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Rising band Calein among performers at UP Fair
Rising band Calein among performers at UP Fair
ABS-CBN News
Published Feb 05, 2020 01:00 PM PHT
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MANILA - Rising indie-alternative band Calein recently released its single “Umaasa” which is garnering its well-deserved public recognition.
MANILA - Rising indie-alternative band Calein recently released its single “Umaasa” which is garnering its well-deserved public recognition.
The track, which was co-written by Unique Salonga, exudes the feeling of longing for something while being ironically hopeless.
The track, which was co-written by Unique Salonga, exudes the feeling of longing for something while being ironically hopeless.
Its music video, on the other hand, is getting attention and support not just from the general public but also from the LGBTQ+ community for depicting a modern-day LGBTQ+ relationship.
Its music video, on the other hand, is getting attention and support not just from the general public but also from the LGBTQ+ community for depicting a modern-day LGBTQ+ relationship.
Following the release of the song, Calein is set to make their UP Fair debut as part of the Hiwaga line-up.
Following the release of the song, Calein is set to make their UP Fair debut as part of the Hiwaga line-up.
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They will be taking the stage alongside Salonga, Ebe Dancel, SB19, and more.
They will be taking the stage alongside Salonga, Ebe Dancel, SB19, and more.
Their supporters could expect that the band will sing “Umaasa” at the event as well as their other single, “Someone.”
Their supporters could expect that the band will sing “Umaasa” at the event as well as their other single, “Someone.”
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KATSEYE’s Sophia Laforteza shares highlights of recent Manila trip
KATSEYE’s Sophia Laforteza shares highlights of recent Manila trip
Toff C.,
Push Team
Published Feb 16, 2025 02:30 PM PHT
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KATSEYE member Sophia Laforteza recently returned home to Manila and shared glimpses of her trip on social media.
KATSEYE member Sophia Laforteza recently returned home to Manila and shared glimpses of her trip on social media.
"A minute in Manila ☀️ would do anything to relive this ❤️🩹," she posted on her Instagram page.
"A minute in Manila ☀️ would do anything to relive this ❤️🩹," she posted on her Instagram page.
During her latest Manila visit, Sophia had a belated birthday celebration with her family and friends.
During her latest Manila visit, Sophia had a belated birthday celebration with her family and friends.
In one of the clips, Sophia and her loved ones can be seen having a karaoke session, with her mother Carla Guevara Laforteza, belting out "Defying Gravity."
In one of the clips, Sophia and her loved ones can be seen having a karaoke session, with her mother Carla Guevara Laforteza, belting out "Defying Gravity."
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Sophia turned 22 years old back in December 2024.
Sophia turned 22 years old back in December 2024.
It was in September 2023 when the Filipino singer became one of the finalists of the reality talent show The Debut: Dream Academy.
It was in September 2023 when the Filipino singer became one of the finalists of the reality talent show The Debut: Dream Academy.
"Para sa pangarap 🫶🏼 A dream that you wish will truly come true. I am beyond grateful for all the love, support, experiences, and opportunities I am receiving. I can’t wait to go on this journey with you all ✨ Maraming salamat po," she posted on her Instagram page in September 2023.
"Para sa pangarap 🫶🏼 A dream that you wish will truly come true. I am beyond grateful for all the love, support, experiences, and opportunities I am receiving. I can’t wait to go on this journey with you all ✨ Maraming salamat po," she posted on her Instagram page in September 2023.
By November 2023, Sophia secured her spot as one of the final six members of global girl group KATSEYE, marking the beginning of a promising music career.
By November 2023, Sophia secured her spot as one of the final six members of global girl group KATSEYE, marking the beginning of a promising music career.
Sophia made her debut in June 2024 as a member of KATSEYE with the release of their first single "Debut." The group quickly gained traction, followed with their breakout hit "Touch" in July 2024.
Sophia made her debut in June 2024 as a member of KATSEYE with the release of their first single "Debut." The group quickly gained traction, followed with their breakout hit "Touch" in July 2024.
The group reached another milestone in August 2024 with the release of their first extended play (EP), SIS (Soft Is Strong). To promote the EP, KATSEYE embarked on an Asia tour in September 2024, performing in South Korea, the Philippines, and Japan.
The group reached another milestone in August 2024 with the release of their first extended play (EP), SIS (Soft Is Strong). To promote the EP, KATSEYE embarked on an Asia tour in September 2024, performing in South Korea, the Philippines, and Japan.
During a media interview in the Philippines, Sophia expressed her gratitude for the massive support that their Filipino fans have shown, especially for their hit song "Touch," which made its way onto the Billboard Philippines Hot 100.
During a media interview in the Philippines, Sophia expressed her gratitude for the massive support that their Filipino fans have shown, especially for their hit song "Touch," which made its way onto the Billboard Philippines Hot 100.
"I feel like 'Touch' resonates with people. A lot of it comes from its sound and the choreography, and I feel like just how much we put into it and the intention. We’re so, so grateful," she said on the success of the track in the country.
"I feel like 'Touch' resonates with people. A lot of it comes from its sound and the choreography, and I feel like just how much we put into it and the intention. We’re so, so grateful," she said on the success of the track in the country.
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