Garth Garcia

Garth Garcia
Born	Garth Garcia Balasico
Occupations	Singer Producer
Years active	2014–present
Musical career
Origin	Philippines
Genres	Pop
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Ivory Music and Video
Website	garthgarcia.com

Garth Garcia Balasico, better known as Garth Garcia, is a Filipino-American singer, producer, and actor based in Los Angeles, California. He gained recognition as a finalist in the ABS-CBN reality singing competition "Star in a Million" in 2006. ^{[1] [2]}

Life and career

Garcia's passion for music started at a young age, and he began singing in church choirs in Davao, where he grew up. He later moved to the capital city of Manila to pursue his dream of becoming a singer, and it was there that he joined "Star in a Million." Although he did not win the competition, Garcia impressed the judges and the audience with his vocal prowess and stage presence. ^[3]

After "Star in a Million," Garcia signed with Ivory Music & Video. He released his debut album, "Garth Garcia," in 2014, which included the hit single "Masaya na akong iniwan mo". ^[4] He also collaborated with other Filipino artists, such as Sheryn Regis, Jay R and Jaya. ^{[5] [6] [7]}

In 2016, Garcia moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the American music industry. ^[8] He continued to release music, including the singles "Wouldnt You" in 2017 and "Kick it" in 2019, and the EP "Collab Sessions" in 2019. He also collaborated with Grammy-nominated duo The Klubjumpers on the single "Together Again" in 2022. ^[9]

He often makes bold statements on stage and in his music videos through his unique style. ^[10] He has been featured in fashion magazines and has worked with designers such as Oliver Tolentino, Alexis Monsanto, Veejay Floresca, Kenneth Barlis and Carl Andrada. ^[2]

In 2022, Garcia received recognition from The Outstanding Filipino Americans (TOFA) Awards, ^{[2] [11]}

Garcia has been signed to Ivory Music and Video in the Philippines and Starlink Music in the United States. He is also a member of the board at the Asian American Press Club of the US, which condemns Asian hate crimes in the country. ^[12]

Discography

Singles

Year	Title
2014	Masaya Na Akong Iniwan Mo
2017	Nilisan nang Pasko
2018	Take Over EP
	Wouldn't You
2019	Sa'yo
	Asian Girls
2020	Walang Mapapala
	Kick it
	Collab Sessions EP
	Bakit Malungkot ang Pasko
2021	Do You Miss Me [13]
	Hits Reimagined EP [14]
	The Christmas Song with Jay R [15]
2022	Malabo
	Together Again with Grammy-nominated duo Klubjumpers [16]
	Write a Song
	Lost
	Have Yourself a Merry little Christmas with Jaya (singer)
2023	Round Round
	Paint My Love with Lucho Beech and Juls King
	A Song for Mama with Kevin Hermogenes and Jasper Lacson
	Ipinapangako ko
	Kung Di mo ako Mahal
	Always in my Head which topped the U.S. iTunes Electronic Music chart in October 2023 [17]
	Kasadya Ning Taknaa
2024	Lifelines EP [18] [19]
	I Wanna Dance with Somebody with Tootsie Guevara
	Dancing Queen

Filmography

Year	Programs	Roles
2019	FILAMS in LA	Himself
2020	Garth Garcia feat. Moon Blue: Kick It
2021	So Jannelle
2022	Garth Garcia: Together Again
2024	No Room for Love	Matt

References

1. "LA-based Garth Garcia honored to have Jaya as guest at 'My Time' concert". ABS-CBN . January 31, 2023.
2. "Star In A Million alumnus Garth Garcia grateful for TOFA recognition". PEP.ph.
3. "Ex-'Star in a Million' finalist Garth Garcia gears up for a concert in LA". ABS-CBN . July 2, 2021. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
4. "Garth Garcia collaborated with Laarni Lozada for his debut album". PEP.ph.
5. "Former 'Voice Kids PH' finalist wins 1st runner-up in US singing competition". Manila Bulletin .
6. "Discovery Philippines Singing Contest reveals finalists". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
7. "Idol PH 2019 finalist Kevin Hermogenes drops first single 'When I Fall,' wants to collab with Regine Velasquez". Manila Bulletin.
8. "Why singer Garth Garcia chose to move to the U.S." GMA New Media.
9. "Fil-Am Prince of Pop Garth Garcia teams up with Grammy-nominated duo for 'Together Again'". Manila Bulletin.
10. "Garth Garcia: LA-based Filipino Celebrity makes fashion statements on stage". Pacific Daily News . March 11, 2022.
11. "Singer and producer Garth Garcia receives recognition from TOFA; other awardees include Michael Cinco, Bretman Rock". Manila Bulletin.
12. "Grupo ng Asian-American press, nakisimpatiya sa diskriminasyong inireklamo ni Garth Garcia". PEP.ph.
13. "Fil-Am pride Garth Garcia reboots '90s hit 'Do You Miss Me?'". Manila Bulletin.
14. "Garth Garcia set to hold solo concert in LA". PEP.ph. July 4, 2021. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
15. "Garth Garcia, Jay R collaborate for a new version of 'The Christmas Song'". ABS-CBN.
16. "Garth Garcia drops new song with Klubjumpers". ABS-CBN News. May 16, 2022. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
17. "US-based Pinoy music artist Garth Garcia releases a self-produced single". GMA Network. GMA Integrated News and Public Affairs. March 3, 2024. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
18. "Filipino-American Garth Garcia Shines with Record Label and Debut EP". Forbes Arabia. Forbes Arabia Staff. February 17, 2025. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
19. "Garth Garcia Is LA's Next Chart-Topping Sensation". L'Officiel England. July 10, 2024. Retrieved July 17, 2025.

External links

• Garth Garcia at AllMusic
• Garth Garcia at IMDb