Documentary films made as a result of journalistic investigation always arouse the interest of viewers. Sonya Son began her public career as a writer. Initially, she preferred scripting.
early years
Diverse interests sometimes prevented Sonya Son from achieving success in a particular field of activity. As a teenager, she became interested in literary creativity. The girl did not invent plots for her stories and essays. She simply watched the daily life of her peers and recorded the events taking place on paper. Sometimes she took her texts to the editorial office of the newspaper, which was not far from her home. Some materials were published. But some of the texts were returned to the author for revision. Such actions motivated a more attentive study of the topic.
The future actress was born on May 9, 1964 in an international American family. Parents at that time lived in one of the remote areas of New York. His father, a native of Korea, worked as a cook in a restaurant. The mother, of African American descent, was engaged in housekeeping and raising children. The girl grew up agile and quick-witted. She took an active part in social events. She published a school wall newspaper. At the graduation celebrations at the school, Sonya was elected the queen of the ball.
Creative activity
After completing her secondary education, Sonya continued her studies in journalism. She did not achieve much success in this field. The situation changed significantly after Son took a screenwriting course. In 1998, she wrote the script and brought her work to the famous director Mark Levin. A film called "Slam" was launched into production, and Sonya was offered to play the main female role in it. She did an excellent job with the task. After the release of the picture on the screens, Sonya began to be invited to other projects.
The career of an actress for Dream was developing quite satisfactorily. She has earned expert praise for her roles in Raising the Dead and Shaft. The actress became truly famous after playing the leading role in the TV series "The Wire". In 2008, Sonya interrupted her acting career and took up politics with full dedication. She headed the campaign headquarters of US presidential candidate Barack Obama in North Carolina. Sleep designed a social program to help teenagers who were involved in criminal gangs.
Recognition and privacy
For her role in The Wire, Sonya Son was twice awarded the prestigious award for Best Supporting Dramatic Actress. She continues to act and create scripts.
Sonya's personal life turned out well. She is legally married to composer Adam Plaka. The husband and wife raised and raised two daughters.
