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Bretman Rock receives honor from Hawaiian Government

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

<p>Hawaii-based Filipino social media personality Bretman Rock was recognized by the Hawaiian Legislature&#x27;s Filipino Caucus and the Hawaii House of Representatives for his influence and impact on Hawaii residents and Filipino Americans.</p><p>On his social media page, Bretman expressed his gratitude as he was given the recognition on Wednesday, March 13 (HST).</p><p>“Bretman Rock in the Haus of Representative ! 🌈🧑🏻‍⚖️🌺 Thank you so much for the opportunity. I never thought this would ever happen, I was just an Ewa Beach boy twerking behind the manupua truck, giving MTV crib tours of my high school and singing my boba song everywhere,” the 25-year-old social media star penned.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C4grgOXvyTF/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A1903676.900000006%2C%22ls%22%3A538845.099999994%2C%22le%22%3A539167.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="880" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Bretman also gave a special shout out to Hawaii District 44 Representative Darius K. Kila, whom he called his friend for letting him live his First Lady fantasy at the capitol.</p><p>“I will never forget this day. I also got to spend it with the Filipino Caucus and it was so fun and so brown I loved every moment of it and spending it with my people ! And girl, they had a whole lechon for me for lunch !!! I really felt like a queen,” Bretman expressed.</p><p>Along with his post were some snaps of him at the Hawaii State Capitol. The Filipino online sensation also had a funny and &quot;slayful&quot; photo with the Hawaii Governor Josh Green and some of the representatives.</p><p>“Mahalo for all you do to inspire people from around the world and especially Hawaii&#x27;s keiki to not only be proud of their cultural heritage but to be their true authentic self,” the governor of Hawaii stated during the ceremony.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C4ekQtxrP5t/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A1873289.099999994%2C%22ls%22%3A538845.099999994%2C%22le%22%3A539167.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="567" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>“Not only are you able to use social media as a tool for good, but you’re able to inspire people who don’t often get the spotlight. Your breaking of barriers and success are truly commendable and I’m so proud that you’re an ambassador of aloha and from Hawaii for the world,” he added.</p><p>Hawaii Lieutenant Sylvia Luke also applauded the social media star, saying, “Bretman is undoubtedly a treasure to Hawaii, and his authenticity inspires us all to be our truest selves.”</p><p>Wearing a beautiful, vintage sequin jacket, Bretman received a certificate and a lei from the Hawaii state. He was also given a gavel during his visit.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2024/2/25/fil-am-content-creator-bretman-rock-becomes-brand-ambassador-of-beyonce-s-hair-care-line-1339" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>READ: Fil-Am content creator Bretman Rock becomes brand ambassador of Beyonce’s hair care line</u></strong></a></div><p>On his Instagram account, Representative Darius penned a message to the social media personality.</p><p>“Singer, Song Writer, Actor, Actress, Athlete, Activist, A scientist on the side, the star of the crystal of the dayayayyayaayy, a coconut water connoisseur and now you can add, author. As a young elected, it is truly my honor to recognize the achievements of another young person,” the representative described Bretman.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C4guJcjPBMj/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A1849754.699999988%2C%22ls%22%3A538845.099999994%2C%22le%22%3A539167.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>He went on: “Please know that wherever you go in the world, you have a community of supporters who are cheering you on every step of the way in Nānākuli, Waipahu, Ewa Beach, Waikīkī, in Hawai’i and even here in the house chamber.”</p><p>“I am beyond proud of you, @bretmanrock and you have such a bright future ahead of yourself! Thank you for all that you do and all that you will do for Hawai’i, mahalo 🙏🏾,” he stated.</p><p>As per Hawaii local news outlets, “Bretman Rock rose to fame as a creator on YouTube and Vine, with one of his contouring videos going viral in 2016. Since then, he has starred in the reality tv show MTV’s Following: Bretman Rock, was the first openly gay man to appear on the cover of Playboy, and had a memoir titled You’re That Bitch published by Harpers.&quot;</p>

<p><i>Bretman Rock receives recognition from Hawaiian Government for his impact and influence.</i></p>

Bretman Rock receives recognition from Hawaiian Government for his impact and influence.

Bretman Rock receives honor from Hawaiian Government

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Bretman Rock receives honor from Hawaiian Government

Nikka Sabio

Published March 16, 2024 09:10 AM PHT

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