Sofronio Vasquez
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 |
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. 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]
Early and personal life
[edit]Sofronio 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. In 2022 Vasquez moved to Utica, New York, where he worked as a dental assistant in order to provide for his family.[6]
Career
[edit]2017–2019: Tawag ng Tanghalan
[edit]In 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 | November 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 | November 15, 2017 | |||
| "It's Man's Man's World" (vs. Mark Barican) | Renée Geyer | 5 | November 16, 2017 | |||
| "Feelin' Good" (vs. Honey Roche) | Michael Bublé | 5 | November 17, 2017 | |||
| "Superstar" (vs. Mary Joyce Belen) | The Carpenters | 5 | November 18, 2017 | Defending Champion (qualifies for the Semifinals) | ||
| "Anak" (vs. Mico Mauleon) | Freddie Aguilar | 5 | November 20, 2017 | Defending Champion | ||
| "When We Were Young" (vs. Tuko Delos Reyes) | Adele | 5 | November 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 | ||||||
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| Round | Theme | Song | Original artist | Order | Original air date | Result |
| Blind Auditions | — | "I'm Goin' Down" | Mary J. Blige | 1.2 | September. 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 | October 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 | November 18, 2024 | ||
| Playoffs (Top 20) |
"Crying" | Roy Orbison | 17.5 | November 26, 2024 | ||
| Live Semi-finals (Top 8) |
"If I Can Dream" | Elvis Presley | 18.12 | December 2, 2024 | Saved by Public | |
| Live Finale (Final 5) |
"Uptempo Song" | "Unstoppable" | Sia | 20.5 | December 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 | December 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 December 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
[edit]Television
[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. Archived from the original on December 11, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ Martinez, Gavin. "Filipino singer Sofronio Vasquez makes history as first Asian to win 'The Voice'". asianews.network. Archived from the original on 2024-12-13. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Jasckson, Matthew (December 9, 2024). "Everything to Know About Sofronio Vasquez on The Voice Season 26". NBC. Archived from the original on December 10, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ Espina-Varona, Inday (December 11, 2024). "What Sofronio Vasquez did right in 'The Voice' finale". rappler.com. Rappler. Archived from the original on 10 December 2024. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ Afinidad-Bernardo, Deni Rose M. (December 11, 2024). "Asians rally behind Filipino Sofronio Vasquez to become 'The Voice' first Asian winner". Philippine Star. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
- ^ a b Martinez, Gavin (September 22, 2024). "'Tawag ng Tanghalan' finalist shines on 'The Voice'". USA Inquirer.
- ^ Bardinas, Mary Ann (December 11, 2024). "A look back on Sofronio Vasquez's remarkable journey in Tawag ng Tanghalan". ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on December 14, 2024. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- ^ Deveza, Reyma (December 11, 2024). "Filipino singer Sofronio Vasquez wins 'The Voice USA'". ABS-CBN.
- ^ Afinidad-Bernardo, Deni Rose M. (December 11, 2024). "Filipino singer Sofronio Vasquez wins 'The Voice USA'". Philstar. Archived from the original on December 13, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
