Just like their parents, the Booko twins are no strangers to the small screen.
Zariah and Isabelle Booko landed their first acting job at 5 months old and are now recurring cast members on a popular sitcom. Fans got a glimpse at the toddlers’ work on September 22, when their mom, Nia Sanchez Booko, shared a quick video documenting their lives on set.
Nia Sanchez Booko’s twin daughters play the same TV character
“Our identical twin girls are little actresses,” The Valley cast member said in the Reel before clarifying that the 2-year-old girls played one baby on a “hit” TV show.
The clip began with Nia and her husband, Danny Booko, enjoying their morning coffee before leading their kids in a homeschool activity. The couple then made their way to Warner Bros. Studio in Los Angeles, where their daughters took turns filming several scenes. Nia then provided a few “fun facts” about her daughters’ joint gig, including the rules and restrictions for child actors.
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Nia pointed out that the girls have a reserved parking space and their very own trailer, which “has everything they need,” including a full bathroom with a shower, a refrigerator, a desk, and a couch.
Nia Sanchez Booko details the rules and guidelines for child actors
“They love coming to the studio,” Nia continued. “They actually have a studio teacher that’s with them. At this time and this age, the studio teacher is really there to make sure that they and the studio are following the guidelines and restrictions for being a child actor.”
The former Miss USA winner explained that the children can only work up to four hours a day and can only be on set for 45 minutes at a time. She said each child is also required to have an adult with them, which means she and Danny have to both be there, or one of them must be accompanied by a nanny or babysitter.
“They’ve been working with this crew [and] cast since they were 5 and a half months old, when they first started on Young Sheldon,” Nia said.
Isabelle and Zariah played Baby CeeCee on the sitcom and reprised their role for the Georgie and Mandy’s First Marriage spinoff.
“It’s such a blessing. We really enjoy the time with them,” Nia added. “And they, now at this stage, are really enjoying the time, as well.”
Danny Booko’s Acting Career
Before his Bravo debut in 2024, Danny had built an extensive filmography that included credits in iCarly, Hannah Montana, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, Entourage, The Maze Runner, and The Fault in Our Stars. He continues to work in the industry primarily as a voice actor.
“I’ve been a professional working actor for 18 years,” Danny said proudly in The Valley series premiere.. “Most people recognize me and know me from, you know, the iCarly, the Hannah Montana…. More recently, they know me for doing voiceover for things like The Walking Dead.“
Danny and Nia welcomed baby No. 4, a daughter named Adelaide, back in June. The longtime couple also shares a 3-year-old son, Asher. Learn more about Nia and Danny’s family life and how they recently celebrated their new home.
