Katrina Velarde misses 98 Degrees concert due to nose implant removal

• Katrina Velarde missed her 98 Degrees concert appearance to undergo an urgent nose implant removal due to years of complications
• She revealed her body rejected the silicone implant, causing facial swelling and forcing her to cancel multiple commitments
• Velarde still attended the second night of the concert, briefly meeting the group and discussing their "I Do (Cherish You)" collaboration
• Despite lingering pain, she assured fans her voice remains unaffected, ending her update with the light-hearted remark: "Kapit sabi ng tarsier"

Singer Katrina Velarde missed her much-anticipated guest appearance at 98 Degrees' two-night concert at the Mall of Asia Arena last month to undergo an urgent medical procedure—removal of a nose implant.

Velarde was originally scheduled to perform with the American pop group but had to back out at the last minute due to health concerns. She was replaced by fellow singer Jona.

In a candid video posted on her Facebook page, Velarde explained her absence and the decision to prioritize her health.

"Nagkaroon ako ng complications for years after malagay 'yung silicon implant sa ilong ko," she said, even joking about being a "robot at android" due to the procedure.

The singer revealed that her body had an unusual reaction, rejecting the implant, which led to painful complications.

Following a doctor’s appointment, swelling in her face prompted her to cancel several public appearances, including the 98 Degrees shows. However, she was still able to attend the second night of the concert.

"They were very nice, and we talked about the 'I Do (Cherish You)' collab we did," Velarde shared.

"It was very quick kasi pag-dating ko, patapos na 'yung concert."

Though she is still experiencing some pain and pressure while singing, Velarde assured fans that her vocal cords were unaffected.

"Kapit sabi ng tarsier," she quipped at the end of the video, keeping her spirits high despite the ordeal.

Katrina Velarde, born on December 5, 1994, in Tondo, Manila, is a celebrated Filipino singer known for her powerful vocals and emotional delivery. She began joining amateur singing contests at age seven to help support her family, later gaining national attention through shows like Little Big Star, Talentadong Pinoy, and The X Factor Philippines, where she became part of A.K.A. Jam. Katrina rose to international fame as the “Suklay Diva” after a viral video of her singing Beyoncé’s “Dangerously in Love” using a comb as a microphone circulated online.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh