LOS ANGELES – The cast of hit American musical television series “Glee” praised young Filipino singer Charice, who is joining the show’s second season.

Harry Shum Jr., who plays Mike Chang, commended the 18-year-old Filipina for being an “incredible performer.”

"She's great. Everyone knows she can sing, sing, sing. And people forget that outside of her being able to sing, she's an incredible performer. She loves to dance. It's a little funny talking to her because we talk about dance and she always shows me her moves," Shum said.

Jenna Ushkowitz described Charice as “amazing” and adorable.”

She said: "Oh, Charice - she's amazing, we've done a couple of scenes together. She's adorable. I don't know how a big voice like that can come out of such a little girl."

Amber Riley was also all praises for the Filipino songstress. "She's so sweet. I love Charice. She has an amazing, amazing voice."

"Glee" won just four Emmys, despite having taken popular culture and the music world by storm this year.

Ryan Murphy, creator of musical comedy "Glee," won his first Emmy for directing the Fox series about a struggling high school choir.

"'Glee' is about the importance of arts education, so I would like to dedicate this to all my teachers who taught me to sing and finger-paint," Murphy said of his award.

But the show was still the flavor of the night on Sunday's Emmy telecast. Host Jimmy Fallon opened the show with a skit that roped actresses Tina Fey, Betty White, reality TV star Kate Gosselin and Hamm into an impromptu "Glee"-style cover version of the Bruce Springsteen classic "Born to Run." -Yong Chavez, ABS-CBN North America News Bureau. With a report from Reuters