LAKE TAHOE
, Nevada – Three hours from San Francisco is the popular tourist destination of Lake Tahoe, known for its gorgeous lake, snow-capped mountains and huge pine trees.The talk of the town on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila) was the arrival of boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao
Three days after an impressive victory against Antonio Margarito, Pacquiao focused on getting ready for his concert in Tahoe.
Bruises didn’t stop him from practicing. Pacquiao wanted to do a full rehearsal with his group before the show.
Fans waited early in the hallways to catch the Filipino boxer.
Even the president of the Harrah’s Hotel is a huge fan!
"We're very honored to have you here," said John Koster, president of Harrah's Nevada.
"I'm very happy to be here," said Pacquiao.
"Well, we hope this won't be your last," Koster replied.
Pacquiao went through every song in their line-up, together with Lito Camo, Madonna Decena and the MP Band.
His work ethic in boxing training is the same for singing.
His wife, Jinkee, enjoyed watching Pacquiao working on his other passion.
"I'm his number 1 fan," she said.
Not long after, the Pacman got into his show clothes and was ready to go.
Backstage, he was relaxed but very excited to give his fans another kind of performance.
The show was a hit from the opening song, people were on their feet taking pictures and shouting out for their idol.
Pacquiao sang his favorite Filipino and English songs. Fans loved it when he pulled wife Jinkee up on stage.
He thrilled them even more as he walked around the venue to get closer to the people.
The venue was sold out, and the Pacman went all out, singing 20 songs straight without a break.
His favorite part of the show, the song dedicated to Jinkee.
"First time ko dito sa Lake Tahoe, nakita nila ko. At least, nakapag-hello ako sa kanila (It's my first time here at Lake Tahoe. At least, I met and greeted my fans)," said Pacquiao.
On Wednesday (Thursday in Manila), Pacquiao’s group will travel to Vallejo near San Francisco for another meet and greet with Filipinos.
Source: abs-cbnnews.com
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