Patrick Garcia and his wife Nikka Garcia beamed with pride as they watched their daughter, Michelle, perform on stage alongside K-Pop superstar IU.
On Saturday, June 1, 2024, Michelle was chosen as one of the "JR dancers" for the Philippine leg of IU's H.E.R.E.H. World Tour, held at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan.
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MICHELLE CELESTE GARCIA PERFORMS WITH IU
A short clip of their performance was shared on Michelle's Instagram account after the show, showcasing the 11-year-old dancer alongside IU during the performance of her new song "Holssi."
The clip, taken by her parents, also features them cheering their lungs out for Michelle.
In the caption of her post, Michelle shared that she is still euphoric after getting the chance to perform with IU, along with other young Filipino dancers.
With a purple heart emoji, she wrote, "A moment I will forever remember! Being on stage with you, IU, was a privilege!
"Thank you so much!!!!! (Im the second girl in front on the right side, just in case you didn’t know????) #IU @dlwlrma #HerehManila @edam.official."
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COMMENTS ON MICHELLE CELESTE GARCIA'S PERFORMANCE WITH IU
Meanwhile, the comments section of her post was flooded with congratulatory messages from her Instagram followers.
Among the celebrities who left comments was Anne Curtis, who wrote, "Oh my gosh!!! [clapping hands emoji]"
Joy Sotto, a proud Tita to Michelle, commented, "Woohoo!!!!! I'm such a proud Tita!!! [three heart emojis] We are your biggest fans Ate Michelle!!! We love you!!! [heart emoji]"
Melai Francisco also expressed her happiness for Michelle's achievement, writing, "Yahooo [emojis] congrats michelle"
Other celebrities who congratulated Michelle include Iya Villania, Chito Miranda, and Melissa Ricks.
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