Shannon Dang is delivering one of the most versatile performances on television. Starring as tech-savvy Althea Shen in the CW’s Kung Fu, Shannon has shown her depth as an actress by displaying her impeccable comedic timing as well as tackling emotional storylines with vulnerability. Now in its second season, Kung Fu follows a young Chinese-American woman, Nicky Shen (Olivia Liang), whose quarter-life crisis causes her to drop out of school and make a life-changing journey to a monastery in China. When she makes her return home, she discovers that her
Production on the bluegrass musical comedy Paradise the Movie is underway in Los Angeles. With director Justin Ward (Relish) at the helm, the film centers around Paradise, a Southern coal-mining town that is hit by financial hardships. Hope of salvation arrives with a fast-talking evangelist (Jon Root, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) and a Latin TV producer (Eric Casalini) and their reality television show concept. Only the town’s matriarch-by-default, Louanne (Mary Sarah, The Voice Season 10), has reservations. The preacher and TV producer team up with ex-stripper Chastity (Raquel Castro, The Voice Season
Kathleen Monteleone once competed for the role of Sandy on NBC’s Grease: You’re the One That I Want. While she may not have landed that coveted role, she’s proving that sometimes losing is the only way to win. Inspired by her own personal experience, Kathleen created the laugh-out-loud comedy American Reject. The award-winning film is about a finalist who gets the boot from America’s hottest singing competition and is forced to move back in with her mother as reality cameras follow her every move. It’s an uplifting story of resilience
Singer-songwriter Jake Lancer is the definition of an artist. He’s combining storytelling with the nostalgia of pop music and creating a signature sound that’s resonating with listeners around the globe. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to speak with Jake about his journey in music, his new single “Paris,” and more! PC: How did you discover your passion for music? Jake: From when I was young, I always knew that I was very, very passionate about music and performing. I grew up in a Disney family, so the theatrics were quite