Lux Pascal is no stranger to the spotlight, but her rise to stardom has been shaped by more than just talent, as her journey is deeply intertwined with the influence of her older brother, Pedro Pascal. Long before Lux earned her MFA at Juilliard or landed the lead role in the critically acclaimed 'Miss Carbón,' Pedro was quietly inspiring her from across the continent.
Growing up, Lux recalls how Pedro’s visits felt “like Christmas Day,” bringing with him a treasure trove of movies and music from New York. “I think I was 12, but Pedro gifted me Mulholland Drive,” she told Elle during a recent interview.
“I watched it on a Sunday before I had school the next day, and it was, like, 4 A.M. And I just finished watching Mulholland Drive, and I was like, Oh, I’m going to watch this again tomorrow... because it was something that I knew Pedro thought was special, so I was like, I really want to understand why it’s so special.”
That early exposure sparked a visceral curiosity in Lux, a gateway into a world of cinema that would eventually fuel her passion for acting. Pedro, who left home at 17 to pursue his own acting career, remembers sending her “R-rated movies from the States... I would get those VHS tapes from the street in New York.”
For Lux, these gifts were more than entertainment. They were seeds planted that would shape her artistic voice. But their relationship goes beyond simple sibling support. Pedro has been a mentor and a creative muse for Lux.
When asked what advice has meant the most, Pedro candidly told the publication, “You’re the person I believe the most, so that keeps me going,” a reflection of the reciprocal encouragement between them. Lux also recalled a pivotal moment when she called Pedro upset, and his words were clear and grounding, “Just be yourself. People will see it eventually. Just be yourself.”
Now, Lux’s breakout role as Carlita Antonella Rodríguez in Miss Carbón, a biopic about the first female coal miner in her Argentinian hometown, showcases her nuanced performance, one rooted in authenticity and empathy.
She reflected on the experience of meeting the real Carlita, “When I held her, when I hugged her. I can still feel the knot in my throat. I was like, I know this woman. Specifically, I know this woman, but I’m not this woman.”
Pedro and Lux seem to be ready to share the screen, as they talked about their dream roles during the interview, with Pedro suggesting a sibling twist on 'Thelma & Louise,' and Lux immediately embracing the idea. “Wait a second. You found it,” she laughed.
They joked about a possible 'Daddy Dearest' reboot with Lux as Joan Crawford, revealing a playful, creative chemistry that perfectly complements their professional respect. Lux’s career is only just beginning, with 'Miss Carbón' soon arriving on Netflix and her first Hollywood film, 'Love & Chaos,' on the horizon.