Sophia Laforteza

Known for

Acting

Born

December 31, 2002 (age 23)

Birthplace

Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Sophia Elizabeth Guevara Laforteza (born December 31, 2002) is a Filipino-American singer. In 2024, she made her debut as the leader of the girl group Katseye, formed through the 2023 reality show Dream Academy created by Hybe and Geffen Records.

On June 19, 2026, it was announced that Laforteza had joined the soundtrack for the upcoming DreamWorks Animation film, Forgotten Island.

Best known work

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014

The Kelly Clarkson Show

2019

The Grammys

1959

Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE

2024

Forgotten Island

2026

MTV Video Music Awards

1984

Kids' Choice Awards

1987

Star Academy

2001

American Music Awards

1974

NRJ Music Awards

2000

Filmography

2027
K-Pop: The Debut
2026
Forgotten Island
Songs
2026
Katseye: Wild Hearts
as Self
2026
Katseye: Lollapalooza Argentina 2026
2024
HYBE CINEMA NORAEBANG
as Self (archive footage)
2024
Pop Star Academy: KATSEYETV
as Self (8 episodes)
2023
The Debut: Dream Academy
as Self
2023
The Debut: Dream AcademyTV
as Self (1 episode)
2023
The Debut: Dream AcademyTV
2019
The Kelly Clarkson ShowTV
as Self - Musical Guest (1 episode)
2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonTV
as Self - Guest (1 episode)
2001
Star AcademyTV
as Katseye (1 episode)
2000
NRJ Music AwardsTV
1987
Kids' Choice AwardsTV
as Self - Musical Guest (1 episode)
1984
MTV Video Music AwardsTV
as Self (1 episode)
1974
American Music AwardsTV
as Self - Musical Guest (1 episode)
1959
The GrammysTV
as Self (1 episode)