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

[@angelboogers]

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

[@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”

[@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.

[@Itslizzylulu]

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

[@rosepasion419]

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

[@sadgirl7321]

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

[@lorasamario5969]

She is fearless and gorgeous

[@thebraceletboutique2]

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

[@annesweeney5552]

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

[@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:)

[@sophiaandre139]

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

[@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!❤

[@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!!

[@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

[@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.

[@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😢

[@WendyDahling3]

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

[@MaiaRodriguez-ss2pg]

Gorgeous she ate that!❤🤩

[@jasminerose7148]

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

[@JoseJuarez-sg7wg]

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

[@KinsleyTurner-yv1lq]

She's so beautiful ❤🎉❤

[@littlebodybrokenheart222]

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😭😭

[@TaylynnCrissman-hd9sl]

She is so beautiful

[@Sunnaahh]

👮‍♂️👮‍♂️👮‍♂️

[@michaelcampbell7669]

What a beautiful child 🎉❤!

[@user-nk4xm1rd1k]

Inside & out

[@Mushroomgurl69]

Shes rly cute I love her energy ❤

[@Effie-Ther1an]

I loved her character she didnt deserve tp die

[@womanofhumor]

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

[@senihani6634]

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

[@Squidink2010]

She looks beautiful I can’t wait to see her when I finally watch the movie 🫶🏻🤩✨😭

[@Anna-kz1nf]

Aww she is so cute

[@Amanda-ek4kk]

She is so beautiful.

[@deltaqueen8164]

That just absolutely warmed my heart this morning. ❤

[@baddie1shoe]

She’s awesome-love her look. Iconic.

[@LeafsAndCars]

Congratulations young lady!

[@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!!!!

[@Justsayfetch]

She’s stunning 😮❤

[@Sethe3]

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

[@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

[@Simply_Swift13]

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

[@chosenbythehighest]

She is gorgeous 🥰

[@victoriagamble4493]

Beautiful Soul..God Bless this Precious Girl 🙏❤️

[@oliviakeiser3154]

Omgggg she is so pretty ❤❤

[@chapter9737]

She’s so pretty 😍

[@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

[@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

[@serena1261]

Congratulations Sofia! Your a Beautiful Girl! ❤️

[@Your_Avery_Equestrain]

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

[@marybarry2230]

She is a little sweetheart!❤️

[@dariovictor6409]

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

[@Itza.Viaa2]

SHES GORGEOUS OML!! 😮

[@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.

[@jaymesmorris3990]

God I love the butterflies in her dress

[@brookecisneros5288]

She is freaking gorgeous 🥰😘❤ God Bless her

[@Effie-Ther1an]

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

[@Pastel00Peach]

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

[@bigfoot2708]

She is absolutely beautiful

[@WCUE_is_me]

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

[@randomgeekcrap]

And she was amazing she broke my heart

[@ClaireWeisgerberspamm127]

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

[@andreav1472]

Her dress is so cute. I love butterflies 🦋

[@Swiftie_4life552]

I love the hunger games!

[@catherine_cg5471]

She’s so pretty!!

[@JuuliusSeizure]

She gon be the first to get dropped💀💀

[@M-gd6ow]

She’s so pretty!! ❤

[@CookingWithFranco]

She was amazing in the movie totally recommend watching

[@What.The.Chell_lol]

that yellow dress is STUNNING!! shes gorgeous

[@amandakimshanks3895]

She’s beautiful

[@Izzybizzy-1m]

She is so pretty

[@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.

[@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

[@pamelawoodsum8608]

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

[@Notreal12-t2d]

She is so pretty and her fits r amazing

[@NoName-vm9be]

Her hair is flawless omg

[@dominicanbiker]

Congratulations to her

[@WhattheheckwasAnimorphs]

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

[@evonnehartline1420]

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

[@TonyHalle]

Im already so excited for this movie- now im excited for her role especially!! And i LOVE her dress 😍

[@TheTessy44]

She's beautiful ❤

[@kurtfox4431]

I love her she’s so beautiful 😊

[@TheMostNotFunny]

I Almost Cried when she died.

[@orangesedits1149]

I literally watched this last night, I knew she looked familiar. Low key tho she ate that role and left no crumbs

[@ghostly_rose8925]

She slaying that yellow dress tho ❤

[@savannah5333]

That dress really is perfect for her personality.

[@esh1319]

She is adorable!!! ❤❤❤

[@daughterofkingjesus7350]

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

[@CountryGirl_Laina]

Omg she is so beautiful

[@ShannonMichelle7937]

The DRESS though 😮😮😮 baby you made it 👏🏾 👏🏾 you’re a wonderful human

[@user-lg6dt3yc5q]

She’s so awesome ❤

[@chrispy211]

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

[@vlogs.w.vivi4]

her hair is so cute

[@itzcarson11]

UGHHHH I NEED HER YELLOW BUTTERFLY DRESS LOL

[@tieganishere08]

Awh congratulations to her❤

[@brandonboyd9280]

I literally loved her character in the movie!