Sarah Geronimo celebrated her 20th anniversary in showbiz with a sold-out concert at the Araneta Coliseum on Friday, May 12, 2023.
One of the most touching moments of the show was Sarah's heartfelt tribute to her parents.
She delivered an emotional rendition of Wency Cornejo's "Habang May Buhay," which she dedicated to her dad Delfin Geronimo.
Before performing the song, Sarah shared a heartfelt story about the immeasurable support her father has given her.
She recalled, "He taught me to work hard. He has trained me. Naalaala ko po, every morning at nine o’clock, bumabangon kami.
"Gustung-gusto ko pong bumabangon ng umaga para po mag-ensayo.
"Pinapaakyat niya po ako sa lamesita namin at dun po ako nagpe-perform, na ang feeling ko po, yun ang stage ko.
"Siya po ang nagturo sa akin na maging malakas, matatag, lalung-lalo na po sa pagharap sa laban ng buhay.
"Tatay Delfin, mahal na mahal na mahal na mahal na mahal kita. Para sa yo Tay. I love you, Daddy."
As Sarah performed on stage, some of her childhood photos with her parents were displayed on the LED screen,
Not only did she pay tribute to her father, but she also ended the song with a short and sweet message for both her parents, including Mommy Divine.
She said, "Love you, Ma. Love you, Daddy."
SARAH GERONIMO'S STRAINED RELATIONSHIP WITH HER FAMILY
Sarah's strained relationship with her parents has been known to public for some time now.
The last straw was the reported incident about Sarah and Matteo's secret wedding and the confrontation that ensued when Mommy Divine unexpectedly arrived at the wedding reception.
The couple's private wedding ceremony took place on February 20, 2020, at Victory Church in The Fort, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig; and the intimate reception was held at the Ministry of Crab in Shangri-La BGC.
Two years and eight months after her controversial wedding, on October 29, 2022, Sarah Geronimo wrote a sincere letter of apology to her parents on her Instagram account.
Acknowledging the rift with her parents, part of her caption read, "Gusto ko rin kunin ang pagkakataon na ito, sa paraan din na ito na humingi ng tawad sa aking pamilya na labis na nasaktan sa aking mga naging desisyon sa buhay. Patawad po.
"Sa aking mga magulang, walang hanggan po ang pasasalamat ko para sa buhay na ibinigay niyo sa akin, sa aming magkakapatid.
"Lahat ng suporta at pag-aaruga, ang inyong walang katumbas na pagmamahal, walang sino man ang pwedeng makapagpunan po nito."
Read: Sarah Geronimo to her parents: “Patawad po.”
TEACHER GEORCELLE MIA AT CONCERT
G-Force, the dance group that has had a longstanding partnership with Sarah, was noticeably absent during the event, leading to speculation about a possible rift between Sarah and the group's founder, Georcelle Dapat-Sy.
Read: Sarah Geronimo at Teacher Georcelle ng G-Force, may tampuhan?
Sarah and Georcelle are yet to address the issue.
However, during the closing segment of her concert, Sarah acknowledged G-Force despite their absence and said, “G-Force, thank you! G-Force! I love you!”
@apakayabang_aldren Sarah G thanks G-force despite its absence in SG20 concert #sarahgeronimo #popsters #sg20thanniversaryconcert ? original sound - aldren
FRESH, EXCITING TWISTS
The Popstar Royalty captivated her audience with breathtaking performances of her chart-topping hits and beloved classics, all infused with fresh and exciting twists.
Sarah electrified the crowd as she opened the concert with a captivating performance of her dance track "Dati-Dati." The audience was instantly drawn in by her energy and charisma, setting the stage for a high-energy and unforgettable concert experience.
Another concert highlight was when she unveiled an entirely new rendition of her iconic hit "Tala," complete with fresh choreography with UPeepz and A Team dance crew.
Sarah also treated the audience to a fresh rendition of her 2008 hit single "Sa Iyo."
With an updated arrangement and her powerful vocals, she breathed new life into the beloved song, showcasing her growth and versatility as an artist.
Before the concert, Sarah showcased her new choreography for the song during the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup Draw held at the Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, April 29, 2023.
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