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Elle
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
Tati Gabrielle Reflects on 'You', 'The Last of Us', and the Power of Her Voice
Justin French Tuxedo jacket, bib, trousers, McQueen. Earrings, ring, Anita Ko. We meet Tati Gabrielle's characters before a word is ever spoken. In The 100 , her wide, doe-like eyes burn with a cold, unyielding glare. As Nora in You , they soften with intrigue—we (and Joe) meet her in a library, after all. It's almost impossible to believe there was ever a time she didn't recognize her power. 'I was a very socially awkward kid and slow to speak,' she says, 'but I loved to present my emotions and thoughts visually.' She credits her upbringing in the San Francisco Bay Area for instilling her with a 'sense of strong individuality, loyalty, and justice.' Gabrielle eventually cut her teeth in a third grade play, prompting her teacher to tell her mom, 'She's got something—you've got to [nurture] that.' When her mother urged her to continue to pursue theater, she resisted and auditioned for the Oakland School for the Arts as a visual arts student instead. Ironically, she forgot her sketchbook that day, and fate intervened: Theater it was. Her calling was anchored in 10th grade during a school trip to Edinburgh, Scotland, where her theater class performed a play. On the streets of the Festival Fringe, she witnessed how this form of storytelling could captivate an audience. 'Seeing the way that somebody can watch something and it speaks to them in such a way that will make them go about life differently from that moment on,' she says, 'I realized how much that had happened to me growing up, like watching Spy Kids and coming out of the movie saying, 'I can do this.'' Justin French Bubble dress, boots, Marc Jacobs. Earrings, necklace, bracelets, Cartier. The thing about fate is, no matter how hard you try to escape it, a voice will always lead you back to your rightful path. Gabrielle considered a career in criminal profiling, and majored in French at Spelman College, with dreams of becoming a diplomat. It wasn't until she overheard her mother telling people she wanted to pursue criminal justice that something inside her snapped. 'No, I want to be an actor,' she instantly thought. '[Black women] have been forced to grow up in a world where we have to be aware at all times.' Battling depression, she left college on medical leave and returned to the Bay Area feeling lost and uncertain. But her inner voice knew what she needed to hear. Or at least her high school best friend did, when she called her out of the blue and suggested they move to Los Angeles together. 'To me, it was the universe's call,' she says. She dipped her toes into acting with an appearance on a Nickelodeon show, but felt like kid shows didn't reflect her potential. 'It was a good introduction to what a film set is like, but I wanted to challenge myself to tell stories that were impactful on all levels,' Gabrielle says. That meant finding roles that acknowledged her identity as a Black and Korean-American woman. 'In the first couple of years [of acting], nobody knew where to place me. I wasn't Black enough to be Black. I wasn't Asian enough to be Asian,' she remembers. Justin French Tuxedo jacket, bib, trousers, McQueen. Earrings, ring, Anita Ko. Growing up in the diverse Bay Area presented a stark contrast to Hollywood's narrow perspectives. When she was appearing in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina , a scene depicting her character, Prudence, being lynched sparked backlash. 'Black Twitter went off,' she says. Showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa envisioned an innocently color-blind world, but audiences didn't perceive a witch existing in a fictional, supernatural realm—they saw a white woman hanging a Black woman. 'I can never let something like that happen again. I can't let my people down,' she says. From then on, she made it her mission to ensure her roles reflected the realities of women of color. Before accepting her role in You , she met with showrunner Sera Gamble. 'I told Sera that since I'm going to be Joe's new obsession, and all of the women before me have been white, there are certain things that, as a woman of color, are not going to go the same way,' she says. '[Black women] have been forced to grow up in a world where we have to be aware at all times. We think differently. We have to protect ourselves differently. So Marienne cannot be oblivious.' Justin French Tuxedo jacket, bib, trousers, McQueen. Earrings, ring, Anita Ko. When we last saw Marienne, she had outsmarted Joe and left him believing she was dead after an apparent overdose. But by the end of season 5, she returns with a chilling one-liner: 'You should've killed me better, Joe.' The moment was bittersweet for Gabrielle, who was grieving the death of her friend and Sabrina co-star, Chance Perdomo. Still, she found solace in Marienne's resilience. 'Women, we love hard and love really big, and we will falter, but don't let that falter be your end,' she says. For the girl who once spoke so little, finding her voice—one that carries weight, power, and purpose—hasn't come easily. 'Prudence taught me how to be unapologetic, and Marienne taught me grace—that there's always room to find joy, no matter what happens,' she reflects. As for Nora in The Last of Us , she's learning the weight of her choices. 'All of these characters are so blatantly flawed, and [ The Last of Us ] doesn't necessarily try to redeem them. Nora started teaching me that you are your choices. You can have as much intention and heart as you want, but what the world sees are your actions. Your choices define you,' she says. 'And you can't run from the things you've decided on.' Hair by Sami Knight for Rehab; makeup by Alexandra French at Forward Artists; manicure by Johanna Castillo; produced by Anthony Federici at Petty Cash Production; photographed at Malibu Creek Ranch. A version of this article appears in the Summer 2025 issue of ELLE. Related Stories
Scotsman
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Interior Design Masters 2025: when is the final of series 6?
