Zyrus was born as Charmaine Clarice Relucio Pempengco in Cabuyao, Laguna province, the PhilippinesMeet Charice, the little girl with the big voice at usatoday.com. Retrieved on 2 October 2010 and was raised by single mother Racquel. To help support the family, Zyrus began to enter singing contests at the age of seven, from town fiestas in various provinces to singing competitions on TV,Voice of the Future at thenational.ae. Retrieved on 19 February 2009 eventually competing in almost a hundred such contests.Teen Singing Sensation at oprah.com. Retrieved on 19 February 2009
