Garth Garcia Balasico, better known as Garth Garcia, is a

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-American singer, producer, and actor based in Los Angeles, California. He gained recognition as a finalist in the

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reality singing competition "

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" in 2006. Since then, he has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry and has been involved in various projects, including concerts, recordings, and collaborations.

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

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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,

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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

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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

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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

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