Interior Design Masters will soon crown its winner for series six - but when? 🖌 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Interior Design Masters will soon crown a winner for 2025. The series 6 champion wins a contract with John Lewis. But when exactly will the final take place? It is almost time for the BBC to crown its Interior Design Masters winner for 2025. The show is now in its sixth series and continues to be a fan favourite. Alan Carr is on hosting duties once again for the popular competition series. Just three designers remain in the competition ahead of the semi-final. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But when exactly will the final take place on the BBC? Here's all you need to know: Who is in the Interior Design Masters semi-final? Cast of Interior Design Masters series six | Interior Design Masters / DSP / BBC One After weeks of charming but fierce competition just three competitors remain as the BBC show reaches the semi-final stage. The semi-finalists are: Craig Mason - 58 - Giftware Designer John Cooper - 46 - Design Technology Teacher Rita Millat - 42 - Visual Merchandising Consultant What to expect from the Interior Design Masters semi-final? The penultimate episode of the sixth series will be on TV today (May 22). It is due to start at 8pm and will last for an hour, finishing at approximately 9pm. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The preview for Interior Design Master's semi-final, via Radio Times , reads: 'The three semi-finalists need to put on their best performance as they head to Edinburgh to transform Festival Fringe venues - the iconic Monkey Barrel, Summerhall's Royal Dick and Home Bar. They need to dazzle Michelle Ogundehin and guest judge Shayne Brady with a revamped bar, stage and seating area for a place in the final.' When is the Interior Design Masters final? The Alan Carr-fronted show will bring the curtain down on its sixth series in a mere seven days' time. The BBC has set the date for Interior Design Masters final and it will take place next Thursday (May 29). It is set to start at 8pm and will run for an hour - like the rest of the season. The finalists, who are yet to be confirmed, will be heading to the village of Portmeirion in Gwynedd. Have you got a story you want to share with our readers? You can now send it to us online via YourWorld at . It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
Edinburgh Live
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
'We are just three Edinburgh friends - now we are going all the way to Glastonbury'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info An Edinburgh trio are set to perform at Glastonbury after forming a performance group just three years ago. Insane Magic - made up of Cameron Gibson, Elliot Bibby and Luke Osey - built a loyal audience through their Festival Fringe performances. Now the group are set to take their magic show to the music festival in June, describing the opportunity as 'an extremely big deal for three local friends'. Speaking to Edinburgh Live, Cameron Gibson, 30, said they felt nervous for their performance but are 'confident in what they do'. He added: "The three of us are magicians and have built up our own careers over the years. In April 2022, myself, Elliot and Luke came together to create a show as a three. "We wrote the whole show and it went really well. We took it to the Fringe and sold out completely in 2023. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sentstraight to your messages. "When we went back last year, we sold out again. We got approached by Glastonbury to perform there and it's been really amazing. "We are playing one of the biggest tents which I think holds about 2,000 people. It's really amazing that we have managed to create something different, new and exciting. "We are still nervous about it but this is a great opportunity and we are putting ourselves out there. We work really hard and we are confident in what we do." Glastonbury Festival takes place from Wednesday June 25 and June 29. The trio are also preparing to perform at Edinburgh Fringe once again this year. A description of their show reads: "After complete sell-outs in 2023 and 2024, Insane Magic (Cameron Gibson, Elliot Bibby and Luke Osey) return with their biggest show yet! Fresh from a smash-hit run at the Adelaide Fringe, the trio bring a brand-new hour of mind-blowing magic, with some fan-favourite classics sprinkled into the mix." You can find out more here.
