Biographie
Renowned for portraying characters who are adventurous, determined, and wise beyond their years, Sophia made her feature film debut in the Netflix docudrama The Social Dilemma, playing Isla, a phone-obsessed girl, alongside Skyler Gisondo and Kara Hayward. The film premiered at Sundance and received seven Emmy Award nominations. Sophia is set to appear as the sweet yet resilient Amy Winston in the Disney Channel/Disney+ comedy Under Wraps and as the soft-spoken but strong-willed Alma in the romantic drama Keyhole Garden, starring alongside Zoe Saldana, Garrett Hedlund, and Tom Waits.
Born in South Pasadena, California, Sophia moved to Boulder, Colorado at age six. She began her performance career in musical theater, featuring in ensemble roles in Les Miserables and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and starring as Amaryllis in The Music Man, Tessie in Annie, and Nancy in Christmas Story. At ten, Sophia shifted her focus to film and television acting, training with Su Coffey in Denver and Saxon Trainor in Los Angeles while appearing in numerous short films before transitioning to feature films. Drawing on her musical theater roots, she recently performed as Ariel in the Disney Channel/Disney+ special Disney Princess Remixed, singing and dancing to a modern, upbeat rendition of the classic song "Part of Your World."
Sophia is adventurous off-screen as well. She travels extensively and maintains a strong connection to her Asian Pacific heritage. She has a dog named Larry, plays guitar, writes and sings songs, explores screenwriting, and aspires to write and direct in addition to acting. She is represented by Amsel, Eisenstadt, Frazier & Hinojosa Talent Agency, The ESI Network, and PV Public Relations.
