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‘The Debut: Dream Academy’ finalist Sophia Laforteza ‘beyond grateful’ for the support she’s receiving

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<p>Sophia Laforteza expressed her gratitude for the support that she has been receiving on the audition program <em>The Debut: Dream Academy.<br/></em></p><p>&quot;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,&quot; she said in an Instagram post.</p><p>She added: &quot;I can’t wait to go on this journey with you all ✨ Maraming salamat, po ♥️.&quot;</p><p>Followers of Sophia were quick to react to her post, further expressing their support for the K-Pop idol aspirant.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-27" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cwu5ORgrZ3k/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=506&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A27%2C%22os%22%3A8366033.5%2C%22ls%22%3A1099510.599999994%2C%22le%22%3A1099890.299999997%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="856" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-27" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>&quot;Already so proud to have you representing us!&quot; one netizen wrote.</p><p>&quot;We are cheering for you and with you all the way! So proud of you,&quot; another netizen commented.</p><p>Sophia was one of the finalists of <em>The Debut: Dream Academy</em> 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.</p><p>The winners of the program will become the members of the first HYBE X Geffen Records global girl group.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-28" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CwoxmnRO-C5/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=506&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A28%2C%22os%22%3A8366833.5%2C%22ls%22%3A1099510.599999994%2C%22le%22%3A1099890.299999997%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="856" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-28" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p><em>The Debut: Dream Academy</em> was formed by South Korean company HYBE and American record label Geffen Records.</p><p>&quot;I have wanted to form an international group based on K-pop methodology for a while,&quot; HYBE Chairman Bang Si-Hyuk said as reported by Billboard.</p><p>He continued: &quot;To do this, I believed we needed a capable partner. When I met [Interscope Geffen A&amp;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.&quot;</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/8/30/meet-the-filipina-finalist-of-hybe-geffen-records-global-girl-group-audition-program-958"><strong>READ: Meet the Filipina finalist of HYBE, Geffen Records global girl group audition program</strong></a></div><p>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.</p><p>&quot;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,&quot; he remarked.</p>

<p>Sophia Laforteza from the Philippines is one the finalists of the audition program ‘The Debut: Dream Academy’ which was formed by HYBE and Geffen Records.</p>

Sophia Laforteza from the Philippines is one the finalists of the audition program ‘The Debut: Dream Academy’ which was formed by HYBE and Geffen Records.

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‘The Debut: Dream Academy’ finalist Sophia Laforteza ‘beyond grateful’ for the support she’s receiving

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Published September 05, 2023 11:33 AM PHT

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