Sophia Laforteza expressed immense surprise and joy upon hearing about Katseye's Grammy nominations. Through Instagram Stories, she shared her excitement with messages like:
Oh my goodness, I can’t believe this.
I’m dreaming.
The HYBE global girl group Katseye received nominations for Best New Artist, competing alongside Olivia Dean, The Marias, Addison Rae, Sombr, Leon Thomas, Alex Warren, and Lola Young. Their song “Gabriela” was nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
Other contenders in the category include:
Katseye debuted in 2023 and held a fan showcase and various collaborations in Manila in 2024. In June, they released the Latin-flavored R&B-pop track “Gabriela” accompanied by a telenovela-inspired music video featuring Hollywood actress Jessica Alba.
Besides “Gabriela,” Katseye is also recognized for songs such as “Gnarly,” “Gameboy,” “Touch,” and “Debut.”
— Nika Roque/JCB, GMA Integrated News
Summary: Sophia Laforteza's stunned reaction highlights Katseye's major breakthrough with Grammy nods, marking a rising star moment in global pop music.