Sofronio Vasquez named ‘The Voice’ Season 26 winner
Sofronio Vasquez. Image: Facebook/Sofronio Vasquez
Sofronio Vasquez emerged as “The Voice” United States Season 26 winner, becoming the first-ever Filipino to have won the competition.
Vasquez bested the remaining four finalists at the two-night finale held on Dec. 9 and 10 (Dec. 10 and 11 in the Philippines).
During the first part of the final round, Vasquez, who is under Team Michael Bublé, sang Sia’s “Unstoppable” and “A Million Dreams” from “The Greatest Showman.”
Vasquez then shared the stage with his coach Bublé for the second part, performing a duet of “Who’s Lovin’ You” by The Jackson 5.
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Shye, another contestant from Team Bublé, came second to Vasquez, while Sydney Sterlace from Team Gwen Stefani placed third. Danny Joseph from Team Reba McEntire took the fourth place, while Jeremy Beloate from Team Snoop Dogg earned the fifth place.
Prior to the finals, Vasquez sang his heart out to Elvis Presley’s “If I Can Dream” during the “The Voice” United States live show. He also performed a duet with Beloate, singing “Every Breath You Take” with the songwriter himself, Sting, playing the bass.
Tawag ng Tanghalan roots
Vasquez, who is an alum of the local singing competition “Tawag ng Tanghalan,” was also a four-chair turner during the competition’s blind auditions.
At the “It’s Showtime” episode on Wednesday, Vasquez received accolades from its hosts, which aired the “Tawag ng Tanghalan” segment where he first started his singing journey.
“I-congratulate naman natin ang ‘Tawag ng Tanghalan’ alumnus na si Sofronio Vasquez!” Ogie Alcasid announced on the show. “Your Showtime family is so proud of you. Tatak Showtime yan!”
(Let’s congratulate our “Tawag ng Tanghalan” alumnus Sofronio Vasquez… Your Showtime family is so proud of you. You exemplified the ‘Showtime’ brand.)
