Jake Zyrus is 34 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 10 May 1992.
Filipino singer, formerly known as Charice, whose powerful voice led to Oprah, Glee and a US top-ten album
Did you know?He was the first Asian solo artist to have an album in the Billboard 200 top ten.
Quick facts
Date of birth10 May 1992
Age34
NationalityFilipino
BirthplaceCabuyao, Philippines
Editor's Take:
Jake Zyrus first became known as Charice, a teenage singer with a huge voice. YouTube videos led to appearances on Ellen and Oprah. His US debut album reached the top ten. He played a role in Glee. In 2017 he came out as a transgender man and took the name Jake Zyrus. He has continued to perform and has written about his journey. His story has made him an important figure for transgender visibility in the Philippines.
Key Milestones
2008: Appears on Oprah
2010: Debut US album reaches the top ten
2017: Announces his new name
Jake Zyrus (Tagalog:; born May 10, 1992), formerly known professionally as Charice Pempengco (Tagalog:) and under the mononym Charice, is a Filipino singer and television personality.