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On Wednesday, July 16, Melai shared a video on her Instagram where she was visibly surprised at the number of supporters who came to welcome her in Dumaguete. As one of the most approachable celebrities in the Philippines, Melai was seen waving, smiling widely, and even shaking hands with her fans who lined up to greet her.
The event became even more entertaining when Melai gave everyone a snippet of her funny rendition of Britney Spears’ iconic hit “…Baby One More Time,” earning loud cheers from her supporters. Fans loved her humorous and humble aura, which has been her trademark since her Pinoy Big Brother days.
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In her caption, Melai expressed how deeply touched she was by the crowd’s warm welcome:
“Dumagueteeee, grabe kayo magmahal. Thank you so much, di ko in-expect ang inyong crowd gyud ay. Ang crowd niyo ang isa sa Highlights ng MelaiVerse Tour the Kuan On One 3 Promo.”
She also shared a candid moment about her conversation with her husband, Jason Francisco, about the overwhelming support:
“Hanggang ngayon, pinag-uusapan nmin ni papang, akala mo talaga parang ang gawagwapo and gaganda namin para puntahan niyo, sana di kayo na-discourage nang nakita kami sa personal.”
The mall event was part of The Kuan On One 3 Promo Tour, which aims to bring Melai closer to her supporters. Fans online praised her for staying grounded and authentic despite her continuous success in showbiz.