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Sophia

Sophia Elizabeth Guevara Laforteza

Sophia Laforteza is a Filipino-American singer and the leader of KATSEYE, the global girl group formed by HYBE and Geffen Records through the 2023 survival competition The Debut: Dream Academy. Raised in the Philippines, she is the daughter of musical theater actress Carla Guevara Laforteza and is described as the first Filipino artist signed to a HYBE label.

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Sophia Laforteza is a Filipino-American singer and the leader of the global girl group KATSEYE, formed in Los Angeles by HYBE and Geffen Records through the 2023 competition The Debut: Dream Academy. She was the first member announced at the finale, having placed first among more than 120,000 applicants.

The daughter of Filipino musical theater actress Carla Guevara Laforteza, she is widely described as the first Filipino artist to sign with a HYBE label, and is expanding into voice acting with DreamWorks Animation’s Forgotten Island.

Facts

  • She placed first on The Debut: Dream Academy (2023) and was the first member of KATSEYE announced at the November 2023 finale; she serves as the group's leader. Wikipedia EN
  • She is described as the first Filipino artist to sign with a HYBE label. Wikipedia EN
  • Her mother is Filipino musical theater actress and singer Carla Guevara Laforteza; Sophia first appeared on Philippine television at age five and is fluent in Tagalog and English. Wikipedia EN
  • She has a voice role in DreamWorks Animation's Forgotten Island (2026), her first animated feature credit. Wikipedia EN

Works

The Debut: Dream Academy Contestant
2023 / Reality show
Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE Herself
2024 / TV show
Forgotten Island Voice role
2026 / Voice-over

FAQ

Is Sophia the leader of KATSEYE?
Yes. Sophia Laforteza is the leader of KATSEYE. She placed first on The Debut: Dream Academy and was the first member announced at the finale in November 2023.
Where is Sophia from?
She was born in New York City to Filipino parents and raised in the Philippines. She holds Filipino and American nationality and represents the Philippines in KATSEYE.
Who is Sophia's mother?
Her mother is Carla Guevara Laforteza, a well-known Filipino musical theater actress and singer.

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