Sofia Lauren Daccarett Char, known professionally as Sofia Carson, launched her entertainment career with a guest appearance on the 2014 Disney Channel series Austin & Ally. Since then, she has navigated a dual trajectory as a recording artist and actress, balancing roles in major studio film franchises with an expansive catalog of pop music singles and collaborations.
Early Background and Education
Born in 1993 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, she is the daughter of José F. Daccarett and Laura Char Carson. After attending St. Hugh Catholic School, she graduated from the Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart in Miami. Her early performance training included the IMPAC Youth Ensemble at the In Motion Dance Studio. She later attended the University of California, Los Angeles, where she studied communications with a minor in French.
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Carson gained prominence in 2015 as Evie in the Disney musical fantasy film Descendants, a role she reprised in two subsequent sequels. Her filmography expanded into romantic dramas and thrillers, including lead roles in Purple Hearts, Feel the Beat, and Songbird. She also held major parts in television series such as Famous in Love and the Pretty Little Liars spin-off, The Perfectionists.
Musical Discography and Collaborations
Her music career began with the 2015 Descendants soundtrack, which reached the top of the Billboard 200. Following a joint record deal with Hollywood Records and Republic Records, she released solo singles such as Love Is the Name and Back to Beautiful. Her output includes collaborations with artists including Alan Walker and R3hab, as well as her 2022 eponymous debut studio album.
Professional Recognition
Carson has been noted for both her on-screen and musical efforts. Her work as an executive producer and soundtrack contributor for the film Purple Hearts earned a Best Musical Moment award at the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards. Additionally, she received the 2022 NRJ Music Award for International Revelation of the Year and was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance of the song Applause.
Fast facts
- Born: 1993, Fort Lauderdale
- Citizenship: United States
- Languages: English, French, Spanish
- Education: University of California, Los Angeles
- Notable Works: Descendants 2, Feel the Beat, Purple Hearts
- Major Award: 2022 NRJ Music Award for International Revelation of the Year
Questions readers ask
What is Sofia Carson's birth name?
Her birth name is Sofia Lauren Daccarett Char.
Did Sofia Carson study at a university?
Yes, she attended the University of California, Los Angeles, where she majored in communications.
Achievements
- Notable work: Feel the Beat
- Notable work: Different World
- Notable work: Descendants 2
- Notable work: Purple Hearts
- Instruments: voice and piano
- Genres: pop music, Latin music and dance music
