Anna Cathcart
A Gen Z star who evolved from a child agent on PBS to the charming heart of Netflix's hit romantic film franchise.
Born 2003 (age 23)·Canadian actress·Birthday: June 16·Generation Z
Biography
Born in Vancouver, Anna Cathcart stepped into the spotlight as a kid, solving bizarre math problems as Agent Olympia on the quirky educational series 'Odd Squad,' a role that earned her a Canadian Screen Award. Her breakout arrived when she joined the Disney 'Descendants' universe as Dizzy Tremaine, the sweet-hearted daughter of a villain. But it was her casting as the effervescent and matchmaking younger sister, Kitty Song-Covey, in Netflix's 'To All the Boys' film series that turned her into a global teen favorite. Cathcart didn't just play a supporting role; she stole scenes with her comic timing and genuine warmth, a performance so resonant it led Netflix to greenlight 'XO, Kitty,' a spin-off series placing her character at the center of her own love story in Seoul. Her career trajectory mirrors a savvy navigation of youth-oriented media, from public television to Disney to streaming dominance, establishing her as a relatable face for a generation.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Anna was born in 2003, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Anna Was Born
The biggest hits of 2003
#1 Movie
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Best Picture
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
#1 TV Show
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Anna's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
2003Born
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2008Started school
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2016Became a teenager
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2019Could drive
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2021Could vote
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2024Turned 21
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 23 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won a Canadian Screen Award for her performance as Agent Olympia in the children's series 'Odd Squad.'
- Portrayed Dizzy Tremaine in the popular Disney Channel movie franchises 'Descendants 2' and 'Descendants 3.'
- Played the scene-stealing younger sister Kitty Song-Covey across all three 'To All the Boys' Netflix feature films.
- Headlined her own Netflix series, 'XO, Kitty,' a spin-off of the 'To All the Boys' universe, as both star and producer.
- Served as a youth ambassador for the WE Charity, focusing on empowerment and education initiatives.
Did You Know?
She is of Chinese and Irish descent.
She was a competitive dancer before focusing on acting.
She voiced a character in the animated series 'Danger Force,' a spin-off of 'Henry Danger.'
She attended the same high school as fellow Canadian actor Finn Wolfhard.
