Sunshine  was born and raised in the Houston area and discovered her love for music at an early age, beginning to sing at just five years old. Her middle name, “Sunshine,” given by her mother, became a fitting moniker.

Her breakthrough came during her senior year in 2022 when she won First Place in the Houston Rodeo’s Rodeo Rockstar contest (Senior Division) with a powerful performance of Janis Joplin’s “Piece of My Heart,” earning a cash prize, a professional studio session, and a performance in the Houston Downtown Parade. Later that year, she was surprised live on ABC13 with an American Idol Silver Ticket and, in early 2023, she auditioned for American Idol Season 21, representing her hometown on a national stage.

After graduating high school, Sofia moved to Boston to attend Berklee College of Music, where she is pursuing her Bachelor of Music. There, she continues to grow both onstage and behind the scenes, exploring new genres, collaborating with diverse ensembles, and forming her own backing group, The Sunshine Band. Often describing herself as a “Latina soul singer,” she blends Latin and soul influences with a rich, expressive vocal style. Alongside voice training, she has expanded her skills in songwriting, music production, and audio engineering. She has worked as a studio assistant at Cybersound Recording Studios and earned a competitive internship with Shore Fire Media, gaining experience in both recording and the business side of music.

Now in 2025, Sofia balances her studies with a growing professional career, regularly performing at Berklee and venues across Boston while continuing to write, produce, and create. Her journey reflects both natural talent and resilience. As she puts it, “It’s a scary thing to reach for big dreams, but nothing is impossible.”