Filipino pride soars at American Music Awards with Apl.de.ap, Katseye’s Sophia
A song released more than 15 years ago and a girl group representing the future of global pop became two of the biggest vehicles for Filipino pride at the 2026 American Music Awards. Turning the spotlight on Filipino talent at one of music’s biggest stages held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, this year’s ceremony saw Filipino American rapper Apl.de.ap and global girl group Katseye, home to Filipina member Sophia Laforteza, emerge among the night’s standout winners. READ: Katseye wins New Artist of the Year at AMAs, bonds with BTS Comeback story For Apl.de.ap, the moment came […]...Keep on reading: Filipino pride soars at American Music Awards with Apl.de.ap, Katseye’s Sophia
