Leon Barretto pens message for Sophia Laforteza after witnessing KATSEYE’s Coachella performance

• Leon Barretto expressed public admiration for Sophia Laforteza following KATSEYE’s historic performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
• He shared a clip on Instagram Stories showing Sophia performing her verses in the song “My Way” during the group’s set at the Sahara Stage
• In his caption, he directly conveyed his pride and appreciation for Sophia’s achievement and talent
• He also emphasized how meaningful it was for him to personally witness the live performance

Leon Barretto publicly lauded Sophia Laforteza following her group KATSEYE’s historic performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Leon, a consistent supporter of KATSEYE’s leader, shared his admiration for the singer’s talent during the group’s high-energy debut at the Sahara Stage.

During the festival weekend, Leon shared a video clip on Instagram Stories featuring Sophia singing her verses in the track “My Way.”

In an on-screen caption accompanying the footage, Leon expressed his deep pride in Sophia. Leon wrote, “I am incredibly proud of u.”

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Reflecting on the significance of being present for the performance, he further noted how meaningful and memorable the experience was for him, adding that “getting to witness this live is the greatest blessing i could ever ask for.”

Here is a screenshot of his post:

Sophia, the only Filipino member of the global girl group KATSEYE, continues to gain attention as the group’s Coachella appearance has been closely followed by fans. The performance further highlighted KATSEYE’s growing presence in the international pop scene. It also marked a significant moment for the group, which performed as a five-piece while member Manon Bannerman remains on hiatus.

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 February, Leon shared a post on Instagram Stories celebrating Sophia ’s historic appearance at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. He posted a photo of global girl group KATSEYE performing their track “Gnarly” at the Crypto.com Arena as part of the Best New Artist medley. In his message, he expressed deep pride in Sophia and reflected on how inspiring it was to see her long-standing dreams realized on the international stage. The prestigious event marked a major milestone for Filipino representation in the global pop music scene.

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In January, Leon shared a series of photos from a fun-filled family trip to Hong Kong Disneyland. He was joined by his mother, Marjorie, and his siblings Dani and Erich, with KATSEYE leader Sophia also taking part in the outing. The group enjoyed various attractions and moments together, capturing memories from their time at the theme park. In his caption, Leon said it was a perfect way to kick off the year at the happiest place on earth, surrounded by his loved ones.

Source: KAMI.com.gh