Pedro Pascal

Pedro Pascal attended the 2023 Oscars as a presenter, and sister Javiera Balmaceda worked on the Best International Feature nominee 'Argentina, 1985'

The two siblings have different last names because Pascal changed his performing name to honor their late mom, Verónica. Balmaceda was in attendance for her contribution to Argentina, 1985, which was nominated for Best International Film. [Academy Awards](https://people.com/tag/academy-awards/) on Sunday night as a presenter (he introduced Best Animated Short and Best Documentary Short with Elizabeth Olsen), but he was also there for his sister.

It was a family affair at the 2023 Oscars with Pedro Pascal presenting during the telecast, while his sister Javiera Balmaceda is a producer on "Argentina ...

[Leading the list of nominees ](https://www.today.com/popculture/movies/2023-oscar-nominations-rcna66948)include “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and “The Banshees of Inisherin.” The [list of performers and presenters](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/oscars-2023-performers-presenters-list-rcna73308) includes Rihanna, following her [Super Bowl halftime show](https://www.today.com/popculture/music/rihanna-super-bowl-2023-halftime-show-rcna70230), and the viral [Telugu-language hit “Naatu Naatu](https://www.today.com/popculture/music/naatu-naatu-oscar-song-meaning-rr-rcna74294).” Follow [TODAY.com](http://today.com/) for complete Oscars coverage, [including this year’s winners](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/2023-grammy-winners-list-rcna68826) and unexpected moments. [Jimmy Kimmel for the third time](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/oscars-2023-host-jimmy-kimmel-rcna55960), the [2023 Oscars](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/oscars-2023-nominees-host-date-time-channel-rcna72528) are broadcast live from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood in Los Angeles at 8 p.m. The 2023 Oscars are [available to watch on ABC](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/how-to-watch-2023-oscars-rcna72861) and various streaming platforms. PT, with the [red carpet starting earlier](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/watch-oscars-red-carpet-wont-red-rcna74549). After going by Pedro Balmaceda, he opted to go by Pedro Pascal in her honor. I always felt like she knew something that I didn’t. “She was always incredibly supportive, never a stage mom. [People](https://people.com/tv/the-mandalorian-pedro-pascal-credits-his-success-to-his-mom/) in 2020. [the champagne carpet.](https://www.today.com/popculture/movies/oscars-red-carpet-beige-reactions-rcna74579) [death of their mother](https://www.today.com/popculture/news/pedro-pascal-mother-death-impact-rcna74095), Verónica Pascal, he changed his stage name. [Family supporting family.](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/oscars-2023-celebrities-brought-family-members-as-dates-rcna74290) [Pedro Pascal](https://www.today.com/food/chicken/fans-are-impressed-pedro-pascal-kept-cool-eating-spicy-wings-interview-rcna74212) was on hand at the 2023 Academy Awards not only as a presenter but also a supportive brother. [ previously told Variety](https://variety.com/2021/film/global/amazon-ricardo-darin-argentina-1985-1235048765/) about her involvement in the project, saying, “It’s exciting to be part of such an ambitious project that will take audiences on a journey through a pivotal point in Argentina’s history.”

Hairstylist and groomer Coco Ullrich-Mooney spills every hair and skin product they used.

