Filipino circus performer Ehrlich “Firechill” Ocampo earned a standing ovation on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” (AGT) with his leviwand act.
Ocampo’s magical performance premiered on the show’s YouTube channel as an early release last Monday, July 12, before it was shown as part of the Tuesday episode.
Ocampo, an Advertising Arts alumnus of the University of Santo Tomas, admitted that he “gave up everything” to pursue his career as a performer.
“People thought I was crazy. I didn’t think I’ll make it here. But my friends and family, they supported me and they inspired me to fight. I am here fighting for myself, my family, my friends, my community, my country,” he told judge S…
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