‘The Debut: Dream Academy’ finalist Sophia Laforteza ‘beyond grateful’ for the support she’s receiving | ABS-CBN
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‘The Debut: Dream Academy’ finalist Sophia Laforteza ‘beyond grateful’ for the support she’s receiving
Toff C.
Published Sep 05, 2023 11:33 AM PHT

Sophia Laforteza expressed her gratitude for the support that she has been receiving on the audition program The Debut: Dream Academy.
Sophia Laforteza expressed her gratitude for the support that she has been receiving on the audition program The Debut: Dream Academy.
"Para sa pangarap 🫶🏼 A dream that you wish will truly come true. I am beyond grateful for all the love, support, experiences, and opportunities I am receiving," she said in an Instagram post.
"Para sa pangarap 🫶🏼 A dream that you wish will truly come true. I am beyond grateful for all the love, support, experiences, and opportunities I am receiving," she said in an Instagram post.
She added: "I can’t wait to go on this journey with you all ✨ Maraming salamat, po ♥️."
She added: "I can’t wait to go on this journey with you all ✨ Maraming salamat, po ♥️."
Followers of Sophia were quick to react to her post, further expressing their support for the K-Pop idol aspirant.
Followers of Sophia were quick to react to her post, further expressing their support for the K-Pop idol aspirant.
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"Already so proud to have you representing us!" one netizen wrote.
"Already so proud to have you representing us!" one netizen wrote.
"We are cheering for you and with you all the way! So proud of you," another netizen commented.
"We are cheering for you and with you all the way! So proud of you," another netizen commented.
Sophia was one of the finalists of The Debut: Dream Academy who were revealed last August 29. She is competing on the program alongside contestants from various countries including Thailand, USA, South Korea, Japan, Brazil, and Switzerland, among others.
Sophia was one of the finalists of The Debut: Dream Academy who were revealed last August 29. She is competing on the program alongside contestants from various countries including Thailand, USA, South Korea, Japan, Brazil, and Switzerland, among others.
The winners of the program will become the members of the first HYBE X Geffen Records global girl group.
The winners of the program will become the members of the first HYBE X Geffen Records global girl group.
The Debut: Dream Academy was formed by South Korean company HYBE and American record label Geffen Records.
The Debut: Dream Academy was formed by South Korean company HYBE and American record label Geffen Records.
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"I have wanted to form an international group based on K-pop methodology for a while," HYBE Chairman Bang Si-Hyuk said as reported by Billboard.
"I have wanted to form an international group based on K-pop methodology for a while," HYBE Chairman Bang Si-Hyuk said as reported by Billboard.
He continued: "To do this, I believed we needed a capable partner. When I met [Interscope Geffen A&M Records CEO John Janick], from the first moment, we both felt instantly that we had a connection, musically and creatively. I am very proud of the rich history we have made and the tremendous talent we have found. I am proud of the opportunities we have created within the K-Pop universe."
He continued: "To do this, I believed we needed a capable partner. When I met [Interscope Geffen A&M Records CEO John Janick], from the first moment, we both felt instantly that we had a connection, musically and creatively. I am very proud of the rich history we have made and the tremendous talent we have found. I am proud of the opportunities we have created within the K-Pop universe."
Meanwhile, John Janick remarked that teaming up with the HYBE chairman to form a global group will be a special moment for the music world.
Meanwhile, John Janick remarked that teaming up with the HYBE chairman to form a global group will be a special moment for the music world.
"Since we began our partnership two years ago, Bang and I have often spoken about our shared beliefs in artist development, music and creativity. To develop a global group with Bang, with the best of K-pop methodology, and our Geffen team, is truly special and will bring to life a first-of-its kind experience in music," he remarked.
"Since we began our partnership two years ago, Bang and I have often spoken about our shared beliefs in artist development, music and creativity. To develop a global group with Bang, with the best of K-pop methodology, and our Geffen team, is truly special and will bring to life a first-of-its kind experience in music," he remarked.
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