WATCH: Celine Dion's powerful 'My Heart Will Go On' performance

Celine performs the song in celebration of the movie's 20th anniversary

Rappler.com

Published 2:48 PM, May 22, 2017

Updated 2:10 AM, May 23, 2017

ICON. Twenty years after 'Titanic' was released, Celine Dion sings the movie's iconic theme song 'My Heart Will Go On.' Screengrab from Twitter/The Hollywood Reporter

MANILA, Philippines – Twenty years after Titanic was released, Celine Dion went on stage to perform the movie's iconic theme song "My Heart Will Go On" during the Billboard Music Awards 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (FULL LIST: Winners, Billboard Music Awards 2017)

Celine performed the song, to mark the 20th anniversay of the film, which starred Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet and was released in 1997.

Here's a snippet of Celine's powerful performance.

#BBMAs: @CelineDion performs "My Heart Will Go On" in honor of #Titanic's 20th anniversary pic.twitter.com/PcAwVtKOCb
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) May 22, 2017

In 2016, Celine was awarded the Billboard Icon Award by her son Rene Charles.

"I want to be so strong for my family and my kids," Celine said, as she held her son's hand. She dedicated her award to her family, children and late husband Rene Angelil.

What's your favorite Celine Dion song? Let us know in the comments below! – Rappler.com

Editor's note: It was previously written that Celine received the Icon Award at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards. This has been corrected. We apologize for the error.