Teen With Down Syndrome Lands ‘Hunger Games’ Role

Sofia Sanchez went viral seven years ago for her inspiring message about having Down syndrome. Now a teenager, Sofia has a role on the big screen in “Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.”

[@aero3589]

Her yellow dress with all the purple butterflies on it looks AMAZING on her!!🌏🌍🌎🙏❤️

[@doodles3075]

@areo3589 . Just thinking the same, it's gorgeous. Little shame that we can't see the character she's playing, though.

[@BellaR.]

Adorable 🥰

[@Simply_Swift13]

Ikr she’s stunning

[@motherrmae]

so gorgeous 💚💜

[@absolutelyridiculous6743]

She looks like a Disney Princess!!

[@Goblinng4ut]

I’m really glad this girl who had down syndrome was accepted in the new hunger games movie coming out in 2024. We need more people that have disabilities to be in the main stream movies someday!

[@srd1997]

The movie is literally out now, did you even watch the video? :v

[@Goblinng4ut]

@@srd1997 yes I watched the video but I didn’t watch the movie unfortunately!

[@detectiverigby3949]

Being in movies is acceptance? It's more like manipulation and why do we need movies to give us acceptance? More proof you should throw out your TV and open up.

[@FambosYootos]

​@@Goblinng4utanother career destroyed by Rachel Ziegler. Hopefully she'll get another role in a better movie.

[@Goblinng4ut]

@@FambosYootos hold on is that true I’m just asking?

[@carleehooley6338]

I loved her character, I honestly wish she got more screen time.

[@peterpumpkin7745]

Yes and a better ending for her character

[@Vampirelilianfitzroy]

Honestly made the character so endearing and that gut punch of her dying hit so hard with only that small bit of time

[@bells.09]

ikr im so happy for her she did so well!!!

[@Mr-Beanz]

Bro I have the same profile picture. Just edited to fit my name.

[@carleehooley6338]

@@Mr-Beanz WOOOOOO

[@Itslizzylulu]

I am so happy for her. I hope they hire her in some films and hope they also hire other actors with Disabilities. ❤

[@melissaisloud7404]

She was a wonderful WOVEY. I wish she had more screen time. She was precious.

[@donteven]

I literally cried when she met her demise in the movie 😭

[@HelloIm_Grace]

I quite literally cried inside when she said “is it over can I go home now”

[@thebraceletboutique2]

As an autistic person, it's so cool to see that people with disabilities have the chance to be in movies! So cool!

[@Rick_1337]

It is impossible to not smile when in her presence. That is her real superpower.

[@mangohaeppchen3447]

The yellow dress with butterflies is stunning! 🦋 What a sweet, inspiring young lady. Very happy for her success.

[@thecaptainsnark]

She speaks with the confidence of a 20 year old at 7. I'm so happy for her and every fan out there that gets to see themselves in the big screen, that is amazing.

[@sadgirl7321]

“No! It’s exciting!” She said it confidently too

[@lorasamario5969]

She is fearless and gorgeous

[@rosepasion419]

She’s beautiful and talented. You can tell how proud mommy is 😊

[@RoachRoaster]

I went and saw the movie in theaters, and she did such a good job! I hope this is a big stepping stone in her career as an actor. I bet her mom is proud of her!❤

[@Joethelegalweaseloffical]

So glad to see more acceptance of people. Just people. She looks beautiful in her dress:)

[@d.j.nicholson5427]

I was so sad when the snakes dropped and she was saying"is it over, im scared, is it over" then the snakes cover her and killed her. I was heart broken, i wanted her to win so bad

[@annesweeney5552]

Her dress she worn to premiere with the butterflies. How beautiful.

[@sophiaandre139]

She looks amazing in the yellow dress with the purple butterflies. So pretty!

[@davidstricker6580]

Hurray for her. I can only hope that others with down syndrome will achieve their goals as she has.

