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.
“I think it's really important to have characters that young people can look up to and see themselves in.”
