Olivia Rodrigo couldn’t help but shed some tears after her concert at the Philippine Arena in October.

An emotional moment unfolded backstage on the final night of Olivia Rodrigo’s Philippine concert after a new video surfaced on social media showing the pop superstar in tears while hugging her team.

The video, reportedly taken by a production crew member just minutes after the sold-out “GUTS World Tour” show at the Mall of Asia Arena last Saturday, shows Olivia crying and saying, “I’ve never felt so connected to my roots.”

“It feels different” — Olivia Rodrigo

In the video, Olivia can also be seen repeatedly thanking her Filipino fans. “You guys are unreal,” she said to her team while wiping away tears. According to a source close to the singer, Olivia had long dreamed of performing in her father’s homeland.

“She’s been dreaming about this. That’s why she was so overwhelmed by the warm welcome,” said the source.

It was Olivia’s first time performing in the Philippines, and according to fans, it wasn’t just a concert—it was a celebration of Filipino culture. In the middle of her performance of “Lacy,” she inserted a line in Tagalog: “Ikaw ang bituin sa langit ko” (“You are the star in my sky”). That simple phrase brought the audience to another level of emotion.

Fellow Celebrities Show Support

Present in the crowd were several Filipino celebrities including Nadine Lustre, Belle Mariano, and SB19, all there to support Olivia. The hashtag #OliviaSaPinas trended on X (formerly Twitter), garnering over 3 million tweets in just one night.

Nadine Lustre posted a backstage selfie with Olivia, captioned: “Such a beautiful soul. You made us proud.”

Meanwhile, Belle Mariano shared on her Instagram story: “I’ve been to many concerts, but this one hit differently. You could feel her heart.”

Message to Filipino Fans

At the end of the video, Olivia gave a short message especially for her Filipino fans: “You made me feel like I came home,” she said to the camera. “This means the world to me.”

She also posted a photo on Instagram wearing a Barong Tagalog-inspired top and terno pants, with the caption: “Salamat, Pilipinas. Hindi ko kayo makakalimutan.” (“Thank you, Philippines. I’ll never forget you.”)

Plans to Return

Due to the overwhelming response, there are reports that Olivia’s team is already in talks with a prominent Filipino director for a possible music video shoot in the country.

“It wouldn’t be surprising if she returns soon. Not just for music, but to truly connect more with her family’s homeland,” said an insider.

Olivia continues to be praised not just for her talent, but for the genuine love and care she showed to her Filipino fans. Despite her global fame, she proved that she hasn’t forgotten where she came from.