Godfrey Laforteza, father of KATSEYE leader Sophia Laforteza, took to social media to share a heartwarming family moment as they enjoyed a rare vacation together during the holiday break.
On Instagram, Godfrey posted photos from their Hong Kong trip, where the Laforteza family visited Hong Kong Disneyland, marking their first complete family getaway in five years.
“LOVE! Complete Family Trip after 5 years. 🤙🏼🕺🏻,” the happy dad expressed.
The carousel featured sweet moments with Sophia, Godfrey, her mother actress Carla Guevara, siblings Bailey and Oreo, as well as their relatives, capturing joyful and candid family bonding.
In another post, the family welcomed the New Year with relatives, sharing group photos to mark the occasion.
“La Familia. Manila X Hong Kong. Happy New Year,” stated the caption.
They also showed support for Sophia’s group by recreating KATSEYE’s “Internet Girl” trend alongside family members.
“KATSEYE @sophia_laforteza
With the Laforteza Performing Artist. 🤣
Family Time.
@jamesmorenolaforteza
@j_laforteza
@paloma.lvl
@nic_laforteza,” Godfrey said. “Hahahah with my eldest bro kuya @jamesmorenolaforteza 😂.”
Fans were quick to express happiness at seeing Sophia spending quality time with her family despite busy schedules.
“My family being from Hong Kong and be growing up going there in the summer and breaks, this means so much to me especially because I love the Laforteza family so much and Disney ofc !❤️,” a netizen said.
Another one shared, “Hope you had an amazing time in Hong Kong!!”
The trip follows an eventful December for Sophia and her family, who spent the holidays together celebrating birthdays and milestones. During Christmas, Godfrey shared lighthearted moments of Sophia at home.
“My Princess is home for Christmas, her agenda for tonight. 🎄🫣🤣🤡
POUT with the parents.
1. How do I look Dad?
2. Annoy Oreo in the toilet.
3. Adlib gone wrong. Mama said Face the wall together with your Dad.
4. Annoy the cousins.
I love you my baby girl @sophia_laforteza 😘🤣,” he said in a post.
They also celebrated Sophia’s 23rd birthday and Carla’s birthday together.
“My Unica Hija. 💐
@sophia_laforteza
Happy 23rd birthday to my sweet Princess.
We love you so much. 💜
#birthdaySalubong,” Godfrey said.
READ: KATSEYE members pen heartwarming messages for Sophia Laforteza as she turns 23
Carla likewise posted a heartfelt message: “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! 🎂🥳🎂🎁💜.”
Despite Sophia’s growing success as a member of a global girl group, her parents continue to share grounded and supportive moments. In an exclusive interview with PUSH ABS-CBN, Carla emphasized that she is not a stage mom.
“Not at all. Because growing up, I didn’t really want my mom to either be a stage mom. That’s what I told my daughter din naman. Sabi ko, ‘You know what, do what makes you happy. As long as you’re happy and you’re safe, and you’re doing what you love, mommy is always here if you need advice, if you need anything.’ She’s the one who comes to me. I don’t make her pakialam,“ she expressed.
Meanwhile, KATSEYE continues to make waves internationally, earning their first Grammy nominations for Best New Artist and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for their song “Gabriela” at the 2026 Grammy Awards.