{"id":189,"date":"2025-01-02T10:59:50","date_gmt":"2025-01-02T10:59:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/?p=189"},"modified":"2025-01-02T10:59:50","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T10:59:50","slug":"sofronio-vasquezs-the-voice-win-leads-to-uticas-biggest-honor-something-he-never-expected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/?p=189","title":{"rendered":"Sofronio Vasquez\u2019s The Voice win leads to Utica\u2019s biggest honor, something he never expected"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Since his victory on \u201cThe Voice,\u201d Utica\u2019s Sofronio Vasquez has been quite busy, but he always makes time for the place that helped him.<\/p>\n<p>Vasquez moved to the Mohawk Valley from his native Philippines.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25132 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/qnewscenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/6761bf219281e_11zon-1024x823.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qnewscenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/6761bf219281e_11zon-1024x823.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/qnewscenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/6761bf219281e_11zon-300x241.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qnewscenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/6761bf219281e_11zon-768x618.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qnewscenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/6761bf219281e_11zon.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"823\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"DMYtJntb\"><\/div>\n<p>In past interviews , he said that despite facing challenges in his younger life, he enjoyed a wonderful childhood.<\/p>\n<p>His love for music has been a constant companion throughout his life.<\/p>\n<p>Alongside singing, he also had a strong interest in dentistry.<\/p>\n<p>In the Philippines, he earned his doctorate in dentistry. When he relocated to the U.S., he continued to pursue his passion for dental health by working as a dental hygienist at a Utica-area dental office.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Utica's 'Voice' Sofronio Vasquez Chats About Life Before the Music, Part 1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Bi3OspNqTrQ?feature=oembed\" width=\"790\" height=\"593\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-origwidth=\"790\" data-origheight=\"593\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Before auditioning for \u201cThe Voice,\u201d he had previously participated in the Philippine version of the show, where he did not receive any chair turns.<\/p>\n<p>During his first performance on the U.S. version of the competition, he achieved a four-chair turn, a rare feat on the show.<\/p>\n<p>He ultimately chose Michael Bubl\u00e9 as his coach.<\/p>\n<p>Vasquez has consistently acknowledged that it is Utica that has brought attention not only to him but also to the city he calls home.<\/p>\n<p>During breaks from filming, he returned to Utica for a couple of local performances and met with the mayor.<\/p>\n<p>Since winning the show, Vasquez has expressed his gratitude to the entire community for their support in voting him to the top.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sofronio Vasquez Thanks Utica; Receives Key to the City Following 'The Voice' Win #utica\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wMjmi-KLZDk?feature=oembed\" width=\"790\" height=\"444\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-origwidth=\"790\" data-origheight=\"444\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>On Tuesday morning, while speaking with Utica Mayor Mike Galime, he was presented with a key to the city.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c\u2026it\u2019s our entire community that was behind you,\u201d Galime told Vasquez as he handed over the key, \u201cand then we took it home.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Vasquez said that wished the whole Utica community could have been there for the big win.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since his victory on \u201cThe Voice,\u201d Utica\u2019s Sofronio Vasquez has been quite busy, but he always makes time for the place that helped him. 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