Jake Zyrus re-records Charice-era songs, fueling viral comeback

Resurfaced performances spark renewed interest as singer reflects growth, releases re-recorded songs, and continues career in Los Angeles.

Jake Zyrus is re-recording songs originally released under his former stage name, Charice Pempengco, fueling a surge of old performance clips resurfacing online.

Clips from his early career have recently gained traction on TikTok, with netizens revisiting the singer’s rise to global fame—from appearances on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” and “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” to his role as Sunshine Corazon on “Glee.”

The renewed buzz comes as Jake reclaims his music through new recordings, prompting fresh interest in the original versions that first introduced him to international audiences.

Now based in Los Angeles, California, Jake continues to pursue music while exploring other creative passions, including photography. He is currently in a relationship with singer Cheesa Laureta and divides his time between the United States and the Philippines.

In late 2025, Jake marked his musical return with the release of his EP “Roots,” which features re-recorded versions of songs from his early career, including tracks first released under the Charice name. The project reflects his effort to take ownership of his body of work while embracing both his past and present identity as an artist.

As discussions around his past performances gained traction online, some fans also pushed back against transphobic remarks directed at the singer.

“Jake still sings, btw, puro kayo ‘sayang, sayang.’ Transphobic lang naman kayo,” one netizen wrote.

Nearly two decades after first going viral, Jake remains active in music. This time, with greater control over his narrative, even as the past continues to echo online.

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