His audition video became viral and the Zamboanga del Sur native was nicknamed the 'Mariah Carey of the Philippines'.
Then 20-year-old Rebucas made it to the semifinals before he got eliminated from the reality television show.
"Malaki ang pasasalamat ko sa PGT for having me, and of course, sa mga people na naniniwala pa rin sa akin hanggang ngayon," he said.
He moved to California late last year under a family petition.
Today, he is trying his luck in the Big Apple where he appreciates the openness as the most gay-friendly state.
"I'm gay. But then, I'm happy with this life," he said.
Rebucas said if his showbusiness thing doesn't pan out, he always has his nursing degree as a fall back plan.
"You can never tell kung hanggang kailan ito. Most of the arists naman hindi naglala-last," he said.
Rebucas will be performing with Jo Awayan at the Payag in Queens on Sunday. He will also be hosting Pilipinas Got Talent Season 1 winner Jovit Baldovino and heartthrob JM de Guzman's New York show in April.
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