Carla Guevara Laforteza
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Carla Guevara Laforteza | |
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| Birth name | Maria Carla Helena Amado Guevara |
| Born | December 26, 1975 Manila, Philippines |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer, actress |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels | Rebel Records Philippines |
Carla Guevara – Laforteza (born December 26, 1975), is a celebrated Filipino musical theater actress known for her versatile performances in both local and international productions. [1]. She is popular on 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 celebrated her 24 years with Star Magic as one of the Loyalty Awardees during the Star Magical Christmas event last November 19 2023 .[6]
Education and Personal life
[edit]Christened as Maria Carla Helena Amado Guevara, Carla is the 4th daughter of Business man Domingo “Boy” Guevara Jr, and Socialite Monette Amado Guevara, and was born and raised in Manila. She studied Grade school at Assumption Antipolo, and High school at Colegio San Agustin in Makati. She was a college freshman at De La Salle College of St Benilde taking up Interdisciplinary Studies when she got a call from Cameron Mackintosh that she had passed the auditions to be part of the cast of Miss Saigon[7] in London. Carla lived in New York from 2000 to 2006 and managed to finish her studies.
On March 2, 2002, Guevara married then fellow performing artist Godfrey Laforteza III in Long Island, New York. 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.) Her daughter Sophia is a member of Katseye, girl group under Hybe lables.[9]
Career
[edit]2024, Guevara played the role of Rose and Edit in One More Chance: The Musical.[1]
Guevara is one the Philippines stars, who will perform on the a lavish two-night fundraising concert that celebrates the legacy of the duo behind some of the biggest and most adored musicals in history, including Les Misérables and Miss Saigon. [10]
Guevara will celebrate her 30th year in musical theater by Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) on, the Triple Threats concert "A La Carlotta" on August 11.[11]
Notable stage credits
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Location | Notes |
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| 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) | |
| 1995–1997 | Miss Saigon | Kim/Gigi | London |
Filmography and television appearances
[edit]| 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
[edit]- ^ TheaterFansManila.com (2024-06-04). "Carla Guevara Laforteza, Shiela Valderrama, Tanya Manalang Headline CCP's Triple Threats Concert Series". TheaterFansManila.com. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
- ^ ABS-CBN News, ABS-CBN NEWS (June 18, 2022). "Carla Guevara-Laforteza dreams to do 'Miss Saigon' again".
- ^ ABS-CBN News, ABS-CBN News (20 November 2023). "Carla Guevara-Laforteza on staying loyal to Star Magic for 24 years".
- ^ Closer by Carla Guevara Laforteza on Apple Music, 2019-03-08, retrieved 2024-07-28
- ^ Fernando, Jeff (23 March 2021). "Carla Guevara-Laforteza ventures into talent management".
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Entertainment.ABS-CBN.com, Entertainment.ABS-CBN.com (November 19, 2023). "The impressive artistry of Carla Guevarra in the past 24 years".
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Guevara, Carla (2022). "Carla Guevara-Laforteza dreams to do 'Miss Saigon' again".
- ^ Model Parenting Team, Model Parenting Team (2023). "Chef Godfrey Laforteza: A Father's Special Recipe".
- ^ Roque, Nika (2024). "KATSEYE, with Filipina member Sophia Laforteza, will release their debut single this June".
- ^ "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".