Sonia is mixed race, half French and half Chinese. She speaks fluent French and basic Mandarin having studied it in Shanghai,Yangshuo and in Hong Kong. She trained at The Academy Drama School and also was a part of Y.A.T. ( Youth Action Theatre ) as a teenager. She has worked on stage and screen and has also hosted walking Tours of London.
Sonia is a qualified swimming instructor and water aerobics instructor. She also models part time and enjoys writing short stories, making short films and taking photos.