This TV series really kickstarted the more visible portion ofher show business career.

However, you may not know some of the more intriguing facts about the young star.

Perhaps she draws on these details to help her acting career?

Sofia Carson

Carson was born on April 10, 1993, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., according toLast.fm.

Only she wasn’t named Sofia Carson.

Rather, she was christened Sofia Daccarett Char when she came in to the world.

Sofia Carson

This leaves us wondering where Carson came up with her name?

Was it a name she always admired, or was there a stronger connection to it?

Well,The Lansing State Journalreported that her mother’s maiden name is Carson.

Sofia Carson, Dove Cameron

It’s a little charming that she chose to adopt a family name, isn’t it?

She also walked away with a new BFF.

As it turns out, Carson became real-life friends withDove Cameron, one of her co-stars in theDescendantsmovies.

Sofia Carson

Cameron played Mal in the movie, and her character was friends with Carson’s character.

In one of Carson’sInstagram posts, it’s dump the two are rather close.

What a touching friendship tribute!

Sofia Carson

She stated in an another interview withCoveteur,“Cher’s a big idol of mine.

Yes, the starlet actually started out as a bit of a bookworm!

It seems Carson may have gone through a bit of a transformation from childhood into young adulthood.

Sofia Carson

But that doesn’t mean that she didn’t have a style icon or two whom she admired.

So it’s refreshing then that Sofia Carson informed the world who her celebrity crush is in an interview.

We’ll see how he reacts.

Sofia Carson at UNICEF ball

It’s going to be so awkward it’s going to be amazing.”

Yet the work they do jives with Carson’s desire to help children in need.

Credit goes, in part, to her mother for the work Carson does with the organization.

Sofia Carson

The girl, only 11 at the time, had a child by her stepfather.

The opposite was actually the case, according to an interview withTeen Vogue.

Carson revealed that she was bullied when she was a child.

Sofia Carson

Her situation now is worlds apart from her childhood experience.

After all, today she is a gorgeous music and film star!

Just look where life has taken her!

Sofia Carson

Dreaming of future careers as a kid brings with it nearly limitless possibilities.

However, in reality, becoming an astronaut or a ballerina is actually quite difficult.

Yet Sofia Carson knew exactly what she wanted to do with her life since the tender age of 3.

Sofia Carson

According to theMiami Herald, the toddler version of Carson absolutely adored music.

“I couldn’t picture myself doing anything else,” she told theMiami Herald.

But everyone starts out as a beginner, no matter what industry or profession they choose for themselves.

Nicholas Galitzine and Sofia Carson

One of her vocal teachers, Rachel Riggs, even has a few famous connections.

Seth Riggs and his wife’s ownwebsitealso lists several other mega celebrity names, includingBarbra Streisand.

Perhaps Carson had the chance to meet her idol through her vocal teacher.

Sofia Carson with Cameron Boyce

It really is a small world at times, isn’t it?

Her ideal version of a day off would likely include hanging out with her younger sister, Paulina.

She actually thinks of that as a good thing.

Sofia Carson attends Pitch Perfect premiere

She noted, “I don’t really do exciting things.

I think that’s the nice thing, whenever you have down time.”

Ultimately, you likely won’t find Carson clubbing at a local hotspot on her day off anytime soon.

Sofia Carson at MTV VMAs

You’d be much more likely to run into her at the local movie theater.

It’s pretty hard to beat releasing music and starring in popular shows and movies.

But that hasn’t stopped the young star from dreaming of even bigger and better things.

Sofia Carson and Nicholas Galitzine

In 2017, Carson toldPeopleabout her next big dream, which involves Ed Sheeran or Bruno Mars.

She said, “They are both such incredible storytellers and performers.”

The series was an instant success, debuting atNo.

Sofia Carson on the red carpet

1on the streaming site.

Carson stood by the project, which she not only acted in but also produced.

Speaking toVariety, she said the film was more than just a love story.

“We wanted to represent both sides as accurately as possible.”

Boyce had epilepsy and tragically died in his sleep when he had an unexpected seizure.

The Disney star was only 20 at the time.

This year, she also posted a picture of them on July 6, the anniversary of his death.

I love you, forever.

I miss you, forever."

What is Sofia Carson’s net worth?

Sofia Carson’s net worth is a lot more than you might guess.

The large number makes more sense when you consider Carson’s career.

Outside of acting, Carson is also a musician and producer.

Carson was also an executive producer for “Purple Hearts.”

The film became a huge success on Netflix, pushing her production, acting, and music forward.

It was her first time executive producing on a project and her first time writing for a soundtrack.

“It’s more than just director and actor, but partners.”

They worked together on developing her character and making the story everything it could be.

“They did it all.

They were not only musicians and songwriters, but they were also directors and producers.

So, it’s very exciting to have entered this stage of my career.”

However, her multiple tattoos seen in “Purple Hearts” are fake.

Speaking toThe Wrap, Carson explained that she’s quite different from her character in the film.

Although they share some of the same ideology, they have very different personalities.

“She’s messy, you know?

She’s unpredictable, she’s tough, she’s unafraid to say exactly what she thinks … Carson also had a role in picking the tattoos for her character.

She worked with the director to bring Cassie to life through her physical appearance and style.

“It was such an easy yes.

That’s the power of animation and the power of ‘My Little Pony.'”

“The heart of the story is so real and so important and so timely,” Carson explained.