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.
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