international - but what has happened to her INTERNATIONAL CAREER now? Nothing. She performs in the US and other countries solely for kababayans. I love both singers, and they are both great at what they do. But let's face facts, regine has not had the same exposure in other countries as LEA. THE SCOPE of lea's international claim is LARGER compared to Regine's. She is one of the few, if not the only one, who managed to sweep the awards back in her miss saigon days. There are certainly more foreigners who know lea than Regine, given that the theater community is large and found all over the world. Also, her tv exposure in america certaily helps. She may not be famous like JLo, but she is definitely known. Regine definitely should be heard internationally, because I believe she deserves to be heard. She can definitely give a lot of singers a run for their money. The same goes for Lani Misalucha. Also, the cast albums for both miss saigon and les miserables have sold over a million all over the world. >"I know that in US, she is among >the most in demand female singers we have." > > >That's true but most of the audience are still >Filipinos. And she perform in cities where there are a >lot of Filipinos. That doesn't make her an >international star. Lani Misalucha has a better chance >of being noticed because she performs in Las Vegas >even though it's a matinee show. But I believe Lani's >show is not catered only for Filipinos. Another thing, >the last concert series that Regine did is like >"American tour of Eat bulaga or MTB". To live up to >her name she should do better shows. >I hate to say that Regine is becoming more commercial >and less artistic. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> Subject: Re: REGINE'S international fame Author: Mr. Saigon [Edit] Date Posted: 20:10:11 11/02/04 Tue Author Host/IP: svisp-14.info.com.ph/202.163.255.14 Maybe you liked Lea's latest local CD, "Songs from Home" where she sang a Regine Velasquez/Ogie Alcasid medley of monster hits. It was a moving interpretation where for once, there are no super high notes to bear. But I think nobody beats Regine's "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw": unique, and so from the heart. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: To those who Follow Regine steps Author: Ivan [Edit] Date Posted: 12:09:00 10/27/04 Wed Author Host/IP: wsp018611wss.ucsf.edu/128.218.186.166 Regine is not an international star. Only a few countries in Asia have heard of her. I love Regine, but she is not an international star. She penetrated asia in her early albums, but what of now? Has she done that at all? Lea is an international singer/actress. She may not have the same profile as JLo, but she is known by many in many countries. Go to England, and some people that are not filipino will know her name. Same in the United States and other countries, including coutries in the pacific region. She has been on American TV shows and Soap Opera here in the States. She has been in musicals in the states and other countries outiside the US. She has albums, may not be a solo album, distributed in the states and other countries. She has performed for several presidents of the USA and the queen of England. Albums for Miss Saigon and Les Miserables where Lea is featured have done well in terms of sales all over the world. Then there is the album for the KING AND I with JULIE ANDREWS, not to mention her latest broadway outing and album FLOWER DRUM SONG. She is considered the definitive KIM and Eponine by people around the world - just go to amazon if you doubt it. I don't think you can even find Regine's name in Amazon.com. Her outings in Miss Saigon and Les Miserables are known by people in the theater community, and it is a large community found in many countries, including countries in ASIA. Her voice in Disney Movies are sure known by many people who have seen the movie, especially kids. There are many people that are non-filipinos who follow Lea's career. LEA IS AN INTERNATIONAL SINGER/ACTRESS. We can't take that away from her. She has earned the title. We all love Regine, but don't make her something she is not, and try not to denigrate others to put regine on a higher pedestal. She does not need it. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: Re: To those who Follow Regine steps Author: TOLSKY [Edit] Date Posted: 02:21:00 10/28/04 Thu Author Host/IP: NoHost/202.175.253.202 as i have said, it's anybody's opinion. i hope i didn't offend the lea in you, if you believe i intend to denigrate others so i could put regine on the pedestal. funny you didn't comment on the "internationality status" of other asian artists i've mentioned yet you reacted particularly well with lea. but you mentioned lea's exploits in US & European market. But has she penetrated Hollywood with such mark? I know she had a show in US (AS THE WORLD TURNS), but that didn't even made her a familiar name in the US. Like Regine, there are more Filipinos who know her than foreigners. I'm not sure if I want to follow you that she had concerts abroad much like Regine or Martin. Tell me, other than Manila & Singapore, where else in Asia has Lea performed as a concert artist or release an album? I know she was part of the Miss Saigon album, but that was release in limited copies not even enuff to make her a recording superstar. Yup she's part of Mulan and Aladdin soundtracks but if that makes her an international singer, than the other unknown singers on those soundtracks will be international singers too, right? But even the commercial version of the carrier songs of those soundtracks wasn't even her (Reflection was sung by Christina Aguilera & A Whole New World by Peabo Bryson/Regina Belle). I am also aware that her initial album under Atlantic Records mostly penned by no less than Burt Bacharrach himself after her Tony-award winning performance in Miss