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Patrick and Nikka Garcia’s daughter Michelle recalls how she danced with K-Pop star IU in Manila

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<p style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%"></span>In early June, Michelle Garcia, daughter of actor Patrick and wife Nikki Garcia, experienced a dream come true as she danced on stage with South Korean singer IU during the H.E.R.E.H. concert in Manila. </p><div style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left"> </div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C8MKFZSSkPD/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A1425703.4000000954%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left"> </div><p style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left">This exciting moment was later shared by the Garcia family on their YouTube channel on Thursday, July 17. </p><div style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left"> </div><p style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left">The 8-minute vlog captured the entire journey, beginning with Michelle and her mother discussing the details of the performance. </p><div style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left"> </div><p style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left">When asked by Patrick if she wanted to perform with IU, Michelle responded with a resounding “Yes.” The video revealed Nikka’s announcement that Michelle will indeed perform at IU&#x27;s concert. </p><div style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left"><br/></div><p style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left">Rehearsal clips showed Michelle practicing with 11 other girls selected for the performance. The family’s journey to the Philippine Arena for final rehearsals was also documented.</p><div style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left"> </div><p style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left">At the Philippine Arena, the family shared their experience of the day before the concert, including the designated station for Michelle in the dressing room. </p><div style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left"> </div><p style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left">Patrick commented on the backstage access limitations.</p><div style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left"><br/></div><p style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left">“We can’t film outside, we can’t vlog outside,” he said. </p><div style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left"><br/></div><p style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left">“No hallway, no nothing,” Nikka added. “So strict.” </p><div style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left"> </div><p style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left">Michelle mentioned the vastness of the stage. “I practiced earlier at rehearsal. We just blocked because we have to adjust to the space of the stage. It was really, really big.” </p><div style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left"> </div><p style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left">On the day of the concert, Nikka shared her nervousness which was in contrast to Michelle&#x27;s calm excitement. </p><div style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left"><br/></div><p style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left">“This is it, today is the day. I think I’m so much more nervous than she is,” said Nikka. “She’s calm and excited, I am nervous.”</p><div style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left"> </div><p style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left">Michelle shared how she felt when she steps on the stage.</p><div style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left"><br/></div><p style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left">“I already went on the stage and I saw how high it is, and the view. It’s totally different, it feels different when you’re on the stage,” she reflected. “When you’re on the stage, your confidence builds up.”</p><div style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left"><br/></div><p style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left"> “You were made for the stage,” Nikka told her daughter. </p><div style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left"> </div><p style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left">The vlog featured clips of Michelle’s performance with IU, as they danced to the song “Holssi.” </p><div style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left"><br/></div><p style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left">After the performance, Patrick asked Michelle how she felt dancing with IU in front of such a large audience. </p><div style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left"> </div><p style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left">“All I could think of was, when I was backstage 20 seconds before I was supposed to go onstage, I was just thinking about how would that be like if it were actually me they were cheering for? Because there were so many people in there,” she shared. </p><div style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left"><br/></div><p style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left">The proud father was quick to congratulate her. “We just wanna congratulate you for an awesome performance.”</p><div style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left"> </div><p style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left">The video concluded with Michelle showcasing a gift from IU – a signed album with a personal note: “Michelle, Salamat po. I’m happy to see you. IU. Good luck. :)” </p><div style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left"><br/></div><p style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left">The experience sits solidly as one of Michelle’s core memories, and she expressed her gratitude for being able to realize one of her dreams.</p><div style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left"> </div><p style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left">“I feel good. I don’t feel like it’s real. I know it’s real, but I feel like it’s not,” admitted Michelle after the entire experience. “Cause it’s always been a dream, and it always felt impossible.” </p><div style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left"> </div><p style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;text-align:left">— By Samantha Prats</p>

<p>Michelle Garcia, daughter of Patrick and Nikka Garcia, fulfills her dream of dancing with K-pop star IU during the H.E.R.E.H. concert in Manila.</p>

Michelle Garcia, daughter of Patrick and Nikka Garcia, fulfills her dream of dancing with K-pop star IU during the H.E.R.E.H. concert in Manila.