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Elle
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
Lux Pascal Joins Her Brother Pedro Pascal at the 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' Premiere
THE RUNDOWN Pedro Pascal's younger sister, Lux Pascal, has become a star in her own right. The 33-year-old (to Pedro's 50) has graced red carpets and acted in notable projects like Narcos. Here's everything to know about Lux and her sweet sibling dynamic with her older brother Pedro. Lux was born on June 4, 1992, in Orange County, California. She was raised in Chile and studied theater there. She earned her bachelor's degree at Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile and later attended Juilliard, graduating with her MFA in 2023. Her acting roles include Netflix's Narcos and the Spanish-language productions Miss Carbón and La Jauría. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Lux revealed that she currently has a few American roles in the works. 'I have two projects coming out, and I filmed one,' she shared with THR. 'I can't really give details of what's coming up, but yes, I do have projects coming up in the United States, and I'm excited.' In her 2021 Ya Magazine cover story, Lux publicly came out as a transgender woman. In the story, she spoke about how much Pedro supported her throughout her transition. Translated to English, she said, 'He's been an important part of this. He's also an artist and has been a guide. He was one of the first to give me the things that shaped my identity.' Pedro also posted her Ya cover on his Instagram and captioned it, 'Mi hermana, mi corazón, nuestra Lux,' which translates in English to 'My sister, my heart, our Lux.' Lux has since elaborated on what Pedro's support means to her. 'What makes him so fabulous is that he wears all of his humanity on his sleeve, and he doesn't hide who he is,' she told THR. 'And I think that's refreshing, because usually we move around the world hiding who we are. That's the main lesson I've gotten from him: There's no reason for me to hide who I am, right? And I think people are seeing that.' 'We protect each other very much,' Lux told People. 'He protects me a lot, but I guess I'm more under the radar, but I protect him a lot too.' She also spoke about the joys of growing up with him. 'He has a very powerful personality, and he was always the most fun to be around with,' she said. 'I would ditch all my friends just to hang out with my brother. It was such a special moment whenever he would visit us in Chile.' In his 2023 Esquire cover story, Pedro spoke about their childhood, too. '[Lux] ruled the household right away,' he shared. 'When my older sister and I would visit [Chile], we were like intruders. Our mother was her mother, but for us to think that we were entitled to this woman's attention in any way was absurd.' He elaborated on their connection, saying, 'She is and has always been one of the most powerful people and personalities I've ever known. My protective side is lethal, but I need her more than she needs me.' Lux has made several red carpet appearances with Pedro. In January 2024, the siblings attended the Emmys in Los Angeles. Pedro was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role in The Last of Us. They also stopped by HBO's post-Emmy Reception in West Hollywood. Last November, Lux joined her brother for his Gladiator II premiere in London. In May 2025, the siblings attended the Eddington red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival in France. On July 21, Lux went to Pedro's Fantastic Four: First Steps Los Angeles premiere.
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lux Pascal's Deluxe Debut
Lux Pascal is many things: a Juilliard-trained actress, the sister of Pedro Pascal (aka Hollywood's busiest actor), a proud member of the LGBTQ community — and a trans woman now stepping into her first leading film role. Miss Carbón, will debut domestically on Netflix later this year after hitting theaters in Spain this month. In the film, set in 2008 and based on a true story, Pascal stars as Carlita Rodríguez, a trans woman who became the first female coal miner in her hometown of Río Turbio, Argentina. Pascal, 33, was offered the role just as she was finishing Juilliard, but initially hesitated — uncertain about a project centered around a transition journey. More from The Hollywood Reporter Netflix's 'Perfect Match' Brings Together 'Love Island USA,' 'The Bachelor' Alum and More for Season 3 Paprika Studios and Seefood TV Execs Talk Formats - and No, This Is (Mostly) Not About Cooking Shows Netflix's "Liver King" Arrested After "Picking a Fight" With Joe Rogan 'I was a little bit afraid of it because I really wanted to expand my possibilities as an actress,' says Pascal, who had already played a wide range of female characters during her training. But after spending time with the real-life Rodríguez — and reframing the story as one about women in the workplace — she changed her mind. 'When I met her, I was mesmerized by this air of disappointment of how the world has treated her,' Pascal recalls. 'I didn't want to shy away from showing how sometimes that sadness is just impossible to hide.' Like her Miss Carbón character, Pascal describes herself as a survivor. She was the youngest of four children growing up in Orange County; her father, José, had fled Chile during the Pinochet dictatorship. Her mother, Veronica, died by suicide in 2000, when Lux was 7. 'We all have trauma,' she says, 'and I know my own trauma, and I survived it.' Her brother Pedro, 17 years older, moved to New York in his 20s to pursue acting but would visit home twice a year. From a young age, Lux was determined to follow a similar path — telling her kindergarten class she'd become a professional actor and, when she got a bit older, gravitating toward the edgy films of David Lynch and Terrence Malick. She later appeared in Narcos alongside her brother, and in the 2019 Chilean prison drama The Prince. 'There's something very, very few people have — talent and skill that is married with a camera that is in love with your face,' Pedro Pascal tells The Hollywood Reporter. 'She has that. I am stunned when I see her act in a close-up. I'm not surprised, just stunned. Like seeing Michelle Pfeiffer's first close-up in Tequila Sunrise.' Lux Pascal was Miss Carbón director Agustina Macri's first and only choice for the project, with the filmmaker telling THR that the star's 'beauty, talent and presence on screen' made her casting a no-brainer. 