If you’ve seen the pics from the Gladiator II world premiere, then you know the internet’s daddy Pedro Pascal didn’t walk the red carpet alone…but fret not, he’s still single (as far as I know, anyway). Instead of a girlfriend, the actor took his younger sister, Lux Pascal, to be his date, and when I tell you she brought her A-game, I mean it, because her cutout dress truly stole the show. Pls see for yourself:
This isn’t the first time Pedro has brought Lux along on the red carpet, either—she also accompanied him to the 2024 Emmys Awards, which is when fans first started asking, “Uh, who is she??” So, I think it’s time for a deep-dive on Lux, agreed? Here’s everything you should know about Pedro’s younger sis and their v close bond.
Lux was raised in Chile.
Though Lux was born in California (where Pedro moved at the age of 11), her parents relocated to their native Chile when she was three years old, taking Lux and her brother Nicolás with them. Pedro, who is 17 years older than Lux, remained in the states with their older sister Javiera, but he often returned to Chile for visits. And according to him, Lux called the shots in the house, despite being the youngest.
“She ruled the household right away,” he said of Lux during an April 2023 interview with Esquire. “When my older sister and I would visit, 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.”
She’s an actress and model.
Like her brother Pedro, Lux decided to pursue acting. She studied theater at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, and soon after graduating, she landed her first television role in the Chilean drama Los 80. She also appeared in several Chilean soap operas and even acted alongside Pedro in the third season of Narcoswhere she played the role of Elijah.
Most recently, in 2023, she earned her MFA in acting from the Juilliard School. (Swipe below to see cute pics of Pedro supporting his sis at her graduation.)
In addition to her acting career, Lux is also a up-and-coming model, having collaborated with Farfetch and Longchamp, among other brands. She’s even appeared on the covers of major Chilean publications, including The Official Chile.
She’s also a transgender activist.
In February 2021, Lux publicly came out as a trans woman, having previously identified as nonbinary. In a cover story for Spanish-language Of magazine, she opened up about her transition and the support she received from her family—particularly from Pedro, noting that he was “an important part” of her decision to come out.
As she explained, “He’s also an artist and has served as a guide for me. He was one of the first people to gift me the tools that started shaping my identity.” Pedro later shared a photo of the cover story to his IG, sooo it’s safe to say he’s a proud big bro.
Though she’s proud to be a trans woman, Lux remains an advocate for the nonbinary community as well. “Moving through the world as a woman is much more simple for me, but I still advocate for nonbinary identities to have a space in society,” she told Oflater adding, “We need trans activists who are good, smart, informed and who can be strong voices against transphobia, homophobia, and racism.”
When asked about Lux’s transition by Esquire, Pedro noted that “she is and has always been one of the most powerful people and personalities I’ve ever known.” He added, “My protective side is lethal, but I need her more than she needs me.” My heart!
She’s currently taken.
Her big brother may be single, but it appears Lux is off the market. She’s seemingly been with her longtime partner, musician José Antonio Raffo de la Jara, since 2011, and the two often share cute pics of each other on IG.
Here’s hoping we see much more of Lux in the future (and not just as Pedro’s award show date, though I do love to see that).
