Sofia Carson To Host Academy’s Scientific and Technical Awards
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- Category: Entertainment News
- Published on Friday, 17 April 2026 06:53
- Written by Janet Walker
Actor, producer and singer Sofia Carson will host the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Scientific and Technical Awards presentation on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
During the evening, she will present 15 achievements, which were previously announced in February.
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Carson's work across film, television, music and philanthropy has established her as a multifaceted artist and global advocate. She has starred in five consecutive globally #1 Netflix films, including "Purple Hearts," "Carry-On," "The Life List" and "My Oxford Year," with two films on "Netflix's Most Watched of All Time" list. A multi-platinum recording artist with more than 4 billion streams worldwide, she performed the Academy Award®-nominated song "Applause," written by Diane Warren for the film "Tell It like a Woman," alongside Warren at the 95th Oscars®. Beyond her work on screen and in music, Carson is a UNICEF ambassador, championing education and the protection of women and girls worldwide.
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Achievements receiving Scientific and Technical Awards must demonstrate a proven record of contributing significant value to the process of making motion pictures. For more information about the Scientific and Technical Awards, please visit www.oscars.org/sci-tech.
ABOUT THE ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS AND SCIENCES
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is the world's premier film organization and is home to a global membership of more than 11,000 of the most accomplished film industry artists and leaders. The Academy connects global audiences – its members, the film industry, and film fans – through their shared passion for making and watching films.
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The Academy does this by recognizing and celebrating the arts and sciences of moviemaking through renowned awards for cinematic achievement, including the Oscars®, the Governors Awards, and the Scientific and Technical Awards. The Academy's affiliated charitable organization, the Academy Foundation, serves a public benefit through its robust educational, preservation and cultural activities. This includes the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, the world's largest global film museum, the Academy Collection, the largest film-related collection in the world, and talent development programs for emerging artists. Year-round, the Academy creates opportunities for all communities to engage with the film world. Across all initiatives, the Academy connects global audiences – its members, the film industry, and film fans – through their shared passion for making and watching films.
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