Olivia Rodrigo describes performing in PH as special milestone: ‘I’m so proud of my Filipino heritage’ | ABS-CBN
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Olivia Rodrigo describes performing in PH as special milestone: ‘I’m so proud of my Filipino heritage’
Toff C.
Published Oct 10, 2024 10:11 AM PHT
Filipino-American Olivia Rodrigo described performing for the first time in the Philippines as a "special milestone." The singer brought her "Guts" tour to the country on October 5.
Filipino-American Olivia Rodrigo described performing for the first time in the Philippines as a "special milestone." The singer brought her "Guts" tour to the country on October 5.
"I’m so excited to be teaming up with American Express to bring the GUTS World Tour to Manila. This is such a special milestone for me to not only be visiting the Philippines for the first time but performing here for my fans," she said in an interview with Billboard.
"I’m so excited to be teaming up with American Express to bring the GUTS World Tour to Manila. This is such a special milestone for me to not only be visiting the Philippines for the first time but performing here for my fans," she said in an interview with Billboard.
The singer remarked that she was wowed by the energy of the fans.
The singer remarked that she was wowed by the energy of the fans.
"As part of this tour, I’ve had the chance to visit so many cool places I’ve never been before and play songs that I’ve been living with for so long, and the energy from the fans has been magical," she remarked.
"As part of this tour, I’ve had the chance to visit so many cool places I’ve never been before and play songs that I’ve been living with for so long, and the energy from the fans has been magical," she remarked.
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Olivia further highlighted: "I’m so proud of my Filipino heritage, so being able to bring this experience to the Philippines means the world to me," she remarked.
Olivia further highlighted: "I’m so proud of my Filipino heritage, so being able to bring this experience to the Philippines means the world to me," she remarked.
Following her concert last October 5, Olivia took to social media to pen a message for her Filipino fans.
Following her concert last October 5, Olivia took to social media to pen a message for her Filipino fans.
"Been dreaming of this show for a whileeeee. My first time in the Philippines and also my biggest venue ever!!!!!" Olivia posted.
"Been dreaming of this show for a whileeeee. My first time in the Philippines and also my biggest venue ever!!!!!" Olivia posted.
"Thank you to everyone Manila for welcoming me so generously and making me feel so loved and thank you to @americanexpress for making this show happen," she added.
"Thank you to everyone Manila for welcoming me so generously and making me feel so loved and thank you to @americanexpress for making this show happen," she added.
The Philippine Arena has a maximum audience capacity of 55,000.
The Philippine Arena has a maximum audience capacity of 55,000.
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She also announced that the net proceeds of the concert will go to nonprofit organization Jhpiego. Olivia personally visited their office while she was in Manila.
She also announced that the net proceeds of the concert will go to nonprofit organization Jhpiego. Olivia personally visited their office while she was in Manila.
"I’m SO stoked that all the net ticket sales from last night could be donated to @jhpiego through my fund 4 good. I got to visit the organization while I was in Manila and was so impressed by the work they are doing providing healthcare to women and girls in the Philippines," she said.
"I’m SO stoked that all the net ticket sales from last night could be donated to @jhpiego through my fund 4 good. I got to visit the organization while I was in Manila and was so impressed by the work they are doing providing healthcare to women and girls in the Philippines," she said.
Olivia's Fund 4 Good is "a global initiative committed to building an equitable and just future for all women and girls through direct support of community-based non-profits that champion girls' education, support reproductive rights and prevent gender-based violence."
Olivia's Fund 4 Good is "a global initiative committed to building an equitable and just future for all women and girls through direct support of community-based non-profits that champion girls' education, support reproductive rights and prevent gender-based violence."
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