Latest Charice Pempengco News, Photos, and Videos

Pop starlet Charice is gearing up for her debut on Glee – and she’s getting a little help from Botox to look her best.

The 18-year-old Filipino singer underwent Botox treatment and a skin tightening procedure to “look fresh on camera” and to narrow her “naturally round face”. Charice‘s treatments were performed by cosmetic surgeon Vicki Belo, who filled ABS-CBN television about Charice‘s makeover (via AP).

Filming for Glee begins at the end of this month, Charice said.

At first we were skeptical about this rumor — but then we watched the below video. Check it out for proof!

UPDATE: Charice’s rep tells Us Weekly that the Botox was used “to relieve a jaw problem similar to TMJ.”

“It did not hurt; it relieved the pain,” her rep added. “You’ve seen her face – she doesn’t have a wrinkle in it so she wouldn’t need it for cosmetic purposes. The Glee people are thrilled with the way she looks which is why she got the part.”

Charice will, after all, guest star on the second season of Glee!

EW reports the 18-year-old singing superstar will play a “foreign exchange student whose killer vocals get Rachel (Lea Michele) contemplating murder.”

Charice confirmed, “It’s official. I’m on Glee (next season) but story behind it. When the rumor came out, it wasn’t true. But then after that, I tried to audition. And I made it!!! Let’s party!!!!”

Earlier this month, Charice was rumored to join the hit FOX series but she herself shot down the news via Twitter. “I just want to let you all know, that it’s not true that I’m going to be on Glee,” she said.

Well, now it’s true! Be Glee-ful!!!

After being spotted at a gay club in New York City this weekend, David Archuleta has turned to his Twitter to clarify the situation!

“Last night in New York I got invited to go and see my friend Charice perform. Mental note to self: always ask where before you go! Wasn’t my kind of place lol, and I had no clue! I guess you live and learn. The upside was that Charice was awesome, and she has an incredible voice.”

“Hope that clears things up!” David concluded. “Been seeing some of the tweets.. sheesh!”

Charice backed David up, tweeting, “[B]ottomline, David just showed his support for me. and i wanna thank [him] for doing that.”

Filipina singer and YouTube sensation Charice Pempengco, 17, has a new music video out called “Pyramid” featuring Iyaz.

The chorus goes, “We built this on a solid rock/ It feels just like it’s heavens touch/ Together at the top/ Like a pyramid.” Written by Swedish songwriter David Jassy and R&B singer Lyrica Anderson and produced by Twin.

You can follow Charice and Iyaz on Twitter @OfficialCharice and @IyazLive.