Overview

• Pascal spent his 20s and 30s in New York struggling to land roles and seriously contemplated nursing when he feared his acting career was over.
• His sister Javiera Balmaceda and friend Sarah Paulson provided crucial encouragement and financial support to keep him in acting.
• Childhood bullying, abuse, and the suicide of his mother deeply influenced his personal and professional resilience.
• Now 50, he stars in acclaimed series like 'The Last of Us' and 'The Mandalorian' and is set to appear in 'Fantastic Four: First Steps'.
• He has used his rising platform to advocate for transgender rights, labeling J.K. Rowling a "heinous loser" over anti-trans views.