Cebuano talent goes global!
Simon Cowell is a hard person to please, but this Cebuano singer was able to make him stand up from his seat and applaud.
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Rolando Abante Bunot graced America’s Got Talent Stage. When asked where he was from, he proudly said, “Philippines!” The Cebuano Singer also revealed that he works as a fisherman in the mornings. Meanwhile, he also makes a living by being a “habal-habal” or motorcycle driver.
Heidi Klum asked him if he was a professional singer in the Philippines, and he replied that he usually sings at his neighbor’s house during a karaoke session.
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His revelation earned a skeptical look from Simon Cowell, but he soon proved the judge wrong.
“This is my big dream to be here,”
– ROLANDO ANSWERS WHY HE CHOSE AMERICA’S GOT TALENT.
Rolando serenaded the judges with his rendition of Michael Bolton’s “When a Man Loves a Woman.” As soon as Bunot started singing, he earned cheers from the audience, and the judges’ faces were full of smiles; yes, even Simon Cowell.
After delivering a powerful performance, he received a standing ovation from the audience and all four judges. And without a doubt, he earned four big yeses and will proceed to the next round.
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Simon Cowell even made his way to hug Rolando and tell the singer:
“You are amazing; we love you; that was the best.”
We are proud of you, Rolando!