Aria Mia Loberti portrays a blind girl in the Netflix mini-series ‘All the Light We Cannot See’. So, fans wonder if she is visually impaired in real life too.
Well yes, the Rhode Island-born actress is legally blind as she suffers from a rare genetic eye condition. Yet, it never became a hindrance to her dedication to pursuing higher academics and advocating for blind and low-vision students.
Aside from that, fans & media tabloids approach her with loads of queries about her parents and dating life. Does she have a boyfriend? Let’s find answers to all these in this article.
What Happened To Aria Mia Loberti’s Eye? Is She Blind?
Yes, Aria is legally blind; she was born with a rare eye genetic condition called achromatopsia.
As a result, she is completely color-blind and very nearsighted. On top of that, her eyes are quite sensitive to light, so she has to wear dark glasses, otherwise, she will be completely blinded.
The actress opened up about her eye condition in May 2018 during a TedX Talks in a video titled “The Power of Solidarity”.
She has a guide dog named, Ingrid, a black labrador, since her college days. Loberti often posts pictures with her pet on her Instagram.
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Cast In ‘All the Light We Cannot See’
Aria Loberti got her big break from her acting debut in the Netflix mini-series All the Light We Cannot See (2023). She was a fan of the book and its fictional character Marie-Laurie, of whom she got to portray the role.
The four-part series, premiered on November 2, 2023, is based on Anthony Doerr’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name.
In the series, the scenario revolves in France during World War II, where Aria portrays Marie-Laure LeBlanc, a blind French girl, who crosses paths with a German soldier Werner Pfennig (actor Louis Hofmann) as they both strive to survive.
Other cast in the drama series are Hugh Laurie, Mark Ruffalo, Lars Eidinger, and Marion Bailey.
After Season 1, fans were anticipating if there would be a second season of All the Light We Cannot See, but no confirmation on its future development is out.
Fun Fact: When Loberti went to Budapest to film the Netflix series, she thought only a few crew members would be present. To her surprise, there were more than 300 people to witness the work that she was doing professionally for the first time.
How Did She Get The Role?
While pursuing her doctoral studies, Aria thought of trying her hands at acting. After her childhood teacher told her about the casting call for legally blind or visually impaired actresses, she went for the audition.
At one point after multiple auditions, Loberti thought that she wouldn’t get the role and had even prepared a speech after rejection– to thank Shawn Levy hoping he would consider her for local theater.
However, little did she know that everything was about to change after a life-changing call from Levy.
Recalling the moment during a 2023 interview with Vanity Fair, she said,
“And then I just remember shaking so badly. Ingrid was in my lap cause I was crying so hard. I don’t really remember much after that.”
Despite no formal acting training or experience in auditions, she secured the role of the protagonist in ‘All the Light We Cannot See’ beating thousands of submissions on global search.
Where Is Aria Mia Loberti From? Age And Height?
The ‘All the Light We Cannot See’ actress is from Johnston, Rhode Island. Born on March 18, 1994, Loberti is 30 years old as of 2024. She has a height of 5 feet 3.5 inches (1.61 m).
She is an American by nationality while her ethnicity is Caucasian.
Parents Are Her Backbones of Support: What Are Their Names?
Loberti thanks her parents for their constant support throughout her journey all these days. She is the daughter of Paul and Audrey Loberti.
They’ve always been a powerful advocate for their daughter, of which she said, “My parents taught me how to advocate for myself. They taught me the laws that protected me. And that is my power.”
After the school system let them down, they homeschooled Aria from 3rd grade to 12th grade; she received a 98 percent average at the end of high school.
According to her father Paul’s LinkedIn profile, he is an administrator for medical services and director of HIV provision of care and special populations unit at Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services (June 2011- present).
He graduated from Boston University School of Public Health in 1990 with a master’s in Public Health.
Aria’s mother, Audrey, works as a jewelry specialist at The Paper Store in Johnston, Rhode Island.
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Does Aria Have A Boyfriend? What About Lesbian Rumors?
Loberti embraces privacy when it comes to her dating life. Even if she is active on Instagram (@ariamialoberti) with more than 30.5K followers, none of the posts hint if she is actually in a relationship.
So far, no official report of Aria Mia Loberti’s boyfriend is out, let alone talks about her husband or married life. Allegedly, she is single at the moment.
However, with fame comes rumors about a celebrity, a harsh reality of Hollywood that one can not escape, the same is true for Aria.
Without any boyfriend in the scene, rumors began to swirl regarding her sexuality stating if she is lesbian. These claims came after she often shared cozy pictures with her college friend, Molly Stevens, who many thought was her girlfriend.
The two were seen traveling together and often mentioned each other on their Instagram. However, neither of them ever confirmed if their bond was romantic or opened up about their sexuality.
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Aria Mia Loberti Is A Scholar: Academic Qualifications
After being homeschooled until her 12th grade, Loberti joined the University of Rhode Island (2016-20).
From there, she graduated “summa cum laude” with three majors- Philosophy, Communication Studies, and Political Science. Also, she minored in Ancient Greek language and Rhetoric.
Then, Aria enrolled at Royal Holloway, University of London on a Fulbright Scholarship, and completed her master’s in ancient rhetoric with distinction in 2021.
Subsequently, she joined Pennsylvania State University for her doctorate studies, where she is a class of 2025.
Net Worth Of Aria Mia Loberti In 2024
As of 2024, Loberti has an estimated net worth between $100K to $300K. Except for her stint in the Netflix mini-series All the Light We Cannot See, nothing significant about her income source is out yet. Allegedly, she could pack a deal of thousands of dollars from the on-screen project.
Moreover, with her acting prowess, her fortune could go significantly higher if she lands in notable roles in future projects.
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