[@annieboookhall]

Go watch Peanut Butter Falcon!!

[@schatzu6142]

She's truly FANTASTIC!!!

[@Mangoshells]

Her death was the reason why I cried😢 but she had an amazing performance and she had a great and inspiring role!❤

[@jaytorres127]

I was so sad when sofia’s character wovey died in the movie it was quick to making it more sad honestly and her last line making my heart shatter😢

[@KinsleyTurner-yv1lq]

She's so beautiful ❤🎉❤

[@MaiaRodriguez-ss2pg]

Gorgeous she ate that!❤🤩

[@WendyDahling3]

Beautiful yellow dress! Just saw the movie last night. You were awesome! Your last screen was so painfully emotional.

[@sexy_garbage]

Oh my gosh she’s so beautiful wtf. She’s definitely going to get scouted for modeling if she’s into acting already she’s so pretty.

[@JoseJuarez-sg7wg]

Wow that’s a big movie!! I’m happy for you !!🙂

[@Anna-kz1nf]

Aww she is so cute

[@Effie-Ther1an]

I loved her character she didnt deserve tp die

[@jasminerose7148]

She is super adorable. Good for her, she seems to be very bright.

[@Sophie.MacIntyree]

She’s one of my favourite actresses she’s was AMAZING in the new hunger games movie ⚠️SPOILER TO THE NEW MOVIE when her character died I spent a good 20 mins crying in the theatre⚠️she was just amazing

[@dearlilyann]

Sameee. I broke down when she asked if they were going home😭😭

[@JuuliusSeizure]

She gon be the first to get dropped💀💀

[@Mushroomgurl69]

Shes rly cute I love her energy ❤

[@michaelcampbell7669]

What a beautiful child 🎉❤!

[@user-nk4xm1rd1k]

Inside & out

[@TaylynnCrissman-hd9sl]

She is so beautiful

[@Sunnaahh]

👮‍♂️👮‍♂️👮‍♂️

[@womanofhumor]

She is beautiful and talented. And that butterfly dress. WOW!

[@senihani6634]

Ah, that proud, loving look on her mother's face. Priceless.

[@Effie-Ther1an]

"Let me save my sis from getting killed" *she died* "i mean uhh i did save her"

[@Sethe3]

i literally cried half the movie over her death, and for like days after

[@Amanda-ek4kk]

She is so beautiful.

[@lifeisquitestrange]

Wovey’s character was so tragic I can’t

[@LeafsAndCars]

Congratulations young lady!

[@deltaqueen8164]

That just absolutely warmed my heart this morning. ❤

[@baddie1shoe]

She’s awesome-love her look. Iconic.

[@Ace-xi1dx]

As a person with autism I’ve always wanted to do acting and pursue my dreams but I was told since I had a disability that I wouldn’t be able to but since this girl who is 14 landed a role in iconic movie I believe two at 19 that I can do this this has been my dream since I was seven years old

[@daisycocoa2557]

Let’s see her situation in 40 years when mom is gone. Doubt it will be so cute.

[@GO-sz1nv]

You're such a negative and toxic person if this is your response to a wholesome short.

[@AgCharmsStudios]

I was so sad when Wovey died in the book. But seeing it in theaters really made me even sadder 😕

[@Jana-kq2hx]

She is beautiful

[@dariovictor6409]

She's beautiful 😅. Good job mom and dad 😊.

[@Essie-hy7uv]

Her as wovey made her death 100x more heartbreaking, I sobbed my freaking eyes out at the movie theater. Best casting choice for a role EVER!!!!

[@chrispy211]

And then she got smoke checked by a bunch of snakes 🥲💔

[@Justsayfetch]

She’s stunning 😮❤

[@chapter9737]

She’s so pretty 😍

[@jaymesmorris3990]

God I love the butterflies in her dress

[@NoName-vm9be]

Her hair is flawless omg

[@chosenbythehighest]

She is gorgeous 🥰

[@TheMostNotFunny]

I Almost Cried when she died.

