Sofia Carson

Sofia Carson is an American singer and actress of Colombian descent who rose to prominence through the Disney Channel franchise. Born Sofia Daccarett Char on April 10, 1993, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, she grew up in a Colombian-American household and was passionate about performing arts from a young age. She attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she studied communications while simultaneously pursuing her entertainment career.

Carson’s breakthrough came in 2015 when she was cast as Evie, the daughter of the Evil Queen, in the Disney Channel original movie Descendants. The film was a massive hit, and she reprised the role in Descendants 2 (2017) and Descendants 3 (2019). The franchise’s success launched her music career, with songs from the films’ soundtracks charting on Billboard. She also had a recurring role on the Disney Channel series Austin & Ally and appeared in Adventures in Babysitting (2016).

Beyond Disney, Carson has worked to establish herself as a serious artist and actress. She released solo music including singles like “Love Is the Name” and “Back to Beautiful,” and signed a recording deal with Hollywood Records and later Republic Records. In 2022, she starred in the Netflix film Purple Hearts, which became one of the platform’s most-watched original films. The accompanying soundtrack, featuring her original songs, was a commercial success and significantly boosted her profile.

Carson has also become a prominent figure in the fashion world, serving as a brand ambassador for Revlon and appearing at major fashion events. She was named a UNICEF Ambassador in 2020, advocating for children’s education worldwide. With her acting career, music releases, brand partnerships, and growing influence, Carson has built an estimated net worth of $6 million by 2026.