Sofia Carson | |
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 Carson in 2017 | |
| Born | Sofía Lauren[1] Daccarett Char April 10, 1993 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of California, Los Angeles |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Works | Full discography |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
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| Website | sofiacarson |
Sofía Lauren Daccarett Char (born April 10, 1993),[2][3][4] known professionally as Sofia Carson, is an American actress and singer. Her first appearance on television was as a guest star on the Disney Channel series Austin & Ally. In 2015, she received recognition as Evie, the daughter of the Evil Queen, in the Disney musical fantasy film Descendants, and later reprised her role in its sequels. She has since starred in the Netflix romantic drama film Purple Hearts (2022).
Carson made her musical debut in 2015 with the soundtrack album for Descendants, and in the same year released the single "Rotten to the Core". In 2016, she signed to Hollywood Records and released her debut solo single, "Love Is the Name". In 2022, she released her eponymous debut studio album. That same year, she sang the Oscar nominated song "Applause" written by Diane Warren for the film Tell It Like a Woman,[5] which led to a performance at the 95th Academy Awards.[6]
- ^ @sofiacarson (May 20, 2023). "My name is Sofia Lauren- my mom named me after Sophia Loren and my grandmother" – via Instagram.
- ^ "Sofia Carson on Instagram: "Sophia Loren wore this necklace, and today I had the honor of wearing it to walk the Cannes red carpet. My name is Sofia Lauren- my mom named me after Sophia Loren and my grandmother. Extraordinary forces of women. This is a moment I'll cherish ♥️"". Instagram. Archived from the original on May 21, 2023. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- ^ "La barranquillera Sofía Carson, la actriz de la familia Char". Revista Jetset (in Spanish). April 2014. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved August 31, 2015.
- ^ "Sofia Carson". TV Guide. Archived from the original on July 22, 2016. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (January 24, 2023). "Diane Warren Lands 14th Oscar Nom For 'Tell It Like A Woman' Song "Applause" Following Honorary Oscar Nod". Deadline. Archived from the original on March 14, 2023. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
- ^ Flam, Charna (March 13, 2023). "Sofia Carson Urges Women of the World to 'Give Yourselves Some Applause' During Oscars Performance". Variety. Archived from the original on March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.