'Although the story is inspired by real events, Lux and I always understood that we had the freedom to create a new Carlita — one shaped by her own sensibilities and emotional palette,' says Macri. 'She was attentive to every detail and often proposed subtle changes to the script that made the character more honest and grounded. For me, that kind of creative dialogue has enormous value.' Up next: comedy. Pascal is currently in Montreal shooting Love & Chaos, her first lead in an English-language indie rom-com. ('She's a tremendous listener with a deliciously dark sense of humor,' says Love & Chaos director Drew Denny.) Big-budget fare is also on Pascal's radar, and having trained in martial arts, she dreams of joining the X-Men universe as Jean Grey: 'I feel so connected to her, both physically and mentally, and how she becomes Phoenix because she's corrupted by the world.' Horror is another goal, and she hopes for a shot at The Lord of the Rings ('I would really love to kill as an elf'). And yes, she'd love to act opposite her brother again — who just so happens to be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe this summer in The Fantastic Four. 'It would be beautiful to finally engage in the conversations we would have when I was a kid and he was a young adult, and we were both dreaming about movies,' she says about her desire to star with Pedro in another project. 'I would love that.' For his part, Pedro couldn't agree more: 'Seeing Miss Carbón feels like a rehearsal for us.' She's no stranger to red carpets, either, appearing with Pedro at events like last year's Emmys and the Gladiator II premiere. 'He's such a goofball, and he's so intelligent as well,' she says of her relationship with her brother. 'He's been extremely generous with me, and I think that he draws a lot of inspiration from me as well.' Her own public profile has grown recently, especially as Pedro has been vocal in his support — slamming a J.K. Rowling anti-trans post as 'heinous' and wearing a 'Protect the Dolls' shirt in a show of solidarity. 'Particularly now, there's definitely a pressure for girls like me to live in stealth, in the sense of not talking about our identities,' Lux Pascal says. 'I've always been concerned: Will I be more respected in the industry if I hide who I am?' She's discussed those challenges with her brother, who encouraged her to be open: 'He says, 'At the end of the day, you just have to be yourself, and that's when the world really starts coming together for you.'' A version of this story appeared in the June 11 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. Click here to subscribe. 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Time of India
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Pedro Pascal's sister, Lux, to star in a leading role; states she was mesmerised after learning about the character's experiences
Another Pascal member is about to enter Hollywood to charm the audience. The Julliard-trained actress, Lux Pascal, is setting foot in the acting industry to star in a leading role in 'Miss Carbón. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now ' Lux Pascal in a leading role... Lux, who is a proud trans-woman, and the sister of , would be starring in Netflix's upcoming project that would be hitting the silver screen latter this year in Spain. The film is set in 2008, when the trans woman Carlita Rodríguez (played by Lux) became the first female coal miner in her hometown of Río Turbio, Argentina, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Pascal was initially offered the role when she was completing her training at Juilliard; however, the 33-year-old was hesitant to take up the role, where the pivotal part was the transition journey. 'I was a little bit afraid of it because I really wanted to expand my possibilities as an actress,' she said. Pascal had previously played a wide range of female characters during the training; however, after learning about Rodríguez and reframing the story as women in the workplace, the actress decided to pursue the role. Recalling the meeting, Lux stated, 'When I met her, I was mesmerised by this air of disappointment of how the world has treated her. I didn't want to shy away from showing how sometimes that sadness is just impossible to hide.' Pedro Pascal about her sister... From kindergarten, Pascal knew that she wanted to become a professional actor, and when she grew up, she made her dream come true and starred alongside her brother in 'Narcos.' Speaking about Lux's acting skills, her 17-year-older brother, Pedro, said, 'There's something very, very few people have — talent and skill that is married with a camera that is in love with your face. She has that. I am stunned when I see her act in a close-up. I'm not surprised, just stunned,' he said to the same portal.
Express Tribune
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
The next Pascal powerhouse
Lux Pascal is ready to claim her space. The Juilliard graduate, actress, and proud trans woman took on her first major leading role in Miss Carbón, a Spanish film based on a true story, set to be released on Netflix later this year. Set in 2008 Argentina, the movie follows Carlita Rodríguez, a trans woman who became her town's first female coal miner. For Lux, the role was personal yet challenging. She was hesitant to take on another story about transition but changed her mind after meeting Carlita in person. 'Her sadness and strength really stayed with me,' she shared. The Chilean-American actress, 33, is no stranger to the camera. She's starred in Narcos, the Chilean film The Prince, and Juilliard productions like Hamlet. Her older brother, Pedro Pascal, has often praised her talent. 'She has a rare quality that the camera loves,' he said. Lux's director, Agustina Macri, echoed the sentiment, calling her a natural choice for Miss Carbón. Lux and Pedro share a close bond despite their 18-year age gap. Pedro has been vocal in supporting trans rights and often brings Lux to red carpet events. Lux, in turn, is proud to be visible in a time when many trans actors are encouraged to stay silent. 'There's pressure to keep quiet about who we are,' she said. 'But Pedro reminded me: when you're fully yourself, the world begins to make sense.' Lux will soon be starring in Love & Chaos, her first English-language rom-com, and dreams of action roles like Jean Grey in X-Men. She also hopes to share the screen with Pedro again. 'It would mean the world,' she said.
