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Lux Pascal

Lux Pascal is an American-Chilean actress and transgender activist. She gained recognition for her roles in Chilean television series like 'Veinteañero a los 40' and 'Juana Brava,' as well as the drama film 'The Prince.' Pascal is a prominent voice in the transgender community, advocating for trans rights and visibility.


1973: Family Exiled from Chile

In 1973, Lux's parents were exiled from Chile following the coup due to her mother's connection to Andrés Pascal Allende.

June 1992: Birth of Lux Balmaceda Pascal

In June 1992, Lux Balmaceda Pascal was born as Lucas Balmaceda in California to Chilean parents.

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2010: Began Theater Studies

In 2010, Lux began studying theater at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile.

2011: Relationship with José Antonio Raffo

In 2011, Lux began her relationship with actor José Antonio Raffo.

2014: Stage Debut and Television Role

In 2014, Lux made her stage debut in Pablo Rotemberg's play "La noche obstinada" and landed her first television role on Canal 13's series "Los 80" as "Axel Miller".

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2015: Co-starring in Juana Brava

In 2015, Lux co-starred in the TVN soap opera "Juana Brava".

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2016: Acting in Veinteañero a los 40 and Film Debut

In 2016, Lux acted in the soap opera "Veinteañero a los 40" on Canal 13 and made her film debut in "Prueba de actitud", directed by Fabrizio Copano and Augusto Matte.

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2017: International Series Appearance in Narcos

In 2017, Lux appeared in the third season of the Netflix series "Narcos", playing the role of Elijah.

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2019: Participation in Chilean Film Productions

In 2019, Lux participated in three Chilean film productions: "No quiero ser tu hermano", directed by Sebastián Badilla, "Ella es Cristina", directed by Gonzalo Maza, and "The Prince", directed by Sebastián Muñoz.

February 2021: Public Announcement as Transgender Woman

In February 2021, Lux publicly announced that she is a transgender woman and changed her name to reflect her maternal surname.

May 2023: Graduation from Juilliard School

In May 2023, Lux graduated from Juilliard School with an MFA in acting.