YouTube singing sensation turned international star Charice Pempengco returns to Manila for a one-night concert for Filipino fans. An up-and-coming international artist, Pempengco has performed with foreign artists like David Foster, Celine Dion, Josh Groban and Andrea Bocelli. She has appeared in popular television shows including Oprah. In this video, INQUIRER.net multimedia reporter Anna Valmero talks to Pempengco about her plans.

Marjorie Gorospe
INQUIRER.net

MANILA CITY, Philippines — Most kids at the age of eight are probably busy playing their favorite toys or the computer.

Julian Duque, 8, is unlike those kids. He loves to play but using his little fingers on the violin.

Duque was six years old when he started playing the violin. None of his parents were interested in music. But that didn’t stop him from learning the instrument.

At his current age, he can already play classical music from Mozart, among others.

He can also play music medleys that can give comfort on a stressful day.

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