Context_1 : Infinity (stylized as ∞) is the second international studio album (fifth overall release) by Filipino pop and R&B singer Jake Zyrus. The album was released exclusively early in Japan on October 5, 2011 by Warner Bros. Records. The album was credited under the name Charice, Zyrus' name prior to his gender transition. Context_2 : "Louder" is the second single of Filipino pop and R&B singer Jake Zyrus from her second international studio album "Infinity" released on May 20, 2011, ahead of its planned May 30 release. It was credited under the name Charice, a name Zyrus used prior to his gender transition. This song was written by Daniel Jamas, Leah Haywood, Shelly Peiken and produced by Dreamlab. Context_3 : The discography of Jake Zyrus, a Filipino singer, consists of two studio albums, two extended plays (EP), four singles, six promotional singles, and six music videos. Jake recorded under the name Charice before coming out in 2017 as a transgender man . In 2008, Zyrus released his debut EP under Star Records entitled "Charice", which was certified platinum. In 2009, he released his first full studio album, the Philippines-exclusive "My Inspiration", which was also certified platinum. Context_4 : Jake Zyrus (born Charmaine Clarice Relucio Pempengco; May 10, 1992), who performed under the mononym Charice until his gender transition to male, is a Filipino singer who rose to popularity through YouTube. Context_5 : Catherine Annette Hanshaw (October 18, 1901 – March 13, 1985) was an American Jazz Age singer. She was one of the most popular radio stars of the 1930s. Over four million of her records had been sold by 1934. In her ten-year recording career, she recorded about 250 sides. In a 1934 poll conducted by "Radio Stars" magazine, she received the title of best female popular singer (Bing Crosby was voted the best male popular singer). Second place went to Ethel Shutta, third place went to Ruth Etting, and fourth place went to Kate Smith. Context_6 : Grown-Up Christmas List is the first Christmas extended play and the fourth album by Filipino pop and R&B singer Jake Zyrus, released on November 30, 2010 and credited under the name Charice. Context_7 : "Pyramid" is the second single of Filipino pop and R&B singer Jake Zyrus and the lead single from his debut album,Charice. The song credited under his pre-gender transition name Charice, features vocals from British Virgin Islands singer Iyaz, was written by David Jassy, Niclas Molinder, Joacim Persson, Johan Alkenäs and R&B singer-songwriter Lyrica Anderson, and produced by Twin and Alke. A remix was said to be released on iTunes on February 16, 2010 which was later changed to February 23, the same day as the release of the album version. But the album version was delayed and was released on March 2. It is Zyrus's first number one single. Pyramid is a midtempo pop ballad with lyrics that metaphorically describes the strength of a relationship. "Pyramid" peaked at the "Billboard" Hot 100 chart at number 56, making Zyrus the second Filipino singer to enter the chart since Jaya's debut single "If You Leave Me Now" peaked on the "Billboard" Hot 100 at number 44 in 1990. Context_8 : Charice is the first international studio album (third overall release) by Filipino pop singer Jake Zyrus. It was released on May 11, 2010, under Reprise Records, making her the third Filipino singer to be signed on an international record label, the first being Lea Salonga (on Atlantic Records in 1993) and Regine Velasquez (on Mercury Records in 1994). It was released prior to Zyrus' gender transition thus the eponymous album is credited under his former name, Charice. Context_9 : My Inspiration is a full-length studio album, released in the Philippines only, by Filipino singer Jake Zyrus. It was released on May 1, 2009 and is credited under the name Charice, which Zyrus used prior to his gender transition. It is a concept cover album dedicated to his mother Racquel Pempengco. However, despite its ten cover versions (one of which is a remix), this second album by Zyrus features one original song (in both a single and extended version), called "Always You", written by the Metropop Song Festival and Awit Award-winning songwriter Jonathan Manalo. The album has been certified platinum. Like his previous release, the album was also made available for digital download through Amazon.com MP3 Download on June 23, 2009. Some package versions include a second CD, which features a karaoke version of every song, very popular in Asian countries. Context_10 : Charice is the Philippine extended play (EP) and debut EP by Filipino singer Jake Zyrus. The EP credited under Zyrus' former name, Charice, was released in May 2008 under Star Records. fact_1 : Charice is the first international studio album (third overall release) by Filipino pop singer Jake Zyrus. fact_2 : Jake Zyrus (born Charmaine Clarice Relucio Pempengco; May 10, 1992), who performed under the mononym Charice until his gender transition to male, is a Filipino singer who rose to popularity through YouTube. Answer: Filipino
Output: What ethnicity is the popular singer Jake Zyrus, formally known as Charice?