Leon Barretto celebrates Sophia Laforteza as Katseye performs at 2026 Grammys
- Leon Barretto took to Instagram Stories on February 2, 2026, to celebrate Sophia Laforteza's historic appearance at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards.
- He shared a photo of the global girl group Katseye performing their hit song "Gnarly" at the Crypto.com Arena during the Best New Artist medley
- In his tribute, he expressed deep pride and noted how inspiring it was to see her long-held professional dreams finally reach the international stage
- The said appearance at the prestigious event marks a significant milestone for Filipino representation in the global pop scene
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In a touching show of support, Leon Barretto took to social media to celebrate Sophia Laforteza after her group Katseye appeared at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
Source: Instagram
On Instagram Stories on Monday, February 2, Leon shared a post from the official Grammys account featuring a photo of the global girl group during their performance at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The group, which includes Sophia, Manon Bannerman, Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel, and Yoonchae Jeung, performed their track “Gnarly” as part of the Best New Artist medley.
Accompanying the image, Leon penned a heartfelt on-screen caption addressed to Sophia. Expressing his pride, he wrote:
“so proud of you, @sophia_laforteza.”
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He went on to note how meaningful it was to see her long-time dream come to life on the international stage.
“seeing a dream you've held onto for so long finally come to life is truly inspiring.”
Leon concluded his message by sharing his gratitude for being able to witness her journey.
“grateful to witness this journey of yours.”
Katseye has also been reported to be among this year’s Grammy nominees, including mentions in the Best New Artist and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance categories for their track “Gabriela.” The group was formed through the Netflix documentary series “Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE.”
Here is a screenshot of his IG Story:
Source: Instagram
Leon Barretto’s mother, Marjorie Barretto, is a well-known Filipino actress and the sister of fellow actresses Claudine and Gretchen Barretto. She has three children with comedian Dennis Padilla — Julia, Claudia, and Leon. Dennis, a veteran Filipino comedian, TV host, radio broadcaster, and actor, has had a long and varied career in the entertainment industry.
In January, Leon Barretto treated fans to a series of snapshots from a fun-filled family trip to Hong Kong Disneyland. He was joined by his mom, Marjorie, and siblings Dani and Erich, with Katseye leader Sophia Laforteza also joining the outing. In his caption, Leon shared that it was the perfect way to kick off the year in the happiest place, surrounded by his loved ones.
Meanwhile, Marjorie also shared photos from her family trip to Hong Kong Disneyland, joined by her loved ones and Katseye leader Sophia Laforteza. The images captured joyful and memorable moments throughout the getaway. In the comments, Sophia expressed how much she enjoyed the trip, prompting a warm reply from Marjorie. Their heartwarming exchange showcased the close bond and lasting memories created during the vacation.
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