Malia Baker Shines in DescendantsThe Rise of Red From Botswana to Hollywood

Malia Baker, the 17-year-old actress, has garnered attention for her role in Disney's Descendants: The Rise of Red. Her portrayal of Chloe Charming is already winning acclaim from fans and critics.

Born in Botswana, South Africa, Baker grew up in Vancouver, Canada. Her family includes a single mother and a younger sister, though details about them are limited.

Baker's acting career started with minor roles. She made her first credited appearances in shows like A Million Little Things and The Flash in 2019.

Baker's significant breakthrough came with her role as Mary Anne Spier in Netflix's The Baby-Sitters Club in 2020. This role brought her widespread recognition and praise.

Post-The Baby-Sitters Club, Baker appeared in Nickelodeon’s Are You Afraid of the Dark?, Lifetime's Caught in His Web, and the Miramax film Harvest Moon.

In Descendants: The Rise of Red, Baker plays Chloe Charming, Cinderella's teenage daughter. The character embarks on a magical time travel journey to save her mother.

Baker admitted feeling daunted by her role, being a fan of the franchise and portraying a character linked to her musical influences. However, she embraced the challenge with determination.