Kara Wang is a dynamic creative who has brought multilayered characters to life in projects including Good Trouble, The Power Couple, Goliath, and Dinner Party. An advocate for authentic storytelling, Kara has used her platform to give a voice to the AAPI community, refusing to play two-dimensional stereotypes. Her latest project, The Calm Beyond, is a post-apocalyptic thriller that follows a young woman named Asha (Wang) who’s hiding in plain sight in a ruined Hong Kong building after a tsunami has destroyed the city. Her concealed existence is changed forever
In a television landscape saturated with crime shows, The Cleaning Lady stands out with a fresh perspective on the genre. The show has resonated with audiences making it a breakout hit for Fox. It debuted in January as the highest-rated new drama in two years for the network. The Cleaning Lady follows Thony De La Rosa, a Cambodian doctor from the Philippines, as she seeks medical treatment for her immunocompromised son, Luca, in Las Vegas. She’s forced to live as an undocumented immigrant when plans for her son’s bone marrow
McKaley Miller is an exciting young talent who has captivated audiences with the gripping stories she’s brought to life on the stage and screen. Past credits include The Gates, Hart of Dixie, Scream Queens, Unfollowed, and Ma. This March, she stars in the must-see film Butter. A lonely obese boy everyone calls “Butter” is about to make history. He is going to eat himself to death—live on the internet—and everyone is invited to watch. When he first makes the announcement online to his classmates, Butter expects pity, insults, and possibly
Ava Della Pietra is a rising triple threat who has captivated audiences on the stage, screen, and in the studio. This spring, she embarks on an exciting new chapter in her musical career with her highly-anticipated debut EP. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to speak with Ava about the upcoming release. PC: You’re a multifaceted talent. How did you discover your passion for the arts? Ava: I came from a musical family. When I was three years old, I was constantly singing around the house and improvising songs about everyday