Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias

Fernando Carsa talks about his role on Apple TV+ ‘ACAPULCO‘

Fernando Carsa recently joined host Elias in the cave! Fernando currently stars as Memo in Apple TV+’s new bilingual comedy series “Acapulco.” Based on the 2017 film “How To Be A Latin Lover” starring Eugenio Derbez and Salma Hayek, the series follows Maximo (Enrique Arrizon), a young Mexican man whose dream comes true when he gets the job of a lifetime at the hottest resort in Acapulco.
Born and raised in Colima, Mexico to actor parents, Fernando moved to the U.S. with his eyes set on Broadway. He went on to attend Fullerton College where he earned an Associate’s Degree in Theatre Arts, before becoming the first transfer student in six years accepted into UCLA’s Ray Bolger Musical Theater Program. Serendipitously, Fernando booked “Acapulco,” which marks his television debut, six months following his graduation from UCLA.
You can watch this interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/-Pc7kVVzkOs
You can find Fernando on Instagram @fernandocarsa and Twitter @callmecarsa
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Alex Collins talks about his role as Dr. Mid-Nite on CW‘s ‘Stargirl‘

Alex Collins recently joined host Elias in the cave! Alex was recently seen on CW's 'Stargirl as Dr. Mid-Nite. Collins was excited at the opportunity to take over the Dr. Mid-Nite role, adding “Working on this show has been a career highlight. Geoff Johns has created a warm and familial environment on set and stepping into a role played originally by such an experienced actor as Henry Thomas could have been intimidating and nerve-wracking were it not for being welcomed by Johns and the entire cast and crew. Brec Bassinger went out of her way to make me feel as if I’d been there since day one, and working with Anjelika Washington was such a treat. And who doesn’t want to play a legendary superhero, don the tights, super suit, and cape? Now, where’s my owl?”
While the CW’s Stargirl is Collins’ most recent role, he’s no stranger to the small screen. Audiences have seen his often rugged and brooding characters on HBO’s Lovecraft Country and True Detective, FOX’s The Gifted, and AMC’s Turn: Washington’s Spies. Besides his many television stints, Collins has also appeared in several major studio feature films. Among the titles are the Warner Bros thriller The Accountant, directed by Gavin O’Connor and starring Ben Affleck, Clint Eastwood’s dramatic bombing biopic Richard Jewell, and Rob Reiner’s Iraq War historical drama Shock & Awe, starring Woody Harrelson and James Marsden.
 
You can watch this interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/_v9usEyFa_8
You can find Alex on Instagram @AlexBCollins and Twitter @AlexCollinsActs
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Stephanie Lynn talks about her film ‘Soulmates‘

Stephanie Lynn recently joined host Elias in the cave to talk about her new film 'Soulmates'. Soulmates starring Stephanie Lynn, Alexandra Case and Mark Famiglietti will be released in theaters and on VOD – November 12th.
Stephanie grew up in an old farm house in Vermont, the “Green Mountain State”, and was raised with an appreciation for nature, healthy living and smiling at people. Always politically minded and earth conscious, Stephanie aspires to effect positive change in the world through her art by tapping into and expressing the more complicated aspects of the human experience.
You can watch this interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/YIULfgZzFrk
You can find Stephanie on Instagram @stephanielynnofficial 
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Anna Khaja talks about her role as Indira on AMC‘s ‘The Walking Dead: World Beyond‘

Anna Khaja recently joined host Elias in the cave! You can catch Anna on AMC's The Walking Dead: World Beyond as Indira.
She was recently on the hit series The Sex Lives of College Girls, The Baker and the Beauty and FBI and FBI's Most Wanted. She has also recurred on The Good Place, Silicon Valley, For the People (Shondaland), Madam Secretary and Lethal Weapon. In 2015, she booked the role of Sita Parrish on Quantico. She also stars in the John Legend music video "Surefire" about borderless love, which won the 2017 MTV Music Award for 'Best Music Video with a Message.'
You can watch this interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/Oxj4Yg0Wb3o
You can find Anna on Instagram @annakhaja and Twitter @annakhaja
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Emily Ruhl talks about writing, directing and producing her short film ‘BLUE MOON‘

Emily Ruhl recently joined host Elias in the cave! Emily has established herself as a top model and she is now expanding her talents into writing, directing and producing with her short film BLUE MOON.
The project is a vibrant vignette of a love story that takes place in a single night. It follows two young women through Los Angeles as they explore the depths of themselves. Additionally, she co-wrote and produced the short film’s theme song called HER. Ruhl is in production for her second short film where she will star as the lead actress.
She recently won “Best Director short” at the New Creators Film Awards, “Best First Time Director” at the Rome Movie Awards, and “Best Romatic short” at the Independent Short Award
Photo credit: Martina Tolot Moroder
You can watch this interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/NoH_3fsxaZs
You can find Emily on Instagram @emily_ruhl and www.emilyruhl.com 
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Tunji Kasim talks Season 3 of ‘Nancy Drew‘ & more!

