Kyle Thrash is one of the most exciting storytellers of his generation. He started his career off as a child actor working on independent films and blockbusters like A Beautiful Mind. He eventually stepped behind the camera and continued his journey as a filmmaker. His award-winning work has gone on to be screened at festivals around the world. His latest project, Maybe Next Year, finds Kyle documenting the story of the Philadelphia Eagles and their improbable and incredible 2017 Super Bowl-winning run told through the lens of four die-hard fans.
‘Tis the season to discover up-and-coming actors that should be on your radar. Start with the holiday-themed Netflix series, Dash & Lily, and you’ll find actress Keana Marie as Sofia, Dash’s irresistible ex-girlfriend. Like Sofia, Keana is a multi-lingual wonder. Born in France to Brazilian and French parents, she began dancing and modeling as a child before moving to Miami with her family where she discovered her love for acting. That led her to LA and roles in movies and shows like Flaked, Huge in France, and the upcoming Root
Comedian-actress Nicole Burch hasn’t had the best of luck when it comes to dating, and it’s given her plenty of material for her stand-up. But, when she meets Michael Vartan, her childhood crush and leading man of her favorite film Never Been Kissed, what could go wrong? Luckily for us, she’s released a special where she tells us just what happened! Pop Culturalist caught up with Nicole to chat about her career and her new special, Never Been Kissed. Career PC: How did you discover your passion for comedy? Nicole:
At the young age of eleven, Madalen Mills is poised to be a star thanks to her lead role in this season’s holiday hit Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey. As Journey, a brilliant young girl meeting her inventor grandfather for the first time, Mills is endearing and vibrant. And not just her acting skills are on display in the soon-to-be-classic film—she also sings and dances her way through the movie musical. In fact, Mills is no stranger to musicals; she got her start in the Broadway tour of Dr. Seuss’