Charice with other People's Asia awardees at the Sofital Philippine Plaza, Thursday, January 16.

International singing sensation Charice has confirmed that she'll be singing in the pre-inauguration party of US President-elect Barack Obama on Sunday in Washington D.C.

Charice said in an interview with ABS-CBN News that she will be flying to US Friday (January 16) to attend the pre-inauguration party.

“Sa January 18 po ‘yon 'yong pre-inauguration party doon po ako magpe-perform. Hindi lang po ako sure kung makakasama po talaga ako sa inauguration (on January 20),” Charice said during the People Asia’s “People of the Year 2008” awards night at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza in Pasay City on Thursday.

Charice said she will be performing two songs – “God Bless America” and “One Moment in Time.” She said the songs were chosen by Obama's staff.
 
Charice, described by Oprah as “the most talented girl,” said she's excited to perform for the first Afro-American US president.

“Siyemre iba na po ito kasi po dati kumanta ako kay President Arroyo, ngayon kay president Obama naman. iba po 'yong feeling na isa na namang Filipina ang makakapag-perform internationally,” she said.

Asked what she’s going to say if she's face-to-face with Obama, Charice replied: “Just wanna say thank you for making this dream come true. This is not only an honor for me, not only for me, but also for the Philippines. Thank you.”
 
Charice, the youngest awardee to receive the prestigious award from People’s Asia, also extended her appreciation to the magazine's staff for recognizing her talent and contributions.

“Siyempre proud na naman po ako kasi hindi ko ito nae-experiece dati, so very proud ako at lagi akong naa-awardan. Siyempre sa ganitong event ay hindi ko carry ito, itong ganitong ka-sosyal na event, so very happy talaga ako.
 
“Gusto kong magpasalamat sa Philippine Star, People’s Asia kasi sila ang pumili sa akin as one of the People of the Year. Hindi ako makapaniwala nakita ko 'yong magazine nila kasama ko si Sharon Cuneta si Ms. Cory Aquino tapos nakita ko may isang maliit na bata doon si Charice. Sino ba 'yon? Iyong nag-iisang bata doon,” she beamed.