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Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Female

Birthday

2002-12-31

Place of Birth

Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Sophia Laforteza

Biography

Sophia Elizabeth Guevara Laforteza (born December 31, 2002) is a Filipino-American singer. In 2024, she made her debut as the leader of the girl group Katseye, formed through the 2023 reality show Dream Academy created by Hybe and Geffen Records. On June 19, 2026, it was announced that Laforteza had joined the soundtrack for the upcoming DreamWorks Animation film, Forgotten Island.

Known for

The Kelly Clarkson Show

The Kelly Clarkson Show

Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and everyday people who are beacons of hope in their communities.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.

MTV Video Music Awards

MTV Video Music Awards

An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.

Star Academy

Star Academy

Star Academy is a French reality television show produced by the Dutch company Endemol. It consists of a contest of young singers. It spawned an equally successful show in Quebec called Star Académie. It is broadcast on TF1. At the end of each season, selected contestants would go on tour around France, Morocco, Switzerland, Belgium, Tunisia, and other French-speaking countries.

American Music Awards

American Music Awards

An annual American music awards show. Unlike the Grammys, which are awarded on the basis of votes by members of the Recording Academy, the AMAs are determined by a poll of the public and music buyers.

Kids' Choice Awards

Kids' Choice Awards

Honoring the year's biggest in television, film, music, and sports as voted by viewers worldwide of Nickelodeon networks. Winners receive a hollow orange blimp figurine which also functions as a kaleidoscope.

NRJ Music Awards

NRJ Music Awards

The NRJ Music Awards are an awards ceremony broadcast on television and radio. It was created in 2000 by the NRJ radio station in partnership with the TF1 television channel.

Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE

Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE

Twenty aspiring pop stars undergo a K-pop training program in this docuseries about the creation of HYBE x Geffen's first global girl group, KATSEYE.

KATSEYE: Wild Hearts

KATSEYE: Wild Hearts

A celebration to the group's new era and the fans who made it possible. Features exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, Eyekons fan videos, and intimate interviews with the members.

The Debut: Dream Academy - Art Film

The Debut: Dream Academy - Art Film

This art film by Andrew Huang is a precursor to the voting segment of the formation of global girl group KATSEYE as seen in the television series Pop Star Academy: Katseye.

K-POP: The Debut

K-POP: The Debut

Lizzy Lee, a young Korean-American woman, has spent her life following the path her family chose for her. But when she earns a spot in a globally televised competition to form the next K-pop girl group, she travels to Seoul, South Korea, to pursue the dream she must still keep hidden.

HYBE CHEERING PARTY

HYBE CHEERING PARTY

The heat of cheering for HYBE artists unfolds in cinemas! Sing along with your favorite HYBE Artists in 3D! A one-of-a-kind game-like cheering screening is coming, where fans can chant fan cheers and wave their light sticks while watching the music videos of BTS, SEVENTEEN, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ENHYPEN, LE SSERAFIM, &TEAM, BOYNEXTDOOR, TWS, ILLIT, KATSEYE, aoen, CORTIS, and SANTOS BRAVOS on the big screen. Join this unforgettable celebration filled with diverse music, passionate fan energy, and a dazzling wave of Light Sticks!

The Debut: Dream Academy

The Debut: Dream Academy

A group of 20 girls from around the world pursuing their dreams. Each mission will show different sides of the girls, until they reach the final debut line-up.

Katseye: Lollapalooza Argentina 2026

Katseye: Lollapalooza Argentina 2026

The multinational female K-pop group Katseye impressed and captivated the crowd with their hit song Gabriela.

The Grammys

The Grammys

An awards show honoring the achievements of the members of the professional music recording industry. The members of the Recording Academy vote on who they think is most deserving of an award in 108 categories as specified by the academy.