Sofronio Vasquez

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Sofronio Vasquez
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Born
Sofronio Parojinog Vasquez III

(1992-11-09) November 9, 1992 (age 32)
Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Philippines
Relatives Reynaldo Parojinog (uncle)
Musical career
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2012–present
Labels Universal Music Group
Website sofroniovasquez.com

Sofronio Parojinog Vasquez III (born November 9, 1992) is a Filipino singer based in the United States. He is the winner of season 26 of the American talent competition The Voice. Vasquez is the first Filipino to win the competition, as well as its first male Asian winner.

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Vasquez previously competed on the second season of Tawag ng Tanghalan in 2017, finishing as a finalist and returning for its all-star spin-off in 2019 where he finished in third place.

Early and personal life

Vasquez was born in Misamis Occidental to Aida Parojinog, a member of a politically active family in Ozamiz, and Oniol Vasquez. [1] [2] He cites his father–whom he also regarded as his first coach–for his affinity for singing. [3]

Vasquez studied dentistry and practiced as a dental hygienist. [4] After the death of his father in June 2018, he was inspired to pursue a singing career, working as a singer for the Carnival Cruise Line and entering singing competitions. [2] [5] [1] In 2022, Vasquez moved to Utica, New York, where he worked as a dental assistant to provide for his family. [6]

Career

2017–2019: Tawag ng Tanghalan

In 2017, Vasquez competed in the second season of Tawag ng Tanghalan , a segment of ABS-CBN's noontime variety show It's Showtime where he finished in seventh place. He later competed in the All-Star Grand Resbak spin-off of the program and finished in third place. [7] [8]

Performances on Tawag ng Tanghalan season 2
RoundThemeSongOriginal artistOrderOriginal air dateResult
Daily Elimination Round—"Wildflower" Arnel Pineda 3November 14, 2017Won as daily winner
Face-off Round"I (Who Have Nothing)" (vs. Wilfredo Duga-duga) Shirley Bassey 4Defending champion
"Careless Whisper" (vs. Rosana Briones) George Michael 5November 15, 2017
"It's Man's Man's World" (vs. Mark Barican) Renée Geyer 5November 16, 2017
"Feelin' Good" (vs. Honey Roche) Michael Bublé 5November 17, 2017
"Superstar" (vs. Mary Joyce Belen) The Carpenters 5November 18, 2017Defending Champion (qualified for the Semifinals)
"Anak" (vs. Mico Mauleon) Freddie Aguilar 5November 20, 2017Defending Champion
"When We Were Young" (vs. Tuko Delos Reyes) Adele 5November 21, 2017Lost (advanced to the Semifinals)
Live Semifinals"Audition Song""I Who Have Nothing" Shirley Bassey 2January 29, 2018Top 4, safe
"Musical Influence""Superstition" Stevie Wonder January 30, 2018Safe
"Fight Song""Who You Are" Jessie J January 31, 2018Top 4, safe
"Song for their Families""Just Once" James Ingram 3February 1, 2018Safe
"Judges' Choice""I Can't Make You Love Me" Bonnie Raitt 6February 2, 2018
"Semifinal Song""Perfect" Ed Sheeran 2February 3, 20182nd highest score; Advanced to the Finals
Live Finals
(Top 12)		"Homecoming Song""Skyfall" Adele 4May 28, 2018Safe
"Fight Song"“Solitaire” The Carpenters 4May 30, 2018
"Fast and Groovy Song"“Treasure” Bruno Mars 5May 31, 2018
"Now or never song"“Let It Be” The Beatles 2June 1, 20187th place, eliminated

Following his stint, the program tapped Vasquez to become a vocal coach. [9]

2024–present: The Voice

Performances on The Voice season 26
RoundThemeSongOriginal artistOrderOriginal air dateResult
Blind Auditions—"I'm Goin' Down" Mary J. Blige 1.2September 23, 2024 Michael Bublé, Gwen Stefani, Reba McEntire, and Snoop Dogg turned; joined Team Bublé
Battles
(Top 56)		"The Power of Love" (vs. Aliyah Khaylyn) Celine Dion 10.4October 29, 2024Saved by Michael Bublé
Knockouts
(Top 36)		"You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" (vs. Kiara Vega and Jeremy Beloate) Dusty Springfield 14.5November 18, 2024
Playoffs
(Top 20)		"Crying" Roy Orbison 17.5November 26, 2024
Live Semi-finals
(Top 8)		"If I Can Dream" Elvis Presley 18.12December 2, 2024Saved by Public
Live Finale
(Final 5)		"Uptempo Song""Unstoppable" Sia 20.5December 9, 2024Winner
"Ballad""A Million Dreams" The Greatest Showman cast20.8
"Duet with Coach""Who's Lovin' You" (Duet with Michael Bublé) Jackson 5 22.15December 10, 2024
President Bongbong Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos meet with Sofronio Vasquez in Malacanang on January 8, 2025 Sofronio Vasquez at Malacanang-01082025-05.jpg
President Bongbong Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos meet with Sofronio Vasquez in Malacañang on January 8, 2025

In 2024, Vasquez auditioned for the 26th season of The Voice USA . [7] All four coaches (Michael Bublé, Gwen Stefani, Reba McEntire, and Snoop Dogg) expressed interest in working with him. Vasquez ultimately chose to be a part of Team Bublé. He progressed to the live finale held on December 10, 2024, where he won, becoming the first male Asian winner in the show's run, as well as the first Filipino to win. [10] [11] [12] Vasquez won US$100,000 and a recording contract with Universal Music Group. [13] [14]

Upon his return to the Philippines, Vasquez paid a courtesy call to the Malacañang Palace on January 8, 2025, performing for Philippine president Bongbong Marcos and first lady Liza Araneta Marcos. [15] [16] Vasquez will hold his debut solo concert on January 18, at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino in Cebu City, in conjunction with the Sinulog Festival. [17] [18] [19]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNetworkNotesRef.
2017/2019 It's Showtime Contestant, Tawag ng Tanghalan segment ABS-CBN Season 2 (2017); finalist
All-Star Grand Resbak (2019); third place
2024 The Voice Contestant NBC Season 26; winner

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References

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  2. 1 2 "Who is Sofronio Vasquez, the first Asian winner of 'The Voice USA?'". Rappler. December 11, 2024. Archived from the original on December 11, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
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  10. ↑ Cabato, Luisa (2025-01-08). "Sofronio Vasquez sings Bongbong Marcos' favorites during courtesy call". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2025-01-11.
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  15. ↑ Helen, Flores (2025-01-09). "Vasquez of 'The Voice' brings Marcos Jr., Liza to tears". The Philippine Star .
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Preceded by The Voice (American)
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