Sofia Carson is an American actress known for her gutsy and impactful acting amongst the audience. Her work depicts naturalism and true passion.

Biography

Sofia Carson’s full name is Sofía Daccarett Char, but she is popularly known by her screen name Sofia Carson. She was born on April 10, 1993, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States. Her mother’s name is Laura Char Carson, and her father’s name is José Daccarett. They belonged to the Char family, a renowned family of Colombian politicians. Sofia’s parents were born in Colombia and later moved to the United States, where Sofia was born. Sofia has a sister named Paulina Char, who also enjoys a strong presence and a cult fan following on social media.

Academic Career

Sofia completed her school years at St. Hugh School and later joined Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart in Miami, Florida. She then decided to pursue higher studies at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she completed her undergraduate degree in communications as a major and a minor in French.

Early Passion for Dance

From a very young age, Sofia was passionate about dancing. Her parents spotted this talent and enrolled her in a dance school at the tender age of three for her dance training. She then acclimatized herself to various dancing styles, including ballet, pointe, jazz, theatre dance, hip hop, and flamenco, among many others. In 2001, she starred in her first musical production as Dorothy in the famous “Wizard of Oz” at the Riviera Theatre in Miami. She then trained at various institutions, including The University of Miami’s Musical Theatre Summer Intensive, where she enhanced her skills in dance and vocals. Her immense talent was noticed and acknowledged by many, and she was subsequently invited to various dance competitions, where she performed exceptionally well and won many awards. Some of the renowned competitions she participated in included Star Power, Onstage, and Hall of Fame.

Career Beginnings

Her passion for a career in entertainment truly started when she attended the In Motion Dance Studio as part of an ensemble program. Initially, she started as a singer/songwriter, signing up with the famous Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI). It was two years later that she had her first stint in acting in an episode of the famous American comedy series “Austin & Ally”, which is part of the Disney series productions. She played her role as a guest star named Chelsea. She gathered quite a bit of attention with this gig and was subsequently invited by MTV for their famous series “Faking It”, where she played another guest role as Soliel. This was the beginning of what would eventually be a successful film career.

Breakthrough with Disney

She became a part of the famous TV series “Descendants” and “Descendants: Wicked World” in 2015, followed by her appearance in the renowned sequel “Descendants 2: It’s Going Down” and “Descendants 2”. In “Descendants”, she plays Evie, the daughter of the Evil Queen (from Snow White), played by Kathy Najimy. She had the privilege of working with renowned stars in the sequel, including Kristin Chenoweth (as Maleficent), Cameron Boyce (as Carlos), Booboo Stewart (as Jay), and Dove Cameron (as Mal). She appeared in her first film drama, “Asbury Park”. She continued her strong association with Walt Disney Records, where she released her first album with them in 2015 for “Descendants” and subsequently another one in 2016 with WaterTower Music. Finally, she released her third album, also with Walt Disney Records.

Netflix Success

She continued building upon her success and working passionately at something she loved doing—acting. Eventually, she got an opportunity in the famous Netflix romantic drama called “Purple Hearts”, where she was able to capture the hearts of many and established a strong fan following. Her latest movie on Netflix, titled “Carry On”, has been the number 1 movie on Netflix for a good number of weeks and is a must-watch for anyone, as it showcases her brilliant acting skills and keeps viewers glued to the screen.

Other Endeavors

She didn’t just stop at music and acting; she wanted to explore and be part of other industries too. In January 2020, she was named the new global ambassador for Revlon, the world-renowned beauty brand. Later, in June 2020, Revlon released Sofia Carson’s own collection, named Revlon x Sofia Carson Collection, which includes a vast line of lipsticks and nail polishes. In October 2020, she was named a UNICEF Ambassador. Her work and appearance in various ventures continued, and she hosted the Hollywood Foreign Press Association Golden Globes Red Carpet Preshow. In April 2021, she released her own fragrance called One Heart.

Philanthropy

She had a strong sense of giving back to the community and announced the Sofia Carson Scholarship for talented students, which would fund a bachelor’s degree at the Berklee College of Music for deserving candidates. Her philanthropic efforts did not stop there, and in 2023, she received the prestigious Global Advocate of the Year Award by the United Nations for her commitment and continued hard work for the people. This award was presented to her by the Secretary-General of the United Nations himself, António Guterres.

Conclusion

This is just the beginning for her, as she has plans to star in more movies and do even more for society. She wants to build a name for herself in the film industry but also wants to give back to the community through various scholarships, funding programs, competitions, etc. She wants people with talents to be recognized and appreciated. Her passion for what she does, her strong will, and her dedication to whatever she puts herself into show how strong and determined Sofia Carson is.

This gives us a clear lesson that if you put your mind toward an objective and make determined efforts toward it, success is bound to be part of it. With the right devotion and perseverance, you can achieve your dreams and can surely be proud of them!