Charice's new wish -- a duet with Justin Timberlake

Author: Trina Lagura
Column: Entertainment

After her successful duet with international star Celine Dion, young Filipino singer Charice is hoping she can also perform onstage with Justin Timberlake, former lead singer of boy band 'N Sync.

In an exclusive interview with ABS-CBNNEWS.com, Charice admitted that she dreams of having a duet with other international stars.

"Siyempre po kung ako ang masusunod sa babae gusto ko ay si Mariah Carey. Kapag po lalaki ang gusto ko pong maka-duet ay si Justin Timberlake," she said.

Charice added: "Kasi po ang galing niyang mag-perform. Hanga po ako sa kanya. Ang galing po niyang kumanta at sumayaw din."

In a previous interview, Charice shared her wish to sing the hit song "When You Believe" with either Carey or Whitney Houston.

Charice, who was discovered through the popular video-sharing Web site, YouTube, made headlines when she performed alongside international music giants like Josh Groban in Las Vegas, Andrea Bocelli in Italy and Dion in New York.

Miley Cyrus, David Archuleta fan

The young diva also disclosed to ABS-CBNNEWS.com that she will have a chance to meet "Hannah Montana" star Miley Cyrus when she attends Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York on the last week of November.

She said she is excited to be introduced to the young American actress-singer, whom she described as one of her inspirations.

"Gusto kong makita si Miley Cyrus kasi hinahangaan siya ng mga kabataan sa States," Charice said.

Aside from Cyrus, Charice will also be introduced to American Idol runner- up David Archuleta, whom she admires.

"Siyempre nagagalingan ako sa pagkanta niya. Humahanga din ako sa kanya kasi galing siya sa American Idol," she said.

Charice flew back to the country for a short break. She will be in the US on November 15th to promote David Foster's newest album.

Charice's track is included in Foster's album, "Hitman: David Foster & Friends," along with music icons Kenny G., Michael Buble, Josh Groban, Brian McKnight, Katharine McPhee, Andrea Bocelli and Dion.

On November 19, Charice is set to appear on America's popular morning show "Good Morning America."

Source: ABS-CBN News