Alex Pastrana is an up-and-coming talent who is captivating audiences with his transformative performance in Netflix’s addictive hit series, Elite. Now in its seventh season, Elite follows the lives of three working-class teenagers who begin attending an exclusive private school in Spain and the clash between them and the wealthy students. Alex shines as Raul, the villain in the series, who commits unthinkable acts. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to speak with Alex about Elite Season 7, playing his despicable character, the Elite fandom, and more. PC: You discovered your
Emerging as a prominent figure in the dark pop genre, Ellise epitomizes the essence of a hitmaker. Boasting an impressive following of over a million monthly listeners on Spotify, Ellise has audiences under her spell with mesmerizing tracks like “911,” “Nightmares,” and “Lilith.” Her distinctive musical style effortlessly combines elements of the eerie and sinister, complemented by introspective lyrics that provide a comforting refuge for her fans to contemplate their thoughts. Pop Culturalist had the pleasure of recently catching up with Ellise to discuss her latest EP, Over Her Dead
Nolan Gould is one of the industry’s most versatile and exciting young talents. Known for his comedic chops and nuanced character work, Nolan has delivered transformative performances in projects including Modern Family, Yes, and The To Do List. Currently, he can be seen in the must-see film, Miranda’s Victim. Based on true events, in 1963 eighteen-year-old Trish Weir (Abigail Breslin) is kidnapped and sexually assaulted. Her assailant, Ernesto Miranda (Sebastian Quinn), confesses without legal representation and serves a two-year sentence, only to have the verdict later overturned. In the resulting
If you grew up in the ’90s, you know Jay Anthony Franke is a surf dude with attitude and one of the stars of the cult classic, California Dreams. Created by writers Brett Dewey and Ronald B. Solomon, and executive produced by Peter Engel, the coming-of-age series follows a group of friends and bandmates as they venture into adulthood, told through the backdrop of an incredible soundtrack that aired in households for five seasons. Jay shined as Jake Summers, the bad boy, heartthrob of the series who rode around in