Singer Kris Lawrence tugged at the hearts of his followers after sharing a heartfelt post about how much he misses his daughter, Katie, while currently working abroad. Taking to social media, Kris posted a touching video compilation of a mall date with Katie, filled with moments of love, laughter, and father-daughter bonding.

Kris Lawrence misses daughter Katie: “Papa will be back” @imkrislawrence
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In the video, Kris and Katie are seen enjoying fries together, dining at a restaurant, shopping for a toy wand, dancing playfully, and riding a car together — all while exchanging sweet expressions of affection. The compilation quickly drew warm reactions from fans who praised Kris for being a devoted dad despite the distance.

“I miss this cute, mabait, funny babygirl so much! Papa will be back in Sept my love… work lang ako dito sa States ha. I love you Katielabs,” Kris wrote in the caption, expressing his longing for Katie as he works in the United States.

Kris Lawrence and actress Katrina Halili, Katie’s mother, have long been co-parenting their daughter, and both have been open about their commitment to raising her with love and support. Kris’s emotional post resonated with fellow parents and fans alike, many of whom sent messages of encouragement and admiration for the singer’s heartfelt dedication to his child.

Katrina Halili is a Filipino actress and endorser who gained prominence after joining StarStruck. She was dubbed the ‘Primera Kontrabida of the Philippines’ in 2017. Katrina also has a child named Katrence ‘Katie’ Lawrence with her ex-boyfriend Kris Lawrence, a Filipino singer. Despite their separation in 2014, both parents have maintained an amicable relationship, prioritizing their daughter’s well-being in a healthy co-parenting setup for their unica hija.

Katrina Halili, a Kapuso star, shared touching moments with her daughter, Katrence “Katie” Lawrence in a recent series of heartfelt social media posts on her official Instagram page. Earlier, the actress posted videos from a hospital, where she was admitted due to an undisclosed illness, which prompted her fans and followers to wish her well in the comment section. In one video, she is seen on a video call with Katie, expressing her vulnerability. Eventually, Katie, demonstrating her affection and sense of responsibility, responded by visiting her mother afterward, saying, “Important ‘to, kailangan kong mag-absent kasi ite-take care kita.”

In another previous report, Katrina Halili’s unica hija, Katie, marked her birthday last September. The Kapuso actress has taken to social media to share a heartwarming birthday post dedicated to her beloved daughter. In her post, Katrina shared a reel featuring several snaps and clips of Katie and their precious moments together. Along with the lovely reel, she affectionately wrote her birthday wish for her unica hija. Furthermore, the celebrity mom reiterated her love for her only child.