Sofi Manassyan: Wikipedia
Sofi Manassyan was born on December 22, 2007, to a Kazakhstani American background. She is from Almaty, Kazakhstan originally, she and her mother 2015 moved to Los Angeles to pursue her performing arts goals.
The move paid off: Sofi began to see great success through dance videos, skits, and vlogs which went out on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and also television.
On YouTube Sofi is known for her Shorts which are full of memes and comedy which she posts several per day also she does longer challenges and vlog content.
She began on YouTube in 2016 and since then has grown to have millions of followers across platforms.
Nationality
Born in and brought up in Kazakhstan, Sofi is a citizen by birth. After her move to the U.S., she is also referred to as a Kazakhstani-American.
Sofi has fluency in Russian, English, Armenian, and Korean her multicultural background is a product of her Armenian-Korean heritage and which she grew up in an international setting.
Parents
Sofi is only child is Olga (Knara) Manassyan, which has largely been the story of her career as a manager, and creative partner, and also often appears on camera.
Olga’s desire to see her daughter succeed in the performing arts drove the family’s move to Los Angeles.
Some reports that her mother took up the name “Knara” but it is more common to know her as Olga. Also, we do not have much info on her father and it appears he is not a prominent figure in her life.
Career
Early Years
Sofi had her first stage appearance at the age of two which is when Olga began to post dance routines and acting videos of her online.
At 5 years old she started formal dance training and gradually built up her online presence.
Social Media Rocket
TikTok: Almost a million fans, and tens of millions of likes.
Instagram: 2-3 million dedicated followers.
YouTube: As of early 2025 over 7 million subscribers which grew from meme and vlog Shorts.
Her material ranges from high-energy choreography to funny skits and also includes some of my life in LA.
Television and Film
Took part in Lip Sync Battle Shorties (Nickelodeon, 2019).
Part of the cast in “Nova” (Nickelodeon 2021).
Appeared in The Mysterious Benedict Society (Disney+, 2nd season, 2022).
Star in Shannon of Brat TV’s How to Survive (2024-25) and also appeared in short films like The Witch Mark (2024).
At IMDb she is listed with notable roles in Drama Club, Mysterious Benedict Society, How to Survive and more.
Net Worth & Influence
Sofi is reported to have a net worth of between $1.2 million (what most reports say) and a larger $11 to 22 million (which the high-end numbers do seem over the top).
Her income comes from social media monetization, brand endorsements (for example Mercedes-Benz campaigns) and acting roles.
She reports to have assets in the U.S. which include a Mercedes SUV.
Boyfriend & Personal Life
At present age of 17, Sofi has not spoken out about any dating history. While she does appear in many of which her friends star in, there are no reports that any of them are confirmed partners.
Single she is into performance, family and career as far as her social media goes.
Final Thoughts
A diverse and talented teen she put together early through a mix of dance and acting training, support from her family, and a smart platform strategy which enabled her to break into professional media. She is still growing her audience, taking on new performance roles, and building a career which is a result of both her talent and entrepreneurial drive.
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