“PWJH Q PZQYJ….. (Please refer to your newspaper for complete puzzle.)
TODAY’S CLUE: B = S
ANSWER: “WHEN I WRITE SONGS, I FEEL … THAT I ALWAYS HAVE A DIRECTION … AND A LOT OF CHALLENGES, BOUNDARIES TO BREAK.” —SABRINA CARPENTER
Sabrina Carpenter
May 11, 1999 • 27 years old • American Singer, Songwriter & Actress
🎤 Singer & Actress
Sabrina Carpenter is an American singer, songwriter, and actress who began performing at a young age. After becoming known to television audiences through Disney Channel, she developed a successful recording career and became an international pop star.
🌟 Pennsylvania Beginnings
Carpenter was born in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, and raised in nearby East Greenville. She developed an interest in singing and performing while young, posting videos of herself singing online before beginning to pursue professional acting and music.
📺 Girl Meets World
Carpenter gained widespread recognition playing Maya Hart on the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World. The show ran from 2014 to 2017 and helped introduce her to a large young audience while she was simultaneously building her career as a recording artist.
☕ “Espresso” Breakthrough
Carpenter’s music career reached a new level in 2024 with the hit single “Espresso.” She followed it with “Please Please Please,” and both songs appeared on her album Short n’ Sweet. The album became her first number one album on the Billboard 200.
🏆 Grammy Success
At the 2025 Grammy Awards, Carpenter won her first two Grammys. “Espresso” earned Best Pop Solo Performance, while Short n’ Sweet won Best Pop Vocal Album, marking a major milestone in a music career she had been building for more than a decade.
✨ From Disney to Pop Stardom
Carpenter’s career has moved from television and film roles to sold out concerts and major pop hits. Her combination of sharp humor, theatrical performances, and catchy songwriting helped transform her from a young Disney performer into one of the prominent pop artists of her generation.
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