Scotsman
29-04-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Edinburgh Summerhall venue: Developers refuse to say if arts hub will remain as Fringe venue in long term
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Developers working on plans for the future of Edinburgh's Summerhall arts hub have refused to say whether their proposals include the complex continuing as a Fringe venue in the long term. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Edinburgh-based AMA told the Evening News' sister paper The Scotsman that residential properties are to form a key part of the redevelopment of the former Royal (Dick) Vet School, but the site's future as a Fringe venue was undecided. The company - preferred bidders for Summerhall - said it planned to create residential and commercial space as well as continued arts provision in a "high quality redevelopment that will be beneficial to all". A contract to manage Summerhall is set to be agreed with AMA. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Summerhall has operated as an arts hub for 14 years and a major Fringe venue. And new charity Summerhall Arts is due to launch its 2025 Festival Fringe programme for the venue next week. A public consultation is planned on the future of the building. AMA is to work on plans for the complex - including obtaining formal planning consent - over the next three years. But it refused to comment on whether it would retain Summerhall as a Fringe venue in the longer term. The company, which is also behind the redevelopment of the former Scottish and Newcastle brewery site at Fountainbridge and other projects across the city, said the final make-up of the building would be dependent on the planning and consultation process and insisted it was "open minded". Dr Ali Afshar, co-founder and managing director of AMA, told The Scotsman the contract for his company's acqusition of Summerhall was subject to acquiring planning consent. In the meantime, it will remain under the current owner, Oesselmann Estate. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Day to day management was taken over last month by charity Scot-Art, previously known as Edinburgh Palette, which will work alongside Summerhall Arts, headed by former Summerhall chief executive Sam Gough to "provide year-round arts and cultural activities" at the venue. Edinburgh arts venue Summerhall has been hosting shows and exhibitions since 2011 | Supplied Dr Afshar said: "As a family owned, Edinburg-based company, we understand how deeply valued Summerhall is to the community here, and as its future custodian we will protect its historic legacy and forge a bright future for the estate. "Having now formally entered a contract to acquire Summerhall, we will begin to consider the next steps to shape its plans for the future. In the coming months, we will begin to undertake consultations with the local community and the city council." The mixed use development is likely to include a commercial element as well as "living space". More than 100 organisations, predominantly artists and creative or tech-focused companies, are already based at the site. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Dr Afshar added: "We anticipate that this consultation period will take a considerable time as we prepare to lodge a planning application, given Summerhall is a highly sensitive site. This lengthy period will enable us all to agree a way forward. We foresee that the result will be a mixed-use development, including both living and commercial space, while providing a facility to sustainably continue the provision of the arts.."
Edinburgh Reporter
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Edinburgh Reporter
Sufficient number of nominees for new Old Town Community Council
At least eight valid nominations for community councillors have been received as new members of Old Town Community Council. In addition a Local Interest Group Representative has also put themselves forward for membership. The minimum number of elected representatives for a new version of the Old Town Community Council after the recent elections was six. Old Town Community Council was one of eight community councils which failed to reach the minimum number of nominations in the first round of elections. It would have collapsed if not for a second round of nominations organised by The City of Edinburgh Council, and nominations closed just last week. Cllr Finlay McFarlane who has been the Returning Officer for the Old Town Community Council Election is delighted. He said: 'I am over the moon that the oldest residential community in the city has rallied to save their Community Council. The Old Town Community Council is an incredibly important voice whose absence would have been a tragic consequence of the councils failure to listen and properly respond to city centre communities. 'Without their campaigning, we may have not secured controls over Short-Term Lets (STLs) from The Scottish Government – a policy already beginning to show green shoots of renewal in one of the most hollowed out areas of the city with residents reporting long-term neighbours returning to their stairs as STLs revert to residential use. 'To say the process for residents wanting to step forward as a community councillor was convoluted would be an understatement. The Crannie Community Hub has been an invaluable help to me in attempting to make the process as easy as possible and acting as a hub for co-ordinating efforts to resurrect the community council and I would like to extend my thanks to them for all their support. 'I look forward to calling the AGM of the new community council term and would encourage the wider community to engage with their work, as I will promise to do everything I can as a city councillor for the Old Town to help secure real change to improve the lives of residents living there.' Fellow Old Town councillor, Margaret Graham has called for a review of the community council election procedure, saying that she wants 'to give community councils more power and impact within the local community'. The Old Town is the centre of the Festival Fringe PHOTO Alan Simpson 7/8/2024 Like this: Like Related
