Sofia Carson stars as Anna de la Vega in the romantic film My Oxford Year, which will be released by Netflix in 2025. Anna is an American student studying at one of the most prestigious universities in England and, like Carson herself, is of Latin American descent. This Colombian, Argentine, and Cuban heritage is naturally woven into her character's daily life and is not seen as a barrier. Carson, who has four successful global Netflix films to her credit, states that this characteristic is non-negotiable in her role choices.
Telling the Stories of Latin Women
Carson says, "All the Netflix films I have been a part of that have made it into streaming history have been led by me, a Spanish-American actress telling the stories of Latin women." She has also appeared in the films Purple Hearts (2022), Carry-On (2024), and The Life List (2025). Carson emphasizes that this heritage in her stories is not a stereotype but an organic part of the characters' lives.
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Career Path and Social Responsibilities
Carson was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Colombian parents. She rose to fame in 2015 by starring in the popular Disney Channel miniseries Descendants. She recalls, "I remember when I was a little girl, music, storytelling, performance, and dance were part of my life. It wasn't a choice; it was part of my being."
Since then, Carson has been able to turn her early success into a diverse career and has become one of the valuable stars of cinema on Netflix. In addition to acting, she serves as an executive producer on several film projects and has released a collection of songs with over 4 billion global streams. Carson also promotes education and youth empowerment as a U.S. ambassador for UNICEF and the first global ambassador for the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation.
In this regard, she emphasized, "I quickly realized that I have a responsibility to use my voice to stand up for good and justice."
In the future, Carson will star in the comedy-drama Last Night at the Lobster, directed by Wagner Moura. In this film, she will collaborate with prominent actors such as Elizabeth Moss and Brian Tyree Henry. Carson states, "The most important thing for me is changing the misconception of what a Latin woman should look like. In fact, we are a collage of cultures, talents, thoughts, and passions. This has been an important guide in my career."
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