Name: Sabrina Salo

Age:15

Grade: Sophomore in high school 

Where were you born? Richmond, VA

How long have you lived in the neighborhood? 9-10 years 

Family members: Sam (sister), Jerry (dad), Terry (mom) and Rosey (dog).

What do you like best about school and why? I love how each class is different and exposes me to different learning aspects and challenges. Communicating with others and interacting during projects is an excellent opportunity to work with others. 

Share about the activities you are involved in. 

What would you like to be when you grow up and why? If my acting and modeling career take off, I would love to continue to pursue them. I've always loved being creative and working with others—I'm very dramatic and take things to heart. Expressing myself through the art of acting and making the story come to life is a beautiful process, and I'm excited to be a part of it.

What makes you happy and why? Being with family and close friends makes me incredibly happy. They've been there for me since Day 1; I know they always have my back. 

Describe any talents or special skills you have. I'm very talented at sketching and drawing. I'm also very experienced with food and the presentation of it. I haven't tried a recipe that's stumped me yet.

What do you like to do with your family and friends? Spending quality time and sharing common interests are always a favorite of mine. Watching shows we both love, going fun places with friends, and exploring nature are always great times,

Share about the vacations you've taken. Which one was your favorite? Over the years, my family has taken a lot of vacations—we've gone to Florida, on loads of cruises, to Jamaica, and Europe. I would have to say my favorite was summer of 2024. We explored London, Paris, Germany, and Austria. Seeing new cultures was a breathtaking experience. The lifestyle and culture are beautiful, and the food is refreshing and unique. I would love to go back.

What accomplishment(s) are you most proud of and why? Getting into IPOP in 2022 and gaining an agent in California to help me pursue my acting career. The opportunity to try out for auditions has helped me grow as an aspiring actress. And winning a cooking competition twice in a row in 2021. The second time winning was against former winners, as well.

Who are some of your heroes, and why? My parents are my heroes. No matter what's happened in my life and theirs, they've always been so strong and loving. They never give up and always find a way to make it work. They sacrificed for my sister and me to ensure we've had a great childhood and always been happy. I owe everything to them, and I will forever be grateful. 

Please share some interesting facts about you that not many people know. My uncle taught me how to play the Simpsons theme song on the piano in the summer of 2022. Since then, I've been able to remember the keys and play when I'm feeling down. 

What's one wild dream you have that you'd love to achieve one day crazy? Ever since 7th grade, I've wanted to become wealthy to help the poor people in need and have a chance to bring people from southern Sudan or other struggling places to America—or at least give them a better life.