Sofronio Parojinog Vasquez III (born November 9, 1992) is a Filipino singer based in the United States.[1] He is the winner of season 26 of the American talent competition The Voice at the age of 32, He competed on the team coached by Michael Bublé, giving him his first win as a coach. Vasquez became the first male Asian winner in the show's twenty-six seasons and the first Filipino to win.[2]
Sofronio Vasquez | |
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| Birth name | Sofronio Parojinog Vasquez III |
| Born | November 9, 1992 Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Philippines |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Universal Music Group |
| Website | sofroniovasquez |
Early and personal life
editSofronio Vasquez was born in Misamis Occidental to Aida Parojinog and Oniol Vasquez.[3] He cites his father–whom he also regarded as his first coach–for his affinity for singing.[4] Vasquez originally studied to be a dentist and began practicing as a dental hygienist.[5] After the death of his father, he was inspired to pursue a singing career. Vasquez resided in Utica, New York since 2022 to work as a dental assistant in order to provide for his family.[6]
Career
edit2017–2019: Tawag ng Tanghalan
editIn 2017, Vasquez joined 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 Tawag ng Tanghalan: All-Star Grand Resbak and finished in third place. [7][8]
| Performances on Tawag ng Tanghalan season 2 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round | Theme | Song | Original artist | Order | Original air date | Result |
| Daily Elimination Round | — | "Wildflower" | Arnel Pineda | 3 | Nov. 14, 2017 | Won as daily winner |
| Face-off Round | "I (Who Have Nothing)" (vs. Wilfredo Duga-duga) | Shirley Bassey | 4 | Defending champion | ||
| "Careless Whisper" (vs. Rosana Briones) | George Michael | 5 | Nov. 15, 2017 | |||
| "It's Man's Man's World" (vs. Mark Barican) | Renée Geyer | 5 | Nov. 16, 2017 | |||
| "Feelin' Good" (vs. Honey Roche) | Michael Bublé | 5 | Nov. 17, 2017 | |||
| "Superstar" (vs. Mary Joyce Belen) | The Carpenters | 5 | Nov. 18, 2017 | Defending Champion (qualifies for the Semifinals) | ||
| "Anak" (vs. Mico Mauleon) | Freddie Aguilar | 5 | Nov. 20, 2017 | Defending Champion | ||
| "When We Were Young" (vs. Tuko Delos Reyes) | Adele | 5 | Nov. 21, 2017 | Lost (advances to the Semifinals) | ||
| Live Semifinals | "Audition Song" | "I Who Have Nothing" | Shirley Bassey | 2 | Jan. 29, 2018 | Top 4, safe |
| "Musical Influence" | "Superstition" | Stevie Wonder | Jan. 30, 2018 | Safe | ||
| "Fight Song" | "Who You Are" | Jessie J | Jan. 31, 2018 | Top 4, safe | ||
| "Song for their Families" | "Just Once" | James Ingram | 3 | Feb. 1, 2018 | Safe | |
| "Judges' Choice" | "I Can't Make You Love Me" | Bonnie Raitt | 6 | Feb. 2, 2018 | ||
| "Semifinal Song" | "Perfect" | Ed Sheeran | 2 | Feb. 3, 2018 | 2nd highest score; Advances to the Finals | |
| Live Finals (Top 12) |
"Homecoming Song" | "Skyfall" | Adele | 4 | May 28, 2018 | Safe |
| "Fight Song" | “Solitaire” | The Carpenters | 4 | May 30, 2018 | ||
| "Fast and Groovy Song" | “Treasure” | Bruno Mars | 5 | May 31, 2018 | ||
| "Now or never song" | “Let It Be” | The Beatles | 2 | June 1, 2018 | 7th place, eliminated | |
2024–present: The Voice
edit| Performances on The Voice season 26 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round | Theme | Song | Original artist | Order | Original air date | Result |
| Blind Auditions | — | "I'm Goin' Down" | Mary J. Blige | 1.2 | Sept. 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 | 10.4 | Oct. 29, 2024 | Saved by Michael Bublé | |
| Knockouts (Top 36) |
"You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" (vs. Kiara Vega and Jeremy Beloate) | Dusty Springfield | 14.5 | Nov. 18, 2024 | ||
| Playoffs (Top 20) |
"Crying" | Roy Orbison | 17.5 | Nov. 26, 2024 | ||
| Live Semi-finals (Top 8) |
"If I Can Dream" | Elvis Presley | 18.12 | Dec. 2, 2024 | Saved by Public | |
| Live Finale (Final 5) |
"Uptempo Song" | "Unstoppable" | Sia | 20.5 | Dec. 9, 2024 | Winner |
| "Ballad" | "A Million Dreams" | The Greatest Showman cast | 20.8 | |||
| "Duet with Coach" | "Who's Lovin' You" (Duet with Michael Bublé) | Jackson 5 | 22.15 | Dec. 10, 2024 | ||
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 final where he was declared as the winner of the season on Dec. 10, 2024.[9][10] Vasquez became the first male Asian winner in the show's twenty-six seasons, as well as the first Filipino to win. Vasquez won US$100,000 and a recording contract with Universal Music Group.
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017/2019 | It's Showtime | Contestant, Tawag ng Tanghalan Season 2/7th Placer; Tawag ng Tanghalan: All-Star Grand Resbak/3rd Placer | ABS-CBN |
| 2024 | The Voice USA season 26 | Contestant/Winner | NBC |
References
edit- ^ Robledo, Anthony (December 10, 2024). "'The Voice' Season 26 finale: Coach Michael Bublé scores victory with Sofronio Vasquez". USA Today.
- ^ Martinez, Gavin. "Filipino singer Sofronio Vasquez makes history as first Asian to win 'The Voice'". asianews.network. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
- ^ "Who is Sofronio Vasquez, the first Asian winner of 'The Voice USA?'". Rappler. December 11, 2024.
- ^ Jasckson, Matthew (December 9, 2024). "Everything to Know About Sofronio Vasquez on The Voice Season 26". NBC.
- ^ Espina-Varona, Inday. "What Sofronio Vasquez did right in 'The Voice' finale". rappler.com. Rappler. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ Afinidad-Bernardo, Deni Rose M. "Asians rally behind Filipino Sofronio Vasquez to become 'The Voice' first Asian winner". Philippine Star. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
- ^ a b "'Tawag ng Tanghalan' finalist shines on 'The Voice'". USA Inquirer. September 22, 2024.
- ^ "A look back on Sofronio Vasquez's remarkable journey in Tawag ng Tanghalan". ABS-CBN. December 12, 2024.
- ^ "Filipino singer Sofronio Vasquez wins 'The Voice USA'". ABS-CBN. December 11, 2024.
- ^ "Filipino singer Sofronio Vasquez wins 'The Voice USA'". Philstar. December 11, 2024.
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