During the press conference for EdingtonA new movie by Aryster (Midsomar “,” Al -Raouti “), Pedro Pascal showed himself the protection of immigrants Those who live in the United States, especially after the new immigration policies adopted by the government of Donald Trump.
“It is a frightening matter for an actor Participate in a movie “Whoever talks about topics like this,” Pascal says. I want to see people safe and protected. And I want to live on the right side of the story. I am a migrant, my parents are refugees from Chile. We escaped from the dictatorship. I had the honor to grow in the United States, and If not, I don’t know what would have happened. This is why I defend the protection of all migrants. “
Pascal and his family left Chile in 1976After a coup led by General Augusto Pinochet, who took over the authority of the government of President Salvador Linki at the time and democratically elected. At that time, the actor was only nine months old.
A Actor’s family He got political asylum in Denmark, and shortly after that, they finally managed to travel to San Antonio, Texas, Where the actor spent part of his childhood.
Always my voice about the American political situation, Pascal also requested So that people face those who made them afraid of being who they are. “Keep telling your stories, Keep expressing yourself and struggle to be who you are. (…) Fight again. This is the only way to tell your story, and Do not let them win“It has been vent.
Pedro Pascal was asked in #CANNes If it is worried that America will become a “closed country for the world.”
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Various (Variety) May 17, 2025