Garth Garcia Balasico, better known as Garth Garcia, is a
Filipino-American singer, producer, and actor based in Los Angeles, California. He gained recognition as a finalist in the
ABS-CBN
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reality singing competition "
Star in a Million
''Search for the Star in a Million'' (formerly ''Star in a Million'' after two seasons) is a Philippine television reality competition show broadcast by ABS-CBN. Hosted by Ryan Agoncillo, Agot Isidro, Edu Manzano and Zsa Zsa Padilla, Sarah Ger ...
" in 2006.
Life and career
Garcia's passion for music started at a young age, and he began singing in church choirs in
Davao, where he grew up. He later moved to the capital city of
Manila
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to pursue his dream of becoming a singer, and it was there that he joined "Star in a Million." Although he did not win the competition, Garcia impressed the judges and the audience with his vocal prowess and stage presence.
After "Star in a Million," Garcia signed with
Ivory Music & Video. He released his debut album, "Garth Garcia," in 2014, which included the hit single "Masaya na akong iniwan mo". He also collaborated with other Filipino artists, such as
Sheryn Regis
Sheryn Mae Poncardas Regis (; born November 26, 1980) is a Filipino singer and songwriter. She rose to fame after finishing as first runner-up of the television talent show ''Search for the Star in a Million, Star in a Million'' in 2003. Dubbed ...
,
Jay R
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and
Jaya.
In 2016, Garcia moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the American music industry. He continued to release music, including the singles "Wouldnt You" in 2017 and "Kick it" in 2019, and the EP "Collab Sessions" in 2019. He also collaborated with
Grammy-nominated duo The Klubjumpers on the single "Together Again" in 2022.
He often makes bold statements on stage and in his music videos through his unique style.
He has been featured in
fashion magazines
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and has worked with designers such as
Oliver Tolentino, Alexis Monsanto, Veejay Floresca, Kenneth Barlis and Carl Andrada.
In 2022, Garcia received recognition from
The Outstanding Filipino Americans (TOFA) Awards,
Garcia has been signed to
Ivory Music and Video
Ivory Music and Video, Inc. (formerly Ivory Records Corporation) is a Philippine record label owned by Viva Music Group, a subsidiary of Viva Communications.
The label works with OPM veteran artists and bands/groups such as the Company, Side ...
in the Philippines and Starlink Music in the United States. He is also a member of the board at the
Asian American Press Club of the US, which condemns Asian hate crimes in the country.
Discography
Singles
Filmography
References
External links
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Living people
People from Los Angeles
21st-century American male singers
American composers
Male composers
American pop singers
Year of birth missing (living people)
Filipino emigrants to the United States
Filipino male singers
Filipino singer-songwriters