Angel Gracia is an award-winning director, writer, and producer best known for bringing timely and important narratives to the screen, including From Prada to Nada, Kings of Killers, and Grayer. This December, he directs an all-star cast in How the Gringo Stole Christmas, featuring George Lopez, Mariana Treviño, Emily Tosta, and Jack Kilmer. The soon-to-be holiday classic unfolds as a Mexican father’s Christmas celebration goes from merry to messy when his daughter arrives with her new boyfriend—an uninvited gringo—in this hilarious comedy. Angel takes us behind the scenes of the
Actress and singer-songwriter Elena Juatco stands out as one of the industry’s most versatile storytellers. From her debut album, Beyond this Line, to her roles in projects like Easter Sunday and Jann, Elena’s talent transcends various mediums. More importantly, she has paved the way and opened doors for the future generation of artists looking to make their mark. Currently, she stars as Lomax, the newest real estate agent at the Roman Agency in Syfy’s captivating series, SurrealEstate. This must-see show follows real estate agent Luke Roman (Rozon) and Susan Ireland
Renowned for his philanthropy, art curation, activism, and insider status in Hollywood, Salah Bachir is truly incomparable. With a rich history spanning over four decades in the industry, Salah’s magnetic enthusiasm for life, art, and community has endeared him to many. Now, he masterfully weaves his extensive tapestry of connections and experiences into the pages of First to Leave the Party—an absorbing and compulsively readable memoir that brings to light the captivating stories from the extraordinary life of Salah Bachir. Pop Culturalist had the pleasure of speaking with Salah about
Jane Widdop is an award-winning storyteller best known for the dynamic characters and nuanced performances brought to life in projects such as Angie: Lost Girls, Yellowjackets, and Truth Be Told. Their next feature has Jane in the lead role as Winnie Carruthers in It’s a Wonderful Knife, a holiday slasher destined to become an instant classic. A year after saving her town from a psychotic killer on Christmas Eve, Winnie’s life is anything but wonderful. When she wishes she had never been born, she finds herself in a nightmare parallel