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Elle
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
Lux Pascal Joins Her Brother Pedro Pascal at the 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' Premiere
THE RUNDOWN Pedro Pascal's younger sister, Lux Pascal, has become a star in her own right. The 33-year-old (to Pedro's 50) has graced red carpets and acted in notable projects like Narcos. Here's everything to know about Lux and her sweet sibling dynamic with her older brother Pedro. Lux was born on June 4, 1992, in Orange County, California. She was raised in Chile and studied theater there. She earned her bachelor's degree at Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile and later attended Juilliard, graduating with her MFA in 2023. Her acting roles include Netflix's Narcos and the Spanish-language productions Miss Carbón and La Jauría. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Lux revealed that she currently has a few American roles in the works. 'I have two projects coming out, and I filmed one,' she shared with THR. 'I can't really give details of what's coming up, but yes, I do have projects coming up in the United States, and I'm excited.' In her 2021 Ya Magazine cover story, Lux publicly came out as a transgender woman. In the story, she spoke about how much Pedro supported her throughout her transition. Translated to English, she said, 'He's been an important part of this. He's also an artist and has been a guide. He was one of the first to give me the things that shaped my identity.' Pedro also posted her Ya cover on his Instagram and captioned it, 'Mi hermana, mi corazón, nuestra Lux,' which translates in English to 'My sister, my heart, our Lux.' Lux has since elaborated on what Pedro's support means to her. 'What makes him so fabulous is that he wears all of his humanity on his sleeve, and he doesn't hide who he is,' she told THR. 'And I think that's refreshing, because usually we move around the world hiding who we are. That's the main lesson I've gotten from him: There's no reason for me to hide who I am, right? And I think people are seeing that.' 'We protect each other very much,' Lux told People. 'He protects me a lot, but I guess I'm more under the radar, but I protect him a lot too.' She also spoke about the joys of growing up with him. 'He has a very powerful personality, and he was always the most fun to be around with,' she said. 'I would ditch all my friends just to hang out with my brother. It was such a special moment whenever he would visit us in Chile.' In his 2023 Esquire cover story, Pedro spoke about their childhood, too. '[Lux] ruled the household right away,' he shared. 'When my older sister and I would visit [Chile], we were like intruders. Our mother was her mother, but for us to think that we were entitled to this woman's attention in any way was absurd.' He elaborated on their connection, saying, 'She is and has always been one of the most powerful people and personalities I've ever known. My protective side is lethal, but I need her more than she needs me.' Lux has made several red carpet appearances with Pedro. In January 2024, the siblings attended the Emmys in Los Angeles. Pedro was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role in The Last of Us. They also stopped by HBO's post-Emmy Reception in West Hollywood. Last November, Lux joined her brother for his Gladiator II premiere in London. In May 2025, the siblings attended the Eddington red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival in France. On July 21, Lux went to Pedro's Fantastic Four: First Steps Los Angeles premiere.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Chile's Néstor Cantillana a Triple Threat at the Guadalajara Film Fest, Prepping Second Directorial Outing (EXCLUSIVE)
Chile's Néstor Cantillana has been a triple threat at the Guadalajara Film Fest (FICG), starring in two pics as well as 'Hidden Island,' a series penned by international sci fi phenomenon Julio Rojas. Cantillana is also developing his second directorial outing with the short, 'Humedal.' 'This has been my first time at a festival with two films and a series, all so different—from characters to visual style to the unique voices of young Chilean directors. I'm grateful to be here and to feel the love from the people in Guadalajara,' Cantillana told Variety. More from Variety Leading Mexican Post-Production Houses Chemistry and Semillero Join Forces in Guadalajara (EXCLUSIVE) Guadalajara Film Festival's LGBTQ+ Themed Premio Maguey Touts Series, Animated Feature for the First Time 40th Guadalajara Film Festival Opens With Mexico's First Stop-Motion Animated Feature 'I Am Frankelda' as It Launches New Genre Sidebar Participating in FICG's series showcase where its pilot episode played, sci fi thriller 'Hidden Island' ('Isla oculta'), co-written by Rojas, Juan M. Dartizio and Felipe Carmona ('Prison in tghe Andes'), centers on a detective who returns to her hometown in southern Chile to investigate the disappearance of a Mexican archeologist who was searching for the mythical Friendship Island. Rojas is best known for his acclaimed audio series, 'Caso 63,' the most popular Latin American podcast and starring Cantillana. He also served as story editor on Lucía Puenzo's 'La Jauría,' and writer on Pablo Fendrik's 'El Refugio' and Matías Bize's 'The Life of Fish,' selected by Variety in 2020 as one of the 10 best foreign films in the last decade still without U.S. distribution. 'There's been great interest in this Chilean-Mexican co-production, and the collaboration between artists from both countries has been wonderful,' said Cantillana. The two pics are Chilean film 'Cuerpo Celeste,' directed by Nayra Ilic García, which had its world premiere at Tribeca and now vies for the Premio Mayahuel in FICG's Ibero-American official competition, and genre pic, 'Patio de Chacales.' ''Cuerpo Celeste' is an intimate, moving coming-of-age film about a 15-year-old girl. I act alongside Daniela Ramírez as the parents. The response has been just as heartfelt – audiences are deeply moved and stay after screenings to ask questions, which is beautiful,' said Cantillana about the family drama set in post-Pinochet 1990 Chile. Competing in FICG's new genre competitive section, 'Patio de Chacales,' directed by Diego Figueroa, was awarded best debut feature at the Tallinn Black Nights Fest in Estonia. Set during Chile's bloody dictatorship, Raúl, a quiet model-maker, finds comfort in the calm of his neighborhood. But everything changes when mysterious new neighbors arrive, setting off a wave of fear and violence that leaves lasting scars. 'With its psychological suspense and horror, 'Patio de Chacales' has left a strong impression. Though there are no monsters, the terror lies in what's unseen and unspoken—and that's worked really well,' observed Cantillana. His second short film, which he plans to direct in November is tentatively titled 'Humedal' and follows his debut short, 'Igor,' which he shot some years ago in Stockholm and Santiago, Chile. ''Humedal' tells the story of Aurora, a 50-year-old university professor who's been widowed for a year and has found a unique way to keep connecting with her deceased husband. But now, it's time to let go and move on,' he explained. Set in Valdivia, Cantillana will be working with actors from both Valdivia and Santiago. 'Aurora will be played by Aline Kuppenheim ['Chile '76'], and one of the distinctive aspects of this project is that I'll be directing and acting – I'll play Carlos, Aurora's late husband. 'It's a dark comedy that explores death, love, and the complexity of relationships. There's humor, a touch of sadness and melancholy, and echoes of 'Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands' — that blend of fantasy with deeper, existential themes like grief, intimacy, and closure,' said Cantillana. Cantillana is repped by Constanza Arena's Agencia La Luz. 'It's an honor to support Néstor on his international journey as an artist, and to help elevate his work – not just as a multifaceted actor, but also as a director,' said Arena who recently signed Peruvian actor Rodrigo Palacios and Brazilian actress Denise Weinberg. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar
