Carson Stresses Authenticity in Representation
Sofia Carson is a Netflix star and advocate for representation in media. In her film My Oxford Year, she plays Anna De La Vega, an American student of Latin American descent studying at a prestigious university in England.
Carson emphasizes that it's crucial to see herself represented on screen without being tokenized or stereotyped. She points out that all four of her Netflix films have been led by Hispanic American actresses playing Latin women, and their heritage is an organic part of the story.
Born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Colombian immigrant parents, Carson has had a lifelong passion for storytelling and performing. She got her big break on Disney Channel's Descendants in 2015 and has since become one of Netflix's most valuable movie stars.
Carson is not only an actress but also an executive producer on several film projects and a recording artist with over 4 billion streams worldwide. She is involved with UNICEF and the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation, using her platform to advocate for young people's education and empowerment.