The Voice USA champion Sofronio Vasquez has announced that he was offered a role in the popular stage musical Miss Saigon at the West End.

Sofronio, 30, shared the good news after he signed an exclusive contract with Star Magic at the ABS-CBN compound in Quezon City on Feb. 25.

"Nagbigay na sila ng dates so ang gagawin ko is kakanta na lang ako doon and I have to stay in London for four weeks. Sana magawan ng paraan. If ever naman na hindi, I feel blessed na may chance pala. May chance pala ako for musicals. (They have already given dates so all I'm going to do is sing there and I have to stay in London for four weeks. I hope they can find a way. If ever that doesn't happen, I feel blessed that I have a chance. I have a chance for musicals)," he said.

Sofronio expressed his surprise, admitting that he was completely unaware of the chance he had been given to participate in a musical production. 

In numerous instances, aspiring actors partake in rigorous auditions to secure a role in a vibrant musical production. 

However, in a remarkable twist of fate, Sofronio did not participate in the traditional audition process for this particular show. 

Sofronio's journey into the musical world was unique, bypassing the usual hustle and bustle of audition rooms filled with hopefuls showcasing their talents.

He hadn’t anticipated such an opportunity arising and seemed genuinely intrigued by the idea of exploring his musical talents.

"Baka sabihin ng iba fake news yun. I still have the text message. Gusto kong i-post. Kaso lang with the lineup of shows that I have this year, it's going to be hectic talaga. Magiging challenging ang lahat. I've already asked an artist who has tried Miss Saigon si, Mark Bautista. Humingi ako ng advice. (Some people might say it's fake news. I still have the text message. I want to post it. It's just that with the lineup of shows that I have this year, it's going to be really hectic. Everything is going to be challenging. I've already asked an artist who has tried Miss Saigon, Mark Bautista. I asked for advice)," he added.

Sofronio shared his preparations prior to performing on stage.

"I vocalize before I perform. Dapat talaga nagvo-vocalize ang mga singer and hydrate whether cold or lukewarm water. Basta hydrate lang talaga. Before I sing, I brush my teeth because I get conscious. (I vocalize before I perform. Singers should really vocalize and hydrate whether cold or lukewarm water. Just really hydrate. Before I sing, I brush my teeth because I get conscious)," he said.

"Miss Saigon" has created opportunities for many Filipinos, including Lea Salonga, who has played the lead role in this tragic musical since its debut in 1994. Lea became the first Asian to win a Tony Award for her powerful performance in the show.

Sofronio also said that he watches motivational videos and vlogs from the Philippines. "It makes me feel at home everytime na nakikita ko na nagkukulitan yung mga Pinoy. Yung iba nakikinig ng medication. Ako naman ang meditation ko is I just smile. Filipinos are known to feel light. (It makes me feel at home every time I see Filipinos having fun. Others are listening to meditation. As for me, my meditation is I just smile. Filipinos are known to feel light.)

In December 2024, Sofronio was declared champion of The Voice USA season 26. He earned the distinction of being the first Filipino and first Asian to win a popular reality singing competition.

Sofronio opened the contract signing event by performing "A Million Dreams." He said the venue for the contract signing event with Star Magic was significant because it was where he joined the Tawag ng Tanghalan portion of the noontime program "It's Showtime" in 2017.

While Sofronio is managed by ABS-CBN in the Philippines, he is under contract with NBC in the US.

Sofronio said that he's flying back to Los Angeles soon, and he's excited to perform at the Manila International Film Festival on March 4. "I'll open and close the show." He will also have a series of shows in other parts of California in March. He will also perform in Dubai in May and New York in July.