Sofronio Vasquez
Sofronio Parojinog Vasquez III is a Filipino pop singer based in the United States. He is the winner of season 26 of the American talent competition The Voice. He is the first Filipino to win the competition, as well as its first male Asian winner. He competed on the team coached by Michael Bublé, giving Bublé his first win as a coach on the show.
Vasquez previously competed on the 2nd season of Tawag ng Tanghalan in 2017, finishing as a finalist and returning for its all-star spin-off in 2019 where he finished in third place.
Early and personal life
Vasquez was born in Misamis Occidental in the Philippines to Aida Parojinog, a member of a politically active family in Ozamiz, and Oniol Vasquez. He cites his father–whom he also regarded as his first coach– as being the impetus for his affinity for singing.Vasquez studied dentistry and was a dental hygienist. After the death of his father in June 2018, he was inspired to pursue a singing career, working as a singer for the Carnival Cruise Line and entering singing competitions. In 2022, Vasquez moved to Utica, New York, where he worked as a dental assistant to provide for his family.
Career
2017–2019: ''Tawag ng Tanghalan''
In 2017, Vasquez competed in the 2nd 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 the Tawag ng Tanghalan: All-Star Grand Resbak|All-Star Grand Resbak spin-off of the program and finished in third place.After his stint on the show, the program tapped Vasquez to become a vocal coach.
2024–present: ''The Voice''
In 2024, Vasquez auditioned for the 26th season of The Voice USA. All four coaches 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. Vasquez won US$100,000 and a recording contract with Universal Music Group.Upon his return to the Philippines, Vasquez paid a courtesy call to the Malacañang Palace on January 8, 2025, performing for Philippine president Bongbong Marcos and first lady Liza Araneta Marcos. Vasquez held his debut solo concert on January 18, at the Waterfront Cebu [City Hotel & Casino|Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino] in Cebu City, in conjunction with the Sinulog Festival. On January 20, Senator Joel Villanueva, along with the consolidated resolutions from Senator Imee Marcos and President [pro tempore of the Senate of the Philippines|Senate President Pro Tempore] Jinggoy Estrada, unanimously adopted Senate Resolution No. 1259 in honor of Vasquez.
In March 2025, Vasquez signed with Star Magic for his activities in the Philippines. He sang the national anthem, "Lupang Hinirang, at the 2025 [State of the Nation Address (Philippines)|fourth State of the Nation Address] of President Bongbong Marcos on July 28.
In December 16, 2025, Vasquez returned for season 28 of The Voice finale for a new single "Superman".
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
| 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 |