Bangkok's music station features Rolando "Bunot" Abante's video singing "To Love Somebody"

After Roland "Bunot" Abante's video went viral on Youtube and the rumor about him being invited by Ellen DeGeneres on her show became the talk of the town, the new social media sensation had his first nationwide TV appearance on Gandang Gabi Vice on November 30. Vice informed him that Vhong Navarro and Billy Crawford are his fans, with which Bunot simply gave a smile. When asked whether Ellen really invited him on her show, Bunot confirmed that his manager indeed received the invitation.

But the streak of Bunot's popularity isn't only limited in the Philippines. He is also crossing another ASEAN country, the land of smiles - Thailand. Thai people are starting to take notice of his singing prowess. His video singing "To Love Sombody" by the Bee Gees was featured on 95.5 Virgin Hits, Bangkok's number one hit music station.

"He is good," Facebook user Natthaya Pitirattanapakon commented. And while others simply liked and shared his video, most people urged him to join "The Voice."

His video was featured on December 4, 2014 with 41, 146 likes at the time of posting.

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Video: Bunot Sings "Kailangan Kita" With Idol Gary V. On Gandang Gabi Vice

The newest internet sensation, "Bunot" aka Roland Abante, was first got social media attention when his video singing "To Love Somebody" by Michael Bolton was uploaded. His video on Youtube reached over 1 million views and counting. 

According to Vice, Vhong Navarro told him about Bunot's video and how good a singer he is. However, Vice forgot to watch the video. Fortuntely, Billy Crawford posted the video on his Instagram account; that was the time Vice was able to witness Bunot's amazing voice.

Vice later admitted that he asked his staff to search for him to have him on the show.

When asked about the rumor of Ellen DeGeneres' invitation, the singer from Cebu confirmed on Gandang Gabi Vice on November 30, Sunday, that his manager indeed received a call from the American talk show host.

Bunot revealed that one of his idols is Gary Valenciano. Little did he know that Gary was there and was also impressed of his singing prowess. They both performed a duet, singing the classic song "Kailangan Kita." It was a superb rendition despite the fact that Bunot's voice during the performance was a little hoarse.

After singing, Bunot thanked everyone who helped him reached his dream.

Bunot's appearance on Gandang Gabi Vice dominated national television.

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