Filipino talent Sophia Laforteza is set to debut as a member of the HYBE and Geffen global girl group KATSEYE.

In the final episode of the survival show The Debut: Dream Academy that aired on November 18, Saturday (Manila time), Sophia outperformed nine other finalists, securing a combined score of 88.33 from both viewer votes and judges' evaluations.

"I can’t even put it into words but I’ve worked so hard to be here and I appreciate everybody who has voted for me and has supported me since day one. My family, my friends, my sonnies, I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for you guys," Sophia said as the results were unveiled. 

She added: "Thank you to everybody in this whole project for believing in me and for allowing me to grow. I’m so grateful." 

Other winning contestants who will be part of KATSEYE are Lara, Megan, and Daniela from the US; Yoonchae from South Korea; and Manon from Switzerland.

Sophia had also topped the previous missions in the survival show.

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During the third mission, Sophia gained 45,184 fan votes and emerged as the most-voted contestant after performing Pussycat Doll's "Buttons" with the other contestants. 

She secured a spot in the finale following the result.

Sophia also ranked first during the second mission after performing LE SSERAFIM’s "ANTIFRAGILE" alongside three other contestants.

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South Korean company HYBE and American record label Geffen Records formed The Debut: Dream Academy. 

"I have wanted to form an international group based on K-pop methodology for a while," HYBE Chairman Bang Si-Hyuk said as reported by Billboard.

He continued: "To do this, I believed we needed a capable partner. When I met [Interscope Geffen A&M Records CEO John Janick], from the first moment, we both felt instantly that we had a connection, musically and creatively. I am very proud of the rich history we have made and the tremendous talent we have found. I am proud of the opportunities we have created within the K-Pop universe."