Sign of the Apocalypse: Charice Undergoes Botox for Glee Role
Charice Pempengco is 18 years old.
She's already a successful singer, having received a major career boost from appearing on The Oprah Winfrey Show and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. This fall, she'll recur on season two of Glee.
But Charice - who, it bears repeating, is 18 years old! - feels enough pressure from Hollywood to have undergone a skin-tightening procedure last week, along with Botox meant to make her face look rounder.
Speaking in the third person, the singer told ABS-CBN television earlier this summer: "All people will be anticipating how will Charice look? Is she good enough to pit against Rachel Berry? So of course there is tremendous pressure."
For that reason, we don't blame Charice for this depressing piece of news. We do wonder what advice her parents gave, but an 18-year old undergoing plastic surgery is more reflective of society than anything.
When every other tabloid cover features Kim Kardashian in a bikini, bragging about her weight loss and figure, what message do you think it sends teenage girls?
** UPDATE: Charice's rep confirms the procedure, but says it was "to relieve a jaw problem similar to TMJ."
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July 23rd, 2010 8:04 PM
*I mean, "how the media rode in on this story."
July 23rd, 2010 8:03 PM
Sign of apocalypse would be how the media rode it on this story. Started in the first place by this doctor Vicky Belo - who on that day she supposedly gave Charice this procedure twitted: Just gave Charice botox and thermage for Glee. Is that even ethically right of her. And don't you think there's more to this story? Did you think she personally went to this Doctor for really that reason to get Botox for Glee? Didn't think so! I saw her mother tweet that day, so mad at this doctor afterwards for using her daughter and their trust when she wasn't there. She uses this 18 year old to advertise her business. And look how the media is lapping it up, instead of celebrating this girls talent. Give me a break! Yup, and Krystal Bowersox got a new grill. What's the latest upgrade on Heidi Montag?
July 21st, 2010 1:03 AM
"along with Botox meant to make her face look rounder"???
sign of the apocalyspe, alright - when journalists can't even get their stories straight!!!!
*supposedly* Botox injection is to relax her protruding jaw muscles and to alleviate jaw discomfort, hence making the face look NARROWER!!!!
July 20th, 2010 2:46 AM
EWWWWW!!! HER FACE LOOKS BIGGER THEN HER BODY!!!
July 20th, 2010 2:13 AM
I've been reading all the comments on the whole Botox issue and honestly, I find it interesting how everyone is jumping the bandwagon of self-righteousness on this one. Obviously, botox has a negative stigma attached to it. But has anyone really researched that it's an effective medical treatment for TMJ and jaw tension?
Another thing regarding ... See Moreothers' speil about Glee being "about people from all walks of life, who each face unique challenges," and that somehow, Charice missed the point of the show... -- well, it almost made me teary-eyed...except for the fact the Glee is really the same Hollywood formula -- the fat black girl is a TOKEN and that ALL the VAPID fans seem to draw their attention to the HOT GUYS AND GIRLS of the show. Right. Exactly. Glee is Ugly Betty 2.0, where all the characters are hot and Betty seems to be the backdrop. It's simply a damn show using the "underdog" trend going on, while using the same old Hollywood formula of bringing eye-candy...
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July 19th, 2010 6:50 PM
people forget there are medical problems that can be corrected with the use of botox
such as:
hyperhydrosis, or excessive sweating
and migraines!
July 19th, 2010 5:08 PM
charice is such a great singer, and i dont think she needs any botox or anything. cuz yea. SHES 18. but i guess if the rumor IS true, then i cud undertand her decisions because it IS great pressure and she wants to look her best. :)
July 19th, 2010 2:36 PM
BOTOX
July 19th, 2010 1:53 PM
She made up her mind. To reach the top. No matter what it takes. Artist come and fade away. It's all about fame and $$$$$.
July 19th, 2010 1:49 PM
botox is NOT plastic surgery
there is no surgery involved whatsoever. it is needles and a toxin.
it is a cosmetic procedure.
at least she didnt go out and put a pair of silicone implants into her body. i swear people are harsher on botox than actual plastic surgery, especially implants...and they are MUCH worse for the body and require surgery.