Sofronio Vasquez

Sofronio Parojinog Vasquez III (born November 8, 1992) 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.

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.

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.

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. 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