Sasha Pieterse is a well-known American actress and singer who is immensely popular for her portrayal of Alison DiLaurentis in ABC’s TV series Pretty Little Liars. She also starred in the Disney Channel film Geek Charming as Amy Loubalu and also played Fawcett Brooks in the hit teen comedy film G.B.F. In 2022, she played Ms. Aruba-Tate in the Netflix movies Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go and Ivy + Bean: Doomed to Dance.
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Sasha Pieterse Biography
Sasha Pieterse was born on the 17th of February 1996, in Johannesburg, South Africa. She is currently 27 years old.
| Birth Name | Sasha Pieterse |
| Nickname | Sasha, Squasha |
| Birthdate | February 17, 1996 |
| Birthplace | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Age | 27 years old |
| Sun Sign | Aquarius |
| Profession | Actress, Singer, Songwriter |
| Nationality | American, South African |
| Residence | Nashville, Tennessee, USA |
| Race/Ethnicity | Mixed Ethnicity |
Family and Education
Sasha is the only child of parents Sean Pieterse and Zizi Pieterse. She graduated at the age of 14 through homeschooling.
Personal Life
Sasha Pieterse married her longtime boyfriend Hudson Sheaffer on May 27, 2018, at Castle Leslie in Glaslough, Ireland. They have been dating for over 6 years and got engaged in December 2015. They welcomed their first child, a son, Hendrix Wade Sheaffer on November 6, 2020.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 6 inches Centimeters – 168 cm Meters – 1.68 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 76 kg Pounds – 167 lbs |
| Body Build | Average |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Shoe Size | 8 (US) |
| Dress Size | 6 (US) |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
Sasha Pieterse earned her first acting gig as Marissa Electricidad / Ice Princess in the 2005 American adventure film, ‘The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D’.
Television Debut
From 2002 until 2003, Pieterse starred as Buffy Davis on The WB’s remake of the CBS sitcom, ‘Family Affair’.
Singing Debut
Pieterse released her debut single “This Country is Bad Ass” on April 12, 2013, followed by her second single, “R.P.M”, on June 13, 2013. Her third single, “I Can’t Fix You”, was released on July 12, 2013. And, her fourth single “No” was released on December 10, 2013.
Major Works
Her notable significant work in both television and film includes her roles as Alison DiLaurentis in ABC’s TV series Pretty Little Liars (2010-2017), as Amanda Strazzulla in NBC’s science fiction series Heroes (2009-2010), and as Ice Princess in the adventure comedy film The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D (2005).
Favorite Things
- Actors – Matthew McConaughey
- Actress – Charlize Theron
Sasha Pieterse Net Worth
As of 2024, Sasha Pieterse has a net worth of $2 million, which she accumulated through her successful acting career.
Sasha Pieterse Facts
Born in South Africa, her family immigrated to the United States when she was four years old. She was raised in Los Vegas and Los Angeles.
Both her parents were acrobatic performers in show business.
She began to act at the very young age of four by appearing in commercials and print ads. At age six, she had her first television appearance as a co-star on the WB Comedy series, Family Affair.
Her hobbies include horse riding, traveling, cooking, photography, and jewelry making.
She launched her own jewelry line called Rigid Creations in 2010.
In 2003, she won a Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV series for her work in Family Affair, and also won two Teen Choice Awards for her work in Pretty Little Liars in 2014 and 2016, respectively.
In 2017, she along with professional dancer Gleb Savchenko competed in the Season 25 of Dancing with the Stars. They finished in 10th place.
Pieterse appeared on the cover of BELLO magazine’s “Young Hollywood” in December 2014 issue, and was also featured on the cover of the 2015 issue of TeenProm magazine.
She has been modeling since she was young.
Pieterse was offered the role of Jean Grey in X-Men: Apocalypse (2016), but she turned down the offer, which later went to Sophie Turner.
She was largely criticized for being overweight which she later reduced through proper diet and routine workouts.
Sasha is a fan of the American football team, Green Bay Packers.
Sasha appeared alongside actors Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jane Lynch, and Nia Vardalos in Netflix’s film adaptation of Annie Barrows’ New York Times bestselling book series Ivy + Bean