Erin Sanders is turning heads as one of the leads of The Call. Starring opposite Lin Shaye and Tobin Bell, The Call tells the story of a group of small-town friends who must survive the night after a tragic event brings them together at the home of a sinister couple. Pop Culturalist caught up with Erin to chat about The Call, stepping into the role of this multifaceted character, and the film’s important message about being accountable for your own actions. PC: Tell us about The Call, your character, and
Owen Patrick Joyner shines bright as one of the leads of Netflix’s breakout hit, Julie and the Phantoms. The series follows Julie, a young girl who loses her passion for music after the death of her mom, but when the ghosts of three dreamy musicians from 1995 appear in her mom’s old studio, Julie begins to find her way back to her craft. As her friendship with the boys grow, they convince her to create a new band together: Julie and the Phantoms. Owen’s character, Alex, is the lovable drummer
Jaden Michael is making waves this year for his performance as Miguel Martinez in Netflix’s Vampires vs. the Bronx. The highly acclaimed film follows a group of friends who are fighting to save their neighborhood from gentrification…and vampires. It’s a project and role that mean a great deal to Jaden, who felt empowered to represent his community and culture on screen. Pop Culturalist caught up with Jaden to learn more about him, his career, and Vampires vs. the Bronx. Career PC: How did you discover your passion for acting? Jaden:
Marcela Avelina is one to watch in 2020, whether that be on the screen or in the studio. This year, the multifaceted artist made her television debut in Netflix’s Grand Army and released her first single, “Took Me Out.” Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to chat with this rising star about those huge milestones. Career PC: How did you discover your passion for the arts? Marcela: I’m not sure if there was a specific moment when I discovered it; it’s just always been what I wanted to do. PC: Who