Saigon USA, was not as successful as expected. Trust me, Regine is very much known in Asia. She has a steady foreign following in Asia even if she has not made a follow-up to her last 3 albums release Asiawide under Polycosmic. The fact that during the first Chinese Lunar Festival held in Hollywood, Regine was the headliner among the featured Asian artist there, was a stark recognition of her popularity. But as I said, it's about thinking out of the box. Defining being international as to only conquer the US market and European is rather biased. Lea conquered the theatre world and that's makes her an international artist. Regine conquered Asia and that's makes her an international artist. Billy Crawford conquered Europe that's makes him an international artist too. Funny how we label some foreign artist who are still struggling to make a name, came here to the philippines and hardly known in the US and we call them INTERNATIONAL POP ARTISTS, INTERNATIONAL POP GROUP, and so on...with hardly any single hit in tow. ANYWAYS, IT'S ALL A MATTER OF OPINION & BELIEF. I RESPECT YOURS. AND HEY, I STILL ADMIRE LEA. I HAVE HER MISS SAIGON ALBUM (ONE AMONG THE FIRST 10,000 RELEASE THEN), A COPY OF HER PERFORMANCE IN LES MISERABLES, HER THREE RECORD ALBUMS, WATCHED MISS SAIGON IN MANILA. BUT I AM STILL A BIGGER REGINE FAN. PEACE! ____________________________________________________________ >Regine is not an international star. Only a few >countries in Asia have heard of her. I love Regine, >but she is not an international star. She penetrated >asia in her early albums, but what of now? Has she >done that at all? > >Lea is an international singer/actress. She may not >have the same profile as JLo, but she is known by many >in many countries. > >Go to England, and some people that are not filipino >will know her name. Same in the United States and >other countries, including coutries in the pacific >region. > >She has been on American TV shows and Soap Opera here >in the States. She has been in musicals in the states >and other countries outiside the US. She has albums, >may not be a solo album, distributed in the states and >other countries. > >She has performed for several presidents of the USA >and the queen of England. > >Albums for Miss Saigon and Les Miserables where Lea is >featured have done well in terms of sales all over the >world. Then there is the album for the KING AND I with >JULIE ANDREWS, not to mention her latest broadway >outing and album FLOWER DRUM SONG. > >She is considered the definitive KIM and Eponine by >people around the world - just go to amazon if you >doubt it. I don't think you can even find Regine's >name in Amazon.com. > >Her outings in Miss Saigon and Les Miserables are >known by people in the theater community, and it is a >large community found in many countries, including >countries in ASIA. > >Her voice in Disney Movies are sure known by many >people who have seen the movie, especially kids. > >There are many people that are non-filipinos who >follow Lea's career. > >LEA IS AN INTERNATIONAL SINGER/ACTRESS. We can't take >that away from her. She has earned the title. > >We all love Regine, but don't make her something she >is not, and try not to denigrate others to put regine >on a higher pedestal. She does not need it. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> Subject: Those who Follow Reg & Lea's steps Author: mmJun- Two sides da same gold coin [Edit] Date Posted: 18:39:44 11/03/04 Wed Author Host/IP: NoHost/203.213.192.192 It was posted : >Regine is not an international star. Only a few >countries in Asia have heard of her. I love Regine, >but she is not an international star. She penetrated >asia in her early albums, but what of now? Has she >done that at all? > >Lea is an international singer/actress. She may not >have the same profile as JLo, but she is known by many >in many countries. His opinion is read and respected here. Same as Regine fan TOLSKY. The Music Inside Buzz had sponsors who supported BOTH female music artists- Lea Salonga and Regine Velasquez These forums are visited by people who can still make a difference in the music scene. Let good people speak their mind. Hopefully we can tell when there are those who shouldn't because they are just out of their minds. And to be able to tell the difference. Thanks for posting. Regine Velasquez is believed to have sold more than 6 million copies of her Asian releases. Because one of them did reach Japan and Hong Kong and was pirated in China.. she is considered an international artist. But it was that one awesome moment when she sang with Mandy Moore at the MTV-ASIA Awards that said it all- so many foreigners were there .. and practically all of them started clapping when Regine Velasquez was mentioned and then performed! Heck, there's a BIG foreign star in the country who mentioned her. Even AI JASMINE said Regine is who she wanted to meet. And she's still a kid! Compared to Regine.. MTV-ASIA still remembers her number one song and video " In Love With You" IN ASIA with China's biggest male recording artist at the time. ( Jacky (?)Chung ) That alone is why she was an international star and still is in some ways. Because she is still remembered fondly. Do I have to mention the number of foreigners who are stars in their own country who visited this country the last few years who all mentioned her name? Even gave her some of the highest musical compliments? Make no mistake about it.. Regine is the single most important Philippine female recording artist of our time. Take nothing away from Lea. Yet remember there have been a few given right to her courtesy of the Song Bird herself. As far as this former music manager is concerned those 2 Philippine music icons are two of a kind. ;-) mmJun Re: To those who Follow Rv & Lea's steps [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: To those who Follow Regine