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Sofia Alexander is a Mexican animator and creator, born on June 4th. She attended the Savannah College of Art and Design. She was born in Quintana Roo, Mexico, and grew up surrounded by archaeological sites, particularly Mayan temples, which her grandfather was proud to introduce her to. Her family resides in Mexico, in which, her upbringing in Mexico exposed her to a wide array of anime shows, which greatly influenced her artistic interests and ultimately played a role in shaping "Onyx Equinox."

In her early career, Alexander worked on various animated series, starting as a storyboard revisionist for the "Powerpuff Girls" reboot series, as well as a writer for an episode of the show. Her freelancing in the animation industry led to opportunities as a storyboard artist for "Stretch Armstrong and the Flex Fighters." She acknowledged that her work on "The Powerpuff Girls" was instrumental in her journey towards becoming a show-runner.

Alexander was best known for her work on the series "Onyx Equinox" and was a significant contribution to the animation world. Before its release, she described it as an "adult story" with themes of heroism and self-discovery set in a Mesoamerican-inspired world. The series emphasizes the importance of Mexican culture, with specific colors symbolizing Mesoamerican history. Alexander began developing the concept for "Onyx Equinox" in 2007 and went through years of pitching to various production companies before Crunchy-roll picked it up. The series premiered in 2020, with Alexander serving as the creator, illustrator, and executive producer. She also provided the voice for one of the characters and worked as a show writer and storyboarder for the series.

Throughout her career, Alexander has been passionate about promoting diversity in animation and representing her Mexican heritage. She participated in discussions about better Latinx representation in Hollywood and worked as a mentor for aspiring artists. She also collaborated with Marvel Studios on a project and contributed to other animated series, including "Infinity Train" and "High Guardian Spice."

In her personal life, Sofia Alexander is married to Anna Lencioni, an animator and artist who also worked on "Onyx Equinox" and also attended the Savannah College of Art and Design. They have been together for over ten years. Sofia and her spouse currently lives in the United States.