Aldrich Lloyd Talonding And James Bucong Appear On ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ (Video)

Aldrich Lloyd Talonding and James Walter Bucong made their American TV debut on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” on Thursday, September 13.

Talonding and Bucong with  DeGeneres (Youtube, Ellen)

The Filipino boys were flown by comedienne-host Ellen DeGeneres to the United States recently, about four months after the latter discovered the video of the duo on Youtube performing the Luther Vandross hit “Dance With My Father.”

During Thursday’s episode, DeGeneres interviewed the two cousins, who are B’laan natives from General Santos City. She asked them about how their life changed after their YouTube video became an online hit.

"People started recognizing us along the streets on in the malls. They even recognize us in the restrooms. That's weird," Talonding said.

Bucong added, "Many people do recognize me, especially girls. So it feels awkward when they say that they love me!"

Talonding, 14, and Bucong, 20, then performed live the song that made them famous in the internet, receiving a standing ovation from the audience.

After their performance, DeGeneres gave Talonding a set of musical instruments and $10,000.

The GenSan boys now join the growing list of Filipino talents that have appeared on the popular talk show, who include Charice Pempengco, Zendee Rose Tenerefe, Arnel Pineda, Rhap Zalazar and Fil-Canadian Maria Aragon.

Watch Aldrich Lloy Talonding and James Walter Bucong's interview and performance on "The Ellen Generes Show" through the Youtube video below: