Young Talented Actors Making Waves
These rising stars are redefining what it means to be a leading actor in the 2020s:
Timothée Chalamet (France/USA)
- Known for: Call Me by Your Name, Dune, Wonka
- Style: Introspective, emotionally rich performances
- Fun fact: He’s fluent in French and often switches languages mid-interview!
Zendaya (USA)
- Known for: Euphoria, Spider-Man, Dune
- Style: Bold, versatile, and fashion-forward
- Achievements: Youngest Emmy winner for Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Emma Corrin (UK)
- Known for: The Crown, Deadpool & Wolverine
- Style: Nonbinary actor with a flair for period dramas and psychological thrillers
Rachel Zegler (USA/Colombia)
- Known for: West Side Story, The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
- Style: Musical powerhouse with dramatic depth
Caleb McLaughlin (USA)
- Known for: Stranger Things, Concrete Cowboy
- Style: Grounded performances with a strong sense of identity and activism
Young Journalists Changing the Narrative
These journalists are using their platforms to tell powerful stories and challenge norms:
Aisha Salaudeen (Nigeria)
- Role: Multimedia journalist and producer at CNN
- Focus: African innovation, youth empowerment, and social justice
- Recognition: Named one of Vogue’s 50 Young Trailblazers
Bridget Brennan (Australia)
- Role: Indigenous Affairs Editor at ABC
- Focus: Missing and murdered First Nations women
- Impact: Leading investigations that have sparked national conversations
Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya (Zambia)
- Role: Senior Reporter at Diamond TV
- Focus: Investigative reporting and election coverage
- Award: Youngest recipient of the BBC Komla Dumor Award
Zahra Joya (Afghanistan)
- Role: Founder of Rukhshana Media
- Focus: Women’s rights and journalism under Taliban rule
- Recognition: TIME’s 2022 Woman of the Year
Jake Hanrahan (UK)
- Role: Founder of Popular Front
- Focus: Conflict, crime, and subcultures
- Style: Independent, gritty, and fearless reporting from war zones
