What other artists say about Regine

Regine Velasquez was only 14 when she won first place in the amateur singing contest on television's Bagong Kampeon in 1984. She shed tears of triumph as she sang her winning song, "In Your Eyes," at the end of the show. It was the culmination of all the years she had spent joining and winning singing contests in remote barrios and provinces, and the start of her showbiz career.

On July 14, Regine celebrates her sixth year as an entertainer with a concert at the FAT.

Columnist Larry Henares once described Regine as "a voice unbounded that soars and lingers and lights up the world, with so young and so pretty face."

What do her colleagues say about her?

"The ultimate singer. I said it once, I'll say it again. She's the best singer in the country, maybe even the world." - Martin Nievera.

"I know talent when I see one and again my instinct proves me right with Regine. She' got talent and sincerity in her craft. I wish her all the best in her upcoming concert at FAT." - Kuh Ledesma.

"When I had my Birthday Blow-Out concert at the ULTRA in 1987, I guested her because I believe that among the new breed of singers she has what it takes to make it big. I was right. After giving birth, I did 'Bakbakan' with her and the series "String Fever." The nicest thing about Regine is her attitude towards her singing career. Walang maraming arte dahil alam niyang kaya niya kahit ano but you could see the humility that is very evident." - Joey Albert.

"Regine is one very good singer. She has a powerful voice. Tamang-tama lang yung timing ng pagmamature niya sa kanyang career. For her age, it is quite unusual na ma-reach niya yung peak ng kanyang singing career compared to her contemporaries. And we are very sure that she is going to maintain her status as Class A singer." - Apo Hiking Soceity

"As a person, Regine has a captivating child-like quality about her. As a singer, she's at once delicate and powerful with a voice that lingers long after the song is over." - Jose Mari Chan