Charice yearns to sing 'Lupang Hinirang' in Pacman-Hatton bout

Posted at 03/12/2009 12:29 PM | Updated as of 03/12/2009 12:34 PM

International singing sensation Charice said she will be happy to sing the country’s national anthem in the much anticipated fight between People’s Champ Manny Pacquiao and British boxer Ricky Hatton in Las Vegas, United States on May 2.

Charice, who will be doing a concert on May 9 and 10 also in Las Vegas, said she can squeeze in the Pacquiao-Hatton showdown amid her busy schedule.

"Kung okay, opo naman why not, so deretso na ako [sa concert]," Charice said. "Kung ako ang masusunod, gusto ko siyempre."

An invitation, however, has yet to be extended to the pint-sized singer.

Charice’s fans and supporters have been asking the young diva to sing “Lupang Hinirang” in the Pacquiao-Hatton fight at MGM Grand Hotel, an event that is expected to be watched by millions of people worldwide. 

For his fights, Pacquiao traditionally handpicks an individual who will sing the national anthem.

Before Charice can sing for the event, however, there are some issues to be hurdled.  

“Kahit gustuhin [naman] natin magkaiba kami ng network, si Sir Manny at ako. Pero kung talagang ire-request nila [bakit hindi]? Pero ako gusto ko talagang [kumanta sa laban niya],” she said.

Charice also wished the Filipino boxing icon good luck, adding that she is rooting for him.

"Magaling po si Sir Manny so kayang-kaya 'yan. Basta good luck na lang," the YouTube sensation said.

Charice, who took a short break in Manila, is scheduled to do a show in Dubai before she goes back to Los Angeles to finish her first international album.

She will celebrate her 17th birthday this coming May 10 in the US.


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