Carla Guevara Laforteza
Carla Guevara Laforteza | |
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| Birth name | Maria Carla Helena Amado Guevara |
| Born | December 26, 1975 Manila, Philippines |
| Genres |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer, actress |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels | Rebel Records Philippines |
Carla Guevara-Laforteza (born December 26, 1975) is a Filipino musical theater actress of performances in both local and international productions.[1] She is known for her role as Kim/Gigi in Miss Saigon in West End in the 1990s.[2] She is also TV personality under Star Magic,[3] recording artist,[4] professional singer, and talent handler.[5]
Guevara commemorated her 24-year journey with Star Magic by receiving a Loyalty Award during the Star Magical Christmas celebration on November 19, 2023.[6]
Education and personal life
[edit]On March 2, 2002, Guevara married Godfrey Laforteza III in Long Island, New York.[7] Godfrey is now an Executive Chef of Newport World Resorts.[8] They have three children, Basil Luke Gregory (born 2001), Sophia Elizabeth (born 2002), and Oreo (born 2010).[9] Her daughter Sophia is a member of Katseye, new global girl group under Hybe and Geffen Records.[10]
Career
[edit]Guevara started with the Rep Children's Theater in 1993, where she was cast in various plays such as Camelot, Once on This Island, Annie, Romeo and Juliet, and Taming of the Shrew.[11]
In 1995, she joined the Miss Saigon production in London as an understudy for "Kim", "Gigi" and "Yvette". She stayed there for three years[12]
In 1998, she went back to Philippines and appeared in theatrical and television shows.[11]
In 1999, Guevara, began her career in television in Munting Paraiso, ABS-CBN drama series.[13]
In 2001-2010, She moved to New York and worked there as baker, medical assistant, restaurant manager, salesperson, etc. She got a degree in Hotel Operation Management and took courses at New York Universities in acting. She married Godfrey Laforteza, had 2 children (Bailey and Sophia).[11]
In 2011, Guevara's got role of Nina in Breakups and Breakdowns.[14]
She also took roles of Sour Kangaroo in Repertory Philippines' production of Seussical and Sister Berthe in Resort World Manila's Sound of Music.[15]
In 2013, Guevara was among the actress of Be Careful with My Heart, a television hit series in the Philippines [16]
In 2022, Guevara was cast in the ABS-CBN television series Flower of Evil, a Filipino adaptation of a widely popular South Korean drama.[17]
In 2024, Guevara played the role of Rose and Edit in One More Chance: The Musical.[18]
Guevara is one the Philippines stars who performed on the two-night fundraising concert "Do You Hear the People Sing?", featuring selections from Les Misérables and Miss Saigon.[19]
Guevara celebrated her 30th year in musical theater by Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) on, the Triple Threats concert "A La Carlotta" on August 11.[20][21]
Notable stage credits
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | One More Chance: The musical | Rose/Edith | Manila (Peta) | |
| 2022 | Joseph the Dreamer | Rachel | Manila (Trumpet) | |
| 2019 | Beautiful: The Carole King Musical | Carole's Mother | Manila (Atlantis) | |
| 2018–2019 | Ang Huling El Bimbo | Joy Manawari | Manila | |
| 2018 | Binondo: A Tsinoy Musical | Lily | Manila | |
| 2016 | Hansel and Gretel | Witch | Manila (Repertory Philippines) | |
| 2016 | Rak of Aegis | Mary Jane (MJ) | Manila (Atlantis Production) | |
| 2011 | Breakups and Breakdowns | Nina | Upstart Prod (Philippines) | |
| 2010 | Rent | Maureen Johnson | ||
| 1995–1997 | Miss Saigon | Kim/Gigi | London |
Television appearances
[edit]| Year | Show | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Flower of Evil | ABS-CBN | |
| 2013–2014 | Be Careful with My Heart | Ms. Pacheco | ABS-CBN |
| 1999 | Munting Paraiso | ABS CBN |
References
[edit]- ^ "Carla Guevara Laforteza, Shiela Valderrama, Tanya Manalang Headline CCP's Triple Threats Concert Series". TheaterFansManila.com. 2024-06-04. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
- ^ "Carla Guevara-Laforteza dreams to do 'Miss Saigon' again". ABS-CBN News. June 18, 2022.
- ^ "Carla Guevara-Laforteza on staying loyal to Star Magic for 24 years". ABS-CBN News. 20 November 2023.
- ^ "Closer by Carla Guevara Laforteza on Apple Music". music.apple.com. 2019-03-08. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
- ^ Fernando, Jeff (23 March 2021). "Carla Guevara-Laforteza ventures into talent management". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ "The impressive artistry of Carla Guevarra in the past 24 years". ABS-CBN News. November 19, 2023.
- ^ Amoyo, Aster. "Love story ni Carla Guevarra". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
- ^ "Chef Godfrey Laforteza: A Father's Special Recipe". Modern Parenting. 2023.
- ^ Lo, Ricky. "Theater (not school) is where Carla's heart is". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
- ^ C, Toff (19 November 2023). "Carla Guevara-Laforteza pens message as daughter set to debut in HYBE-Geffen global girl group".
- ^ a b c "Rediscovering Carla | Philstar.com". www.philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ^ "Rediscovering Carla | Philstar.com". www.philstar.com. Retrieved 2007-02-05.
- ^ "Carla Guevara-Laforteza on staying loyal to Star Magic for 24 years". news.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
- ^ "Carla in Breakups and Breakdowns| Philstar.com". www.philstar.com. Retrieved 2011-03-10.
- ^ "Carla Guevara's banner year". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ^ "Theater's Carla Guevara-Laforteza wants to cross over to TV". entertainment.inquirer.net. 7 August 2016. Retrieved 2016-08-07.
- ^ "Carla Guevara-Laforteza dreams to do 'Miss Saigon' again". news.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved 2022-06-26.
- ^ ""One more chance, the musical" announces 2024 rerun". Theater Fans Manila. 23 May 2024.
- ^ "Do You Hear The People Sing | Newport World Resorts". Do You Hear The People Sing | Newport World Resorts. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
- ^ ABC-CBN News (Jul 25, 2024). "CCP's Triple Threats feat. Carla Guevara-Laforteza moved to Aug. 11".
- ^ Anna Cerezo (2024-08-11). "Carla Guevara Laforteza challenges herself at 'A La Carlotta". ABSCBN News. Retrieved 2024-08-11.