[La Mer The Concentrate](https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=74968X1525079&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cremedelamer.com%2Fproduct%2F9090%2F78364%2Fface%2Fserums%2Fthe-concentrate%3Fgclid%3DCj0KCQiAjbagBhD3ARIsANRrqEsUsfaORCjRSiptmaISxY3pP8C2zexajyMmkJgQYFpHK1vdpsXjRBQaAjRWEALw_wcB%26gclsrc%3Daw.ds%23%2Fsku%2F119967) to the skin and [The Eye Concentrate](https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=74968X1525079&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cremedelamer.com%2Fproduct%2F20652%2F74983%2Fface%2Feye-treatments%2Fthe-eye-concentrate%2Fbest-eye-cream%3Fgclid%3DCj0KCQiAjbagBhD3ARIsANRrqEuEuSLussyTCetLi8wKHyBurZ92_t3ovvukvRTgJwvEANVq6lzC1QwaAkwPEALw_wcB%26gclsrc%3Daw.ds%23%2Fsku%2F115246) to the under eye area. I went in after that with more [Sumotech](https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=74968X1525079&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bumbleandbumble.com%2Fproduct%2F19062%2F217%2Fstyle%2Fwaxes%2Fsumotech%3Fgclid%3DCj0KCQiAjbagBhD3ARIsANRrqEslVchXvzfdwxQ27-ZJ0bvD9XJ5-7vrJlr5Kjj3f6bxxzyTZvaV7TkaAlWcEALw_wcB%26gclsrc%3Daw.ds%23%2Fsku%2F50119) to add some texture to the curls in the front with a little shine. The best advice I would give is always wash your face with a gentle cleanser in the shower. [Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent ](https://www.lionsgate.com/movies/unbearable-weight-of-massive-talent#buy)it was much longer. To finish it off, I set the look with [Does It All ](https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=74968X1525079&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bumbleandbumble.com%2Fproduct%2F19063%2F193%2Fstyle%2Fhairsprays%2Fdoes-it-all%23%2Fsku%2F225)hairspray. My secret weapon was [Bb.Thickening Mousse](https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=74968X1525079&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bumbleandbumble.com%2Fproduct%2F19059%2F59671%2Fstyle%2Fmousses%2Fthickening-full-form-soft-mousse%3Fgclid%3DCj0KCQiAjbagBhD3ARIsANRrqEsyxyFUU_l_-SecqxghnBAYLSxS1qVnNgOe7bHU4XM5gfsWL5MT5wQaAgGbEALw_wcB%26gclsrc%3Daw.ds%23%2Fsku%2F94981). Typically you don’t need to do that much if you’re practicing a good daily skin care regiment. When we worked together on The Last of Us, he was extremely respectful of the hair work I did as well as the work of our makeup department head, Connie Parker. I then went in with the [La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream](https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=74968X1525079&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cremedelamer.com%2Fproduct%2F5834%2F104371%2Fface%2Fmoisturizers%2Fthe-new-moisturizing-soft-cream%23%2Fsku%2F153759) all over his face. Then I applied a concoction of half [Semisumo](https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=74968X1525079&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bumbleandbumble.com%2Fproduct%2F19062%2F217%2Fstyle%2Fwaxes%2Fsumotech%3Fgclid%3DCj0KCQiAjbagBhD3ARIsANRrqEslVchXvzfdwxQ27-ZJ0bvD9XJ5-7vrJlr5Kjj3f6bxxzyTZvaV7TkaAlWcEALw_wcB%26gclsrc%3Daw.ds%23%2Fsku%2F50119) and half [Sumotech](https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=74968X1525079&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bumbleandbumble.com%2Fproduct%2F19062%2F217%2Fstyle%2Fwaxes%2Fsumotech%3Fgclid%3DCj0KCQiAjbagBhD3ARIsANRrqEslVchXvzfdwxQ27-ZJ0bvD9XJ5-7vrJlr5Kjj3f6bxxzyTZvaV7TkaAlWcEALw_wcB%26gclsrc%3Daw.ds%23%2Fsku%2F50119) to define curls. Pedro really is the most fun to work with. He wore a Zegna look on the red carpet, and was accompanied by his sister, Javiera Balmaceda, who played music by Prince while they got ready for the big show.

At this point, Pedro Pascal must be one of the most beloved actors of his generation. Here, he names his ten favourite movies of all time.

Pascal also mentions a couple of sci-fi pictures, including Basic Instinct (“three words: white cocktail dress”) and the original Blade Runner starring Harrison Ford. “One of my favourite people I’ve ever worked with, and also the funniest. I thought it was hilarious, and you watch it now, and it still holds up.” Famed for its special effects, the 1981 picture still features [one of the best transformation scenes](https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/anatomy-of-a-scene-an-american-werewolf-in-london/) in any monster movie. “Shelley Duvall is so phenomenal in the movie, and I also look at the performance of the child as one that has never been achieved again at that level of complete naked honesty.” ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=P72M3kMCFvs)“We got cable TV when I was very young. The Chilean-born star landed his breakthrough role in 2011, appearing as the ill-fated Oberyn Martell (the one who has his eyes gouged out, or rather, pushed in) in the fourth season of Game of Thrones.