Xochitl Gomez is the talented young actress who’s bringing Dawn to life in Netflix’s adaptation of The Baby-Sitters Club. It’s a role of a lifetime and a responsibility that isn’t lost on Xochitl, who is more than excited (and prepared) to tell inclusive stories to a new generation. Pop Culturalist caught up with Xochitl to learn more about her, The Baby-Sitters Club, and the importance of representation. Career PC: How did you discover your passion for acting? Xochitl: I started acting in local musicals at age five. For as long
Pop singer-songwriter LIVVIA knows a thing or two about creating magic in the studio. Hits like “Catch A Body” and “Damn” have been staples on the Billboard charts, and connected with fans around the world. Earlier this summer, LIVVIA offered listeners a beautiful escape with her latest single. We caught up with LIVVIA to learn more about her, her career, and the release of “Beautiful Escape.” PC: How did you discover your passion for music? LIVVIA: I’ve always been fascinated by songwriting specifically. My mom tells stories of my very
When filmmaker Carlos Ibarra set out to create Con Dios, he hoped the project would shine light on a marginalized community, start conversations on a taboo topic, and highlight the importance of representation. Not only did he accomplish all three, the film caught the attention of Sony, which has now included it in its Voces Nuevas program. We spoke with Carlos about that milestone, how his personal experiences shaped the narrative, and why the film is more timely than ever. Career PC: How did you discover your passion for the
When Nils Hognestad started his career as an actor, he always imagined he would one day be a part of the Psych family. But when the long-standing comedy TV series concluded in 2014, he thought those dreams were over. Little did he know, the Universe had other plans. Fast-forward a few years, and Nils can now check that off his bucket list, starring as a top-secret character in Psych 2: Lassie Come Home, exclusively on NBC’s new streaming platform: Peacock. We caught up with Nils to chat about this exciting