Filipino international singing sensation Charice got six million votes from fans worldwide to win this year’s Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards for Favorite Asian Act.
The young singer bested other nominees namely Indonesian singer Agnes Monica, Korean female pop group Wonder Girls, and Malaysian singer-songwriter Yuna.
About two years ago, Charice was also recognized internationally, as “Icon of Tomorrow” of US teen magazine J-14.
Charice tweeted her profound thanks to her fans, known as Chasters for their support.
Fellow Filipino performer and Disney Legend Lea Salonga extended her greetings to Charice.
Other celebrities who congratulated the former “Glee” guest star include TV host-eventologist Tim Yap, and Filipino-American Hollywood actor Reggie Lee, who was part of the films “Pirates of the Carribean,” and “The Fast and the Furious.”
Hosting this year’s The Kids’ Choice Awards 2012 was Hollywood actor Will Smith. The awards night was held last March 31 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, California.
