Singaporean singer Wils was discovered in a park in Madrid, become a protégé of Randy Jackson, and had hundreds of thousands of fans around the world—but had to hide his true self the whole time due to anti-gay laws in his country.
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Singapore National Day Parade 2014
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Elton John ‘Your Song’ Handwriten Lyrics Photocall
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Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, Los Angeles
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Audio Engineer, Musician, Artist Works in the Music Record Studio, Control Desk Mixer with Equalizer. Hands Moving Faders, Buttons to Broadcast, Record, Play Song. Neon Colors. Top Down View
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Producer, Audio Engineer Uses Control Desk for Recording New Album Track in Music Record Studio, in the Soundproof Room Musician, Artist, Performer Sings a Song from New Album. Back View
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Close-up of hands of unrecognizable musician writing musical notes with pen.
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Couple arriving at the gala night
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Gay Pride flags blowing in the wind
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Aerial view of Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas
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Chinese new years in Singapore China Town and traveller enjoy traviling
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Meat skewers cook over hot coals in Singapore’s Satay Street food market
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Guys having beer in a bar.
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View of a beautiful fountain in the Buen Retiro Park in Madrid. Spain. 4K
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