steps Author: shanikwa [Edit] Date Posted: 14:31:21 11/03/04 Wed Author Host/IP: 209-203-66-2.gen.twtelecom.net/209.203.66.2 Hay naku mga co-fans. I think karamihan lang sa atin ang may gustong maging international star si Regine. But the question is, gusto ba ni Regine maging international star? Medyo mahirap paniwalaan pero I have the impression na hindi sya interesado. Kahit noon pa man after winning the Bagong Kampeon contest, she could have flown to Japan and started a career there, just like most past champions. I'm sure may nag offer sa kanya after nanalo sya. But Regine chose to stay in the Philippines and go through all the challenges. And now she has emerged as the unbeatable songbird of asia. Marami na akong nabalitaan na offers kay Regine to do projects in the US, ngunit sya lang yata ang umaayaw. I think she's really happy being there in the Philippines with her peeps. And I personally think that there's nothing wrong with that. Di naman sya siguro ganun kauhaw sa recognition or fame. Kahit noon pa man, pangarap at dream nya lang talaga is to be a recording artist, and she has reached that already plus more... [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: To those who Follow Regine steps Author: tolsky [Edit] Date Posted: 18:00:43 11/03/04 Wed Author Host/IP: NoHost/202.175.253.202 HI SHANIKWA! believe me. just like every recording artist there is, regine did at many points in her career, dreamt of making it big in hollywood. although like many artists, regine has high regard for filipino audience. Ika nga, filipinos are very hard to please musically speaking. we all know a good music when we heard one. indeed there has been many offers. But you had to know that hollywood for one is smacked right in the heart of usa. americans are culturally known to be eccentric or even yet, ETHNOCENTRIC that is, americans along with the rest of the caucasians view themselves as culturally superior than like for example, asians. Though effort has been made to subdue that view, it still persist until today. I also think it is one source of racial discrimination. these is why very few asians made it big in hollywood. Jacky Chan was already an icon in Asia pero a few years ago lang sya nirecognized sa hollywood walk of fame. regine was offered by sony but for some reasons, it didn't push thru, not because ayaw nya. ganuon din sa legrand collaboration. kung ayaw nya ba, you think she would do those preliminary steps, i don't think so. it's the way the people around her that somehow prevents her from making it big. Sabi nga nila, usa is not yet that keen and open for the music invasion of asia. Anggun is now in canada due to her single Snow In The Sahara but that didn't both her ticket in US for one she's pure asian. Coco Lee, although half american is still a starlet in hollywood and far from christina & britney. but in our hearts, we all know, regine has what it takes to be an INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTAR. ___________________________________________________________ >Hay naku mga co-fans. I think karamihan lang sa atin >ang may gustong maging international star si Regine. >But the question is, gusto ba ni Regine maging >international star? > >Medyo mahirap paniwalaan pero I have the impression na >hindi sya interesado. Kahit noon pa man after winning >the Bagong Kampeon contest, she could have flown to >Japan and started a career there, just like most past >champions. I'm sure may nag offer sa kanya after >nanalo sya. But Regine chose to stay in the >Philippines and go through all the challenges. And >now she has emerged as the unbeatable songbird of asia. > >Marami na akong nabalitaan na offers kay Regine to do >projects in the US, ngunit sya lang yata ang umaayaw. >I think she's really happy being there in the >Philippines with her peeps. And I personally think >that there's nothing wrong with that. Di naman sya >siguro ganun kauhaw sa recognition or fame. Kahit >noon pa man, pangarap at dream nya lang talaga is to >be a recording artist, and she has reached that >already plus more... [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: Re: To those who Follow Regine steps Author: shanikwa [Edit] Date Posted: 21:05:14 11/04/04 Thu Author Host/IP: dialup-4.232.177.126.Dial1.LosAngeles1.Level3.net/4.232.177.126 hi tolsky. kumusta na? Tama ka nga tungkol sa Hollywood being impartial, pagdating na sa mga artists from other countries, especially Asia. Di ba dati sa Miss Saigon, they initially didn't want Lea to play the role of Kim sa Broadway production nito. They wanted someone US based to play Kim. It was only because Mckintosh insisted that it's either Lea or nothing. Well, I kinda understand naman yong side ng US Broadway production, kasi siempre they're just protecting lang naman the US based artists, and of course they would favor US based artists to play the role, rather than an import (Lea). And the same logic applies kung bakit hirap ang mga Asian based artists to break in sa Hollywood. Simple logic lang yan eh. Why would the US go out in search for apples in other countries, particularly in Asia, when they already have fine apples in the US? Why would Hollywood welcome or import a threat to their own territory? Does America need a Filipina Diva? Ummmmm no. Unlike Lani, Regine cannot just accept so-so deals in the US for that will be degrading on her part and for us filipinos too. Isipin nyo lang ha, Asia's Songbird ka and pride of the pinoys tapos tanggapin mo lang ang offer to perform in Vegas for a matinee show? Regine's status is too high, that she cannot settle for anything less, and I don't think Hollywood would humble itself for an Asian artist just because she's awesome. Unless of course Regine decides to leave the Philippines and become an American citizen. 'Yon ba ang gusto nyong mangyari? Gets nyo na? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]