Montse Hernandez is a rising star who is captivating audiences with the dynamic characters she’s brought to life in projects including Jane the Virgin, The Last Kids on Earth, and Victor & Valentino. This year, she can be seen delivering a commanding performance in the horror-thriller Student Body. The film follows Jane Shipley (Hernandez) as she seeks to mend her splintering relationship with her childhood best friend Meritt. But when Jane’s teacher oversteps his bounds, an apathetic high school administration forces Jane and Meritt to take matters into their own
Maria Sten is an actress, writer, and filmmaker who has made it her mission to tell stories that matter. She’s lending her voice to those who do not have one and bringing inclusion and empowerment to the forefront. She’s created meaningful narratives in projects including Channel Zero, Big Sky, and Swamp Thing. Currently, she can be seen starring in Amazon Prime Video’s Reacher. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to speak with Maria about her career, Reacher, and how her training as a dancer prepared her for the role. PC: How
International supergroup NATURE is back and they’re better than ever. Amassing millions of fans around the world, the band rose to notoriety with their energetic sound and breathtaking choreography. When the world shut down due to the global pandemic, the girls came together to take their craft to the next level, which can be heard on their latest release “RICA RICA”. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to speak with NATURE about their comeback, “RICA RICA”, and more! PC: How did you all discover your passion for music? Sohee: When I
Carina Conti has quickly emerged as one of the breakout stars of 2022! She’s captivating audiences with her performance in Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. The must-see series finds Carina playing the role of a young Paula Abdul as she kickstarts her career as a Laker’s girl. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to speak with Carina about her career, Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, and more. PC: You’re a triple threat. How did you initially discover your passion for the arts? Carina: My mother