Sophia Elizabeth Guevara Laforteza, professionally known as Sophia Laforteza, is a Filipino-American singer.
She rose to international prominence after winning The Debut: Dream Academy in 2023 and debuted in 2024 as the leader of the global girl group KATSEYE, formed through the collaboration between HYBE and Geffen Records.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Sophia Elizabeth Guevara Laforteza
- Stage Name: Sophia Laforteza
- Born: December 31, 2002
- Age: 23 years old
- Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation: Singer
- Nationality: Filipino-American
- Height: 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm)
- Ethnicity: Filipino
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Godfrey Laforteza, Carla Guevara Laforteza
- Siblings: Basil Luke Gregory Laforteza, Vitorio Luciano “Oreo” Laforteza
- Spouse: Leon Barretto
- Children: None
- Relationship: Dating
- Net Worth: $1 million USD
Early Life and Education
Sophia Laforteza was born on December 31, 2002, in New York City, New York, United States. She was raised by her parents, Godfrey Laforteza, an executive chef, and Carla Guevara Laforteza, a musical theatre actress and singer.
She grew up in Manila, Philippines, alongside Basil Luke Gregory Laforteza and a younger brother named Vitorio Luciano “Oreo” Laforteza.
Sophia developed a passion for music at the age of three and later trained in ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap dancing, and musical theatre.
She graduated with the highest academic honours from Multiple Intelligence International School in Quezon City in 2021.
Career
Sophia Laforteza began performing at a young age, appearing on the Philippine television talk show She Said, She Said with her mother when she was five years old.
Before entering the international music industry, she performed in school productions, released music covers online, and collaborated with Filipino artists, gradually building her experience as a vocalist.
Her breakthrough came in 2023 when she competed in The Debut: Dream Academy, a global audition program created by HYBE and Geffen Records.
After ranking among the competition’s top performers, she debuted in 2024 as the leader of KATSEYE, becoming the first Filipino artist to debut under a HYBE label.
She has released music with the group, including SIS (Soft Is Strong) and Beautiful Chaos, while performing on major international stages.
Most recently, KATSEYE released Beautiful Chaos and continued its global promotions, further establishing Sophia as one of the group’s leading vocalists.
Social Media
- Instagram: @sophia_laforteza
- TikTok: @sophia_laforteza
- YouTube Channel: KATSEYE
Personal Life
Sophia Laforteza, 23, has been in a relationship with Leon Barretto. She has no children and stands 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm) tall.
She enjoys dancing, songwriting, fashion, and spending time with her family. Sophia is fluent in both English and Tagalog, reflecting her Filipino heritage and international upbringing.
Net Worth
Sophia Laforteza has an estimated net worth of $1 million USD. Her income is primarily generated through music sales, streaming royalties, live performances, brand partnerships, endorsements, merchandise sales, and activities as a member of KATSEYE.
Discography
- SIS (Soft Is Strong)
- Beautiful Chaos
- Singles (with KATSEYE)
- “Debut”
- “Touch”
- “Gnarly”
- “Gabriela”
- “Gameboy”
- “Mean Girls”