Polynesian triple threat Siaki Sii is taking the industry by storm. Fans know him best for his onscreen performance as Owen in black-ish, but he’s also an award-winning dancer and musician. Pop Culturalist caught up with Siaki to chat about his career and all the original music he has on the way. PC: You’re an actor, dancer, and singer. How did you discover your passion for the arts? Is there one that you naturally gravitate towards? Siaki: That’s a great question because I had to think back to that! I
Young Hollywood’s Jordan Elsass is heating up the screen in his breakout role as Trip Richardson on Hulu’s Little Fires Everywhere. Based on the bestselling novel by Celeste Ng, Little Fires Everywhere is a gripping drama that follows the intertwined fates of the picture-perfect Richardson family and the enigmatic mother and daughter who upend their lives. It’s a story that delves into motherhood, classism, and race dynamics in the American suburbs in the late ’90s. Jordan’s character, Trip, is the boy next door and all-American jock who develops feelings for
Jeff Lima is blazing a trail for the next generation of up-and-coming Latinx storytellers. Best known for his onscreen role as Leon Cruz on Chicago Fire, Jeff is also the founder of Innovative Pictures. Last year, he partnered with the graduate film program at New York University Tisch School of Arts to discover a new emerging voice in the industry telling diverse stories that promote the community. Now in its second year, we caught up with Jeff about starting the Jeff Lima Production Award and this year’s recipient. PC: You’re
Gui Agustini is a quadruple threat who’s gone from serving aces on the court to creating memorable moments on the screen. His latest short, Roses Are Blind, has made its way around the festival circuit to wide acclaim. We caught up with Gui to learn more about Roses Are Blind and whether there are any plans to adapt it into a full-length feature. Career PC: You’re an actor, director, producer, and writer. How did you discover your passion for the arts? Is there one that you naturally gravitate towards? Gui: