Patrick Sabongui has been a staple in Hollywood for more than two decades. Whether he’s starring on the screen or working behind the scenes, his mission as an artist has always been to push the story forward and amplify the voices of underrepresented communities. This year, Patrick has not one, but two exciting new projects: Firefly Lane and Shameless. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to catch up with Patrick to chat about both series. Career PC: How did you discover your passion for the arts? Patrick: I love this question.
Self-love has never been more important than it is right now. Debut author Armon Anderson is teaching us the importance of discovering our self-worth by sharing personal anecdotes of heartbreak, hope, and encouragement, as well as tips and tools in his book, Selflovology: Your Journey to Self Love Starts Here. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to speak with Armon to learn more about his career, his own journey to self-love, and how he hopes his book makes readers feel less alone. PC: You’re an author, thought leader, and life coach.
There’s no denying that Casi Joy has a voice that will stop you in your tracks. Her signature blend of traditional country with modern-day pop influences has won her fans around the world, including former Voice coach Blake Shelton. She’s shared the stage with peers including Maren Morris, Keith Urban, and Montgomery Gentry, and she’s just getting started. Earlier this year, she released a new single, and we learned all about it! PC: How did you discover your passion for music? Casi: My passion for performing actually came first. I
Nathaniel Ashton is an up-and-coming actor who’s stolen our hearts (and the show) with his breakout performance as Ben in Freeform’s Cruel Summer. Set in a small town in Texas, the suspenseful drama takes place over three summers in the ’90s, when a popular teen goes missing, and a seemingly unrelated girl transforms from a sweet and awkward outlier to the most popular girl in town, eventually becoming the most despised person in America. Nathaniel shines as Ben, a character who brings hope and light during the darkest of times.