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Reviewed on July 1, 2025 | Elementary
Gr 2–5—The latest entry in the biography series on past and current Latinx figures, this volume focuses on popular actor Pedro Pascal of The Mandalorian and The Last of Us fame. Pascal's family fled Chile when he was a young child to escape the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet, settling in San Antonio, TX. His love of film inspired him to pursue a career in the dramatic arts. After years of struggling as an aspiring actor until his 40s, his tenacity and charm ultimately propelled him to become one of today's most popular actors. Edelman and Valenti start the biography ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More