KATSEYE's Sophia Laforteza Came Home—Here's How She Spent The Holidays And Her Birthday In The PH

Published on Jan 5, 2026
Global pop sensation Sophia Laforteza, leader of the international girl group KATSEYE, brought her holiday celebrations home this season—and it was nothing short of heartwarming. With her birthday falling on December 31, Sophia had the perfect reason to take a break from her busy Los Angeles schedule and soak up some quality family time in the Philippines.
For her 23rd birthday, Sophia's family pulled out all the stops with an edible cupcake flower bouquet that was almost too pretty to eat (almost!). Her mom, Carla Guevara Laforteza, shared snippets of the celebration on social media, writing: "My Little Global Super Popstar @sophia_laforteza is 23!!! May God continue to mold you and guide you to be the woman He intends you to be! We are forever grateful for the blessing that is YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAMA! We love you infinitely!"
Sophia's father, Godfrey Laforteza, also celebrated his unica hija, posting, "Happy 23rd birthday to my sweet Princess. We love you so much."
Sophia also celebrated Carla's 50th birthday on December 26, turning the week into a double celebration. The Lafortezas dined at Elaia by Cyma, a Northern Greek spot with farm-to-table vibes, and even sang a heart-melting duet of "For Good" from Wicked The Musical.
It was a rare treat to have the whole family together again, and they made every moment count—riding ATVs, laughing at silly missteps, and goofing around. One clip had Sophia and her dad dancing to "SPAGHETTI" by LE SSERAFIM while her brothers facepalmed and walked out of the frame, trying to pretend they weren't related. (🤦)
Godfrey also shared clips of the family dancing along to KATSEYE's latest track, "Internet Girl," showing that even at home, Sophia's global popstar energy is infectious.
Capping off the holiday cheer, the Lafortezas are currently on an international family trip to Disneyland, where they were joined by Sophia's childhood friend Leon Barretto and his family. From birthday sweets to magical Disney moments, Sophia's holiday homecoming proves that no matter how global your schedule gets, even superstars need their cozy slice of home.

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