Bretman Rock, bornBretman Rock Sacayanan, is one of the biggest stars of the internet.
TheYouTube staris also beloved for his sassy personality, quirky sense of humor, and confident style.
He’s got millions of followers across his social media accounts, with over ten million fanson Instagram alone.
The larger than life star isn’t just expressing himself online, either.
He’s also breaking down barriers as being one of the few men in the beauty industry.
Here’s a closer look at Bretman Rock, from his childhood inspiration to his plans for the future.
How did he come by such an unusual moniker?
He has his dad to thank for it.
It’s a unique name for a unique person.
Being a teenager is tough enough for those who live lifeoutof the spotlight.
“It all happened so fast,” Rock toldKITVshortly after hitting the big time.
That was in 2015; it wasn’t long before that number of followers had tripled.
“I want to live like a normal life,” he said.
“I don’t want to not be normal.
His overnight popularity literally broke Instagram
Some people take years to make it big.
Others never get there at all.
A very lucky few, like Rock, become viral so fast that they break the internet.
His fans weren’t too happy about it, and soon #bringbretmanback was trending on Twitter.
At the beginning, he was convinced that his internet popularity was just a phase.
“I’m just letting it go day by day,” he said in 2015.
Rock is actuallya gifted athleteand was a star of his high school track team.
Now that he’s out of school, Rock still makes a point of staying in shape.
So basically I’m working out the whole week.
It’s the only time I feel like a regular-schmegular person.”
While he might come on a little strong for some people, Rock isn’t backing down.
“Sometimes I get emotional because I had it so easy,” he toldThe Philippine Star.
My parents don’t accept me forbeing gay.'
Rock is unabashedly himself and celebrates his individuality.
He has turned into something of an icon in the LGBTQ community, and for good reason.
The makeup guru has always been open about his sexuality and is proud of who he is.
He latermoved to Hawaii, but he hasn’t forgotten his roots.
He has even garnered fame in the Philippines, where he hosted the2017 Miss Universe Red Carpet.
“People here are so heartwarming and nice…
I feel like I’m best friends with all my supporters here,” Rock toldThe Philippine Star.
“That’s all you could really ask for.”
To him, beauty is a means of self-expression, and he wants to share that with the world.
I really wanted to capture that."
Rock added that it was important that people of any skin tone and pop in could use his palette.
Instead, he calls them out with sassy posts on social media.
Instead of getting caught up in the negativity, Rock is focusing on enjoying his success.
I’m focusing on traveling more right now and maybe doing some shows."
