Sofronio Vasquez has made history as the first Filipino and second Asian contestant to win season 26 of “The Voice.” (Season 5 champion Tessanne Chin was the first person of Asian descent to win.)
“Thank you so much to my Filipinos everywhere and in America who gave so much love and support,” he said on Tuesday.
In the finale, he delivered an emotional rendition of “A Million Dreams.”
Vasquez auditioned for “The Voice of the Philippines” nearly a decade ago but received zero chair turns, according to USA Today.
Throughout this latest season, Vasquez—originally from Mindanao, Philippines and currently resides in Utica, New York—continued to impress with his vocal abilities and stage presence.
Vasquez gets a $100,000 cash prize and a record deal with Universal Music Group.
Edited 12/30/2024 to correct the fact that Tessanne Chin was the first person of Asian descent to win ‘The Voice.’