Soma Chhaya Biography: Boyfriend, Age, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Songs, Height

Soma Chhaya Bhatia, also known as Soma Chhaya and musically as Baby Brat, is a Canadian actress and musician of Indian descent, celebrated for her roles as Goldi Nahir in Degrassi: Next Class (2016–2017) and Shauzia in the Oscar-nominated animated film The Breadwinner (2017).

Overcoming childhood stage fright, she found her calling in acting, which led to a vibrant career in television, film, and music. As Baby Brat, she produces hyper-pop music with bold, satirical lyrics, and she runs Actor Academy, teaching aspiring actors.

Her advocacy for veganism and her candid social media presence, including a controversial 2024 dating rules post, have kept her in the public eye.

Profile

• Full Name: Soma Chhaya Bhatia
• Stage Name: Soma Chhaya, Baby Brat (musical)
• Born: 24 June, 1998
• Age: 27 years old
• Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• Nationality: Canadian
• Occupation: Actress, Musician, Acting Coach
• Height: 5’2″
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: None
• Partner: Antoine Martel
• Children: None
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $1 million –$5 million

Early Life and Education

Soma Chhaya Bhatia was born on June 24, 1998, in Toronto, Ontario, to parents of Indian descent whose names are not publicly disclosed. Raised in Mississauga, Ontario, as an only child, she faced bullying in middle school, prompting multiple school changes.

She discovered acting as a way to overcome severe stage fright, which had previously caused her to flee performances in tears. Soma graduated from John Fraser Secondary School in Mississauga in 2016.

In 2019, she moved to Los Angeles to attend the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) for marketing, further expanding her creative skill set. Her ethnicity is South Asian (Indian), and her religious beliefs are not publicly known.

Career

Soma Chhaya began her acting career in 2011 at age 12, landing small roles before her breakout as Mara Cruz in the family film Monkey in the Middle (2014). She gained prominence as Goldi Nahir in Netflix’s Degrassi: Next Class (2016–2017), a role that deepened her understanding of feminism and earned her a loyal fanbase.

Her voice acting as Shauzia in The Breadwinner (2017), produced by Angelina Jolie, brought critical acclaim for the Oscar-nominated film. That year, she also appeared in the web series Teenagers and the TV movie Cheerleader Death Squad. Her role in the 2015 Poltergeist remake added to her growing resume.

Parallel to acting, Soma pursued music, joining Canada’s Music Incubator in 2016. She debuted her single “Fire in Our Blood” in 2017 and, in 2021, adopted the persona Baby Brat, releasing “The Death of Soma Chhaya,” a self-produced single marking her bold hyper-pop style with theatrical, satirical lyrics.

She has since released 14 singles, with “XTC” topping Spotify’s Hyperpop playlist in April 2022. Post-pandemic, she returned to acting, securing five roles in 2022, including Sofia in UPtv’s Christmas on the Slopes and a part in The Ex Obsession. In 2023, she played Jasmine in NBC’s The Irrational.

Currently, Soma splits her time between acting, music, and teaching at her Actor Academy, where she coaches actors in audition techniques and character development. In 2024, she filmed roles in The Magic Faraway Tree and Bridgerton Season 4, and worked on an animated Sony film set for 2025, as noted in recent posts on X.

She is also slated for Big Mood Season 2 and a National Theatre play in 2025. Her multifaceted career and advocacy for veganism and mental health keep her a dynamic figure in entertainment.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @somachhaya
• Facebook Handle: Soma Chhaya
• Twitter Handle: @somachhaya

Personal Life

Soma Chhaya has been in a relationship with Antoine Martel, a business owner and real estate investor, since 2021. In 2023, Soma and Martel filed lawsuits against her parents, alleging schemes driven by disapproval of their relationship and jealousy of her success, as reported by cleveland.com.

She has no children and remains focused on her career and personal growth.

Filmography

• Monkey in the Middle (2014) – Mara Cruz
• Poltergeist (2015) – Lauren
• Cheerleader Death Squad (2015) – Indonesian Girl
• Degrassi: Next Class (2016–2017) – Goldi Nahir
• Teenagers (2017) – Guest Role
• The Breadwinner (2017) – Shauzia (Voice)
• Clan of the Vein (2020) – Selene
• The Ex Obsession (2022) – Supporting Role
• Christmas on the Slopes (2022) – Sofia
• The Irrational (2023) – Jasmine
• Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent (2024) – Guest Role
• The Magic Faraway Tree (2024, post-production) – Role TBD
• Bridgerton Season 4 (2024, post-production) – Role TBD

Net Worth

Soma Chhaya has an estimated net worth of between $1 million and $5 million USD. Her income primarily comes from her acting roles in Degrassi: Next Class, The Breadwinner, and recent projects like The Irrational and Christmas on the Slopes.

She also earns from her music career as Baby Brat, with 14 singles released, and her Actor Academy, where she teaches acting.