Regine Velasquez reflects on 40-year career, says inspiring young singers makes it meaningful

• Regine Velasquez received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the second Filipino Music Awards on October 6
• The singer was honored for her four decades in the entertainment industry and contributions to Original Pilipino Music
• She said inspiring younger singers has been one of the most fulfilling parts of her career
• Regine embraced her humble beginnings, describing her background as a driving force behind her success

Regine Velasquez looked back on her remarkable journey in the music industry after receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the second Filipino Music Awards, held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on October 6. The recognition celebrated her 40 years in entertainment and her lasting contributions to Original Pilipino Music (OPM), ABS-CBN reported.

Known as Asia’s Songbird, Regine received Daluyong, a hand-sculpted trophy honoring her decades of work and her role in bringing Filipino music to international audiences.

During the event, she was asked what makes a career meaningful enough to leave a lasting impression on future generations. Although she admitted that the question was difficult to answer, she pointed to her ability to inspire fellow singers as one of the things she values most.

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“I don't really know. That's a hard question to answer," she candidly said. "But I like being able to inspire singers. I think being able to be here for 40 years, that's what I like best.”

egine also reflected on how her personal story influenced aspiring performers, particularly those who experienced similar struggles while pursuing their dreams.

“I think it wasn't just my voice that inspired them. It was also how I started. I was very poor when I started. I didn't have any background, you know, coming from showbiz or anything like that. I was just really poor and I was given this wonderful talent and I wanted to help my family.”

As her career progressed, the singer achieved the dreams she once had while growing up. She believes her journey gave young artists hope that they, too, could overcome difficult circumstances and establish themselves in the industry.

“All my dreams came true and all that [happened]. And I think a lot of young singers wanted to be like me because I think they came from the same background. So, my story resonated with them and so they wanted to be like me," she said.

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She added, “Siguro 'yung thinking nila, 'If Regine can do it so can I.'”

Rather than hide her humble beginnings, Regine considers them an essential part of her identity and success. She explained that her past motivated her to work harder and helped shape her character as an artist.

Regine Velasquez, known as Asia’s Songbird, is a celebrated Filipino singer and actress recognized for her powerful vocals, hit albums, concerts, and television and film roles.

In another report, Regine discussed how menopause affected her singing voice. She explained that hormonal changes made singing more challenging despite her healthy vocal cords, recalling a frightening moment when she felt she had forgotten how to sing.

Meanwhile, Regine shared photos from her mother Mommy V’s birthday celebration on September 22 at Ryan Bang’s restaurant, Paldo. She expressed her love for her mother and thanked Ryan for making the occasion special, adding that their family loves him.

Source: KAMI.com.gh