Sophia Laforteza, a talented 20-year-old, has been making waves in the international entertainment scene. She recently became one of the 20 finalists for “The Debut: Dream Academy,” a prestigious audition program created by HYBE and Geffen Records, where candidates undergo the “K-pop methodology” to join a global girl group. HYBE, the South Korean entertainment company known for BTS and other K-Pop acts, is behind this exciting opportunity.
What makes Sophia’s achievement even more remarkable is that she is the only Filipino finalist competing against candidates from all over the world. Let’s delve into some interesting facts about this aspiring star:
Sophia comes from a talented family. Her mother, Carla Guevara, is a well-known theater and TV actress, while her father, Godfrey Laforteza, is an executive chef. She has two siblings, older brother Bailey and younger brother Oreo.
She completed her high school education at Multiple Intelligence International School in Quezon City, where she excelled academically and earned several medals during her graduation.
Sophia has been passionate about dancing since the age of five. In an interview, her mother revealed that she dedicated five hours every Saturday to her dance lessons. At that time, she studied ballet, jazz, musical theater, pop, and tap.
In addition to her dancing skills, Sophia has a remarkable singing talent. She has showcased her vocal prowess through various videos on her TikTok page, where she has belted out songs from popular Disney movies like “Beauty and the Beast,” “Frozen,” and “The Little Mermaid.” Her covers have garnered praise from fans, and even OPM singer-songwriter Rico Blanco commended her talent.
Sophia shares a close bond with her friend Leon Barretto, with whom she studied in high school. On her 18th birthday, Leon dedicated a heartwarming birthday post to her on Instagram. They have also traveled together to California, accompanied by Lorin Gutierrez, Ruffa Gutierrez’s eldest daughter.
As a devoted fan of the K-pop group BTS, Sophia proudly identifies as a member of the ARMY. Her Instagram page is filled with photos and videos of her fangirling moments, including family gatherings to watch BTS concerts and visits to Line Friends stores featuring characters created by the BTS members.
“The Debut: Dream Academy” premiered on September 1 on YouTube and the Japanese streaming platform Abema. The final episode will be released on November 18, marking the culmination of Sophia’s exciting journey.
Sophia Laforteza is undoubtedly a rising star with immense talent and potential. Her Filipino pride and dedication to her craft make her a remarkable contender in the international entertainment scene.
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