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Sofronio Vasquez
Sofronio Vasquez
Birth name	Sofronio Parojinog Vasquez III
Born	November 9, 1992 (age 32); Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Philippines
Genres	Pop; R&B; soul;
Occupations	Singer; songwriter;
Instrument	Vocals
Years active	2012–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.^[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

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

2017–2019: Tawag ng Tanghalan

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	November 14, 2017	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	Safe
	"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

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	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	December 9, 2024
	"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

Television

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

^ 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.

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Asher HaVon	The Voice (American) Winner 2024 (Fall)	Succeeded by TBA by Spring 2025
Preceded by "Last Dance"	The Voice (American) Winner's song "Unstoppable" 2024 (Fall)	Succeeded by TBA by Spring 2025

External links

Official website

[1] 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.

[2] 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.

[3] "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.

[4] 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.

[5] 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-6] 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.

[“:01”-7] Martinez, Gavin (September 22, 2024). "'Tawag ng Tanghalan' finalist shines on 'The Voice'". USA Inquirer.

[8] 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.

[9] Deveza, Reyma (December 11, 2024). "Filipino singer Sofronio Vasquez wins 'The Voice USA'". ABS-CBN.

[10] 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.

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