Raquel Pempengco, mother of Jake Zyrus and his former manager, lauded SB19’s Stell Ajero for his performance at the “Hitman: David Foster and Friends” concert in Manila. Ajero’s version of “All By Myself,” a song once covered by Celine Dion and performed by Zyrus in 2010, went viral for hitting the challenging high notes flawlessly.
In a social media post, Pempengco humorously encouraged Ajero to channel the same energy that launched her child’s career. “Gulatin mo din mga tao…mag-Charice Pempengco ka ulit…hahaha joke lang pero in fairness magaling si Stell Ajero…mala-Jed Madela din but still don’t compare with Charice,” she wrote.
The song’s performance by Ajero not only captured the audience’s admiration but also earned commendations from David Foster himself, who predicted a significant future for the young singer.