QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — Filipino fans gathered at the Mall of Asia concert grounds last night (April 4) to sing their hearts out in the first-ever Philippine concert of the popular British rock band Coldplay.
The concert was part of their “A Head Full of Dreams” Tour.
Well-known TV personalities were also spotted sharing their excitement at the concert grounds as they waited for the Coldplay’s magical performance.
Seen among the crowd were the ALDUB phenomenal love team, Maine Mendoza and Alden Richards, who were both wearing their VIP badge.
Mendoza’s solo shot in her Twitter account showcased her OOTD (Outfit of the day). “Leggo!!!! #ColdplayManila P.S. Hindi ako handa talaga, promise. Wearing the same outfit as last year
During the concert, the pair shared a moment of sweetness: Alden carried Maine on his shoulders to give her a better view of the band.
Power couple, Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera also shared their Coldplay moment in Marian Rivera’s Instagram account.
Kapamilya on-screen love team, Joshua Garcia, and Julia Barretto also enjoyed the live performance.
Married Couples, Kim Atienza and Felicia Hung-Atienza were also jamming with the crowd and Yael Yuzon and his wife, Karylle.
Sarah Geronimo and boyfriend Mateo Guidicelli, also joined in on the chills of the Coldplay fever.
On the other hand, Sunshine Dizon came with her cousins at the concert ground.
Other stars who were spotted solo were:
Kapamilya young actor, Paul Salas, and
Encatadia star, Mikee Quintos.
Before the much-awaited concert, the Coldplay organizers shared a glimpse of the concert stage which was filled with bright and colorful lights.
Meanwhile, Kheil Vin Santiago reached out to Coldplay via a public letter posted through social media on March 24. Santiago narrated the story of his younger brother Ken, who is an avid fan of the British rock band.
“Since the Coldplay had started, my brother, Ken, has been an avid fan. The moment the Coldplay announced that they will be having [a] concert in the Philippines, Ken was very much excited to buy tickets. He was the one who bravely line[d] up to buy your tickets. He bought the nearest possible tickets our money can afford,” Santiago wrote.
“But just last February this year, he was diagnosed with Cancer stage 4. It was very shocking news for everybody ‘coz he was a very normal man, a very generous, kind, loving, and most of all, a God-fearing one. We did not expect this to happen. Every day in the hospital, his hobby is to play music from Coldplay,” he added.
The Santiagos were shocked when Chris Martin personally visited Ken at the hospital and handed him premium Coldplay memorabilia.
Although Ken cannot speak because of his health condition, he expressed his gratitude to the lead singer by writing on a white board. “I can’t thank you enough,” he said.
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Jodi Bustos, Eagle News Service