00:00But this is not the end of the year.
00:03His dream has come true.
00:06Not just for himself,
00:08because he beat the Philippines and the Philippines
00:12that he called away in The Voice US Season 26.
00:18Here he is. We will talk to him live.
00:20The live via video call.
00:24He is no other than the 2020 Year 2 Grand Finalist
00:27of The Voice USA Season 26 Grand Champion,
00:33Sofronio Vasquez!
00:38Hi Sof!
00:39Hello!
00:40Hello!
00:41Hello!
00:42Hello!
00:43Hello!
00:44Hello!
00:45Congratulations!
00:46What's up people!
00:47This is Sofronio!
00:48Hi!
00:49What time is it there, Kuya?
00:508pm here.
00:518pm!
00:52Champion!
00:53Champion!
00:54Champion!
00:55Champion!
00:56Can you greet the Madlang people with
01:00What's up Madlang people?
01:03Oh my god!
01:04What's up Madlang people!
01:05Yes!
01:06Wow!
01:07Sofronio, how does it feel that you are the champion
01:13that won first place, Asian Champion in The Voice?
01:17How do you feel?
01:20I was really emotional when I won last night.
01:23Actually, right now, I'm listening to what you're sharing with me.
01:27It's like a dream come true.
01:30I'm proud that I started with Tawag ng Tangalan
01:33because it's showtime and it's the first show that people believe in me.
01:39Well, all of us here are very, very proud of you.
01:43Am I right, Amad Lapipol?
01:44Yes!
01:45Tell us about your journey with The Voice.
01:50I started with a blind audition trying just to represent myself.
01:56And of course, I tried to represent Utica, New York.
01:59But I failed because the producers of the show suggested that
02:04it would be better if I represent the Philippines
02:07because they haven't had a Filipino-blooded and full-born and raised yet.
02:12So, I continued with that.
02:14We worked hard and I'm happy that along the way,
02:19Michael Bubley's love for the Philippines is sincere and true.
02:25He even shared that he has a deep connection with the Philippines
02:32because he compared Martinivera to him.
02:34He even dated a girl that we all know as Josa.
02:39Who's that?
02:41Michael Bubley's date?
02:42Who's that?
02:43There's a blind item.
02:44There's a blind item?
02:46It's Josa.
02:47But it's also because of you.
02:48Because he really believes in you.
02:51Right?
02:52Michael Bubley.
02:53He's a different level.
02:55How is he as your coach?
02:58But he heard what you said yesterday.
03:00He asked me if you have a manager.
03:04I'll continue.
03:05Michael, hello Michael. If you need a manager, I'm right here.
03:09Actually, I want to ask you.
03:11Do you have a manager?
03:13Of course, I do.
03:15He already has a manager.
03:17We can talk about that.
03:18But you're too handsome for me.
03:20It's a good thing that a lot of people are watching.
03:23I have a question for you.
03:26Because your journey was different.
03:28You participated in a lot of contests.
03:30What's your advice to those who have a good voice
03:35but the right timing is God's greatest gift?
03:39Wow.
03:41I think the best advice that I can give
03:46even if you're rejected a few times
03:49it doesn't mean that you don't have a chance.
03:53Who would think that I'm Bisaya from Mindanao
03:58trying to just be someone in music
04:01and I tried all the auditions
04:06but 10 years after, I was given the chance.
04:09If you don't start, it won't stop.
04:13A story of perseverance.
04:15You are an example of a person who really tried hard.
04:21Let's give him a round of applause.
04:24Take care.
04:26We're so proud of you.
04:28Sofronio, what's your message to those who support you?
04:32To all Filipinos, to all Madlang people
04:37and to all Filipino-Americans
04:40who have become strong.
04:43To all of them, thank you so much
04:46because we proved that even here in America
04:49you can't beat the strength, perseverance
04:54and faith of a Filipino
04:56because no matter where you go, there's always hope.
05:01God bless you.
05:03The pride of the Filipina!
05:05The pride of the Philippines.
05:07When will you be back, Sofronio?
05:09When will you be back?
05:10I don't know yet
05:12but I promised Michael Bublay
05:15that when I get home, it'll be showtime.
05:17I'll be the first one to visit him.
05:21We'll be waiting for your return.
05:23I'm a size 8.
05:25What's happening?
05:27He's a size 8.
05:29He's a size 8.
05:31He's a size 8.
05:33He's a size 8.
05:35Suspect, suspect.
05:36Nothing size 8 but he's a size 6.
05:40God bless you, Sofronio.
05:42Congratulations.
05:44Thank you for your time.
05:46We're so proud of you.
05:48We are.
05:49Your victory is a beautiful gift
05:52this Christmas.
05:53Not only for you and your family
05:56but also for all Filipinos.
05:59Yes.
06:02We'll be waiting for your return
06:04and visit here at Showtime.
06:06We are so proud of you.
06:08Maglan People, Sofronio Vasquez.
06:11The Voice USA Season 26 winner.
06:14Thank you so much, Sofronio.
06:17Congratulations.
06:29You
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