Actor-filmmaker Connor Jessup grew up on the set of projects like The Saddle Club and Falling Skies. Those experiences shaped him as a man and storyteller, fueling his drive to create his own narratives. He cofounded Big & Quiet Pictures with longtime friend Ashley Shields-Muir in 2014. Together, their short films have made their way through major festivals, including Toronto, Palm Springs, and Clermont-Ferrand. In 2020, he made his return to television in Netflix’s sci-fi supernatural drama Locke & Key. Pop Culturalist caught up with Connor to chat about the
Emmy-nominated actress Victoria Konefal is heating up the screen as Ciara Brady in the longstanding soap Days of Our Lives. It’s a breakout role for the New York native who knew at the age of seven that storytelling was her passion and path in life. She’s dedicated herself to her craft, learning new things about herself and her art with each new role she embodies. Pop Culturalist caught up with Victoria to learn more about her. Career PC: How did you discover your passion for acting? Victoria: I was fortunate
Charlene Laurent is a multitalented creative who hopes to inspire others through her craft, whether that be on the runway, screen, or stage. Soon she’ll launch the next chapter in her already impressive career, telling stories through comedy. Pop Culturalist caught up with this triple threat to learn more about her exciting debut as a comedian, and she shared her best piece of advice to aspiring artists. PC: You’re an actress, comedian, and model. How did you discover your passion for the arts? Charlene: I grew up loving books and
Ezra Jordan is an artist on the rise, and his story is one of resilience and strength. He first caught the industry’s eye (or should we say ear?) as a talented pianist. But at the age of eighteen, his life was put on hold and he was forced to find new ways to express himself after suffering a life-threatening injury. Refusing to lie down, that traumatic event led Ezra to discover his passion for songwriting. To date, he has over four million streams on Spotify alone and has toured the