Tunji Kasim recently joined host Elias in the cave! Tunji is known for his role as Ned ‘Nick’ Nickerson on The CW’s hit supernatural thriller/drama series “Nancy Drew”. Based on the iconic books created by publisher Edward L. Stratemeyer and written by a variety of authors under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene, the show follows brilliant teen sleuth Nancy Drew (Kennedy McMann) as she solves mysteries in her hometown of Horseshoe Bay, Maine. Tunji instantly became a fan favorite as Nick, a former teenage convict (also Nancy’s ex-boyfriend) who is forced to confront his previous life in Florida, while working to help solve crimes alongside his new friends in Maine. Season three of “Nancy Drew” premiered on October 8, 2021.
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You can watch this interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/IpsGi68gB_c
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Román Zaragoza talks about his role as Sasappis on CBS‘ ‘Ghosts‘

Actor, Director, and Producer Román Zaragoza recently joined host Elias in the cave! Román can be seen starring in CBS’ highly anticipated, upcoming comedy series “Ghosts.” The show, adapted from the hit 2019 BBC One series of the same name, follows Samantha (Rose McIver) and Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar) a couple who receive a beautiful country home, only to find it is falling apart and inhabited by a number of previous deceased residents. Román shines as Sasappis, a blunt troublemaker who tries to fill eternity by having a little fun and creating some drama.
On the film front Román serves as a producer on the upcoming short film “This Is Their Land,” which is currently in post-production. The film, a passion project for Román, takes place during the Modoc War of 1872-73 and follows the brave, Modoc Civic Leader Captain Jack as he negotiates for peace in his homeland against the U.S. army, and the sacrifices he is forced to make for the sake of his people. “This Is Their Land” is slated to hit the festival circuit in 2021-22.
 
You can watch this interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/ZEdWqExRGLU
You can find Román on Instagram @romanzaragoza Twitter @RomanZara_Goza
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Elena Sanchez talks about her recent role in Gravitas Venture film ‘Demigod‘

Elena Sanchez recently joined host Elias in the cave. Elena has become a breakout star in the U.S. with notable roles in top U.S. films and series such as The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, The Walking Dead, and Sleepy Hollow. Now, she’s onto her next big project: a starring role in the Gravitas Ventures film “Demigod” (releasing in theaters and streaming on October 15th, 2021).
You can watch this interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/MwqINZl0ArY
You can find Elena on Instagram @theelenasanchez Twitter @theelenasanchez
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Marcel Spears talks about his role as Marty on CBS‘ ‘The Neighborhood‘

Marcel Spears recently joined host Elias in the cave! Marcel stars as Cedric the Entertainer’s son “Marty” in the CBS hit-comedy 'THE NEIGHBORHOOD'. The popular series is currently in production for season 4 which just premiered September 20th.
In addition to The Neighborhood, you may have seen Marcel as the scene-stealing “T.K. Clifton” on the ABC comedy The Mayor and co-starring in the BET film Always a Bridesmaid, on Netflix.
 
You can watch this interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/dUliJ8K0LjA
You can find Marcel on Instagram @mrmarcelspears Twitter @mrmarcelspears
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Phil Wright talks about his role as Harold on Disney‘s ‘Under Wraps‘

Phil Wright recently joined host Elias in the cave! Phil portrays the role of “Harold” in the TV movie “Under Wraps” which is Disney Channel’s remake of the first-ever DCOM. “Under Wraps” premiered October 1 on Disney Channel and will be available to stream on Disney+ on Friday, October 8.
In addition to acting, Phil is an esteemed choreographer and has choreographed performances and music videos for notable artists including Lil Nas X, Cardi B & G-Easy, and MC Hammer.
Phil founded “The Parent Jam” in 2017 with the intention of bringing families together through the art of dance. Through this endeavor, Phil has been able to combine his passions for dance and teaching with lessons to get the whole family involved. Tutorials can be found on DanceWithPhil.com
 
