Filipino singer Sofronio Vasquez III meets President Marcos at Malacañang after winning 'The Voice USA'
Sofronio Vasquez III, the first male Asian and Filipino winner of 'The Voice USA' Season 26, visited President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at Malacañang Palace on Wednesday.
During his courtesy call, Vasquez performed John Lennon's 'Imagine,' which is one of the president's favorite songs, along with his winning piece 'A Million Dreams,' moving both the First Couple emotionally.
President Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos engaged in a lighthearted discussion with Vasquez about his victory on the international stage, jokingly suggesting a national holiday to celebrate his win.
Vasquez shared his inspiring journey from working as a cruise ship singer to finding success in the US music scene and expressed humility during an ambush interview after the meeting.
The singer, mentored by Michael Bublé, won a $100,000 prize and a record deal with Universal Music Group, and previously reached the semifinals of 'Tawag ng Tanghalan' on It's Showtime.
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