Sofia Carson Biography
Sofia Carson is an American actress and singer who rose to fame after the release of Disney's "Descendants." Since 2020, she's been starring in Netflix projects: "Feel the Beat" (2020), "Purple Hearts" (2022), "Carry-On" (2024), and "My Oxford Year" (2025).
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Childhood and Family
Sofia was born on April 10, 1993, in the resort city of Fort Lauderdale on Florida's eastern coast. The actress's full birth name is Sofia Lauren Daccarett Char.Sofia's father, José F. Daccarett, is Colombian and moved to the U.S. in his youth, where he met his future wife Laura Char, an American with Colombian roots. The actress has a younger sister named Paulina.
The actress's mother is connected to the Char family, an influential political dynasty in Colombia.
The Carson surname, which brought Sofia to widespread recognition, belonged to her maternal grandmother Lorraine Carson.
By age three, Sofia already knew what she wanted to do with her life. She was obsessed with Disney animated musicals, especially the songs from "Beauty and the Beast." The little girl would often spin around in a yellow dress just like Belle's while singing along to the movie. Even as a child, she couldn't imagine any other destiny than acting.
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Despite this, Sofia wasn't the life of the party as a kid. She read voraciously and later admitted in interviews that she was a "nerd" in school who didn't quite fit in. Many of her acquaintances were surprised when Sofia decided to pursue a career in show business.
After graduating high school, Carson enrolled at the University of California, studying French.
Acting Career
Sofia entered the acting profession in 2012, landing a small role in the Disney Channel series "Austin & Ally."Three years later, she was entrusted with the role of Evie, daughter of the Evil Queen, in "Descendants." This role brought Carson widespread recognition. According to the actress, it changed her life forever.
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In 2019, the series "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists" began airing with her participation. Carson's character was Ava Jalali, one of the show's main protagonists.
A year later, Sofia appeared in the Netflix film "Feel the Beat" as the central character – dancer April.
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In 2022, Netflix premiered the musical film "Purple Hearts," based on the novel of the same name by Tess Wakefield. Here, the actress took on the role of the main character – singer Cassie, who falls in love with Marine Luke.
The film elevated Carson to a new level of professionalism, as she also participated in this project as a screenwriter and producer.
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Beyond film work, she has participated in animated projects, including the animated series "Spider-Man" (Sandgirl/Keemia) and "My Little Pony: A New Generation" (Pipp Petals).
Music
Sofia Carson's music career developed alongside her acting work. She didn't just star in all three "Descendants" films – she also recorded tracks for their soundtracks: Break This Down, One Kiss, and Night Falls.Her standalone single Love Is The Name dropped in 2016 and climbed the US charts. The star's other hits include Why Don't I, Ins And Outs, and I'm Gonna Love You.
In 2022, Hollywood Records released her debut studio album "Sofia Carson." The 10-track collection runs 27 minutes total.
Activism
Sofia Carson serves as a UNICEF ambassador for the international children's protection organization. She's known about UNICEF since childhood – her mom used to bring her and her sister to the UNICEF office in Colombia. There, Sofia met girls who had survived violence, an experience that left a lasting impact on Carson.She's also an ambassador for the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation, a charitable organization founded by the Latin Recording Academy. The singer has promoted the foundation's educational programs.
Sofia Carson's Personal Life
The celebrity keeps her private life separate from work and public activities, avoiding overly personal details in interviews.In 2015, some tabloids speculated about her relationship with "Descendants" co-star Cameron Boyce. By all accounts, they were just friends.
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Sofia Carson Now
In March 2025, a new Sofia Carson film hit theaters, based on American author Lori Nelson Spielman's bestseller "The Life List." In the movie titled "The Wish List," the actress played the lead character – Alex.In August, Netflix launched the romantic drama "My Oxford Year," adapted from Julia Whelan's novel of the same name. Here, Sofia also took the lead role – an ambitious American named Anna De La Vega. Her co-star was actor Corey Mylchreest, who played her love interest Jamie.
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