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Sophia Laforteza and Leon Barretto's moments together, from TikTok trends to family bonding
Sophia Laforteza of Katseye and Leon Barretto’s connection has subtly been unfolding across social media, from TikTok trends and Instagram posts to family outings and vlog appearances.
Just recently, Leon attended Coachella 2026, where Katseye performed, and he later shared a post expressing pride for Sophia, giving another glimpse into their closeness.
Here are five other times that they were spotted together on socials:
Katseye Manila vlog appearance
Leon made a brief appearance in Katseye’s vlog filmed in Manila in 2024, when the group visited Sophia’s home and spent time with her family and friends during their stay.
It was Katseye's first visit to Manila after debuting that same year.
‘La La La’ TikTok trend
In 2024, Sophia and Leon did their take on the “La La La” TikTok trend.
The pair danced happily to the viral Sam Smith song and showed their goofy sides.
@leon_barretto we had a different la la la in mind tho, iykyk ???? happy bday @sophia laforteza ???? #fyp ? La La La - Sped Up Version - Naughty Boy & Sam Smith
‘Pogi’ TikTok trend
In 2025, Sophia and Leon hopped on the “Pogi” TikTok trend, lip-syncing the lines of the Paul N Ballin song.
“Pogiphia,” Leon wrote in the caption of his post, tagging Sophia.
@leon_barretto pogiphia @sophia laforteza ? POGI - Paul N Ballin
Sophia’s 23rd birthday celebration
Leon was spotted at Sophia’s 23rd birthday celebration in December, appearing in photos and videos shared by her mother, Carla Guevara.
He was just beside her when she received her birthday cake and blew its candles.
Hong Kong Disneyland trip with the Barretto family
Sophia spent time with Leon and the Barretto family during a trip to Hong Kong Disneyland just this January.
In one of Marjorie Barretto’s Instagram posts, Sophia left a cheerful comment: “Best day ever!!!”
—JCB, GMA News
