Overview Sofia Carson, born Sofía Daccarett Char on April 10, 1993, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is an American actress, singer, and songwriter. She gained fame for her role as Evie, the daughter of the Evil Queen, in the Disney Channel Original Movie series “Descendants.”
Early Life Sofia Carson was born to Colombian parents, José F. Daccarett and Laura Char Carson. She chose the stage name “Carson” to honor her maternal grandmother, Lauraine Carson. Through her mother, she is related to the Char family, a prominent political family in Colombia.
Career Carson’s career began with a guest appearance on the Disney Channel series “Austin & Ally” in 2014. She rose to prominence with her role as Evie in the “Descendants” film series, which includes “Descendants” (2015), “Descendants 2” (2017), and “Descendants 3” (2019).
In addition to her acting career, Carson is also a talented singer. She released her debut single “Love Is the Name” in 2016, followed by her self-titled debut album “Sofia Carson” in 2022. She has also contributed to the soundtracks of the “Descendants” films and other projects.
Carson has appeared in several other films and television series, including “Adventures in Babysitting” (2016), “A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits” (2016), and “Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists” (2019). She starred in the Netflix film “Feel the Beat” (2020) and the romantic drama “Purple Hearts” (2022).
Filmography
- Film
- 2016: “A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits” as Tessa Golden / Bella Snow
- 2016: “Tini: The New Life of Violetta” as Melanie Sanchez
- 2020: “Feel the Beat” as April Dibrina
- 2022: “Purple Hearts” as Cassie Salazar
- Television
- 2014: “Austin & Ally” as Chelsea (1 episode)
- 2015–2019: “Descendants” as Evie
- 2016: “Adventures in Babysitting” as Lola Perez
- 2019: “Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists” as Ava Jalali
Discography
- 2022: “Sofia Carson”
- 2021: “Leave Your Heart On The Dance Floor”
Singles
- 2016: “Love Is the Name”
- 2018: “San Francisco” (with Galantis)
Philanthropy Carson is actively involved with UNICEF and was named the first global ambassador of the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation in 2019. She has participated in various initiatives to combat violence against children and promote education.