You can watch this interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/wmSPjwAt5DE
You can find Phil on Instagram @phil_wright_ Twitter @philwright7
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Samson Moeakiola chats about his role as ”Salvatore ‘Big Pussy‘ Bonpensiero”- ”The Many Saints of Newark‘

Samson Moeakiola recently joined host Elias in the cave! You can see Samson as the young version of Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero in "The Many Saints of Newark" We chat about how he got the role, his acting journey, meeting Vincent Pastore and getting advice on how to play 'Big Pussy' who originated the role, and much more.
You can watch this interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/wmYFNijCryE
You can find Samson on Instagram @samsonmoeakiola 
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William Ludwig talks about playing young Tony Soprano in ‘The Many Saints of Newark‘

William Ludwig recently joined host Elias in the cave! William stars as young Tony Soprano in the highly anticipated prequel film, The Many Saints of Newark based on the popular series, The Sopranos created by David Chase.
We talk about his experiences on set making the film, getting career advice from the likes of Ray Liotta, and working ​with a dialect coach to really nail the Jersey Italian accent (especially the F word in true Sopranos fashion!)
You can watch this interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/QNbns_pcSp8
You can find William on Instagram @TheWilliamLudwig 
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Daphne Alexander talks about her recent work on ‘Minore‘, ‘Smyrna‘, ‘Beckett‘ & so much more!

Daphne Alexander recently joined host Elias in the cave! We chatted about her latest projects 'Minore', 'Smyrna', 'Beckett' 'First Swim', filming projects in Greece and so much more! Daphne was born in Cyprus and trained at Oxford University and LAMDA. She came to prominence playing nurse Nadia Talianos on the BBC's long running medical drama "Casualty". After this she has worked internationally, playing roles in Roman Polanski's "The Ghost Writer", Osunsanmi's "The Fourth Kind" and HBO's "House of Saddam". More recently she took on the roles of Catherine Horton in "Smyrna" and Aliki in "Minore". She played leading roles in award-winning films "The Palace" and "The Siege on Liperti Street".
She has played Modesty Blaise for BBC Radio 4, and has worked onstage in London and New York.
Daphne loves languages and speaks fluent English, French and Greek as well as conversational German and Levantine Arabic. She divides her time between London, Athens and Los Angeles.
 
You can watch this interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/TgUXeg2L-5s
PHOTO CREDIT: ALIONA ADRIANOVA
You can find Daphne on Instagram @daphnealexander_ Twitter @alexdaphne
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Skyler Mowatt talks about being a Top Stunt Performer in the entertainment Industry.

Skyler Mowatt recently joined host Elias in the cave. As a top stunt performer and firearms expert, Skyler works tirelessly to bring awareness for firearms safety within the industry and the martial art of using them effectively. As an elite expert in the field, Skyler has worked on such high profile series as CW’s “Supernatural”, Netflix’s “Wu Assassins” and “Altered Carbon”, SyFy’s “Van Helsing” and Amazon Prime’s “Man in the High Castle”. With each role, he continues to become a name in stunt work and firearm advisory. His respect and love for his work allow him to take great pride in influencing and informing the culture of firearms ownership in North America.
When he’s not on set Skyler can be found participating in shooting competitions and doing dry training at home constantly. He is also passionate about Taekwondo and recently received his 2nd-degree black belt.
You can watch this interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/0_hchHMP4eQ
You can find Skyler on Instagram @skyler_mowatt 
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Jackie Moore talks about her role on Lifetime‘s ‘Party From Hell‘

Jackie Moore recently joined host Elias in the cave! Jackie can been seen on 'Party From Hell' on Lifetime Sept 3 starring with Erik Roberts and Jennifer Field as Molly the Party Planner.
After breaking into acting with small roles in the feature films Fugly! (opposite John Leguizamo) and Chlorine (opposite Vincent D'Onofrio), she moved to Los Angeles to continue working in film and TV. During her first year in LA she booked the leads in six feature films. In addition to more film work Jackie has  appeared on The Mindy Project, Westworld, Dr. Dre's "Vital Signs", The Odd Couple, and HBO's Barry.
You can watch this interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/58K46OtzeLI
You can find Jackie on Instagram @jackie__moore Twitter @MooreJackie_
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