In Photos: Shawn Mendes serenades 'adorable' Manila fans

October 11, 2019 - 3:58pm

Canadian singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes performed at the Mall of Asia Arena Thursday night for the Manila leg of his second arena tour in support of his self-titled album.

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MANILA, Philippines — Canadian pop heartthrob Shawn Mendes delivered on his promise to return to the Philippines and showcase his new music via a Manila concert made possible by promoter MMI Live.

The 21-year-old pop star performed at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City Thursday night for the Manila leg of his second world tour.

The "

Señorita" singer first came to Manila in 2017 as part of his "Illuminate" world tour, where he promised his fans to "come back soon."

"Manila I adore you," Shawn said on Instagram and Twitter shortly after his Manila show ended.

The Grammy-nominated singer opened his Manila show with "Lost in Japan," one

of the hits from his self-titled third album, followed by "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back."

By the second half of the show, Shawn literally came closer to his fans as he went down to a smaller stage on the center of the arena to play the piano, where a giant rose stood.

Shawn Mendes played the piano to sing "When You're Ready," "A Little Too Much," "Patience" and other songs on a mini stage in the middle of the arena to be closer to his fans.