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.
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.
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". He also collaborated with other Filipino artists, such as Sheryn Regis, Jay R and Jaya.
In 2016, Garcia moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the American music industry. 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.
He often makes bold statements on stage and in his music videos through his unique style. 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.
In 2022, Garcia received recognition from The Outstanding Filipino Americans (TOFA) Awards,
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.
Discography Singles YearTitle2014Masaya Na Akong Iniwan Mo2017Nilisan nang Pasko2018Take Over EPWouldn't You2019Sa'yoAsian Girls2020Walang MapapalaKick itCollab Sessions EPBakit Malungkot ang Pasko2021Do You Miss MeHits Reimagined EPThe Christmas Song with Jay R2022MalaboTogether Again with Grammy-nominated duo Klubjumpers Write a SongLostHave Yourself a Merry little Christmas with Jaya (singer)2023Round RoundPaint My Love with Lucho Beech and Juls KingA Song for Mama with Kevin Hermogenes and Jasper LacsonIpinapangako koKung Di mo ako MahalAlways in my Head which topped the U.S. iTunes Electronic Music chart in October 2023 Kasadya Ning Taknaa2024Lifelines EP I Wanna Dance with Somebody with Tootsie GuevaraDancing Queen2025AblazeLifelines(Ginzee Remix)Almost Doesn't Count2026I still think of YouPangarap ng PusoDi Ko Alam with Kenneth Laurente and Cristiani Rebada
Filmography YearProgramsRoles2019FILAMS in LAHimself2020Garth Garcia feat. Moon Blue: Kick It2021So Jannelle2022Garth Garcia: Together Again2024No Room for LoveMatt
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