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Carla Guevara Laforteza
Birth nameMaria Carla Helena Amado Guevara
Born (1975-12-26) December 26, 1975 (age 48)
Manila, Philippines
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer, actress
InstrumentVocals
Years active1994–present
LabelsRebel 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 90s.[2] She is also TV and Film actress 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.

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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

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Guevara started with the Rep Children's Theater in 1993, where she was cast in various plays such Camelot, Once on This Island, Annie, Romeo and Juliet, Taming of the Shrew etc[11]

1995, She joined the Miss Saigon production in London as an understudy for "Kim" , "Gigi" and "Yvette".She stayed there for three years[12]

1998, She went back to Philippines and appeared in theatrical and television shows.[11]

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]

2011, Guevara's got role of Nina in Breakups and Breakdowns [13]

She also took roles of Sour Kangaroo in Repertory Philippines' production of Seussical and Sister Berthe in Resort World Manila's Sound of Music.[14]

2024, Guevara played the role of Rose and Edit in One More Chance: The Musical.[15]

Guevara is one the Philippines stars who performed on the two-night fundraising concert "Do You Hear the People Sing?" featuring musicals from Les Misérables and Miss Saigon.[16]

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.[17][18]

Notable stage credits

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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

Filmography and television appearances

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Year Show Role Network
2023 Family of Two Zari's Mom
2023 Unbreak My Heart Attorney ABS-CBN
2023 Fit Check: Confessions of an Ukay Queen Michael's Executive Assistant ABS-CBN
2023 Take me to Banaue Herself ABS-CBN
2022 Flower of Evil ABS-CBN
2022 Maalaala Mo Kaya Gina ABS-CBN
2020–2021 Stay in Love Mon's Mom ABS-CBN
2013–2014 Please Be careful with My Heart Ms. Pacheco ABS-CBN
2011 Green Rose Pia Tuazon GMA
2009 In My Life Delia ABS-CBN
2008 My only Hope Delia Dominguez ABS-CBN
2000 Juan and Ted: Wanted Sarah
2000 Shame Cedez ABS-CBN
2000 Munting Paraiso ABS CBN
2000 Bayolente Herself Henna

References

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  1. ^ "Carla Guevara Laforteza, Shiela Valderrama, Tanya Manalang Headline CCP's Triple Threats Concert Series". TheaterFansManila.com. 2024-06-04. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
  2. ^ "Carla Guevara-Laforteza dreams to do 'Miss Saigon' again". ABS-CBN News. June 18, 2022.
  3. ^ "Carla Guevara-Laforteza on staying loyal to Star Magic for 24 years". ABS-CBN News. 20 November 2023.
  4. ^ "Closer by Carla Guevara Laforteza on Apple Music". music.apple.com. 2019-03-08. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
  5. ^ Fernando, Jeff (23 March 2021). "Carla Guevara-Laforteza ventures into talent management". ABS-CBN News.
  6. ^ "The impressive artistry of Carla Guevarra in the past 24 years". ABS-CBN News. November 19, 2023.
  7. ^ Amoyo, Aster. "Love story ni Carla Guevarra". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  8. ^ "Chef Godfrey Laforteza: A Father's Special Recipe". Modern Parenting. 2023.
  9. ^ Lo, Ricky. "Theater (not school) is where Carla's heart is". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  10. ^ C, Toff (19 November 2023). "Carla Guevara-Laforteza pens message as daughter set to debut in HYBE-Geffen global girl group".
  11. ^ a b c "Rediscovering Carla | Philstar.com". www.philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  12. ^ "Rediscovering Carla | Philstar.com". www.philstar.com. Retrieved 2007-02-05.
  13. ^ "Carla in Breakups and Breakdowns| Philstar.com". www.philstar.com. Retrieved 2011-03-10.
  14. ^ "Carla Guevara's banner year". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  15. ^ ""One more chance, the musical" announces 2024 rerun". Theater Fans Manila. 23 May 2024.
  16. ^ "Do You Hear The People Sing | Newport World Resorts". Do You Hear The People Sing | Newport World Resorts. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
  17. ^ ABC-CBN News (Jul 25, 2024). "CCP's Triple Threats feat. Carla Guevara-Laforteza moved to Aug. 11".
  18. ^ Anna Cerezo (2024-08-11). "Carla Guevara Laforteza challenges herself at 'A La Carlotta". ABSCBN News. Retrieved 2024-08-11.



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