Xochitl Gomez

Xochitl Gomez is an American actress who first captured public attention through her energetic performances in musical theater from the age of five, eventually transitioning to screen work that includes both comedy and action‑drama. Born on April 29, 2006 in Los Angeles, California, she grew up in a bilingual household where Mexican cultural traditions were a daily presence, shaping her identity and informing the depth she brings to her characters. Her mother works as a set decorator for feature films while her father, a construction worker originally from Morelos, provided a grounded work ethic that helped her balance school, rehearsals, and a demanding audition schedule. By age ten she was landing commercial spots, and at twelve she had already appeared in twenty‑two full‑length musical productions, a record that honed her singing, dancing, and acting chops. Gomez made her professional television debut in the Disney Channel sitcom Raven’s Home (2018) and earned a Young Artist Award for her supporting role in the indie film Shadow Wolves (2019). The breakout moment arrived when she was cast as Dawn Schafer in Netflix’s critically acclaimed The Baby‑Sitters Club (2020), where critics praised her “heartfelt frankness” in delivering socially conscious dialogue. In February 2020, at only thirteen, she auditioned for the Marvel Cinematic Universe role of America Chavez, underwent intensive martial‑arts and stunt training, and was ultimately cast in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022), becoming one of the youngest superheroes on screen. Her versatility was further demonstrated when she won season 32 of Dancing with the Stars in 2023, achieving a perfect 120‑point score in the finale and earning the inaugural Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy. Beyond her on‑stage and on‑screen achievements, Gomez is an outspoken advocate for social justice, having marched for Black Lives Matter and the 2017 Women’s March, and she openly discusses her experience with dyslexia, using her platform to inspire other young performers.