While many k-pop idols are admired for their talent, visual elements and charm, Sophia of Katseye is attracting attention for another reason why it is remarkable family legacy This contributed to modeling modern Filipino history.
Fans noticed for the first time SophiaThe elegant lifestyle on social media, but its roots go far beyond wealth. His mother, Carla Guevara-LofortezaHe is a renowned theatrical actress and his father, They already have laForteza IIIA former dancer, now he is a chef. In particular, his grandfather is a key figure in the Filipin industrial and political history.
A grandfather who changed a nation: Domingo M. Guevara
Sophia’s grandfather, Domingo M. GuevaraHe was a pioneering industrialist who played an important role in the push of the Philippines towards industrialization during the mid -twentieth century. Born in 1909, Guevara came from modest beginnings but built a commercial empire that would modernize the Philippine families and revolutionize local production.
As the founder of RadioALTHhas introduced at affordable prices, made at the local level radio, televisions and appliances to the masses. In 1955, he founded DMG Inc.who started to assemble Volkswagen vehicles, including the legendary Beetle and Kombi. At its peak, DMG has produced 6,000 vehicles per yearmaking it the main automotive assembly of the Philippines.
In addition to business, Guevara was stopped in his political beliefs. As delegate to 1971 Constitutional agreementwas one of the only Seven members Who voted against ratification of the 1973 Constitution a move that would have legitimized President then Ferdinand Marcos’ Declaration of the martial law. His opposition made him a goal of political pressure, at the end to the closure of his companies.
Sophia: transport the inheritance forward
The story of the Sophia family has recently become viral X (previously Twitter)with the Netizen who praise the Guevara family not only for their entrepreneurial inheritance but for theirs Stand of principle against dictatorship.
But in 1972, Guevara voted against Marcos’s martial law.
One of the only 7 to do it.
Paid the price.Marcos forced him to close everything.
He fled to the United States
His factories closed. So did that future.– sobaguette 🔪 (@celestialshoon) May 10, 2025
In a nod to the values ​​of his family, Sophia herself also voted against Marcos’ candidacy During a recent Filipino election, aligning with democratic and progressive ideals.
From its elegant education to a genealogical tree rooted in activism and innovation, Sophia of Katseye It is not just an increase in the rise: it is the descendant of visionaries who contributed to modeling a nation.
