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KATSEYE’s Sophia Laforteza shares highlights of recent Manila trip

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E. Kristhoff Cagape

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<p>KATSEYE member Sophia Laforteza recently returned home to Manila and shared glimpses of her trip on social media.</p><p>&quot;A minute in Manila ☀️ would do anything to relive this ❤️‍🩹,&quot; she posted on her Instagram page.</p><p>During her latest Manila visit, Sophia had a belated birthday celebration with her family and friends. </p><p>In one of the clips, Sophia and her loved ones can be seen having a karaoke session, with her mother Carla Guevara Laforteza, belting out &quot;Defying Gravity.&quot;</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-10" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGCuFe4RMlv/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A10%2C%22os%22%3A9991781.400000002%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-10" 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>Sophia turned 22 years old back in December 2024.</p><p>It was in September 2023 when the Filipino singer became one of the finalists of the reality talent show<em> The Debut: Dream Academy.</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. I can’t wait to go on this journey with you all ✨ Maraming salamat po,&quot; she posted on her Instagram page in September 2023.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C-1wDDgRNmk/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A9970737.600000001%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="853" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>By November 2023, Sophia secured her spot as one of the final six members of global girl group KATSEYE, marking the beginning of a promising music career.</p><p>Sophia made her debut in June 2024 as a member of KATSEYE with the release of their first single &quot;Debut.&quot; The group quickly gained traction, followed with their breakout hit &quot;Touch&quot; in July 2024.</p><p>The group reached another milestone in August 2024 with the release of their first extended play (EP), <em>SIS (Soft Is Strong)</em>. To promote the EP, KATSEYE embarked on an Asia tour in September 2024, performing in South Korea, the Philippines, and Japan.</p><p>During a media interview in the Philippines, Sophia expressed her gratitude for the massive support that their Filipino fans have shown, especially for their hit song &quot;Touch,&quot; which made its way onto the Billboard Philippines Hot 100.</p><p>&quot;I feel like &#x27;Touch&#x27; resonates with people. A lot of it comes from its sound and the choreography, and I feel like just how much we put into it and the intention. We’re so, so grateful,&quot; she said on the success of the track in the country.</p>

<p>KATSEYE’s Sophia Laforteza recently visited Manila and gave fans a glimpse of her trip via social media. </p>

KATSEYE’s Sophia Laforteza recently visited Manila and gave fans a glimpse of her trip via social media.