Actor-musician Charles Vandervaart is quickly making a name for himself with the dynamic characters he’s brought to life in projects including The Stanley Dynamic, The Craft: Legacy, Holly Hobbie, and Murdoch Mysteries. Most recently, he can be seen delivering an out-of-this-world performance in Season 3 of Netflix’s Lost in Space. Pop Culturalist had the pleasure of speaking with Charles about his career, joining the cast of Lost in Space, and he shared his favorite on-screen moment. Career PC: How did you discover your passion for storytelling? Charles: I think a
Actress-dancer Ilda Mason is a rising star who is making her feature film debut as Luz in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story. A native of Panamá, Ilda got her start on the stage in productions like Peter Pan, A Chrous Line, and went on to win Season 2 of Panamá’s Dancing with the Stars. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to speak with Ilda about her journey from Panamá to Hollywood, West Side Story, and more! PC: How did you discover your passion for the arts? Ilda: I was very lucky
Daytime Emmy-nominated actress Crystal Lee Brown is known for the dynamic characters she’s brought to life in projects like Giants, Mindhunter, and Black Lightning. This year, she joined the cast of STARZ’s critically-acclaimed drama Hightown as the no-nonsense therapist Janelle who forms an unlikely bond with one of the inmates. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to chat with Crystal about her mission as a storyteller, Hightown Season 2, and more! PC: How did you discover your passion for storytelling? Crystal: When I was younger, my mom and I would sit
Allisyn Snyder is a prolific storyteller who is equally talented in front of—and behind—the camera. As an actress, she’s captivated audiences in projects including Sonny with a Chance, Astrid Clover, and A.P. Bio. As a director, writer, and producer, her shorts have gone on to receive accolades at over thirty festivals around the world. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to chat with Allisyn about her multifaceted career, her latest short Room 566, and more! PC: How did you discover your passion for the arts and storytelling? Allisyn: My dad is