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Lux Pascal, sister of also actor Pedro Pascal, main protagonist of “The Mandalorian”, revealed in a recent interview that she took on her identity as a trans woman. The 28-year-old Chilean actress is known for her roles in “Narcos”, “La Jauría” and “Los 80”, among others.

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In a conversation with Ya Magazine, Lux Pascalformerly known as Lucas Balmaceda, said she had started her treatment since July last year hormone replacementIn addition, she revealed that her transition came as no surprise to her family and that it was a very natural process.

“Almost something they expected to happen. I had already talked about it with all of my family, little by little, like I kind of came out as non-binary during a period of my life, like three years. But now it was much more, I can finally say that I am a woman “, he said.

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EVERYTHING ABOUT THE LUX PASCAL TRANSITION

Lux Pascal points out that it was the quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic that helped her a lot in making the decision: “At that moment it was like ‘I literally do nothing, the only thing I have in my hands is my mobile phone’, which became my source of information. I understood that the trans concept was diversifying, and it opened my head, like I said, now I can try “

However, that feeling had been born in her since she was little, because she remembered that she “felt very comfortable as a child” and that over time she realized that she felt happy that way.

“Being an artist, in any circumstances in which I could project myself as a woman, I would achieve more expressive freedom. I feel that in the masculine spaces they were always trying to suppress what gave me so much pleasureThe actress added.

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Finally, he also sent a message to those who do not understand his decision. “It makes no sense that we get angry and fight with transphobic people. You must be above hate “Lux Pascal said in conversation with the magazine.

Lux also said her older brother was a fundamental support at this stage in her life.

“When I officially told him about my transition on FaceTime, he asked me how I felt… because I remember he was so worried, ‘yes, but are you sure?’ He said. We Balmacedas always have serious conversations, all decisions that you have to make with the utmost care. So I said to him, “I’m happy.” And his answer was, ‘Perfect, it’s unbelievable’ ”disclosed.

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PEDRO PASCAL’S MOVING MESSAGE TO HIS SISTER

Lux’s confession has of course not gone unnoticed by her brother Pedro Pascal, who has not hesitated to show his support for his sister via an Instagram post.

“My sister. My heart. Our Lux”The “The Mandalorian” actor wrote along with the magazine’s cover photo with his sister.