Mariah Carey surprises PH fans with holiday song

Grammy-winning artist Mariah Carey delighted her Filipino fans when she sang "All I Want for Christmas Is You" for the first time since its release in 1994 during her one-night-only concert, "Mariah Carey: The Celebration of Mimi," at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Oct. 14.

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MARIAH Carey performs 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' at the Mall of Asia Arena on Oct. 14. (Image courtesy of John Roland Legaspi)

(John Roland Legaspi)

It marked Mariah's fourth performance in the Philippines, but until now, she had never had the opportunity to sing her biggest Christmas hit.

However, during her latest concert in Manila, Mariah surprised the audience by performing "All I Want for Christmas Is You" as her finale song.

Fans erupted with joy as soon as they heard the intro to the beloved Christmas classic—this was the moment every Filipino fan had been eagerly awaiting.

After the festive number, Mariah thanked the audience by saying, 'Thank you! Merry Christmas!' as she left the stage with her backup dancers.

For the past two years, Mariah has fully embraced the joyful tradition of the Philippines, where the festive spirit begins to blossom as soon as the unforgettable BER months roll in. She has officially encouraged her devoted fans in the Philippines—affectionately known as Lambs—to kick off the holiday season by playing her beloved Christmas songs starting in September.

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