Who is Pedro Pascal’s younger sister, Lux Pascal?

On November 16, 2024By Littum

If you have seen the pictures from Gladiator II world premiere, then you know the father of the internet Pedro Pascal didn’t walk the red carpet alone…but fret, he’s still single (as far as I know anyway). Instead of a girlfriend, the actor took his younger sister, Lux Pascal, as his date, and when I tell you she brought her A-game, I mean it because her cut-out dress really stole the show. Pls see for yourself:

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This isn’t the first time Pedro has taken Lux on the red carpet, either—she also accompanied him to the 2024 Emmys Awards, where fans first started asking, “Um, 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 sister and their close bond.

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Lux was raised in Chile.

Although Lux was born in California (where Pedro moved at age 11), her parents moved to their native Chile when she was 3 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 to visit. And according to him, Lux called the shots in the house, despite being the youngest.

“She ruled the household immediately,” he said of Lux during an April 2023 interview with Esquire. “When my older sister and I visited, we were like uninvited guests. Our mother was her mother, but for us to think that we were in any way entitled to this woman’s attention was absurd.”

She is an actress and model.

Like his brother Pedro, Lux decided to pursue acting. She studied theater at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, and shortly after graduating, she landed her first television role in the Chilean drama Lot 80. She also appeared in several Chilean soap operas and even appeared with Pedro in the third season of Narcoswhere she played the role of Elias.

Most recently, in 2023, she earned her MFA in acting from the Juilliard School. (Swipe below to see cute photos of Pedro supporting his sister at her graduation.)

In addition to her acting career, Lux is also an up-and-coming model with whom she has collaborated Farfetch and Longchampamong other brands. She has even appeared on the cover of major Chilean publications, including L’Officiel Chile.

She is also a transgender activist.

In February 2021, Lux came out publicly as a trans woman, having previously identified as non-binary. In a cover story for the Spanish language Yes magazineshe opened up about her transition and the support she received from her family — especially from Pedro, noting that he was “an important part” of her decision to come out.

As she explained, “He is also an artist and has acted as a guide for me. He was one of the first to give me the tools that began to shape my identity.” Pedro later shared a picture of the cover story to his IG, so it’s safe to say he’s a proud big brother.

Although she is proud to be a trans woman, Lux also remains an advocate for the non-binary community. “Moving through the world as a woman is much easier for me, but I’m still in favor of non-binary identities having a place in society,” she shared Yesand later added: “We need trans activists who are good, smart, informed and who can be strong voices against transphobia, homophobia and racism.”

On the question of Lux’s transition at Esquire, Pedro noted that “she is and always has been one of the most powerful people and personalities I have ever known.” He added: “My protective side is deadly, but I need her more than she needs me.” My heart!

She is currently taken.

Her older brother may be single, but it looks like Lux is off the market. She has apparently been with her longtime partner, musician José Antonio Raffo de la Jara, since 2011, and the two often share cute photos of each other on IG.

Here’s hoping we see a lot more of Lux in the future (and not just as Pedro’s award date, although I love to see that).