BY DANIELLE HOLIAN
PHOTO BY BONNIE NICHOALDS
Hyping up to release original music, Olivia Sanabia has had a love for music since she was a child and says music is her therapy. She then branched out from music to entertainment once she discovered her love for acting, siting influences of Joey King. We discussed further topics like her current role in Coop & Cami Ask the World, being involved with charities and non-profit organizations, like Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, Make-A-Wish experience, and what the rest of 2019 holds for her, below.
For our readers, please tell us a bit about your background in music.
Olivia: “My love for music began at a young age. I started singing at the age of two and would sing the song ‘Tomorrow’ from Annie over and over again. As I got older, I discovered that I love piano and guitar. Music is so therapeutic to me. I'm so excited to release my first original!”
What got you into the entertainment industry? Then branching off into acting and singing?
O: “I got into this business after starting musical theater and discovering that I loved acting. Throughout the years, I have grown to love my craft even more.”
Who or what was your inspiration growing up?
O: “Growing up, I was always inspired by my older sister. I was also immensely inspired by Joey King. Seeing her in the movie Ramona and Beezus played a huge role in what inspired me to act.”
What drives you forward as an entertainer?
O: “What drives me as an entertainer is my goal to move people and affect them. Whether it is making people laugh or cry, there is nothing more satisfying than knowing you made an impact on someone.”
The second season of the Disney Channel series you star in, Coop & Cami Ask the World, premiered on October 5th — how does it feel to be a part of the Disney family?
O: “I am so happy that I get to be a part of the Disney Channel family. I grew up watching Disney Channel with my family so getting to bring joy to other families is such an honor.”
And tell us about your role and storyline on Coop & Cami Ask the World.
O: “On Coop & Cami Ask the World, I play Charlotte who is the oldest of the four Wrather siblings. Since it is a single-parent home, Charlotte takes on a lot of responsibility and tries to look out for her siblings. She is also very passionate about everything she does and she loves to sing. This season, we see Charlotte singing a lot more and dealing with normal teenage situations.”
How is this project different from other roles you've played like Kelly Quinn in Amazon’s Just Add Magic?
O: “This project is different from Just Add Magic because it is more lighthearted and silly. The goal of our show is to make kids laugh!”
And what is the best part of your job?
O: “The best part of my job is, like I said, getting to impact people. If you are lucky enough to have a platform, I think it's important to use it to be a light. Getting to share information about my favorite charity, Cookies for Kids' Cancer, with my followers has been so awesome and important to me.”
What do you do in your spare time?
PHOTO BY BONNIE NICHOALDS
O: “In my spare time, I love hanging out with my family. They are my support system. I also love watching movies. I think it's fair to say, I'm a bit movie-obsessed!”
What does it mean to you to be involved with charities and non-profit organizations, like Cookies for Kids’ Cancer?
O: “The organization Cookies for Kids' Cancer is so close to my heart. What these kids have to go through is so awful. I think we should all get involved in the race to find a cure. I want to be able to share that message and encourage others to get involved.”
What has been a highlight in your career to date?
O: “I'm so grateful for both the good and hard times that I've had in my career. They all help you grow as a person. Getting to grant a little girl's wish through Make-A-Wish was such a rewarding moment and definitely a highlight.”
Lastly, What does the rest of 2019 hold in store for you?
O: “I'm so excited for the rest of this year. I am going to be releasing original music which I can't wait for everyone to hear! I am also going to be stepping back into musical theater. You guys can follow me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook all @OliviaSanabia to stay posted on my journey!”