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WATCH: Patrick Garcia's 11-year-old daughter Michelle among backup dancers in K-pop star IU's concert

By NICK GARCIA Published Jun 03, 2024 2:54 pm Updated Jun 03, 2024 2:57 pm

The 11-year-old daughter of actor Patrick Garcia was among the backup dancers during the concert of K-pop artist IU at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan last June 1.

Michelle Celeste Garcia, in a collaborative post with Patrick and her mom Nikka Martinez, shared a video of her on stage with others while IU sings Holssi. She noted that she was the second girl in front on the right side.

"A moment I will forever remember! Being on stage with you, IU, was a privilege!" Michelle, who posts dance covers and makeup transformation videos on Instagram said. "Thank you so much!!!!!"

Famous personalities like Anne Curtis, Melai Francisco, Chito Miranda, and Melissa Ricks left positive comments on the post.

"Yahooo congrats [M]ichelle," Melai wrote.

"So proud of you @michelleceletemgarcia. you are an amazing dancer & have worked so hard to get to where you are now. There is so much ahead of you!" wrote Mikaela Martinez.

Joy Sotto, wife of Quezon City vice mayor Gian Sotto, wrote: "Woohoo!!!!! I'm such a proud Tita!!! We are your biggest fans Ate Michelle!!! We love you!!!"

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Patrick, in a separate Instagram post, also shared a fan video of the performance.

"This is only the beginning baby girl! We are proud of you," he said. "We are proud of you [Michelle]."

"[T]hank you to the person who took this video!" he added.

IU visited the Philippines as part of her H.E.R.E.H. World Tour. It kicked off in Seoul on March 2 and will end in September.

During her Philippine Arena concert, IU also covered OPM band SunKissed Lola's smash hit Pasilyo.

She last performed in the country in 2019 during her Love, Poem tour.

IU is known for hits like Good Day, BBIBBI, Lilac, Palette, and Red Shoes. She also dabbles in acting and has appeared in K-dramas like My Mister, Hotel Del Luna, and Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo among others.