MANILA, Philippines– Jake Zyrus said on his YouTube channel that he plans to begin the legal process of changing his name from Charice and to study the steps needed to re-record his past songs under his current identity.
Zyrus said he continues to sign documents using the name Charice because government records still list that name as his official identity. He said he views the legal name-change process as an important personal step and intends to complete the required procedures to update his documents to reflect the name Jake Zyrus.
He said he is reviewing the legal and business requirements for re-recording songs originally released under the name Charice. He said he plans to work with rights holders and other stakeholders before moving forward with any re-recordings.
Zyrus said he chose to discuss the matter on his YouTube channel to address questions about his name and his previous work. He noted that many fans still search for his former stage name and said this influences how he approaches future releases and branding.
He said he will provide updates on the legal process and his plans for re-recordings through his social media accounts and future online content.
