Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez (born April 22, 1970), also known as Asia's Songbird, is a ballad, pop, jazz, pop rock, soul, and r&b singer, philanthropist, actress, model, entrepreneur, and record producer from the Philippines known from her versatility, reinvention, and vocal prowess. Velasquez made her debut in 1986 under the guidance of entertainment mogul Ronnie Henares and was initially marketed as a pop musician. Following her success in the Asia Pacific Song Festival, a series of subsequent successful records in the region consolidated her position as one of Asia's biggest selling performers. Her success and popularity locally and in the Asian region has yielded several top-selling singles and platinum certifications in Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.

Velasquez was well known for her collaboration with Asian star Jacky Cheung for the song In Love With You. She has also collaborated with other international artists including Paul Anka, David Hasselhoff, 98 Degrees, Brian McKnight, Ronan Keating, Stephen Bishop, Jim Brickman, Peabo Bryson, Jeffrey Osborne, Dave Koz , Lea Salonga, Grasshopper, Coco Lee, and Michel Legrand.

Velasquez was the first Filipino artist to stage a solo concert at the Main Hall of the legendary Carnegie Hall. Her concert was selected as part of Carnegie Hall's Centennial Concert Series in 1991. In the mid 90's, Velasquez took full creative control over her music and image following her separation from Henares. Distancing herself from the pop artistry, and through considerable experimentation, Velasquez developed a more sultry image and has since become a musical icon. Velasquez' made a highly-successful media crossover and has embarked on successful television outings and chartbuster films. She is one of the most versatile artists in the country and has received both critical acclaim and commercial success for her singing, hosting, acting endeavors.

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