Rena Owen has always known her purpose in life was to be a creative. But being a biracial woman living in the ’70s, acting wasn’t considered a viable career, so Rena made the pivot into medicine. But her passion for her craft never wavered, and Rena soon found herself enrolling in drama school, defying society’s expectation of her. Since then, she’s continued to blaze a trail in film and television with projects that include Shark in the Park, Adrenalin Junkies, Shortland Street, The Gloaming, and most recently, on Freeform’s Siren.
Actor John Apolinar is the poster child for hard work and determination. While living in San Francisco, John worked a nine-to-five job during the day and took classes at night to strengthen his craft. As it’s been said, hard work pays off, and it certainly has for John, who landed his breakout role in Disney+’s Stargirl. Adapted from the bestselling novel by Jerry Spinelli, Stargirl tells an endearing tale about embracing your true authentic self. John’s character, Wayne, is one of the popular kids and the definition of conformity, but
Sophie Michelle is a triple threat who’s no stranger to the limelight. At the age of eleven, she started creating content (and her brand) on her YouTube channel, which now has over 780,000 subscribers! Yes, you read that correctly: 780,000! This April, she leads the cast of Brat TV’s newest series, Stage Fright, as lovable stage manager Lizzy, who, along with her friends, tries to solve a gripping mystery. Pop Culturalist caught up with Sophie to chat about the series and her multifaceted career! Career PC: You’re an actress, musician,
As a self-proclaimed “theater nerd,” singer-songwriter MJ Ultra grew up in a small town in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with big-city ambitions. He followed his heart and moved out to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the arts—not in music but rather in film and television. It was on set of his first project that he reignited his love for music, and he hasn’t looked back since. He’s taken the industry by the horns with his relatable lyricism and soulful vocals, touching the lives of everyone he encounters. Pop Culturalist caught