Sara Sofia

Cast · Writer

Sara Sofia was born and raised in Frankfurt, Germany to an Italian father and a Moroccan mother. At the end of the year 2022 she played Anja in the Hallmark movie "A Heidelberg Holiday". Sara began acting onstage at the age of 6. She has been trained by multiple acting coaches throughout Europe and the United States. Sara conveyed in an interview that she not only grew up trilingual but also with three very different and contrasting cultures. She considers this her "biggest blessing in life". This contributes to her acting, being able to appreciate and learn from all cultures. Her ethnically ambiguous look allows her to audition for roles that include all types of ethnicities. Sara was a lively and very active child. She earned her black belt in Taekwondo. She continues her training in Capoeira as well as Ballroom Dance. She is passionate about traveling on her own and experiencing new cultures. At the age of 11, she convinced her parents to allow her to participate in an exchange program and moved to France for a year. This solidified her 5th language, French. Later, at 16 she interned at Albert Einstein Charter Academy in San Diego, CA. Sara developed an interest to understand humans and their emotions in a more profound way. She chose to study Psychology with a focus on social, environmental psychology and sustainability. As an Environmental Psychologist she worked on studies for different organizations to improve their interactions with the world. She went on and earned an International Masters in Film. Her elite program required her to study at the best film schools throughout Europe (Milan, Paris, Rome, Frankfurt). She also joined the program of Theater, Television, and Film at San Diego State University. She began her PhD in Film in 2023. Sara moved to Los Angeles in 2021. She's the co-founder of Calming Spot a meditation and soundbath studio in Santa Monica, CA which helps people overcome their fears, stress and anxieties. Sara is a hard worker, has a passion for the creative, is curious and constantly learning new skills. Her latest project was writing and illustrating a children book. Sara's authentic and lively nature allows her to easily connect with artists, actors, and clients.