Sofronio Vasquez | |
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.jpg) Vasquez performing inMalacañang, January 2025 | |
| Born | Sofronio Parojinog Vasquez III (1992-11-08)November 8, 1992 (age 33) Ozamiz,Misamis Occidental, Philippines |
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| Relatives | Reynaldo Parojinog Jr. (uncle) |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Universal Music Group |
| Website | sofroniovasquez |
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Sofronio Parojinog Vasquez III (born November 8, 1992) is a Filipino pop singer based in the United States. He is the winner ofseason 26 of the American talent competitionThe Voice. He is the first Filipino to win the competition, as well as its first male Asian winner. He competed on the team coached byMichael Bublé, giving Bublé his first win as a coach on the show.
Vasquez previously competed on the 2nd season ofTawag ng Tanghalan in 2017, finishing as a finalist and returning for its all-star spin-off in 2019 where he finished in third place.
Vasquez was born inMisamis Occidental in thePhilippines to Aida Parojinog, a member of a politically active family inOzamiz, and Oniol Vasquez.[1][2] He cites his father–whom he also regarded as his first coach– as being the impetus for his affinity for singing.[3]
Vasquez studied dentistry and was 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 theCarnival Cruise Line and entering singing competitions.[2][5][1] In 2022, Vasquez moved toUtica, New York, where he worked as a dental assistant to provide for his family.[6]
In 2017, Vasquez competed in the 2nd season ofTawag ng Tanghalan, a segment ofABS-CBN's noontime variety showIt's Showtime where he finished in seventh place. He later competed in theTawag ng Tanghalan: All-Star Grand Resbak|All-Star Grand Resbak spin-off of the program and finished in third place.[7][8]
| Performances onTawag ng Tanghalan season 2 | ||||||
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| Round | Theme | Song | Original artist | Order | Original air date | Result |
| Daily Elimination Round | N/a | "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 (qualified 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 (advanced 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; Advanced 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 | |
After his stint on the show, the program tapped Vasquez to become a vocal coach.[9]
| Performances onThe Voice season 26 | ||||||
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| Round | Theme | Song | Original artist | Order | Original air date | Result |
| Blind Auditions | N/a | "I'm Goin' Down" | Mary J. Blige | 1.2 | Sept. 23, 2024 | Michael Bublé,Gwen Stefani,Reba McEntire, andSnoop 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 withMichael Bublé) | Jackson 5 | 22.15 | Dec. 10, 2024 | ||
In 2024, Vasquez auditioned for the26th season ofThe Voice USA.[7] All four coaches (Michael Bublé,Gwen Stefani,Reba McEntire, andSnoop 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 withUniversal Music Group.[13][14]
Upon his return to the Philippines, Vasquez paid a courtesy call to theMalacañang Palace on January 8, 2025, performing for Philippine presidentBongbong Marcos and first ladyLiza Araneta Marcos.[15][16] Vasquez held his debut solo concert on January 18, at theWaterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino inCebu City, in conjunction with theSinulog Festival.[17][18][19] On January 20, SenatorJoel Villanueva, along with the consolidated resolutions from SenatorImee Marcos andSenate President Pro TemporeJinggoy Estrada, unanimously adopted Senate Resolution No. 1259 in honor of Vasquez.[20]
In March 2025, Vasquez signed withStar Magic for his activities in the Philippines.[21] He sang the national anthem, "Lupang Hinirang, at thefourth State of the Nation Address of PresidentBongbong Marcos on July 28.[22]
In December 16, 2025, Vasquez returned forseason 28 ofThe Voice finale for a new single "Superman".
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2016 | Tawag ng Tanghalan season 1 | Contestant |
| 2017 | Tawag ng Tanghalan season 2 | Contestant / Finalist |
| 2019 | Tawag ng Tanghalan: All-Star Grand Resbak season 1 | Contestant / Third Placer |
| 2024 | The Voice (American TV series) season 26 | Contestant / Winner |
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| Preceded by | The Voice (American) Winner 2024 (Fall) | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | The Voice (American) Winner's song "Unstoppable" 2024 (Fall) | Succeeded by |
