Sofronio Parojinog Vasquez III (born November 8, 1992) is a Filipino singer based in the United States. He is the winner of season 26 of the American talent competition The Voice (2024). He is the first Filipino to win the competition, as well as its first male Asian winner.
Vasquez previously competed on the second 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, 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 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 the All-Star Grand Resbak spin-off of the program and finished in third place.
Performances on Tawag ng Tanghalan season 2 Round Theme Song Original artist Order Original air date Result Daily Elimination Round rowspan="8" "Wildflower" Arnel Pineda 3 November 14, 2017Won as daily winnerFace-off Round"I (Who Have Nothing)" Shirley Bassey4Defending champion"Careless Whisper" George Michael5November 15, 2017"It's Man's Man's World" Renée Geyer5November 16, 2017"Feelin' Good" Michael Bublé5November 17, 2017"Superstar" The Carpenters5November 18, 2017Defending Champion (qualified for the Semifinals)"Anak" Freddie Aguilar5November 20, 2017Defending Champion"When We Were Young" Adele5November 21, 2017Lost (advanced to the Semifinals)Live Semifinals"Audition Song""I Who Have Nothing"Shirley Bassey2January 29, 2018Top 4, safe"Musical Influence""Superstition"Stevie WonderJanuary 30, 2018Safe"Fight Song""Who You Are"Jessie JJanuary 31, 2018Top 4, safe"Song for their Families""Just Once"James Ingram3February 1, 2018Safe"Judges' Choice""I Can't Make You Love Me"Bonnie Raitt6February 2, 2018"Semifinal Song""Perfect"Ed Sheeran2February 3, 20182nd highest score; Advanced to the FinalsLive Finals "Homecoming Song" "Skyfall" Adele 4May 28, 2018Safe"Fight Song"“Solitaire”The Carpenters4May 30, 2018"Fast and Groovy Song"“Treasure”Bruno Mars5May 31, 2018 "Now or never song" “Let It Be” The Beatles 2 June 1, 20187th place, eliminated After his stint on the show, the program tapped Vasquez to become a vocal coach.
2024–present: The Voice
Performances on The Voice season 26 Round Theme Song Original artist Order Original air date Result Blind Auditions rowspan="5" "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 "The Power of Love" Celine Dion 10.4 October 29, 2024Saved by Michael Bublé Knockouts "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" Dusty Springfield 14.5 November 18, 2024 Playoffs "Crying" Roy Orbison 17.5 November 26, 2024 Live Semi-finals "If I Can Dream" Elvis Presley 18.12 December 2, 2024 Saved by Public Live Finale "Uptempo Song" "Unstoppable" Sia 20.5 December 9, 2024Winner "Ballad" "A Million Dreams" The Greatest Showman cast 20.8 "Duet with Coach" "Who's Lovin' You" Jackson 5 22.15 December 10, 2024
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 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 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 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 fourth State of the Nation Address of President Bongbong Marcos on July 28.
In December 2025, Vasquez returned for season 28 of The Voice finale for a new single "Superman".
Filmography Television
Year Title Role2016Tawag ng Tanghalan season 1Contestant2017Tawag ng Tanghalan season 2Contestant / Finalist2019Tawag ng Tanghalan: All-Star Grand Resbak season 1Contestant / Third Placer2024 The Voice (American TV series) season 26 Contestant / Winner2026 Your Face Sounds Familiar (season 4) Round 11 Guest Performer as Elvis Presley Rainbow Rumble ContestantDrag Race Philippines (season 4, episode 1)Guest Judge
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