IN the midst of the pandemic, Filipino artists have found a way to survive and continue to share their talent to the world.
Award-winning international theater and concert artist Carla Guevara-Laforteza , who appeared in various international musicals like Miss Saigon in London as well as Saturday Night Fever, Avenue Q, and Spelling Bee in Singapore and Malaysia, is very active as a singer, performer, and even as a cook on both Facebook and KUMU where she, along with other artists have found a platform to reach an international live audience while earning on the side.
Known as a fierce singer and theater actress, Carla also appears on TV and in film both here and abroad, and was most recently featured in an HBO series called Foodlore. Professionally managed by Star Magic, Carla recently ventured into talent management as she is very proud to announce that two of her wards, David Ezra and Giob Rodriguez are flying to Hong Kong this April to open a new show for Hong Kong Disneyland, giving David and Giob a great opportunity to open and star in in the international theme park’s newest castle show.
Thousands of hopefuls auditioned last October 2020 on zoom and Carla is just over the moon that David and Giob were one of the 5 chosen to do the show.
David is a multi-awarded, leading man in Philippine theater while being a sought-after vocalist for concerts and corporate events. This singer, actor, host, and musician, who is the son of Asia’s Diva Dulce, went to UST and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Music, majoring in Music Education.
Giob on the other hand, performed as one of the vocalists at the GrandBar of Resorts World Manila, starred in Ang Huling El Bimbo and Song Of Solomon, and is currently part of the ensemble of GMA-7 ‘s All-out Sundays.
“I’m so grateful that they are given this opportunity to work for such a huge international company as Disney Cast Members! I am very proud of my boys and wish them all the best,’ says Carla.
To watch Carla Guevara-Laforteza’s online performances, download the KUMU app and follow her on @carla4teza.
