Garth Garcia Explained

Birth Name:	Garth Garcia Balasico
Years Active:	2014–present
Module:	Origin: Philippines Embed: yes Background: solo_singer Instruments: Vocals

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 reality singing competition "Star in a Million" in 2006.^[1]

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 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.^[2]

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".^[3] He also collaborated with other Filipino artists, such as Sheryn Regis, Jay R and Jaya.^{[4] [5] [6]}

In 2016, Garcia moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the American music industry.^[7] 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.^[8]

He often makes bold statements on stage and in his music videos through his unique style.^[9] He has been featured in fashion magazines and has worked with designers such as Oliver Tolentino, Alexis Monsanto, Veejay Floresca, Kenneth Barlis and Carl Andrada.^[10]

In 2022, Garcia received recognition from The Outstanding Filipino Americans (TOFA) Awards,^[11]

Garcia has been signed to Ivory Music and Video 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.^[12]

Discography

Singles

Year	Title
2014	Masaya Na Akong Iniwan Mo
2020	Walang Mapapala
2021	Never Gonna Stop
2021	Malabo
2021	Do You Miss Me^[13]
2021	Wag Kang OA
2021	Ikaw Ang Mahal
2022	All This Time

Filmography

Año	Programa	Rol
2019	FILAMS in LA	Himself
2020	Garth Garcia feat. Moon Blue: Kick It	Himself
2021	So Jannelle	Himself
2022	Garth Garcia: Together Again	Himself

Notes and References

1. News: 31 Jan 2023 . LA-based Garth Garcia honored to have Jaya as guest at 'My Time' concert . .
2. News: 2 July 2021 . Ex-'Star in a Million' finalist Garth Garcia gears up for a concert in LA . . 23 March 2023.
3. Web site: Garth Garcia collaborated with Laarni Lozada for his debut album . PEP.ph . en.
4. Web site: Former 'Voice Kids PH' finalist wins 1st runner-up in US singing competition . . en.
5. Web site: Discovery Philippines Singing Contest reveals finalists . 2023-03-23 . Manila Bulletin . en.
6. Web site: Idol PH 2019 finalist Kevin Hermogenes drops first single 'When I Fall,' wants to collab with Regine Velasquez . Manila Bulletin . en.
7. Web site: Why singer Garth Garcia chose to move to the U.S. . GMA New Media . en.
8. Web site: Fil-Am Prince of Pop Garth Garcia teams up with Grammy-nominated duo for ‘Together Again’ . Manila Bulletin . en.
9. Web site: Garth Garcia: LA-based Filipino Celebrity makes fashion statements on stage . . 11 March 2022. en.
10. Web site: Star In A Million alumnus Garth Garcia grateful for TOFA recognition . PEP.ph . en.
11. Web site: Singer and producer Garth Garcia receives recognition from TOFA; other awardees include Michael Cinco, Bretman Rock . Manila Bulletin . en.
12. Web site: Grupo ng Asian-American press, nakisimpatiya sa diskriminasyong inireklamo ni Garth Garcia . PEP.ph . en.
13. Web site: Fil-Am pride Garth Garcia reboots '90s hit 'Do You Miss Me?' . Manila Bulletin . en.