[@Your_Avery_Equestrain]

“No! It’s not scary, it’s exciting!” Melted my heart❤️

[@CookingWithFranco]

She was amazing in the movie totally recommend watching

[@Simply_Swift13]

She is so beautiful I am so happy for her 💛💛💛

[@oliviakeiser3154]

Omgggg she is so pretty ❤❤

[@brookecisneros5288]

She is freaking gorgeous 🥰😘❤ God Bless her

[@marybarry2230]

She is a little sweetheart!❤️

[@serena1261]

Congratulations Sofia! Your a Beautiful Girl! ❤️

[@victoriagamble4493]

Beautiful Soul..God Bless this Precious Girl 🙏❤️

[@amandakimshanks3895]

She’s beautiful

[@bigfoot2708]

She is absolutely beautiful

[@kashiavanlengen7943]

I had that same haircut when I was a kid. It actually looks good on her. I look like a weird kid. She looks so pretty with that haircut.

[@jeanwolford7616]

She is so pretty

[@KrisC12]

Her death in the movie made me sooo sad 😭

[@Lil_timmyisback]

Bro i was crying when she died in the movie

[@Itza.Viaa2]

SHES GORGEOUS OML!! 😮

[@tidela4714]

She played Wovey so well!

[@jessievera720]

They killed her in the funniest way in the movie🤣

[@What.The.Chell_lol]

that yellow dress is STUNNING!! shes gorgeous

[@dominicanbiker]

Congratulations to her

[@catherine_cg5471]

She’s so pretty!!

[@randomgeekcrap]

And she was amazing she broke my heart

[@Pastel_Goddess]

She is so beautiful, and that butterfly dress was made for her! What a cutie

[@WhattheheckwasAnimorphs]

I remember her being my favorite character, despite her lack of screen time.

[@andreav1472]

Her dress is so cute. I love butterflies 🦋

[@WCUE_is_me]

Proves that anyone, no matter condition, can do anything❤

[@spiderrocket8367]

Shes so good in the movie. I say she has a really good future in Hollywood if she wants to pursue acting more. I hope she goes far

[@peterdavies1679]

she's so sweet and gorgeous, which made watching wovey's death in the new movie so hard to watch

[@ClaireWeisgerberspamm127]

I loved the movie and I loved wovey she was so happy and the actor must very brave ❤😊

[@asteryohannes2872]

Sofia is 👌

[@Swiftie_4life552]

I love the hunger games!

[@M-gd6ow]

She’s so pretty!! ❤

[@savannah5333]

That dress really is perfect for her personality.

[@Notreal12-t2d]

She is so pretty and her fits r amazing

[@ghostly_rose8925]

She slaying that yellow dress tho ❤

[@daughterofkingjesus7350]

She made it. That's a plus for everyone. with a disability

[@vlogs.w.vivi4]

her hair is so cute

[@kierandeepsarngal157]

She was so good in the film

[@cacao_0000]

Lol I saw her as a baby and was mentally like "OMG SHES IN THE HUNGER GAMES"

[@evonnehartline1420]

She’s amazing and beautiful. Hope she gets what she wants in life. Precious girl. 🌸🌷🌸🌺🌷🌺🌸🌷🌸🌺🌷🌺🙏🏻❤❤

[@brandonboyd9280]

I literally loved her character in the movie!

[@pamelawoodsum8608]

She's so beautiful Just the cutest I didn't want to see that movie but now I do

[@harmonyjohnson2527]

She's so pretty

[@kurtfox4431]

I love her she’s so beautiful 😊

[@katetomlinson1638]

SHES MAKING MY DREAM COME TRUE, im proud for her, not even of her, i dont even know her, but the way mama looks at her shows all the love america needs to get back to!!! This is the only great step “usa” has taken and its all because of this beautiful wonderful human! More things should be going this way towards love and unity