Garth Garcia

Garth Garcia
Born
Garth Garcia Balasico
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Producer
Years active2014–present
Musical career
OriginPhilippines
Genres
  • Pop
InstrumentsVocals
Labels
Websitegarthgarcia.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
2020 Walang Mapapala
2021 Never Gonna Stop
2021 Malabo
2021 Do You Miss Me[13]
2021 Wag Kang OA
2021 Ikaw Ang Mahal
2022 All This Time

Filmography

Año Programa Rol
2019 FILAMS in LA Himself
2020 Garth Garcia feat. Moon Blue: Kick It Himself
2021 So Jannelle Himself
2022 Garth Garcia: Together Again Himself

References

  1. ^ "LA-based Garth Garcia honored to have Jaya as guest at 'My Time' concert". ABS-CBN. 31 Jan 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "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. 2 July 2021. Retrieved 23 March 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 2023-03-23.
  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. 11 March 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.