{"id":217,"date":"2025-01-13T14:42:36","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T14:42:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grow48.us\/?p=217"},"modified":"2025-01-13T14:42:36","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T14:42:36","slug":"sofronio-vasquez-the-celebrated-winner-of-the-voice-us-continues-to-mesmerize-audiences-with-his-extraordinary-talent-and-commanding-voice-recently-given-the-prestigious-opportunity-to-perform-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grow48.us\/?p=217","title":{"rendered":"Sofronio Vasquez, the celebrated winner of The Voice US, continues to mesmerize audiences with his extraordinary talent and commanding voice. Recently given the prestigious opportunity to perform for an esteemed audience, his remarkable journey shows no signs of slowing down. With every performance, Sofronio inspires millions, proving that dreams are attainable and his star is destined to shine even brighte!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>MANILA<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Marcos on Wednesday met with \u201cThe Voice US\u201d grand winner Sofronio Vasquez in Malaca\u00f1ang.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tnt.abante.com.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/adu.jpg\" alt=\"The Voice USA' grand winner Sofronio Vasquez III nakipagkita kay PBBM\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"AVwr1lr8\"><\/div>\n<p>Vasquez made history as the first Filipino and Asian to clinch the title, an achievement the President said not only made waves in the music world but also brought immense pride to the Philippines.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAng laking bagay nun. Hindi biro \u2018yun (That is a big thing. That is no small feat),\u201d Marcos said.<\/p>\n<div class=\"WiDMQpGl\"><\/div>\n<p>\u201cPinasikat mo na naman ang Pilipino. Sikat na naman tayo dahil sa ginawa mo (You made Filipinos famous again. We are once again famous because of what you did),\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.philstar.com\/photos\/2025\/01\/08\/viberimage2025-01-0816-34-45-690_2025-01-08_16-58-04.jpg\" alt=\"Marcos meets with 'The Voice USA' winner Sofronio Vasquez III | Philstar.com\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Marcos, a self-professed music lover, even joked about declaring Vasquez\u2019s winning day a holiday in the entire archipelago.<\/p>\n<p>In a heartfelt courtesy call to the First Couple, Vasquez shared his inspiring journey from humble beginnings, working as a cruise ship singer, to finding his footing in the vibrant music scene of the United States.<\/p>\n<p>The emotional meeting was also a family affair, with Vasquez\u2019s family joining him to share in the moment of recognition.<\/p>\n<p>The First Lady, visibly moved, wiped away tears as Vasquez delivered a special musical tribute.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dqKsfxtem5I?si=7PhG7d1CU-Sh0XFZ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-origwidth=\"560\" data-origheight=\"315\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve heard that \u2018Imagine\u2019 is one of your favorites,\u201d Vasquez told the President, before launching into a soulful rendition of John Lennon\u2019s classic, much to the delight of the First Couple.<\/p>\n<p>He also performed \u201cA Million Dreams,\u201d one of his show-stopping songs from \u201cThe Voice US\u201d finale.<\/p>\n<p>In an interview after the meeting, Vasquez said he was overjoyed in meeting the First Couple.<\/p>\n<p>He also bared plans of releasing a single within the first quarter of the year and to continue honoring Filipinos with his music.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MANILA\u00a0\u2013 President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Marcos on Wednesday met with \u201cThe Voice US\u201d grand winner Sofronio Vasquez in Malaca\u00f1ang. 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