Apart from IU’s cover of SunKissed Lola’s “Pasilyo,” Michelle Celeste Garcia appeared alongside several youth backup dancers accompanying her return to the Philippines through the H.E.R.E.H World Tour at Bulacan’s Philippine Arena last Saturday, June 1, 2024.
The daughter of actor Patrick Garcia and Nikka Martinez shared her experience on Instagram. Garcia was the second girl in front on the right during the South Korean artist’s live rendition of “Holssi.”
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Garcia, recognizable for her K-pop dance covers, makeup transformations, and lifestyle vlogs, expressed her gratitude for performing with IU—a moment she surely would not forget.
“Being on stage with you, IU, was a privilege! Thank you so much!!!!!💜,” the caption on her Instagram post reads.
Several local personalities, such as Anne Curtis, Melai Francisco, and Chito Miranda, flooded her Instagram reel expressing their congratulations. Her father, Patrick, also showed his support and pride for his 11-year-old daughter.
“This is only the beginning baby girl! We are proud of you,” he mentions, along with his gratitude to the spectator who recorded the clip.
According to her agency EDAM Entertainment, IU’s return to the Philippines after five years managed a crowd of 37,000—the most of any female soloist at the world’s largest indoor area. She then mentioned her gratitude to her local “Uaenas” for their overwhelming support, with the promise of returning once more.
