Regine Velasquez Biography: Movies, Parents, Awards, Net Worth, Songs, Husband, Siblings, Instagram

Regine Velasquez is a Filipino singer, actress, and record producer best known for turning televised competition wins into a decades-long run as one of the Philippines’ biggest concert and recording draws.

She first broke through nationally after winning the talent competition Ang Bagong Kampeon in 1984, then pushed her reputation beyond the country by winning the Asia Pacific Singing Contest in 1989.

From there, she built a mainstream career around hit albums, large-scale live shows, and high-profile television work, while also taking on lead roles in films such as Pangako Ikaw Lang and Of All the Things.

Profile

• Full name: Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez
• Nickname: Regine, Asia’s Songbird
• Date of birth: April 22, 1970
• Age: 55 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Tondo, Manila, Philippines
• State of origin: Bulacan, Philippines
• Nationality: Filipino
• Profession: Singer, actress, record producer
• Height: 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
• Parents: Teresita (née Ansong) Velasquez; Gerardo Velasquez
• Siblings: Cacai Velasquez, Diane Velasquez-Roque, Deca Velasquez, Jojo Velasquez
• Spouse: Ogie Alcasid
• Children: Nathaniel James Alcasid
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Born-again Christian
• Ethnicity: Filipino
• Net worth: $14 million

Early Life and education

Regine Velasquez is now, at the age of 55, he was born on April 22, 1970, in Tondo, Manila, to Teresita (née Ansong) and Gerardo Velasquez. She is the eldest among five siblings and has three sisters, Cacai, Diane, and Deca, as well as a brother named Jojo.

Her family relocated during her childhood, including an early period in Hinundayan, Southern Leyte, before later settling in Balagtas, Bulacan, a move that placed her in school-based singing contests that became important early proving grounds for her voice and stage confidence.

In Bulacan, she attended St. Lawrence Academy. Her teen years quickly became work years: by 1984, she had already entered and won Ang Bagong Kampeon’s senior division, a result that shifted her path toward professional recording and television commitments rather than a conventional academic timeline.

Personal Life

Regine Velasquez’ romantic life became a steady topic of public interest once she and singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid confirmed their relationship. Their partnership moved from quiet speculation to official milestones: they announced their engagement on August 8, 2010, and married in December 2010 in Nasugbu, Batangas. In 2011, they welcomed their son, Nathaniel James.

Career

Regine Velasquez’ career story is built on rare staying power: a child competitor who translated early fame into adult dominance across recordings, concerts, TV, and film. After Ang Bagong Kampeon in 1984, she signed with OctoArts and released music under the stage name Chona before adopting the name Regine Velasquez for her debut album era.

Her reputation strengthened further after the Asia Pacific Singing Contest win in 1989, which helped set her up for bigger label opportunities and wider regional visibility.

In music, she became closely associated with big-voice balladry and pop standards, while also moving through different eras of local and international repertoire. Her discography includes long-running fan staples such as R2K (a major commercial peak), later studio work like Hulog Ka ng Langit, and comeback-era projects such as R3.0.

In 2024, she released Reginified, a studio album built around new takes on songs she had performed in concerts and televised appearances.

On screen, Velasquez steadily expanded from supporting roles into lead parts, then diversified into television drama, comedy, hosting, and judging.

On television, she has been a recurring presence as a performer, host, and personality, including co-hosting the talk show Magandang Buhay and leading earlier programs tied to music and variety entertainment.

Awards

• MTV Asia Awards, Favorite Artist Philippines (2002)
• MTV Asia Awards, Favorite Artist Philippines (2003)
• Box Office Entertainment Award, Box Office Queen for Pangako Ikaw Lang (2001)
• Star Awards for Television, Best Actress for Maalaala Mo Kaya (Episode: “Lobo”) (2002)
• Golden Screen Award, Best Actress for Of All the Things (2013)
• Aliw Awards, Entertainer of the Year (2007)
• Aliw Awards, Entertainer of the Year (2009)
• Aliw Awards, Entertainer of the Year (2019)
• Awit Awards, multiple wins (including recognition across performance and recording categories)
• Star Awards for Music, multiple wins (including major concert performance categories)

Net worth

Regine Velasquez’ net worth is estimated at about $14 million. This estimate is commonly tied to her long-running income streams from best-selling albums, ticketed concerts, television contracts (hosting and judging), film work, brand endorsements, and monetized digital platforms that extend her catalog and performances to wider audiences.

Social Media

• Instagram: @reginevalcasid
• Twitter/X: @reginevalcasid
• YouTube: @RegineVelasquezOfficial
• Facebook: reginevelasquezalcasid

Filmography

• The Untouchable Family (1988)
• Pik Pak Boom (1988)
• Elvis and James 2 (1990)
• Wanted: Perfect Mother (1996)
• Do Re Mi (1996)
• Honey Nasa Langit Na Ba Ako? (1998)
• Dahil May Isang Ikaw (1999)
• Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw (2000)
• Pangako Ikaw Lang (2001)
• Ikaw Lamang Hanggang Ngayon (2002)
• Pangarap Ko ang Ibigin Ka (2003)
• Captain Barbell (2003)
• Masikip sa Dibdib (2004)
• Till I Met You (2006)
• Paano Kita Iibigin (2007)
• Urduja (2008)
• Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme (2009)
• OMG (Oh, My Girl!) (2009)
• Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie (2009)
• Of All the Things (2012)
• Mrs. Recto (2016)
• Unforgettable (2019)
• Yours Truly, Shirley (2019)
• The Mall, The Merrier (2019)

Discography

• Regine (1987)
• Nineteen ’90 (1989)
• Tagala Talaga (1991)
• Reason Enough (1993)
• Listen Without Prejudice (1994)
• My Love Emotion (1995)
• Retro (1996)
• Love Was Born on Christmas Day (1996)
• Drawn (1998)
• R2K (1999)
• Reigne (2001)
• Covers Volume 1 (2004)
• Covers Volume 2 (2006)
• Low Key (2008)
• Fantasy (2010)
• Hulog Ka ng Langit (2013)
• R3.0 (2017)
• Reginified (2024)