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Sofronio Parojinog Vasquez III (born November 9, 1992) is a Filipino singer based in the United States. 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.
Early and personal life
Sofronio Vasquez was born in Misamis Occidental to Aida Parojinog and Oniol Vasquez. He cites his father–whom he also regarded as his first coach–for his affinity for singing. Vasquez originally studied to be a dentist and began practicing as a dental hygienist. 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.
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.
= 2024–present: The Voice
=In 2024, Vasquez auditioned for the 26th season of The Voice USA. 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. 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
=References
External links
Official website